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HearAdvisor Launches Audio Lab to Test and Rate OTC and Prescription Hearing Aids
At CES 2023, HearAdvisor, a new audio testing lab focused on helping individuals with hearing loss, launched an innovative solution to address the lack of objective information when selecting hearing aids. The company has objectively evaluated nearly 20 different hearing aid models in its sound-treated acoustic test lab using an advanced acoustic manikin to measure and record performance. This data is now publicly available on HearingTracker, enabling consumers to listen to recordings, compare pr...
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User Review of the HeardThat App and Remote Mic Kit: Here’s What I Liked and Didn’t Like
The article reviews the HeardThat app and its Remote Mic Kit, developed by Singular Hearing. The app leverages smartphone processing power using AI and machine learning to enhance speech clarity in noisy environments, streaming audio to hearing aids or other devices. Field-tested in a loud restaurant, it proved effective at reducing background noise, leaving only clear voices. The Remote Mic Kit, with two Bluetooth microphones, offers versatility for various settings like lectures or dinners but ...
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Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants Boost Social Connections and Quality of Life, Systematic Review Fi
A systematic review and meta-analysis published in *JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery* provides strong evidence that hearing aids and cochlear implants significantly improve social engagement, quality of life, and reduce perceived social handicap among adults with hearing loss. The study, which analyzed data from 65 prior studies, found that hearing device use was associated with large improvements in social quality of life (QoL) and significant reductions in perceived social handicap. Co...
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Hearing Aids Can Halve the Risk for Cognitive Decline and Dementia; ACHIEVE Study Highlighted at ADA
The article summarizes the findings of the ACHIEVE study, which highlights the significant impact of hearing care on reducing cognitive decline and dementia risk. The research demonstrates that individuals with hearing loss who are at higher risk for dementia can reduce their chances of developing the condition by 48% through comprehensive audiological intervention. While both high-risk and low-risk participants in the study benefited from improved communication, reduced loneliness, and enhanced ...
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Hearing Aids for Tracking and Improving Your Health: The 2022 Phonak Audéo Fit Media Event
Phonak's recent media event highlighted the groundbreaking Audéo Fit hearing aid, which not only enhances auditory performance but also integrates advanced health monitoring features like heart rate tracking and step counting through its MyPhonak app. Dr. Stefan Launer emphasized the critical role of hearing in human evolution and social well-being, while underscoring the negative impacts of untreated hearing loss on physical and mental health. The Audéo Fit represents a significant leap forwar...
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Hear Well: 'Take 3 for Me Hearing Challenge' on World Hearing Day 2023
Hearing loss is a prevalent global health issue, with over 1.5 billion people worldwide and approximately 38 million Americans experiencing some degree of hearing impairment that could benefit from hearing aids. Causes include noise exposure, illness, medications, aging, or genetics, while untreated hearing loss can significantly impact quality of life. In the U.S., prevalence varies by age, affecting about 6% of adults aged 18-44, 14% between 45-64, and nearly 27% over 65. However, eight in ten ...
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