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Cochlear Ltd Introduces New Osia OSI300 Bone Conduction Implant System that Enables MRIs at 3.0 Tesla
Cochlear Limited, a global leader in implantable hearing solutions, has introduced its next-generation Cochlear™ Osia® System, the Osia OSI300 Implant, designed to enhance hearing outcomes for individuals with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, and single-sided sensorineural deafness (SSD). The OSI300 features Piezo Power™ technology and a next-generation 3.0 T magnet, making it the first active bone conduction system that allows patients to undergo MRI scans at both 1.5 T and 3.0 ...
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Conan O’Brien Admits Hearing Difficulties and Describes Favorite Sounds
In a surprising turn of events, Conan O’Brien opened up about his potential hearing loss during a live recording of his podcast at the Beacon Theater in New York City when audiologist Ben Schultz asked him what sounds he would miss most if he couldn’t hear them. Conan humorously discussed his love for the sound of applause and his inexpensive coffee maker but also acknowledged concerns about his hearing due to years of working in loud studio environments. While he initially joked about avoidi...
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Coronavirus Puts Spotlight on Clear-Window Surgical Masks
This article highlights the challenges faced by individuals with hearing loss during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly the difficulty in lipreading due to the widespread use of traditional surgical masks. The author shares their personal experience of feeling isolated and anxious when trying to communicate with healthcare workers wearing opaque masks. They then explore solutions such as transparent surgical masks, like the Safe’N’Clear Communicator™ and ClearMask™, which allow for lipre...
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Costco Now Offering Lexie B2 Powered by Bose OTC Hearing Aids
Costco is the largest retail provider of hearing aids in the United States, accounting for approximately 15% of all retail hearing aids sold nationwide, second only to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, which dispenses about 18% of total hearing aids. The article highlights Costco's strong market presence and its role as a key player in the retail hearing aid industry....
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Costco's New Kirkland Signature 10.0 Hearing Aid Has Arrived
Costco's new Kirkland Signature 10 hearing aids, priced at $1,399.99 per pair, offer advanced features such as simultaneous Bluetooth connections, a motion sensor for improved speech understanding while walking, personalized noise cancellation via a smartphone app, and lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. These devices are functionally comparable to Sonova's premium models but at a fraction of the cost. The KS10 includes 20 fine-tuning channels, tinnitus relief, onboard t-coils, and accessories li...
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Costco Stops Sales of Kirkland Signature 10 (KS10) Hearing Aids
Costco has reportedly paused or discontinued sales of its Kirkland Signature 10.0 (KS10) hearing aid due to a rechargeability issue, as indicated by multiple reports. When contacted, Costco declined to comment on the matter. Meanwhile, speculation surrounds the potential release of a successor model, the Kirkland Signature 11 (KS11), with rumors suggesting it could incorporate technology from Sonova's newly launched Phonak Lumity line. However, uncertainty remains, as past Kirkland Signature mode...
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