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Apple to Launch a “Hearing Aid Mode” for AirPods Pro with iOS 18 Says New Report
This article discusses the potential for Apple AirPods to serve as over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, noting that while they are exceptional audio devices, there is room for improvement. Currently, they lag behind top OTC hearing aids in speech clarity and noise reduction, with a SoundScore of 2.9 out of 5 from the HearAdvisor lab. Key improvements could include adding a customized hearing test, like those used by Mimi or SonicCloud, and extending battery life beyond the current 4-5 hours. Whil...
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Apple’s Hearing Study: How Your Headphones Can Track Your Hearing Health
This article highlights the importance of hearing health and the impact of noise exposure on hearing loss, emphasizing that many individuals overlook early symptoms of hearing loss until communication becomes challenging. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, millions of Americans aged 50 and older experience hearing loss, with only a small fraction using hearing aids. Untreated hearing loss can lead to significant quality-of-life issues, including social isolation, depression, and even an increas...
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Are Headphones Hurting Your Hearing?
This article explores the potential risks of headphone and earbud use on hearing health, highlighting research that links prolonged or loud listening to noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). It explains how excessive sound vibrations damage delicate hair cells in the inner ear, leading to irreversible hearing damage. The article provides practical tips for safe usage, such as lowering volume below 85 dB, taking regular breaks, using noise-reduction headphones, and following the "80-90 rule" (listeni...
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New Research: Are Vertigo and Hearing Loss Connected?
Vertigo, a disorienting sensation of spinning surroundings and dizziness, can significantly impact daily life, as experienced by Michelle A. Othon, who has lived with chronic disequilibrium caused by Ménière's disease for nearly a decade. Diagnosing vertigo is often challenging due to its association with various conditions, including hearing loss. Recent research by Intermountain Precision Genomics identified six new genetic variants linked to vertigo, some of which may contribute to age-relat...
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and DNN in Hearing Aids: Getting Past All the Noise–An Interview with
This article explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and Deep Neural Networks (DNNs) on hearing aid technology, as explained by audio engineer Andreas Thelander Bertelsen. AI is revolutionizing how hearing aids process sound, enabling them to better separate speech from noise in complex environments, adapt to different acoustic settings, and provide more personalized listening experiences. By leveraging DNNs, which learn patterns from vast amounts of data, hearing aids ...
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Audiologist-Fitted Hearing Aids Deliver Better Outcomes Than OTC, Study Finds
A recent study published in *JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery* compared three hearing aid service models—audiologist-fitted (AUD), over-the-counter (OTC), and a hybrid OTC+ model with limited professional support—and found that audiologist-led care consistently delivered better outcomes for patients. Conducted by researchers at the University of Iowa and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, the randomized clinical trial involved 245 adults aged 55 to 85 years with mild to moderate b...
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