Audiology

Lantos Technologies Launches the Only FDA-Cleared 3D Ear Scanning System

Lantos Technologies released the only U.S. FDA 510K-cleared 3D ear scanning system. Built upon its MIT roots and with more than 70 technology patents, the Lantos system breaks the mold and transforms the process of providing personalized hearing solutions. With more than 22,000 scans performed and over 4,700 individuals now fitted with custom devices, Lantos has demonstrated the value of 3D ear scanning to patients, clinicians and manufacturers. From hearing aids to hearing protection, and professional...

Audiology

Thu Mar 21, 2019 12:49

Ida Institute, Mayo Clinic, and HLAA Launch Online Support for People with Hearing Loss

Ida Institute, the Mayo Clinic, and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) have collaborated to create Mayo Clinic Connect for Hearing Loss, an online community where patients with hearing loss and their families share experiences, exchange information, and find support from people like themselves. Like all Mayo Clinic Connect groups, this hearing loss support group is managed by a team of community moderators along with a volunteer group of patient mentors who assist in monitoring the community,...

Audiology

Tue Mar 19, 2019 16:10

Earplug Lawsuit Calls Attention to Hearing Loss Among Veterans

In February 2019, Kansas Army veteran Kelby Rice filed a lawsuit against 3M, the manufacturer of the standard-issue Duel-Ended Combat Arms Earplugs Version 2 (CAEV2) earplugs that he and his comrades used during their enlistment. Rice's lawsuit against 3M claims the company knew its product was defective but continued to sell the earplugs to the United States Military for more than 10 years.Rice used the CAEV2 earplugs regularly throughout his career, both while training at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri...

Audiology

Tue Mar 12, 2019 15:04

CVS to Close Hearing Centers Ahead of OTC Hearing Aid Regulations

CVS Health is shutting down its 50 audiology centers across the country in anticipation of the Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Act taking effect soon. The FDA is set to introduce regulations to allow OTC hearing aid sale next year, which will eliminate the need for CVS to dedicate store space for audiologists to conduct hearing tests and fit patients with devices. CVS spokeswoman Erin Pensa said the company made the decision to close the centers because the hearing care market has evolved since...

Audiology

Fri Mar 08, 2019 15:02

GSI Launches New Online Program

Grason-Stadler (GSI) has launched a new online education program called, GSI ADVANCE. This program offers educational opportunities for audiologists that cover a wide range of content and learning mediums centered around core audiologic topics including the latest technology.  GSI ADVANCE content is designed to suit all the needs of audiologists. The program is categorized into nine areas of focus to provide audiologists a clear, concise, and logical user experience. The areas of focus include live...

Audiology

Fri Mar 08, 2019 14:32

Sivantos-Widex Merger Paves Way for WS Audiology

Sivantos and Widex successfully completed a merger, forming the new WS Audiology. The merger has created a strong player with combined revenues of more than EUR 1.7 billion, over 10,000 employees, and one of the strongest R&D teams in the industry. Sivantos and Widex have a combined experience of more than 170 years in the more than 125 countries.WS Audiology, with headquarters in Lynge, Denmark and Singapore, will be led by a management team with a balanced representation from both Sivantos...

Audiology

Fri Mar 08, 2019 13:19

ZPower Launches New Look with its Capital, Product Expansion

ZPower is expanding its market focus after helping bring rechargeability to the mainstream market for hearing aids and launching innovative products in the medical and consumer electronics markets in 2018. ZPower's growth in the previous year included two new facilities, doubled production floor space, and an additional $30M investment to meet the increasing market demand for miniaturized devices. "While the silver-zinc chemistry has been in use for decades with NASA and military applications, our...

Audiology

Tue Mar 05, 2019 16:21

WHO Introduces New Hearing Monitoring Mobile App

The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a free mobile app, hearWHO, that allows people to check their hearing regularly and intervene early in case of hearing loss ahead of World Hearing Day. The hearWHO app is based on a validated digits-in-noise technology where users are asked to concentrate, listen, and enter a series of three numbers into their mobile devices when prompted. These numbers will be recorded against varying levels of background sound, simulating listening conditions in...

Audiology

Fri Mar 01, 2019 15:30

iHear Releases Subscription Plans for Web-Enabled Hearing Aids

iHear Medical (https://www.ihearmedical.com/) has introduced new subscription plans for consumers to obtain advanced hearing aids and optional wireless services on a pay-as-you-go model or at a low monthly fee. iHEAR will launch its subscription service in conjunction with mobile apps for wireless programming of its hearing devices, which features Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity and enables consumers to conveniently and discreetly interact with smart devices in their environment. This new...

Audiology

Wed Feb 27, 2019 15:54

Alexandros Sfakianakis
Anapafseos 5 . Agios Nikolaos
Crete.Greece.72100
2841026182

6948891480

alsfakia@gmail.com