Hearing News Watch - Hearing Health & Technology Matters
WEBOct 1, 2024 · Hearing News Watch. Timely information and lively insights for everyone who cares about hearing loss.
Eli Lilly: Gene Therapy Clinical Trial Restores Hearing in First ...
WEBJan 24, 2024 · Hearing loss is the most common sensory condition. With no approved drugs to restore hearing, it represents significant unmet need. Delivering a healthy gene to target cells in the inner ear has potential to enable hearing for some cases, including an estimated 200,000 with OTOF-mediated loss.
Hearing Health is Finally Being Disrupted – So What Now?
WEBJul 6, 2023 · Implement routine hearing screenings in healthcare settings, schools, and workplaces to identify hearing loss at an early stage. Provide accessible and affordable hearing tests and screenings in underserved areas or marginalized communities.
Top 10 Hearing News Stories of 2023
WEBDec 25, 2023 · In 2023, the landscape of hearing healthcare experienced remarkable activity and pivotal shifts. Throughout the year, Hearing News Watch highlighted a range of impactful stories, from legislative proposals to industry advancements, research breakthroughs, and groundbreaking technologies.
Top 10 Hearing News Stories of 2021
WEBDec 28, 2021 · Top 10 Hearing News Stories of 2021. 1) FDA Proposes Rule to Create New OTC Hearing Aid Category . After years of anticipation, the FDA finally released its proposed rule to establish a new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids.
REGAIN Hearing Loss Drug Trial Narrowly Misses Efficacy Goal, But …
WEBThe REGAIN trial, a world-first study of a regenerative drug for hearing loss, found the treatment called LY3056480 did not restore hearing across the overall group of adults with mild to moderate impairment.
New Study Suggests Auditory Nerve Loss Underlies Tinnitus …
WEBNov 30, 2023 · A new study from Massachusetts Eye and Ear (Mass Eye and Ear) investigators provides evidence that tinnitus—the persistent perception of ringing or other phantom sounds in the ears—stems from a loss of connections between the ear and brain in people with seemingly normal hearing.
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WEBOct 2, 2024 · How do we communicate the link between hearing loss and cognitive decline without misleading patients? In this keynote session from the 2024 Academy of Doctors of Audiology conference, Dr. Jan Blustein dives deep into the challenge of delivering clear and ethical messages about hearing health.
Rural vs Urban: The Growing Divide in Hearing Aid Access for …
WEBNew study reveals significant disparities in hearing aid usage based on income and geographic location, indicating that access to hearing care remains a challenge for many.