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For Acclaimed Baroque Flutist Stephen Schultz, Classic Rock Prompted a Journey to Better Hearing -- and Widex MOMENT Sheer Hearing Aids

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Decades into a celebrated career as a musician and educator, renowned Baroque flutist Stephen Schultz needed hearing aids.

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  • Decades into a celebrated career as a musician and educator, renowned Baroque flutist Stephen Schultz needed hearing aids.
  • Facing a choice between hearing aids and an operation that might fix the tiny bones in his ears, Schultz waited.
  • And that's the journey that led Schultz to the Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids he wears today.
  • "Yes, hearing aids amplify sound, but really good ones like my Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids let you hear the rich palate that you'd normally miss," he says.

Widex Moment Hearing Aids Make Sweet Music for Motown Legend Duke Fakir

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Monday, September 18, 2023

At age 87, he now wears the Moment hearing aids from Widex and feels more connected to the music than he has in years.

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  • At age 87, he now wears the Moment hearing aids from Widex and feels more connected to the music than he has in years.
  • "The Widex Moment hearing aids are the greatest thing since candy," Duke remarks.
  • Four years ago, Duke was fit with Widex's previous generation of hearing aids, Widex Evoke, by Felix Cruz — hearing instrument specialist and owner of Cruz Hearing Aid Service in Michigan.
  • From the melodies on stage, to fan interactions to something as ordinary as water running from a faucet, thanks to Widex Moment hearing aids, it's now all music to Duke's ears.

Hearing Aid Market size to grow by USD 3.6525 billion from 2022 to 2027; Growth in the use of binaural hearing aids drives the market growth - Technavio

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Advin Health Care - The company offers hearing aid such as 11M01, and Pocket hearing aids.

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  • Advin Health Care - The company offers hearing aid such as 11M01, and Pocket hearing aids.
  • The hearing aids market share growth by the hearing devices segment will be significant during the forecast period.
  • Thus, this will expand the demand for all kinds of hearing aids, including hearing implants and hearing devices, which will therefore drive market growth.
  • The growth in the use of binaural hearing aids is the major factor driving the hearing aids market growth.

HearUSA Named Number One Hearing Care Retailer in Newsweek's America's Best Retailers 2023

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA announced today that it has been named America's number one hearing care retailer as part of Newsweek and Statista Inc.'s America's Best Retailers 2023.

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  • With 368 locations across the US, HearUSA earned the highest overall score of any hearing care retailer based on customer surveys.
  • PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading hearing care retailer HearUSA announced today that it has been named America's number one hearing care retailer as part of Newsweek and Statista Inc.'s America's Best Retailers 2023.
  • HearUSA's score was best among hearing care retailers, underscoring the company's commitment to providing Simply Excellent Hearing Care by helping clients experience the sound of multiple leading brands, maximize their benefits and leave the center with their new hearing aids — all in the same day.
  • "It's an honor to be recognized as America's leading hearing care retailer," said Nick Mengerink, President, HearUSA.

Widex MOMENT Wins 2023 HearAdvisor Expert Choice Award

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Widex USA Inc. today announced that its Widex Moment hearing aids have been recognized as a winner in the first-ever HearAdvisor Expert Choice Awards. Widex Moment™ was one of only 11 winners out of 46 evaluated hearing devices.

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  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Widex USA Inc. today announced that its Widex Moment hearing aids have been recognized as a winner in the first-ever HearAdvisor Expert Choice Awards.
  • "Until the launch of Widex Moment, hearing aids have always sounded like hearing aids," stated Dana Helmink, Senior Director of Audiology and Clinical Education at Widex USA.
  • We are proud to join the exclusive circle of manufacturers to have won a HearAdvisor Expert Choice Award."
  • This honor is the latest in a growing list of award wins for Widex Moment and its compatible technologies.

New Widex Study on Fractal Sound Stimulation in Hearing Aids Shows Positive Effects for Tinnitus Treatment and Overall Well-Being

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Widex USA Inc. has published preliminary results of an ongoing study that validates the use of fractal sound stimulation, specifically new Widex SoundRelax tones, in treating tinnitus and supporting relaxation, concentration and well-being for all Widex wearers.

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  • has published preliminary results of an ongoing study that validates the use of fractal sound stimulation, specifically new Widex SoundRelax tones, in treating tinnitus and supporting relaxation, concentration and well-being for all Widex wearers.
  • "Widex SoundRelax is the latest evolution in our evidence-based approach to tinnitus treatment, which leverages patented fractal tones algorithmically generated within Widex hearing aids.
  • The study aims to investigate whether Widex SoundRelax tones are as efficient as Widex Zen tones in treating tinnitus severity.
  • These outcomes indicate that hearing care professionals (HCPs) can confidently recommend Widex Moment Sheer hearing aids as an all-in-one solution addressing hearing loss, tinnitus and overall well-being.

World Hearing Day: Widex Canada launches campaign to demystify tinnitus and encourage early treatment

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Thursday, March 2, 2023

The causes for tinnitus range from injury and ear infections to earwax, sensory nerve disorders, and natural aging. It can also be caused by medication, high blood pressure, or alcohol -- but most often it is caused by repeated exposure to excessively loud noise. It can also lead to progressive cognitive impairment.

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  • Efforts include the launch of a free eBook on tinnitus management to demystify the condition, help Canadians understand their options for treatment, and learn about the implications of leaving it untreated.
  • The causes for tinnitus range from injury and ear infections to earwax, sensory nerve disorders, and natural aging.
  • Industry data suggests that, on average, it can take as long as seven years for someone experiencing a hearing issue like tinnitus until they seek and get treatment.
  • “Tinnitus can be a sign of the onset of hearing loss that if left untreated, can lead to progressive cognitive impairment,” said Pugsley.

Competing for Team USA at Deaflympics, Amateur Wrestler Roger Stewart Enjoys Next Phase in His Journey with Widex Moment Hearing Aids

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Although Roger did wear hearing aids, at the time, he found them more nuisance than asset.

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  • Although Roger did wear hearing aids, at the time, he found them more nuisance than asset.
  • "He's worn the same hearing aids for over ten years, so it was definitely time for an upgrade," says Roger's wife Raichael.
  • He attributes these moments to the advanced PureSound technology built into Widex Moment hearing aids.
  • Roger and Raichael are eager to explore this next chapter in the story, confident that Widex Moment hearing aids will help open doors and introduce new opportunities.

WIDEX MOMENT™ App Named CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Widex today announced that it has been named a CES® 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree1 for the company's market-leading Widex Moment smartphone app (iOS and Android), which is the perfect hearing aid companion to Widex Moment and the new Widex Moment Sheer. All honorees and award winners were revealed during CES Unveiled New York on November 16th – ahead of CES 2023, taking place Jan. 5-8, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Widex today announced that it has been named a CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honoree1for the company's market-leading Widex Moment smartphone app (iOS and Android), which is the perfect hearing aid companion to Widex Moment and the new Widex Moment Sheer.
  • The Widex Moment app was recognized in the CES 2023 Innovation Awards Software & Mobile Apps category for giving wearers control over a wide range of features and functionality on their Widex Moment hearing aids.
  • "Widex is leading the industry in AI sound personalization, and the Widex Moment smartphone app is home to all the intelligent customization features available to Widex Moment Sheer wearers," said Sren Hvidberg Nielsen, President of Widex US.
  • We are honored that the CES Innovation Awards judges recognized the Widex Moment app for putting wearers in control of their hearing experience."

Widex Canada survey finds Tinnitus awareness high among primary care providers, but referrals to hearing specialists lag behind

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

A condition described by some as a ringing in the ear, tinnitus is experienced by nearly 40 per cent of Canadians.

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  • A condition described by some as a ringing in the ear, tinnitus is experienced by nearly 40 per cent of Canadians.
  • The Widex Canada survey is intended to gauge the level of awareness and approach to treating tinnitus among primary care physicians (PCPs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) from across Canada who are active in their field.
  • NPs (50 per cent) were significantly more likely than PCPs (30 per cent) to be very familiar with tinnitus.
  • Respondents reported that hearing loss is the top concern for patients experiencing tinnitus.