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International Hearing Society (IHS)

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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FARMINGTON, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Hearing Society (IHS) will celebrate World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of hearing healthcare and address the stigma that is often attached to hearing loss and hearing aids. 430 million1 people globally (five percent of the world's population) and 60.7 million U.S. individuals2 experience some degree of hearing loss. In response to this healthcare challenge, IHS spotlights its members, licensed Hearing Aid Specialists and allied hearing health providers, as an exceptional pathway for individuals to discover their hearing baseline and determine the best way forward for enhanced hearing. IHS' celebration of World Hearing Day is designed to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.

Key Points: 
  • FARMINGTON, Mich., Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Hearing Society (IHS) will celebrate World Hearing Day (WHD) on Friday, March 1, 2024, to raise awareness of hearing healthcare and address the stigma that is often attached to hearing loss and hearing aids.
  • IHS' celebration of World Hearing Day is designed to help connect the public to licensed hearing healthcare professionals who can provide hearing solutions.
  • Join International Hearing Society in celebrating World Hearing Day on March 1.
  • IHS Executive Director Alissa Parady said, "International Hearing Society is honored to partner with the World Hearing Forum (WHF) to celebrate World Hearing Day and work to, "Change Mindsets…let's make ear and hearing care a reality for all," the theme of WHD 2024.

Auditory Insight Explains Hearing Loss Gene Therapy for Children

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auditory Insight, a leading consultancy for the hearing healthcare industry, analyzes preliminary results for gene therapy clinical trials addressing deafness and hearing loss in its Q1 2024 Research Note.

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  • NEW HAVEN, Conn., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Auditory Insight , a leading consultancy for the hearing healthcare industry, analyzes preliminary results for gene therapy clinical trials addressing deafness and hearing loss in its Q1 2024 Research Note.
  • In three sets of investigational clinical trials around the globe, gene therapy has transformed the hearing of children with a form of deafness from mutations in a gene called otoferlin.
  • She has advised gene therapy companies on surgeon, audiologist, and patient needs for gene therapy and genetic testing.
  • The trials also matter because they advance the learnings of scientists developing gene therapy for other forms of genetic hearing loss.

Gaudio Lab Unveils Key AI Audio Tech for Spatial Computing Era at MWC 2024

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading AI audio technology company, is set to participate in MWC 2024 to showcase innovative AI audio technologies that will be essential for the new era of spatial computing.

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  • SEOUL, South Korea, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading AI audio technology company, is set to participate in MWC 2024 to showcase innovative AI audio technologies that will be essential for the new era of spatial computing.
  • Gaudio Lab will host its booth in the KOTRA Korea Pavilion at MWC Barcelona, where attendees can have a sneak peak of the key audio technologies awaiting them in the coming era of spatial computing.
  • In conjunction with its participation in MWC, Gaudio Lab has announced the launch of Just Voice Lite, a real-time voice boosting application.
  • Gaudio Lab has been named a finalist in the Audio Experience category of this year's SXSW Innovation Awards and will be showcasing its technology on-site.

Building Inclusive Spaces: Starbucks Announces New Accessibility Guidelines for its U.S. Store Portfolio

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Friday, February 16, 2024
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Today, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced that it is creating a more accessible store experience across its U.S. store portfolio through an Inclusive Spaces Framework.

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  • Today, Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) announced that it is creating a more accessible store experience across its U.S. store portfolio through an Inclusive Spaces Framework.
  • The Inclusive Spaces Framework was created in partnership with a diverse community of customers, partners and accessibility experts to develop scalable solutions for retail spaces.
  • Starbucks Debuts Inclusive Spaces Framework in Washington D.C. Store on Feb. 16
    The first Starbucks store to be built using the Inclusive Spaces Framework guidelines opens on Friday, Feb. 16. in Washington D.C., at Union Market (331 N Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20002).
  • The Inclusive Spaces Framework aims to bring more inclusive innovation in physical and digital spaces, while enabling Starbucks to scale the accessibility across its store portfolio.

Widex Announces New Widex SmartRIC Hearing Aid that Redefines Device Design to Introduce New Angles of Natural Hearing

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
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HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its goal of delivering the perfection of natural sound, Widex today launched the Widex SmartRIC, a device that introduces new angles of natural hearing through an innovative L-shaped design that improves microphone angles to enhance hearing across every listening environment.

Key Points: 
  • HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Furthering its goal of delivering the perfection of natural sound, Widex today launched the Widex SmartRIC, a device that introduces new angles of natural hearing through an innovative L-shaped design that improves microphone angles to enhance hearing across every listening environment.
  • "Despite significant advances in hearing aid technology, hearing in noise is still the most commonly reported challenge for wearers," Raffauf said.
  • "Widex SmartRIC addresses this by reimagining device design to elevate on the ear the hearing aid microphones, optimizing their directional focus on the sound sources that matter most.
  • Widex SmartRIC is built upon the company's PureSound™ with ZeroDelay™ technology platform that has set new industry standards for natural hearing.

Newly Introduced Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Clarify Fully Implanted Active Middle Ear Hearing Devices as Prosthetics, Not Hearing Aids, Making Them Eligible for Medicare Coverage

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minnesota, Feb. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Envoy Medical®, Inc. (“Envoy Medical”) (NASDAQ: “COCH”), a revolutionary hearing health company focused on fully implanted hearing systems, today announced the introduction of a new bipartisan Congressional bill, titled the Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act. The bill seeks to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and not subject to the current Medicare hearing aid coverage exclusion.

Key Points: 
  • The bill seeks to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and not subject to the current Medicare hearing aid coverage exclusion.
  • The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (“CMS”) has broadly interpreted what a “hearing aid” is to include devices that are not hearing aids.
  • Fully Implanted Active Middle Ear Hearing Devices are not hearing aids for a variety of reasons.
  • Envoy Medical is just one of many companies that would begin to reinvest into the fully implanted active middle ear hearing device segment,” Lucas added.

Beltone Serene Hearing Aid Technology Available in Full Range of Popular Styles to Suit All Hearing Needs

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beltone, named one of America's Best Retailers and Customer Service for Hearing Care by Newsweek, announced today that its innovative Beltone Serene™ hearing aid technology will be available in a full range of popular styles to meet the diverse needs of individuals with hearing loss. Beltone Serene hearing aids, Beltone's smallest devices yet, come highly recommended for hearing in noisy situations,1 and are packed with all the features users need to hear their best in any situation, while embracing the next generation of Bluetooth® connectivity.

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  • David Molella, President of Beltone North America, shares his enthusiasm, "We are thrilled to be pioneers in offering Auracast technology with our Beltone Serene hearing aids as it will significantly improve accessibility in public spaces for individuals with hearing loss.
  • The expanded product line also offers individuals a wider range of options to best suit their needs and preferences, complementing Beltone Serene's cutting-edge next generation of hearing and connectivity."
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    Plus, all Beltone Serene styles are discreetly designed for all-day comfort, weatherproof, sweatproof, and available in a diverse range of color options to match individuals' unique styles.
  • The Beltone Serene extended family of hearing aids will be available at Beltone locations nationwide starting February 22, 2024.

GN expands its most advanced hearing aid family ReSound Nexia into new range of styles all offering the next era of connectivity

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
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More style options mean more people with different hearing needs can now experience the “next era” of hearing and connectivity.

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  • More style options mean more people with different hearing needs can now experience the “next era” of hearing and connectivity.
  • BALLERUP, Denmark, Feb. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GN, the global leader in hearing aid innovation, today announces the expansion of its ReSound Nexia family, giving more options for people with hearing loss to benefit from advanced hearing technology while joining the “next era” of Bluetooth connectivity.
  • It is an improved and more power-efficient way of wirelessly transmitting audio from one device (like a smartphone) to another (ear buds, headsets, hearing aids).
  • Bluetooth LE Audio is built with audio in mind, offering crystal clear sound and reducing latency and battery consumption for all-day streaming.

APG Launches NaviGuard, a GPS Anomaly Detection App to Enhance Aviation Safety Amid Growing Spoofing and Jamming Threats

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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NaviGuard offers a crucial solution to safeguard commercial and business flight operators from spoofing threats.

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  • NaviGuard offers a crucial solution to safeguard commercial and business flight operators from spoofing threats.
  • The app detects abnormal GPS readings on iPads and verifies GPS data using radio navigation.
  • Notable features of NaviGuard include:
    Anticipate Problems: Real-time monitoring of problem areas enables pilots to foresee and circumvent issues stemming from GPS spoofing and jamming before they occur.
  • “By launching NaviGuard we reinforce our dedication to safe and precise flight planning across the aviation industry,” said Shawn Mechelke, President of APG.

3D Printing Medical Devices Market to grow by USD 3.96 billion from 2022 to 2027, the rising cost efficiency and enhanced productivity to drive growth -Technavio

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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This technology has significantly impacted healthcare by enabling the customization of medical devices to fit patients' unique anatomies, leading to better outcomes.

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  • This technology has significantly impacted healthcare by enabling the customization of medical devices to fit patients' unique anatomies, leading to better outcomes.
  • Hospitals and clinics are adopting 3D printing to create patient-specific implants and prosthetics, improving patient care.
  • Growth of the 3D Printing Medical Devices industry across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Rest of the World (ROW)
    The Orthopedic 3D Printed Devices Market size is estimated to grow by USD 1.35 billion at a CAGR of 16.53% between 2023 and 2028.
  • Dental 3D Printing Devices Market size is estimated to grow by USD 1,588.84 million between 2022 and 2027 accelerating at a CAGR of 20.5% during the forecast period.