by Bruce Brown | February 21, 2018 | General News, Health
Battlefields, rock concerts, loud cars, construction zones, and industrial plants all have something in common: the potential to cause or worsen tinnitus. Tinnitus usually builds gradually in our noisy world until it reaches the point where a human realizes she or he...
by Alfred Poor | August 31, 2017 | General News, Health
The hearing aid (and “hearing device”) market is in the middle of a revolution. On the one hand, sophisticated devices are becoming available for consumers over the counter, without the need for a professional exam or prescription. And digital signal...
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by Bruce Brown | July 31, 2017 | General News, Medical
Unlike hearing aids which increase the volume of sounds, cochlear implants connect directly to the auditory nerve, bypassing damaged parts of the ear. Cochlear implants consist of internal and external components. A surgically implanted signal receiver connects to the...
by Alfred Poor | June 30, 2017 | General News, Health
It’s been half a century since a cigarette company launched a campaign aimed at women with the slogan, “You’ve come a long way, baby!” Today, companies are still looking for an edge by making products targeting the female half of the...
by Alfred Poor | May 4, 2017 | Enabling Tech, General News, Health
“Hearables” is a relatively new term that encompasses a range of digital technology devices designed to enhance listening. Some are aimed at improving the experience of listening to music, while others are designed to fill the role of traditional hearing...
