Profession

Hip hearing aids as a fashion statement?

Details: Published on Friday, 20 April 2018 10:17

Trends

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Eye glasses are available in all possible shapes, models and colors. But when it comes to hearing aids, invisibility is still often the norm. However, good design can also make all the difference to a hearing aid. Where is the Giorgio Armani of the hearing industry?

Hayley Schultz named 2018 Judith Gravel Fellow in Pediatric Audiology

Details: Published on Tuesday, 27 March 2018 15:33

Fellowship

The recipient of the 2018/19 Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology is Hayley Schultz, a third-year doctoral student in audiology at Washington University in St. Louis.

The Audiology Patient Choice Act introduced in U.S. Senate

Details: Published on Thursday, 22 March 2018 18:04

Legislation

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Senator Rand Paul have introduced S.2575, the Audiology Patient Choice Act, in the Senate.

French social security dismisses reimboursement claims on OTC hearing aids

Details: Published on Thursday, 15 March 2018 18:14

OTC

OTC hearing aids France — © "Audibest by Louis" or "Acousie" are the two trade names used to market the American product DE17L - ©DR

In February, EvoluPharm announced that “AUDIBEST by Louis”, supposedly “the first over-the-counter presbycusis device reimbursed by the social security”, sparking concerns this would lead to

New study highlights benefits of Ida Telecare for teens and tweens

Details: Published on Thursday, 15 March 2018 16:38

Report

The Ear Foundation recently released a report on the Ida Institute Telecare for Teens and Tweens − a suite of easy-to-use online tools and resources to help teens self-manage their hearing loss.

Now's your opportunity to get involved

Details: Published on Monday, 12 March 2018 11:51

AOTY 2018

The prestigious Audiologist of the Year competition, now in its eleventh year, invites patients from across Europe to nominate their hearing practitioner by describing the difference they have made to their lives.

Ida Institute signs new partnerships

Details: Published on Tuesday, 06 March 2018 16:13

Collaborations

The Ida Institute has announced the establishment of new partnerships with the British Society of Audiology (BSA), Aston University in Birmingham and Høreforeningen in Copenhagen.

Privacy Regulation and Audiology (I)

Details: Published on Friday, 23 February 2018 18:07

GDPR

Audiology Worldnews EUHA 2017 — © Xesai -iStock

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the EU’s new legislation to protect the personal data of EU citizens. A failure to meet the GDPR’s standards by 25th May 2018 could lead to fines of up to €20 million or 4% of your global annual turnover.

Hearing Industries Association appoints new Executive Director

Details: Published on Wednesday, 21 February 2018 13:14

Nomination

The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Jane Reese-Coulbourne as its next Executive Director, effective February 13, 2018.