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Hearing Protection Is a Sound Investment

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Quick News about Hearing and Health

  • According to an Apple Watch Hearing study, 1 in 3 Americans are exposed to excessive sound levels, endangering their hearing. (Posted on this site: 7/7/2023)

    https://www.headphonesty.com/2023/05/apple-watch-data-americans-excessive-noise/

  • Manchester (UK)-based Genedrive Company has developed a new, easy, and fast genetic test to prevent aminoglycoside hearing loss in newborns treated for sepsis. Ototoxicity to these antibiotics is linked in many cases to a genetic variant. At a time when decisions must be made fast, the Genedrive System takes minutes while current tests can take days.  (Posted on this site: 7/7/2023)                               https://www.medicaldevice-network.com/news/genedrive-genetic-test-prevent-deafness-babies/
  • What are XanderGlasses? These glasses display captions for those with hearing loss. They seem to fit over prescription glasses and the company mentions an “optional prescription-lens insert.” Prototypes are available. The company website has a waiting list where interested parties can sign-up. (Posted on this site: 7/7/2023)          https://www.xander.tech/xanderglasses                                                                                                                          
  • Ear-EEG Technology: Danish researchers are working on an ear device that could study sleep patterns and detect signs of brain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases up to 15 years earlier. (Posted on this site:  5/2/2023)

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-technologies/2023/ear-eeg-alzheimers-parkinsons-detection/

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news-watch/2023/frequency-therapeutics-discontinue-hearing-loss-treatment-fx-322/

  • For those interested in OTC hearing aid reviews, there are many online review postings to choose from.  Here are just 2 that you might try before buying: (Posted on this site: 3/3/2023)

National Council on Aging (NCOA): The 7 Best OTC Hearing Aids of 2023: https://www.ncoa.org/adviser/hearing-aids/best-otc-hearing-aids/

Hearing Tracker: Best OTC hearing aids for 2023. (Rather lengthy review with lots of information, both technical and practical)  https://www.hearingtracker.com/over-the-counter-hearing-aids

If you want to learn more about this technology, contact us at https://www.loopminnesota.org/

OTC hearing devices:

  • In early 2022, ahead of FDA OTC hearing aid regulations, GN gained authorization for the release of its self-fitting Jabra Enhance™ Plus ear buds. (posted 7/2/2022):

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingnewswatch/2022/jabra-enhance-plus-self-fit-hearing-aids-fda-clearance/

  • In May 2021, Bose was the first company to receive FDA clearance for its SoundControl OTC hearing aids. Although, still available for sale, the company announced about a year after the launch that it is getting out of the hearing aid business. (posted 7/2/2022)

https://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearingnewswatch/2022/bose-exits-hearing-aid-market/

  • Noise cancellation headphones for kids. You might check the updated February 2022 list from Headphonesty who state on their website “  Our fair and balanced reviews will help you make better-informed purchase decisions.”

https://www.headphonesty.com/2020/10/best-noise-cancelling-headphones-for-kids/

  • One of the most frequently asked questions is where and how to get better prices on hearing aids. The AARP has a listing of ideas. Check out this link: 

https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2021/saving-on-hearing-aids

• Frustrated by Tinnitus and the seemingly lack of research? Actually, a lot is going on both nationally and internationally. Check out the American Tinnitus Association
and the British Tinnitus Association for news and support.

• Can COVID affect hearing and balance?
https://www.nih.gov/news-events/nih-research-matters/sars-cov-2-infection-inner-ear

• New technology for “seeing” into the middle ear? PhotoniCare announces easier and more accurate diagnosing of middle ear infections.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUmAT4TMZcU

NOTE: News item posts on this page are for information only. They are NOT endorsements of products, hearing clinics, sites, manufacturers or opinions. Interested in the topic? Learn more! Google it! Ask your doctor and/or hearing specialist.

Information About Hearing Loss

The Blog

Monique Hammond, registered pharmacist, public speaker, hearing loss consultant, and author provides information and discusses issues to help those with hearing loss. The blog is located on the "Blog-Hearing Loss" page on this site.

Improve safety and prevent hearing damage at your organization for your employees.
A loud noise exposure contributed to my hearing loss, which eventually cost me my job. I speak from personal experience. People are introduced to how we hear and where, how, and why loud sound damages hearing—both on and off the job. In the interest of safety for self and for the team, other safety concerns related to excessively loud sound are also discussed. People also learn to appreciate how hearing loss affects the quality of life in general. There is indeed a lot of motivation to protect ears and hearing.
To inquire about safety meeting presentations for employees or train the trainer Sessions for Safety Professionals, Supervisors, or Safety Committee members, please see pages on this site or email 
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Monique Hammond is a registered pharmacist. A loud sound exposure at a Church fundraiser contributed to sudden one-sided deafness that eventually ended her hospital pharmacy career. In her book, "What Did You Say?," she shares her story and all of the details on ears and hearing loss that she had to learn the hard way. Her intent is to empower people through education so that they become their own best advocates. The Second Edition – An updated version of the first edition was published in 2016 after the first edition sold out. To purchase a book in softcover or Kindle, see the Book page on this site.