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Published Sep 15, 2022

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Matthew Allsop: Introducing The Widex Sheer – A NEW Hearing aid in the Widex Moment Family

HearingTracker Audiologist Matthew Allsop provides an overview of the new Widex MOMENT SHEER hearing aid, including the addition of the sRIC, new charger and My Sound app features, three additional styles of eartips, and SoundRelax.

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Senator Chuck Grassley: Hear at Last: OTC Hearing Aids Coming to a Pharmacy Near You

Senator Grassley (R-IA) shares his thoughts about the finalization of the OTC hearing aid rule by the FDA.

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Optimal timing of salvage intratympanic steroids in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Patients with profound idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSNHL) and poor initial systemic steroids response can obtain extra hearing recovery from salvage intratympanic steroids (ITS)—and the earlier salvage starts, the greater the patient benefits.

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The hunt for hidden hearing loss in humans: From preclinical studies to effective interventions

The authors present a comprehensive review of possible neurophysiological explanations for hidden hearing loss (HHL), the prevalent research tools and intervention strategies, and new opportunities to identify diagnostic biomarkers and provide better management for people with HHL.

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Genomics study identifies unique set of proteins that restores hearing in zebrafish

The NIH study published in 'Cell Genomics' describes two types of transcription factors for hair cell regeneration: The Sox transcription factors initiate the regeneration response in support cells, then the Sox and Six transcription factors cooperate to turn those support cells into hair cells.

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