The Audiologist Informer

This study presents the Hair Cell Analysis Toolbox (HCAT) which automates cochlear image analysis tasks such as counting hair cells, classifying them by subtype (i.e., IHC/OHC) and determining their optimal frequency. Using machine learning, HCAT removes a considerable barrier in cochlear image analysis, allowing for faster, unbiased, and more comprehensive data analysis.

A survey by England's TicketSwap found only 1 in 10 gig-goers wear earplugs to protect their hearing, 44% of people reported not taking their hearing seriously, and only 1 in 5 know what a safe decibel rate is.

Previously, the MyPhonak app was not compatible with Phonak's CROS P systems for helping people with single-sided deafness. However, on March 29 that's about to change, says HearingTracker Audiologist Matthew Allsop in this short video update.

This UK study shows 38.1% of older adults with acknowledged hearing loss did not tell a doctor or nurse about their hearing problems, and about 1 in 5 who did tell their provider didn't receive a referral for further hearing assessment. However, almost 4 out of 5 (78.9%) of those who were referred to secondary care were willing to try and use hearing aids.

After 40 years of building one of the nation's largest Beltone franchises (with his father, Rocco, as founder), Michael Anderozzi sold the entire business to Brian Snowden who has worked in the company for over 17 years. Beltone New England has 125 office locations in 10 states with over 260 team members. Andreozzi will continue to consult for GN, Beltone, and serve as the new president of the International Hearing Society.