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Published Oct 27, 2023

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Hearing Aids with Artificial Intelligence (AI): Review of Features, Capabilities and Models that Use AI and Machine Learning

A review of how artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and Deep Neural Networks (DNN) are transforming hearing aids by enhancing speech understanding, monitoring health metrics, translating languages, and personalizing listening.

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Preventing Excessive Noise Exposure in Infants, Children, and Adolescents

This article in 'Pediatrics' presents a wide-ranging overview of the risks of hearing loss in children and why kids may be uniquely susceptible to noise.

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New large-scale study results add to evidence that vestibular loss increases dementia risk

A new study adds to growing evidence that vestibular loss can increase dementia risk.

medicalxpress․com
Quietest and Loudest US Restaurant Chains as Rated by the SoundPrint App

Here are the results from noise measurements of the quietest and loudest restaurant chains and information about how SoundPrint's app—a kind of 'Yelp app for Noise'— can help you find quieter public places.

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Physics – Earplugs That Block Out All Sounds

A new 3D-printed earplug can absorb physiological sounds made by the body, potentially making it more acoustically comfortable to use than some commercially available earplugs.

physics․aps․org
Regeneron Reports Otoferlin Gene Therapy (DB-OTO) Improves Auditory Responses in Child with Profound Genetic Hearing Loss

In the trial, the child received an intracochlear injection of DB-OTO in one ear and experienced auditory improvements through week 6 compared to baseline, as indicated by ABR and pure-tone audiometry testing.

hearingtracker․com
Reasons for the non-use of hearing aids: perspectives of non-users, past users, and family members

This study largely confirms the major reasons for the non-use of hearing aids from previous studies, but also adds the element of family members' perceptions.

tandfonline․com

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