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Published Feb 14, 2025

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Matthew Allsop: $399 AI Hearing Aids? Elehear Beyond Review – Game Changer or Gimmick?

Audiologist Matthew Allsop provides his perspective on one of the most feature-rich OTC hearing aids offered for less than $500, Elehear Beyond.

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Rexton Premium Rechargeable Hearing Aids Expert Review | HearAdvisor

HearAdvisor presents its independent lab data on the Rexton Premium Rechargeable hearing aids found at Costco and other dispensing offices.

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Can the ear be a predictor for Alzheimer’s disease?

WashU researchers have demonstrated the presence of Alzheimer's-related proteins in the human inner ear. When the samples were analyzed, these protein levels were correlated with patient age and cognitive status (MoCA) scores.

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HearingU OTC 101: Explore the Options for OTC Hearing Aids | HLAA

In this video, HLAA Exective Director Barbara Kelley discusses OTC hearing aid options with Steve Taddei from HearAdvisor, Annie Duchen from WSA, and Jessica Dancis from Sennheiser.

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Stanford University and Starkey Collaborate on Research Validating Balance Assessment for Fall Risk Detection

A paper published in Otology & Neurotology shows that hearing aids with built-in motion sensors and AI—like Starkey's Balance Assessment system in Edge AI—can accurately evaluate balance and fall risk.

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Nuance Audio Glasses: Advanced OTC Hearing Aid Tech Integrated into Stylish EssilorLuxottica Frames

Nuance Audio Glasses aim to erase the stigma of hearing aids for adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss, offering an invisible, comfortable, high-tech OTC hearing aid solution for better hearing in quiet and noise.

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Adam Savage Tests the Apple AirPods Pro Hearing Aid!

Adam Savage, of MythBuster fame, discusses his hearing loss and compares his experiences with prescription-fit Jabra hearing aids with Apple AirPods Pro earbuds.

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Prevalence of Hearing Loss Among US Adolescents

New research suggests teens' hearing status may be improving. The study found 10.9% of teens had hearing loss in 2017-2020 compared to a hearing loss prevalence of 19.5% in 2005-2006.

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Vermont Attorney General Announces Settlement with Nano (Hearing At Home, LLC) for Alleged Violations of the Consumer Protection Act

Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark announced a settlement with Hearing At Home, LLC, partially resolving a dispute over alleged violations of Vermont’s Consumer Protection Act related to Nano hearing aids.

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