Phonak Audéo™ B-R wins prestigious  iF DESIGN AWARD 2017

Phonak Audéo™ B-R wins prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2017

As the leading provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, Phonak Audéo™ are pleased to announce that their Audéo B-R rechargeable hearing aid has been recognized for outstanding product design with the...
Noise Effects

Noise Effects

Regular readers of this column are continuously advised to shield their ears from noise, a common cause of hearing loss. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noise pollution is one of the pressing threats to public health and is responsible for a range of...
Open-fit Discussion

Open-fit Discussion

Open-fit hearing instruments have become immensely popular because they deliver natural sound quality. This is due, in large part, to the fact that the open-fit design eliminates the muffled effect that might come with other hearing instruments. While similar to a...
A Balanced Approach

A Balanced Approach

The inner ear contains the “cochlea,” which produces nerve impulses that are transmitted via the auditory nerve to the brain, as well as the “vestibular system,” a collection of structures that provides the body with a sense of balance and spatial awareness. These...
When Size Matters

When Size Matters

As its name suggests, a “completely-in-the-canal” (CIC) hearing instrument fits entirely into the ear canal of the user, where it is all but invisible to onlookers. For this reason, CIC instruments are preferred by those who want to remain completely discreet about...
Gene Behind Otosclerosis Identified

Gene Behind Otosclerosis Identified

“Otosclerosis” is a hereditary condition that affects one in 200 people. It results in conductive hearing loss that causes individuals to begin to lose their hearing in their 20s and 30s as a consequence of abnormal bone growth in their middle ears. As a consequence...