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Signia Expands Integrated Xperience (IX) Portfolio for VA Audiologists with Comprehensive Custom and Instant-Fit Solutions
Signia’s CIC Rechargeable Custom IX, Silk IX, and Active Pro IX hearing aids are now available through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Defense, and Indian Health Service.
Starkey Expands Advanced Hearing Technology Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI Enhancements
All-new capabilities deliver greater accessibility, durability, and efficiency for providers and patients
Oticon Zeal™ Wins Red Dot Design Award
Oticon proudly announces that Oticon Zeal has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Design Award
Oticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration Contract
Changing the Game with Advanced Technology & No Compromises: Oticon Zeal™, Oticon Intent™ miniBTE R, and Oticon Verit™ miniRITE T with Zinc-air Batteries
Phonak Virto™ R Infinio Earns 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design
Phonak announced that its Virto R Infinio hearing aid has received the 2026 Red Dot Award for Product Design, a globally recognized mark of design quality.
Starkey’s Ground-Breaking Omega AI Receives AI Innovation Award
Starkey's flagship product, Omega AI, has been honored with an AI Innovation Award from the Edge AI + Vision Alliance.
Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize the International Hearing Society
U.S. Representatives introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 75th anniversary of the Michigan-based International Hearing Society (IHS).
Dr. Teresa Caraway to Receive ACI Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award
Teresa Caraway, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, will receive the American Cochlear Implant Alliance 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award at the CI2026 conference on May 7, 2026.
Phonak U.S. Partners with USA Pickleball to Champion Hearing Health and Healthy Living
Phonak U.S. has entered an exclusive sponsorship with USA Pickleball, using shared experiences and community engagement to bring hearing health education and immersive technology demonstrations directly to people across the country.
Starkey Highlights Innovation, Education, and Excellence at the American Academy of Audiology Annual Conference
Starkey is inviting attendees of the 2026 American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Annual Conference to visit booth #349 to experience the latest advancements in hearing technology.

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Why is the TympStar Pro Your Middle Ear Analyzer of Choice?

May 1, 2026

Hear from Audiologist, Joseph Dansie, on how he incorporates the GSI TympStar Pro™ into his practice and why it is his middle ear analyzer of choice.
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Discover Oticon Zeal™ - Offer your patients the world’s most discreet, complete solution

May 1, 2026

With Oticon Zeal, we're introducing a whole new in-the-ear hearing aid style. A unique offering that combines discreet size with a complete package of features and functionalities, it’s set to redefine what an in-the-ear hearing aid can do – for users and hearing care professionals. Find out more: http://oticon.com/zeal-hcp.  
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The Phonak Technology Specialist Training Program*

April 1, 2026

Efficiency isn’t about doing more. It’s about empowering the right people with the right skills. The Technology Specialist Training Program upskills your team with practical hearing aid knowledge along with hearing aid and Bluetooth® troubleshooting tips to better support your patients.Benefit from smoother workflows and more confident staff. Strengthen your team. Register today: https://bit.ly/3NKkZIY! *This is a fee-based service. 
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InnoCaption Launches AI Refine for Smoother Text-to-Speech Calls

April 1, 2026

AI Refine, a new Text-to-Speech (TTS) feature, is designed to make phone calls smoother for people with hearing loss or speech disabilities who type to communicate.With AI Refine, users can turn a few words into clear, complete sentences with a single tap, helping them stay focused on the conversation instead of the keyboard. Alongside QuickSpeak and Saved Phrases, two more new TTS features, this launch reflects our commitment to building accessibility tools that respond to real community needs and support confident communication.These features are now available in the InnoCaption app for iOS and Android.
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The iotaMotion Advantage: iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System

March 9, 2026

The iotaSOFT® Robotic-Assisted Cochlear Implant Insertion System is designed to preserve delicate intracochlear structures through a slow, consistent, and controlled electrode array insertion, advancing surgery beyond the limits of the human hand. The video shows the drive unit guiding the cochlear implant array with control.
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Marketing that grows with your practice

March 3, 2026

Marketing isn’t about being loud or salesy. It’s about building meaningful relationships, staying visible and making it easy for patients to choose you. It can also be simple when you utilize the right tools and resources. With Marketing Services and Practice Forward, you gain the tools and support to keep your practice top of mind, build trust with your community and turn first-time users into long-term, loyal patients. Learn how Phonak can be your partner.
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Rich Frieder on a Meaningful Career

February 25, 2026

Top franchisee and multi-unit owner, Rich Frieder (Eagan, Savage & Woodbury, MN) shares his reason for franchising with LearningRx - and what excited him most about leaving the corporate world to try something brand new.
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Maureen Loftus on how LearningRx Changed Her Daughter's Life

February 25, 2026

One of our top franchisees, Maureen Loftus (Tysons and Reston, VA) shares her reason for franchising with LearningRx - and how it's impacted her personally, professionally, and financially.
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Motion Charge&Go IX rechargeable BTE. Bring everyone into the conversation. | Signia Hearing Aids

February 24, 2026

Motion Charge&Go IX rechargeable BTE family featuring Signia's groundbreakting Realtime Conversation Enhancement technology and up to 65 hours of battery runtime. No matter of the level of hearing enhancement acquired.
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Insio Charge&Go CIC IX. Invisibly Powerful. | Signia Hearing Aids

February 24, 2026

Insio Charge&Go CIC IX a truly unique one-mic cic device with directionality. Powered by high-speed binaural processing to keep the wearers focused on the conversation. Now fully rechargeable and as discreet as ever.
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20Q: Hearing Loss and Listening-related Fatigue
From the Desk of Gus Muellerplace holder     Gus Mueller, PhD Contributing EditorBrowse the complete collection of 20Q with Gus Mueller CEU articles at www.audiologyonline.com/20Q20Q: Hearing Loss and Listening-related f
| Ben Hornsby, PhD
ICS Dizcovery VNG: Navigating Precision in Eye-Tracking
IntroductionThe clinical utility of videonystagmography (VNG) rests upon the accuracy of eye-tracking data. Traditional VNG systems utilize Earth-fixed targets—stationary monitors or light bars—that require the patient to maintain a rigid
| Stacy Morrow
Factors Associated with Hearing Aid Adoption
IntroductionUnderstanding why individuals with hearing loss decide to adopt—or delay adopting—hearing aid technology is critical for improving clinical outcomes. The decision-making process is complex and is influenced by a multitude of f
| Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A
Research QuickTakes, Volume 11: Translating Fresh Evidence into Better Hearing Care - More Clinical Nuggets from Recent Research
What we will do in this Volume of QuickTakes is organize the key articles that we select relative to how they fit into the overall hearing aid fitting protocol.
| H. Gustav Mueller, PhD, Brian Taylor, AuD
20Q: Something About Mead
20Q: Something About Mead offers hearing care professionals a professional retrospective on the life and legacy of Mead Killion, PhD, highlighting his transformative contributions to audiology
| Marshall Chasin, AuD, H. Gustav Mueller, PhD
Exploring the Latest Verification Enhancements in Audioscan Hearing Instrument Fitting Systems
Hearing instrument verification remains a fundamental pillar of audiological best practice, ensuring that prescriptive targets are met and patient outcomes are optimized. This course provides an in-depth review of the latest hardware and software enhancements within Audioscan fitting systems.
| Christopher McInerney, M.Cl.Sc
How Signia’s Research Approach Fits into Evidence-Based Practice Decision-Making
In an era where evidence-based decision-making is essential to success in the clinic, hearing care professionals need more than marketing claims - they need proof.
| Brian Taylor, AuD, Niels Søgaard Jensen, MSc
How are Tinnitus and Listening Effort Affected by Hearing Aid Use?
This article reviews the secondary effects of hearing aid use beyond amplification. Research studies addressing changes in both tinnitus and listening effort are discussed.
| Chantal van Ginkel, AuD, Garrett A. Anderson, BS, Curtis J. Billings, PhD
Optimizing Hearing Aid Fittings for Older Adults
Introduction: The Aging Population and its Implications for Hearing HealthThe global demographic landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, characterized by a rapidly aging population. Projections from the World Health Organization and the Un
| Erika Porter, AuD
Understanding Central Auditory Processing Disorder and Treatment Recommendations
Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) affects how the brain interprets sounds, even when hearing is normal. This article provides a comprehensive overview of CAPD, including diagnostic criteria and evidence-based treatment strategies.
| Janette Mongelli, AuD

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Unlocking more time for your patients with Phonak EasyGuard
Unlocking more time for your patients with Phonak EasyGuard
| Erika Porter, AuD
FLEX:UPGRADE: Seamlessly Elevating Hearing Technology Without Replacing Devices
FLEX:UPGRADE: Seamlessly Elevating Hearing Technology Without Replacing Devices
| Bill Christman, AuD
Introducing the Cochlear Care Consensus: Q&A with René Gifford, Ph.D.
Introducing the Cochlear Care Consensus: Q&A with René Gifford, Ph.D.
| Rene Gifford, PhD
Q&A with Dr. Jill Firszt: Pioneering Research in Single-Sided Deafness and Cochlear Implants
Q&A with Dr. Jill Firszt: Pioneering Research in Single-Sided Deafness and Cochlear Implants
How do you improve patient outcomes by addressing barriers beyond the audiogram?
Improving patient outcomes in hearing care requires a holistic approach that builds a bridge of trust to address emotional barriers like stigma and the fear of aging while empowering patients to move beyond the audiogram toward a better quality of life.
| Brandy Pouliot, AuD
Beyond the Manual: A Homemade SHIMP Approach Using Infrared Goggles
The head impulse test has revolutionized the clinical evaluation of vestibular function, and the introduction of the SHIMP paradigm has further expanded the understanding of vestibulo-ocular reflex dynamics.
| V. Marcelli, MD
Test. Troubleshoot. Resolve in Office
Discover how the PhonakPro Check app is transforming in-office hearing aid diagnostics, helping clinicians save time, reduce repairs, and deliver a better patient experience.
| Alyssa Ricevuto, AuD, MBA, Joan Oexmann, AuD
Bridging the Gap: A Conversation on the Evolution of TeleAudiology
Discover how modern connectivity and Starkey’s TeleHear technology are transforming patient outcomes and practice efficiency in the digital age.
| Keeley Layfield, AuD
Elevating Custom Hearing Care: EarMatch Advantage
In this interview, audiologist Danielle Hayden discusses the transformative impact of EarMatch Advantage, Unitron’s sophisticated three-stage digital shell modeling process. She highlights how this lab-based innovation personalizes custom hearing aids by accounting for a patient's unique biometric data and hearing needs.
| Danielle Hayden, AuD
A Conversation About Ready-to-Wear CICs: A New Niche in Hearing Care
Brian Taylor, Senior Director of Audiology for WS Audiology, discusses completely-in-the-canal (CIC) style hearing aids and why they should be part of a clinician’s treatment repertoire.
| Eric Branda, AuD, PhD, Brian Taylor, AuD

All Expert Advice (showing 10 of 1485)


How has AI evolved with Phonak Infinio devices?
How has AI evolved with Phonak Infinio devices?
| Jessica Zellmer, AuD
When was the last time you upgraded your patients’ hearing experience without replacing their devices?
When was the last time you upgraded your patients’ hearing experience without replacing their devices?
| Courtney Smith, MA, CCC-A
How does robotic-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion reduce intracochlear trauma and support better hearing outcomes?
How does robotic-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion reduce intracochlear trauma and support better hearing outcomes?
| Sara Ashburn-Reed, Alyson Schapira, AuD
What can audiologists do about noise management for kids who use hearing aids?
What can audiologists do about noise management for kids who use hearing aids?
| Brandy Pouliot, AuD
Introducing the Baha® 7 Sound Processor - Powerfully Small, Better Connected
Introducing the Baha® 7 Sound Processor - Powerfully Small, Better Connected
| Ginger Grant, AuD, CCC-A, FAAA
Vestibular Assessment After Traumatic Brain Injury: Strategies for Identifying Peripheral and Central Loss
What Vestibular Assessment Strategies Are Most Effective for Identifying Vestibular Loss in Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury?
| Amy Lennox-Bowley
How Can the Easy Line™ Pro App Help Hearing Care Professionals Streamline Their Clinical Workflow?
How Can the Easy Line™ Pro App Help Hearing Care Professionals Streamline Their Clinical Workflow?
What Built-In and Third-Party Mobile Accessibility Features Should Audiologists Recommend to Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
What Built-In and Third-Party Mobile Accessibility Features Should Audiologists Recommend to Patients Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing?
| Tina Gonzales Childress, AuD
How can the Beyond the Decibels podcast support today’s hearing care professional?
How can the Beyond the Decibels podcast support today’s hearing care professional?
What does the bascule maneuver involve, and in which BPPV variants is it applied in clinical practice?
What does the bascule maneuver involve, and in which BPPV variants is it applied in clinical practice?
| Andrea Castellucci, MD

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Discover Oticon Zeal™ - Offer your patients the world’s most discreet, complete solution

May 1, 2026

With Oticon Zeal, we're introducing a whole new in-the-ear hearing aid style. A unique offering that combines discreet size with a complete package of features and functionalities, it’s set...

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Why is the TympStar Pro Your Middle Ear Analyzer of Choice?

May 1, 2026

Hear from Audiologist, Joseph Dansie, on how he incorporates the GSI TympStar Pro™ into his practice and why it is his middle ear analyzer of choice.

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