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The Benefits of Telecoil Technology  

calendar-icon August 5, 2024
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A telecoil, often abbreviated as T-coil, is a small coil of wire installed inside a hearing aid. Its primary function is to detect magnetic fields generated by compatible audio devices. This capability allows hearing aid wearers to directly receive audio signals without relying solely on the microphone. Instead, the telecoil picks up electromagnetic signals, converting […]

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Artificial Intelligence in Hearing Aids

calendar-icon July 12, 2023
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various fields, and one area where it has shown remarkable potential is in the realm of hearing aids. While the term AI and “deep neural network” may be used too loosely by hearing aid manufacturers as a marketing ploy, AI has the potential to revolutionize the way […]

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The Story Behind Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids

calendar-icon April 12, 2022
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The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology group (PCAST), under President Obama, was directed to provide policy recommendations for the benefit science, technology, and innovation to form policy that benefits the American people. One policy suggestion formed was due in part to the research done by Frank Lin, MD, of Johns Hopkins University. […]

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The Importance Of Consistent Hearing Aid Use

calendar-icon January 4, 2022
bookmark-icon Hearing, Hearing Aid, Protection/Preventative

I often get asked, “do I need to wear my hearing aids all time?” “What if I am by myself? I don’t need to hear anything then, so why do I need to wear my hearing aids when I am alone?” It is understandable that many would think there is no need to waste battery […]

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Rechargeable Hearing Aids: What You Need To Know!

calendar-icon March 12, 2020
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Rechargeable batteries are becoming more and more commonplace in today’s hearing aids.  Many rechargeable hearing aids used to use Z Power rechargeable hearing aids batteries, which could be taken out and replaced.  However, there were a lot of problems with reliability with this form of battery and manufacturers are now using lithium ion rechargeable batteries.  […]

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