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Achieving telehealth equity for people with hearing loss
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In this article, authors Zina Jawadi, Stephen McInturff, and Alexander Chern make a case for providing captioning on telehealth platforms, noting: The Department of Health and Human Services recommends that health institutions select telehealth platforms with live captioning as a feature and provide closed captioning for pre-recorded patient video resources. Yet, automatic or real-time quality…
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Why restaurants are so loud, and what science says we can do about it
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What do an acoustics professor, a food critic and an audio producer discuss at dinner? Noise, of course. This Washington Post article discusses "restaurant hearing loss," how noise affects the ears and brain, and what can help.
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Vox Video: We're already using AI more than we realize
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This Vox YouTube-channel, captioned video describes how we're already using more artificial intelligence (AI) than we realize. AI is hiding in plain sight including in hearing and communication access technologies. Be sure to read the cover article, AI and Other Hearing Technology Advancements , in the Spring 2024 edition of HLAAs Hearing Life Magazine.
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There's No Shortage of "Best OTC" Articles for 2024
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There's no shortage of articles that review over-the-counter hearing aids to provide a "best of" list. These articles come from many sources, including: general technology and wellness websites CNET Consumer Reports Forbes Health informational websites focused specifically on hearing loss Hearing Health and Technology Matters Hearing Tracker Soundly and aging-related educational…
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Ampetronic and Listen Technologies Develop Auracast-Based Assistive Listening Solution
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Listen Technologies Corporation, a developer of advanced wireless listening solutions, and Ampetronic, a provider of audio induction loop systems, have developed a complete-installed assistive listening system utilizing Auracast broadcast audio technology.
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CES 2024 Videos On Demand: OTC Hearing Aids - An Update
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You can now watch all CES 2024 conference programming videos on demand. There are hundreds of videos available, including a video of the "OTC Hearing Aids - An Update" session.
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VOX: Why We All Need Subtitles Now
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This VOX close captioned video on YouTube provides an excellent explanation of why the dialogue in TV and movies has gotten harder to hear. And it's not you.
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The 7 Best Online Hearing Tests of 2023: Expert Reviewed
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The National Council on Aging | Adviser review team tested 15 online hearing tests, and selected the six best to help keep your hearing in tip-top shape.
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How to Avoid Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Scams in 2023
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With more new hearing aid companies than ever, how can you separate the real deal from a fake? This National Council on Aging | Adviser article discusses ways to identify FDA-registered and FDA-cleared hearing aids, details on recent hearing aid regulation changes, and tips for avoiding scams.
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Why Is Everyone Watching TV With the Subtitles On?
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This month in The Atlantic, Devon Gordon asks the question, "Why is everyone watching TV with the subtitles on?" He learns some fascinating information from industry insiders. You can access this article using Apple News or on The Atlantic website, where you may need to start a free trial to read the full story.