Is hearing loss a laughing matter?
We often observe hearing loss being treated with humor. Is this a positive thing? The answer is more complex, as we learned from our recent research.
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What’s behind Phonak’s leadership in connectivity?
In a recent benchmarking study, hearing care professionals rated Phonak as the clear leader in connectivity. This article explores the features and design principles that make Phonak’s approach both practical for patients and meaningful in clinical care.
The real impact of exceptional speech understanding on client care
Phonak was recently rated as the top brand for delivering exceptional speech understanding in an independent benchmarking study. Here’s what that means for clinical care and everyday client outcomes.
Virto R Infinio: Why athletes and audiologists are talking about this new custom solution
Building on the proven Infinio platform, Virto R Infinio offers exceptional sound, connectivity, and precise customization in a stylish, rechargeable device tailored to each client’s ear. Discover how this innovation expands your options for personalized care.
What does it mean to be #1 in audiological expertise?
Phonak was recently rated #1 for overall audiological expertise by hearing care professionals in an independent benchmarking study. But what does that actually mean in practice, and why does it matter?
The role of DNN in speech enhancement for hearing aids
Speech enhancement is one of the most difficult challenges in hearing care, and deep neural networks (DNNs) are changing what’s possible. This article highlights key insights from the AI in Audiology on-demand webinar series.
Experiencing stigma: Different perspectives on hearing loss and hearing aids
New research reveals how stigma surrounding hearing loss and hearing aids is experienced differently by individuals with hearing loss, their families, and hearing care professionals, and why those differences matter for clinical care.
Improving how sound is described
Why intuitive sound descriptions often fall short, and how a new research-based questionnaire aims to bridge the gap between listeners and developers.
Special issue on stigma of hearing loss and hearing aids
New research published in the International Journal of Audiology explores how stigma is experienced by adults with hearing loss, their families, and hearing care professionals.
Exploring AI chatbots in audiology: What do users really think?
Can artificial intelligence offer real-time support between audiology appointments? In a recent exploratory study, we tested a prototype chatbot designed to do just that.
Personalizing sound therapy with Tinnitus Balance
How Phonak Target and myPhonak can help you tailor treatment to reduce the impact of tinnitus symptoms.
Can Spheric Speech Clarity support how we think in noise?
New evidence shows that SSC, the AI-powered noise reduction feature in Infinio, may do more than improve hearing — it may also help users stay more focused and engaged in everyday communication.