Xciting news | November 2024
So far, 2024 has been a milestone year in terms of advancements in audiology. From innovative treatments to protect hearing during cancer treatment, to OSHA’s evolving standards for workplace safety, we’ve summarized some of the key highlights to keep you in the know.?
Whether you’re a hearing professional or a custodian for workplace safety, staying informed empowers you to drive positive change.
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Breakthrough in protecting hearing during chemotherapy
Cancer treatment often comes with difficult trade-offs, and for patients treated with cisplatin, hearing loss is one of the most distressing side effects. To address this challenge, researchers from the University of Oklahoma have developed a groundbreaking drug delivery system using hydrogels and nanoparticles. This system delivers protective drugs directly to the cochlea, preventing the irreversible damage cisplatin can cause to delicate inner ear cells.
With early tests showing success in cell lines and animal studies, this innovation offers hope, especially for children who face long-term cognitive and developmental impacts from hearing loss. It’s a step toward ensuring cancer therapies don’t come at the expense of a patient’s quality of life.?
As science advances, solutions like these could transform how we care for patients, ensuring they thrive without compromising their hearing.
Find out what additional potential this treatment holds by accessing the full article below.
Hearing conservation in the workplace - Preparing for 2025
OSHA compliance can be a complex process for many businesses.
In 2025, evolving standards will require companies to embrace cutting-edge safety tech, support employee wellness and navigate new remote work guidelines.
This month’s feature Occ Health and Safety article discusses:
Proactively adapting to these changes not only protects your workforce but also positions your business as a leader in workplace safety innovation.
Learn how to safeguard your team and ensure that your operations comply with the necessary standards in future.
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Hearing aid uptake in France soars thanks to reimbursement scheme
In France, the 100% Santé healthcare reform has transformed access to essential healthcare devices like hearing aids, glasses, and dental equipment. Fully implemented in 2021, this initiative makes select hearing aids fully reimbursable, which has led to a 75% increase in uptake. By reducing out-of-pocket costs, this reform bridges gaps in healthcare accessibility and equality.
France’s success demonstrates how prioritizing affordability can empower more people to access life-changing hearing care, and inspire more governments globally to implement similar initiatives in the near future.
Read more below.
Taking a moment to give thanks
To our readers in the US, Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate gratitude and connection. Whether you're sharing a meal with family, joining a community event, or reflecting quietly, it’s a moment to appreciate life’s blessings and the importance of giving back.
As we celebrate, we would like to extend our thanks to you - our valued reader - for your continued support. You help us to effect change, make a lasting impact and bring sound to the moments in life that matter most.
We wish you a happy, peaceful Thanksgiving.
Yours in healthy hearing,
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