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• Researchers Warn About Link Between Hearing Loss and Parkinson’s Disease Risk

  November 6, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study confirms that hearing loss may be an early sign of Parkinson's disease, indicating that hearing aids may help prevent or reduce the long-term effects.

• OTC Hearing Aids Just as Effective as Prescription Devices for Most: Study

  June 13, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that OTC hearing aids are just as effective as those prescribed and fitted by a doctor.

• Cochlear HiRes Ultra Ear Implant Problems Lead To Field Corrective Action

  March 12, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A growing number of cochlear implants are being removed by patients who say they have suffered performance problems, according to the manufacturer, who issued a corrective field action to address the issue.

• Hearing Aid Magnets Could Interfere With Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunts, FDA Warns

  July 17, 2019

  Russell Maas

  The FDA is warning that hearing aid magnets could interfere with shunt systems designed to drain excess fluid from the brain, which could cause serious injuries or death.

• Cochlear Ear Implant Lawsuit Results in $7.25M Verdict Following Shocks

  April 19, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A Kentucky girl has been awarded $7.25 million in damages as part of a cochlear ear implant lawsuit filed after...

• Cochlear Implant Lawsuits Filed Over Advanced Bionics HiRes90K

  November 15, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A growing number of Cochlear implant lawsuits are being filed by individuals who say they have experienced problems as a...

• Cochlear Bionic Ear Implant Lawsuit

  November 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Problems with cochlear implants may be caused by design or manufacturing defects, which have led to the recall of a...

• Cochlear Bionic Ear Recall Wil Cost Company Up to $150M

  October 19, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A recent recall of Cochlear bionic ear implants will likely cost the manufacturer up to $150 million, as its best...

• Cochlear Recall Issued for Nucleus CI500 Ear Implant

  September 13, 2011

  Staff Writers

  Cochlear Limited has announced a worldwide recall for its Nucleus CI500-series ear implants, after receiving an increasing number of reported...

• Cochlear Implant Recall To Be Issued by Advanced Bionics

  November 24, 2010

  Staff Writers

  Advanced Bionics is preparing to recall some of their HiRes 90K cochlear implants due to potential defects that could cause...