Author: Steven Varble
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Meet Amanda Henton
Turner Scientific is excited to announce our newest Senior Scientist – Amanda Henton, PhD. Dr. Henton brings not only a deep knowledge of neuroscience and hearing research, but also a love of music. “I play the oboe and have always loved music. It is because of this that I have dedicated my research efforts to […]
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Are There New Alternatives to Animal Research?
Why are we still doing research with animals when there are several human relevant, non-animal alternatives available to us that can be used to develop medical treatments? Dr. Megan LaFollette, Program Director of the North American 3Rs Collaborative, breaks it down on the most recent podcast episode of “GetReal!.” “GetReal!” is the podcast from Cindy […]
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Have you Heard? Over-the Counter Hearing Aids Available
For many years, hearing aids were only available to patients with a prescription from a physician. This resulted in high prices for hearing aids, making them unaffordable for many patients who otherwise would have benefited from sound amplification. In August 2022, the FDA issued a final rule to make many hearing aids available over-the-counter (OTC), […]