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Dr. Molly Adler, Clinic Director at Fortell San Francisco.

Meet Fortell's San Francisco Clinic Director, Dr. Molly Adler, Au.D.

Dr. Molly Adler, Au.D., spent 15 years building her career at UCSF. Now, she's now bringing that expertise to Fortell Audiology San Francisco. 

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September 2026
Meet Fortell's San Francisco Clinic Director, Dr. Molly Adler, Au.D.

A Complete Guide to Hearing Loss

See the types, causes, and symptoms of hearing loss, how it's diagnosed, and today's treatment options, from hearing aids to Fortell's AI technology.

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September 2026
A Complete Guide to Hearing Loss

Clinic, Classroom, and Cutting-Edge Research: Meet Palo Alto Clinic Director, Dr. Lauren Pasquesi, Au.D.

Dr. Lauren Pasquesi, Au.D., has built her career at the intersection of patient care, research, and education. Now she's bringing that expertise to Fortell Audiology Palo Alto.

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September 2026
Clinic, Classroom, and Cutting-Edge Research: Meet Palo Alto Clinic Director, Dr. Lauren Pasquesi, Au.D.
Dr. Rupal Bhakta, Clinic Director at Fortell Boston.

Bringing Fortell to Boston: Meet Clinic Director, Dr. Rupal Bhakta, Au.D.

Dr. Rupal Bhakta, Au.D., has spent her entire career in Boston, most recently at Mass Eye and Ear, one of the most respected names in the field. Now she's opening Fortell's new Boston clinic.

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September 2026
Bringing Fortell to Boston: Meet Clinic Director, Dr. Rupal Bhakta, Au.D.
Fortell hearing aids in their open black charging case on a red book, beside glasses and a houseplant.

Sleep Apnea, Hearing Loss, and the Broader Hearing-Sleep Connection

Research shows that sleep apnea and hearing loss are linked. But the connection between hearing and sleep goes further.

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September 2026
Sleep Apnea, Hearing Loss, and the Broader Hearing-Sleep Connection
Illustration of a Fortell behind-the-ear hearing aid beside a processor chip labeled FS1.

Fortell AI 2.0: The Data Behind our Biggest AI Update Yet

Fortell AI 2.0, marks the biggest advancement yet to our AI model since launch. But we didn't want to just tell you it's better. We wanted to prove it.

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August 2026
Fortell AI 2.0: The Data Behind our Biggest AI Update Yet
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Hidden Hearing Loss: Why You Can Pass a Hearing Test and Still Struggle to Hear

Here's what hidden hearing loss is and why standard audiograms can miss it.

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August 2026
Hidden Hearing Loss: Why You Can Pass a Hearing Test and Still Struggle to Hear
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The Facts About Hearing Aids: 4 Myths, Debunked

We hear a lot of misconceptions about hearing aids. See if any of your own assumptions may be outdated.

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July 2026
The Facts About Hearing Aids: 4 Myths, Debunked
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Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: What 15 Years of Research Shows

15 years of research links hearing loss to faster cognitive decline. Here's what the science shows — and what you can do about it.

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July 2026
Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline: What 15 Years of Research Shows
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What an Audiogram Tells You (and What It Doesn't)

An audiogram maps what you hear, but not always how you experience sound day to day. Learn more.

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July 2026
What an Audiogram Tells You (and What It Doesn't)
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What to expect during your first Fortell appointment

Learn what happens during your first 90-minute appointment at a Fortell clinic.

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July 2026
What to expect during your first Fortell appointment
Fortell audiologist holding a charging case as a woman adjusts a hearing aid behind her ear.

The science behind the small signs you need a hearing test

Learn what's actually happening in your ear and brain, and why getting tested sooner matters.

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June 2026
The science behind the small signs you need a hearing test
Woman wearing insert earphones presses a response button in a sound booth while an audiologist watches through the window.

Inside the Booth: What Happens During a Hearing Test?

People wait an average of ten years after noticing hearing problems before doing anything about it. But getting a hearing test is simpler than you might expect.

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June 2026
Inside the Booth: What Happens During a Hearing Test?
Older man wearing headphones in a sound booth while an audiologist runs the test from behind a window.

Why Can I Hear But Not Understand? The Case for Speech in Noise Testing

A person might understand speech perfectly well in a quiet room but struggle enormously in a restaurant, a car, or a crowded hallway. Learn why.

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May 2026
Why Can I Hear But Not Understand? The Case for Speech in Noise Testing

The Cocktail Party Problem: Why Isolating a Single Voice is One of Science's Hardest Challenges

Despite all the competing voices in a crowded room, a healthy hearing person is able to lean in and follow a conversation. Learn why.

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May 2026
The Cocktail Party Problem: Why Isolating a Single Voice is One of Science's Hardest Challenges
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Why Can't I Hear in Restaurants? The Science Behind the Struggle

Restaurants are one of the hardest place to hear — even with hearing aids. This guide explains why.

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May 2026
Why Can't I Hear in Restaurants? The Science Behind the Struggle
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How Do Hearing Aids Work?

Understand exactly how hearing aids work, from microphone to speaker, plus the five main types available and how AI is changing speech clarity in noise.

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September 2026
How Do Hearing Aids Work?
X-ray style view of a Fortell hearing aid showing its internal chip and circuitry.

Why Fortell Built its Own AI Chip, and Why it Matters

For thirty years, hearing aids relied on rigid sound processing that struggled to separate speech from background noise. To break this ceiling, Fortell bypassed off-the-shelf components to design a custom, AI-native chip.

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March 2026
Why Fortell Built its Own AI Chip, and Why it Matters