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Tricare to Provide Coverage of Auditory Implants as Prosthetics
August 24, 2016
The Department of Defense (DoD) has reversed its policy and will cover Auditory Osseointegrated Implants (AOIs) as prosthetic devices for all Tricare beneficiaries. This reversal follows a comprehensi... Read More
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Hearing Awareness Week (21-27 Aug) Story - HEARing CRC Researchers Develop New Tests to Accurately Diagnose Children with Listening Difficulties
August 23, 2016
Health professionals working with children with listening difficulties can now more accurately diagnose Auditory Processing Disorders using a new collection of tests supported by HEARing CRC research.... Read More
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Cochlear™ Nucleus® Cochlear Implants Now Have Access to 3.0T MRI
August 23, 2016
Nucleus implants also now have access to 1.5T MRI with magnet in place with the use of the Cochlear Nucleus Implant Bandage and Splint Kit.CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear Lim... Read More
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Seniors with Undiagnosed Hearing Loss Can Become Isolated
August 22, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Senior citizens with undiagnosed or untreated hearing problems are more likely to suffer from social isolation and cognitive impairment, a UBC study has found. Read More
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Second Edition of Clinical Management of Children with Cochlear Implants out Now
August 21, 2016
(San Diego, CA – August 18, 2016) – A comprehensive volume written by leading researchers, clinicians, and educators in the field, Clinical Management of Children with Cochlear Implants, S... Read More
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Phonak's Next Generation Platform Belong Now Available
August 20, 2016
Including Audéo B-R the quickest charging, longest lasting rechargeable hearing aid ever produced.Warrenville, IL – August 19, 2016 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hear... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Joins Non-Profit Homes for Our Troops to Welcome Veteran to New Community
August 19, 2016
SOMERSET, NJ August 16 - Oticon Government Services Manager Cathy Van Evra presents check for $5000 to Major General (USA, Ret.) Tim McHale, President of Homes for Our Troops at a community welcome c... Read More
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IU Study Finds Testicular Cancer Survivors May Have Hearing Loss After Cisplatin Therapy
August 18, 2016
INDIANA UNIVERSITY - INDIANAPOLIS - Many testicular cancer survivors experience hearing loss after cisplatin-based chemotherapy, according to researchers at Indiana University. Read More
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Sign Languages Provide Insight into Universal Linguistic Short-cuts
August 16, 2016
LINGUISTIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA - (Washington, DC) - Humans have a natural drive to reduce physical effort in nearly every activity, including using language. Instead of saying "goodbye", we o... Read More
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Reports Suggest Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment Resolves Concussion Symptoms
August 15, 2016
Olympic physician explains glymphatic drainage may reduce the deleterious effects of inflammation in patients with mild traumatic brain injury.American Osteopathic Association - CHICAGO -- Two case re... Read More
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Rep. Erik Paulsen Visits ReSound's U.S. Headquarters
August 14, 2016
ReSound Highlights the Importance of R&D in Developing Innovative Smart Hearing Technologies.BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, ReSound hosted Congressman Erik Paulsen (MN-03) at the comp... Read More
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RIT/NTID, Xamarin Inc. Collaboration to Provide Opportunities for Deaf and Hard-Of-Hearing Students in Mobile App Development
August 13, 2016
NSF grant will also help enhance new degree program.When faculty members at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf were creating a new degree program in mo... Read More
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Olympic Champion Also Achieves Excellence by Protecting His Child's Hearing
August 12, 2016
(Reston, VA – August 12, 2016) Audiologists around the world celebrated not only Michael Phelps’ outstanding Olympic achievements, but also the commitment of Michael and his fiancée... Read More
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FCC Charts Course to Comprehensive Hearing Aid Compatibility for Consumers with Hearing Loss
August 12, 2016
Commission Adopts a Landmark Agreement Between Consumer Advocates and Industry Associations as the Pathway to Compatibility for 100 Percent of Wireless Devices.WASHINGTON, August 4, 2016 – Today... Read More
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ASHA Names 2016 Media Award Winners
August 11, 2016
Association Recognizes News Outlets for Outstanding Coverage and Member Experts for Outreach Work.Rockville, MD - August 2, 2016 - In recognition of exceptional news reporting that contributed to impr... Read More
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Audiology Systems Offers Must-Attend Course in Balance Disorder Diagnostics Featuring Drs. Kamran Barin and Kristen Janky
August 10, 2016
For a limited time, attendees who register for the full 3-day VNG/ENG course will receive one complimentary pass for a colleague. Attendees can earn up to 21 Tier 1 certification hours. Schaumburg, I... Read More
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Sense, the National Deafblind Charity in the UK, Responds to Jeremy Corbyn's Leadership Manifesto Pledge to Integrate Health and Social Care
August 9, 2016
National deafblind charity Sense today (04 August) responded to Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership manifesto in which he announced plans that a Corbyn-led Labour government wouldintegrate health and soc... Read More
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Oticon "Hear in Pink" Campaign Promotes Hearing Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
August 8, 2016
Special Edition Pink Oticon Opn™, Media Outreach and Social Networking Combine to Drive Consumer Awareness and Support in Local Markets.SOMERSET, NJ August 3 – Since 2007, Oticon, Inc. ha... Read More
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Breastfeeding, Vaccinations Help Reduce Ear Infection Rates in Babies
August 7, 2016
GALVESTON, Texas – In what would be considered good news for many parents a new study from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston finds the rates of ear infections during a baby&rsq... Read More
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'Slow Thinking' a Conversation Stopper for People with Parkinson's
August 6, 2016
University of East Anglia - Cognitive impairment could affect the conversational ability of people with Parkinson's more than physical speech problems - according to research from the University o... Read More
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