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Call for Papers and Save the Date! Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA) Institute, September 21-22, Vancouver, Canada
April 27, 2016
The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA) Institute will be held on September 21 and 22, 2016 at the conclusion of the World Congress of Audiology (WCA) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Read More
ACI Alliance Mourns the Passing of John K. Niparko
April 27, 2016
April 25, 2016 - It is with great sadness that the American Cochlear Implant Alliance announces the passing of Dr. John K. Niparko, the organization’s Co-Founding Chair and an internationally re... Read More
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New Hearing Impairment Gene Implicates S1PR Gene Family in Human Disease
April 26, 2016
Two missense mutations in a specific receptor that crosses the cellular membrane (sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor 2 or S1PR2) are associated with hearing loss in two Pakistani families, said an inter... Read More
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New Online Format for the Listening and Spoken Language Specialist Exam to Increase Certified LSLS Worldwide
April 25, 2016
The AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language is thrilled to announce an important development in its Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS®) certification process. The Academy is... Read More
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Are People Suffering As A Result Of Ultrasound In The Air?
April 24, 2016
University of Southampton - New research from the University of Southampton indicates that the public are being exposed, without their knowledge, to airborne ultrasound.The study found increasing expo... Read More
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Phonak Unveils Naida V Portfolio of Hearing Aids
April 23, 2016
Phoenix, Arizona, USA / Staefa, Switzerland – April 13, 2016 – Phonak, the global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today launched a new generation of N... Read More
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Beltone Legend Selected as Honoree in the 20th Annual Webby Awards
April 22, 2016
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for the past 75 years, announced today that Beltone Legend™ has been announced as a 2016 Webby Awards honoree in the Mobile Connected... Read More
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Amalgamated Life Insurance Partnering with United Hearing Services, Inc. to Offer Hearing Aids Savings Benefit
April 21, 2016
White Plains, NY -March 21, 2016 - Amalgamated Life Insurance Company (White Plains, NY), a leading provider of insurance solutions including group life, disability, worksite/voluntary products and me... Read More
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VNG/ENG Course Chicago 2016: Approved for 2.1 Tier 1 CEUs
April 20, 2016
Audiology Systems and GN Otometrics approved Continuing Education provider for 21 Tier 1 certification hours.Schaumburg, IL - April 18, 2016 – On the heels of the recent announcement about Tier... Read More
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Phonak Sets New Standards in Learning with Roger for Education Portfolio
April 19, 2016
Phoenix, Arizona/Staefa, Switzerland – April 13, 2016 – Phonak, the global provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, sets... Read More
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Dementia Plaques Attack Language Center of Brain
April 18, 2016
Peering into brains of living persons with Alzheimer’s language dementia offers insight into disease process and language loss. Read More
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Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Receives Renewal from Department of Education
April 17, 2016
(Rockville, MD - April 6, 2016) - The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) recently received the maximum 5-year renewal of recognition from the U.S. Depa... Read More
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How the Brain Detects Short Sounds
April 16, 2016
Study unveils a key part of animal and human communication.SALT LAKE CITY, March 14, 2016 - For humans to understand speech and for other animals to know each other's calls, the brain must disting... Read More
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Phonak Launches Sky V: Setting New Standards for Hearing Performance
April 15, 2016
Phoenix, Arizona/Staefa, Switzerland – April 13, 2016 – Phonak, the global provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, toda... Read More
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New Oticon Opn™ Makes It Easier on the Brain with Ultra-Fast Access to Open Sound Experience
April 15, 2016
Industry’s First to Offer Two Wireless Communications Systems in One Hearing Aid and World’s First to Connect to the Internet.SOMERSET, NJ April 13 – Oticon introduces Oticon Opn&tr... Read More
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Unitron Earns the Company its Third Consecutive Red Dot Design Award
April 14, 2016
Stride P internationally recognized for its styling, comfort and intuitive control.April 12, 2016 – Kitchener, Canada – Unitron, a global innovator of advanced hearing solutions, today ann... Read More
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Audiology Systems Hosts Second Student-Focused Workshop
April 13, 2016
Two-day course hosted by Audiology Systems and GN Otometrics gives students expert insight into the audiology profession.Schaumburg, IL | April 11, 2016 – Audiology Systems, a full-service, U.S.... Read More
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Unitron's Patient Insights Opens a New Window into the Patient Experience
April 12, 2016
Powerful combination of objective evidence and patient insights to elevate level of care.April 5, 2016 – Kitchener, Canada – The growing availability of data analytics and a move to eviden... Read More
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Preliminary Data from Turtle Beach's Latest Clinical Study Suggests HyperSound Clear Has Potential to Alleviate Tinnitus
April 12, 2016
Company to Showcase Prototype Tinnitus Add-on Feature for HyperSound Clear 500P at AudiologyNOW! 2016 Convention and Expo.SAN DIEGO, April 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Tinnitus is a serious and widespread... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Names Douglas Beck, AuD, Director of Academic Sciences and Thomas Lawrence, Director of Sales
April 11, 2016
SOMERSET, April 5 -- Oticon, Inc. announces the appointment of Douglas Beck, AuD, as Director of Academic Sciences and Thomas Lawrence as Director of Sales. Read More
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