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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
RIT/NTID Establishes Master's Degree Program in Health Care Interpretation
March 9, 2016
Program to provide in-depth specialized education in health-care interpretation currently unavailable to interpreters.Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Dea... Read More
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The Expert Series 2016: Must Attend CEU Courses Hosted by Industry Thought Leaders
March 8, 2016
Audiology Systems and Otometrics offer up to 2.1 CEUs with extensive training opportunities facilitated by Drs. Gus Mueller, Kamran Barin, and Kristen Janky. Read More
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Is Seeing Believing? People Are Not Good at Identifying Where Sights, Sounds Originate
March 7, 2016
Study by UCLA psychologists reveals that our senses are far from flawless.UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES - Our vision and hearing aren't as reliable as we might think, according to a study... Read More
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Phonak Supports World Hearing Day to Raise Awareness of Childhood Hearing Loss
March 6, 2016
With over 40 years of experience in pediatric audiology, Phonak has a long history of commitment to helping children with hearing loss globally to reconnect with the world and reach their full potenti... Read More
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Australian Study Leads the Way in Showing How Hearing Technology Is Improving the Lives of Children with Hearing Loss
March 5, 2016
Australian research has revealed that infants with hearing loss who are fitted with hearing aids and cochlear implants as soon as possible have better language and learning abilities.This research is... Read More
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Signia Introduces primax, the First Hearing Aids Clinically Proven to Reduce Listening Effort
March 4, 2016
Signia, the new hearing aid brand from Sivantos, is introducing primax, the company’s most advanced hearing aid platform to date. Read More
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Beltone Announces Launch of Boost Plus
March 4, 2016
The ultimate powerful connection for better hearing.(March 3, 2016) Chicago, IL— Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for over 75 years, announced today the launch of the Beltone Boost PlusTM super... Read More
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World Hearing Day Video Highlights Benefits of Early Treatment for Childhood Hearing Loss
March 3, 2016
Global campaign to support World Hearing Day raises awareness of early intervention.Innsbruck, Austria – (March 3, 2016) – Today is World Hearing Day – an initiative led by the World... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Revolutionizes Hearing Industry with "Made for Life" Hearable and Wearable Solutions
March 3, 2016
Introducing Muse™, Halo™ 2 Made for iPhone®, SoundLens® Synergy® Hearing Aids and New SurfLink® Accessories Available on March 1. Read More
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ReSound® Introduces the World's Smartest Super Power Hearing Aid
March 3, 2016
Global Launch of ReSound ENZO2™ Allows People to Hear More, Do More, and Be More Than They Ever Thought Possible.Copenhagen, Denmark – Today, GN ReSound announced the global launch of ReSo... Read More
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World Hearing Day 2016: The Hear the World Foundation Sheds Light on the Issue of Hearing Loss in Children
March 2, 2016
An online campaign informs parents how to protect their children’s hearing.Stäfa, Switzerland (March 1, 2016) –– This year’s WHO World Hearing Day on March 3 is dedicated... Read More
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Blood Pressure Medicine May Improve Conversational Skills of Individuals with Autism
March 1, 2016
University of Missouri-Columbia - COLUMBIA, Mo. (Feb. 1, 2016) -- An estimated 1 in 68 children in the United States has autism. The neurodevelopmental disorder, which impairs communication and social... Read More
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UTEP Professor Shows that Hearing Aids Improve Memory, Speech
February 28, 2016
The University of Texas at El Paso - A recent study by Jamie Desjardins, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the speech-language pathology program at The University of Texas at El Paso, found that hearin... Read More
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University of Michigan, Rochester Institute of Technology to Partner in $3 Million Grant to Improve Health Care Information Dissemination to People who are Deaf
February 27, 2016
Health information can be difficult to understand for anyone, but it is especially difficult for deaf individuals who may struggle with information and health care marginalization. This is a populatio... Read More
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Chad Boerst Named VP for GN Otometrics North America
February 26, 2016
GN Otometrics, a global leader in hearing and balance care solutions, announces that Chad Boerst has been named Vice President to lead the U.S. and Canadian management teams and reporting to GN Otomet... Read More
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ZPower to Feature Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids at the JDVAC 2016 Convention
February 25, 2016
Camarillo, Calif. – February 23, 2016 - ZPower, the world’s only developer of rechargeable, silver-zinc miniature batteries, will feature its Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids at the 20... Read More
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New HEARnet Online Website Provides Independent Hearing Loss Information
February 25, 2016
In February, the HEARing Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) launched its new look HEARnet Online website, dedicated to providing independent and easy-to-understand information about hearing loss and he... Read More
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Phonak Roger Pen Wins Prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2016
February 24, 2016
Staefa, Switzerland – February 23, 2016 – Phonak, the global provider of the most complete product portfolio of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announced th... Read More
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Ida Institute Telecare Online Platform Extends Person-Centered Care Beyond the Clinic
February 23, 2016
Naerum, DK February 18 – Ida Institute today launched Ida Telecare, a suite of easy-to-use online tools and resources to help people with hearing loss prepare for appointments and successfully manag... Read More
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ESCO Announces Extended Insurance Program in Partnership with Sivantos, Inc.
February 23, 2016
Plymouth, MN, February 18, 2016 – ESCO has announced a partnership with Sivantos to provide the Protection Plus plan, a Loss and Accidental Damage insurance plan for patients who have lost hearing i... Read More
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