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Humans Probably not Alone in How We Perceive Melodic Pitch
February 22, 2016
Marmosets shed light on our evolutionary history, become model for studying musical ability and tone deafness.Johns Hopkins Medicine - The specialized human ability to perceive the sound quality known... Read More
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Cochlear Announces Winners of 2016 Graeme Clark and Anders Tjellstrom Scholarships
February 22, 2016
Centennial, Colo. (February 17, 2016) — Cochlear (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today the eight winners of the 14th annual Graeme Clark and 5th annual Ande... Read More
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Study of Cognitive Development in Deaf Children Revisits Longstanding Debate
February 21, 2016
UConn researchers are investigating whether early exposure to sign language can forestall cognitive issues in deaf children.University of Connecticut - Storrs, CT - A team of researchers at the Univer... Read More
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Evidence Insufficient to Make Recommendation Regarding Screening for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children
February 20, 2016
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has concluded that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in... Read More
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ZPower Named Edison Awards Finalist
February 19, 2016
ZPower to be recognized at Edison Awards Gala on April 21 in New York.Camarillo, Calif. (February 18, 2016) – The ZPower Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids has been named a 2016 Award Finalist... Read More
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Audiology Systems and Otometrics Announce May Dates for Balance-Focused Hands-On Training Series
February 19, 2016
Schaumburg, IL | February 2016 – Audiology Systems, a full-service, U.S. distributor of GN Otometrics products; and other leading audiology and vestibular equipment, recently announced May 2016 date... Read More
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RIT/NTID Celebrates Black History Month with Rare Exhibit of Black Deaf Artists, Three-Day Symposium
February 18, 2016
More than 150 pieces from black deaf artists on display through Feb. 27 at Dyer Arts Center.In celebration of Black History Month, the Joseph F. and Helen C. Dyer Arts Center at Rochester Institute of... Read More
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Hansaton Acoustics Launches New Custom Line jamHD
February 17, 2016
Plymouth, Minnesota (2/16/2016) - HANSATON Acoustics is pleased to announce the launch of the new jamHD Custom line of products as part of the very successful easeHD sound processing platform. Read More
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AG Bell Unveils 2016 Award Recipients, New Awards
February 17, 2016
Washington, D.C. – February 5, 2016 – The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to unveil the award recipients for three of its prestigiou... Read More
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Millions for Better Hearing Loss Treatment
February 16, 2016
A new collaborative project between Danish universities, hearing aid manufacturers and other experts will evaluate Danish hearing loss treatment. The goal is to improve quality – to the delight... Read More
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AuDacity 2016: Seminar Proposals Now Accepted
February 15, 2016
Pre-Registration Now Open.Audiologists and other professionals are encouraged to submit instructional seminar proposals for AuDacity 2016, which will be held November 10 - 12, 2016, at the Loews Coron... Read More
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Paediatricians Continue to Encourage Watch-and-Wait for Ear Infections
February 14, 2016
Feb 2016 - OTTAWA – Paediatricians continue to encourage doctors to ‘watch and wait’ before treating most ear infections with antibiotics in healthy children over six months of age.... Read More
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Setting the Stage in Music City: The 2016 Aspire Annual Workshop
February 12, 2016
This year’s annual Aspire business development workshop took place in Nashville, Tennessee on January 21-23. The long and illustrious guest speaker list this year included industry thought leade... Read More
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International Study: How the World Hears
February 12, 2016
The latest study by the Hear the World Foundation reveals gaps in our knowledge surrounding hearing and hearing loss as well as the potential consequences for our ears. Read More
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ZPower Announces Partnership with AuDNet
February 11, 2016
Camarillo, Calif. (February 10, 2016) – ZPower is thrilled to announce a new partnership with AuDNet, Inc., a group purchasing organization whose mission is to support and sustain the practice o... Read More
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Ida Institute Appoints Five Distinguished Researchers to Newly Created Ida Institute Research Committee
February 11, 2016
Applications for Grants Open Until March 31.NAERUM, DK February 8 - Ida Institute has announced the appointment of five distinguished researchers to the newly created Ida Institute Research Committ... Read More
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Oticon Medical Receives FDA Clearance to Market New Ponto Abutment Extension
February 10, 2016
No surgery, seamless fit with existing abutments for unprecedented freedom of choice in bone anchored hearing solutions.SOMERSET, NJ February 8 -- Oticon Medical announced today that it has obtained... Read More
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Hansaton Acoustics Brings On Industry Spitfire
February 10, 2016
Plymouth, Minnesota (2/9/2016) - HANSATON Acoustics is excited to announce Adam Miller, as the Regional Sales Manager, serving the upper Midwest territory to the HANSATON family.Mr. Miller brings seve... Read More
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The British Society of Audiology Annual Conference 2016 Update
February 9, 2016
We are pleased to announce the BSA Annual Conference 2016 programme is available in full on the conference webpages, see below for more details and view the programme at www.eventsforce.net/bsa2016. Read More
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Audioscan® Announces New Hearing Instrument Verification Workshops for 2016
February 8, 2016
CEU workshops offer practical tools and hands-on training focused on delivering improved patient outcomes with modern amplification devices.Dorchester, Canada – February 2016. Audioscan has toda... Read More
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