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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Scientists Discover New Computerized Linguistic Approach to Detect Alzheimer's Disease
March 15, 2016
UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK – TORONTO - Researchers have discovered how to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with more than 82 per cent accuracy by evaluating the interplay between four linguistic... Read More
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Common Problem for Older Adults: Losing the 5 Key Senses
March 14, 2016
American Geriatrics Society - It's a well-known fact that aging can lead to losing one's senses: vision, smell, hearing, touch, and taste. In previous studies, researchers have learned about t... Read More
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HLAA Supports Volume Control Standards for Wireline and Wireless Phones
March 13, 2016
HLAA, Telecommunications for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TDI), the National Association of the Deaf (NAD), and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (RER... Read More
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The Hear the World Foundation Announces Winner of the 2016-2017 Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology
March 12, 2016
Staefa/Switzerland, Warrenville/Illinois – March 10, 2016 - The Hear the World Foundation is very pleased to announce that the 2016-2017 Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology has been... Read More
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ReSound® Introduces Camouflage Designs to Expand Personalization of Its Growing Smart Hearing™ Aid Portfolio
March 12, 2016
ReSound to donate $25,000 to Fisher House Foundation.BLOOMINGTON, Minn. - International hearing aid manufacturer ReSound recently announced at the Joint Defense Veterans Audiology Conference (JDVAC) i... Read More
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Cochlear Announces FDA Clearance of the First Smart Bone Conduction Solution for People with Significant Mixed Hearing Loss
March 11, 2016
The Cochlear ™ Baha ® 5 SuperPower Sound Processor provides those who struggle more than most the ability to hear better and connect wirelessly to a variety of electronic devices. Read More
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The AG Bell Arts & Sciences Award Program is Open
March 10, 2016
The Arts & Sciences Award Program is available to students who are deaf and hard of hearing who are in grades one through twelve. Awards allow students to participate in after-school, weekend or s... Read More
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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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ESCO Announces Extended Insurance Program in Partnership with Hansaton
March 9, 2016
Companies Collaborating to Develop Programs that Ensure Patient Loyalty.Plymouth, MN, March 8th, 2016 – ESCO, the largest independent provider of extended warranties and Loss and Damage coverag... 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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