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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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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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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