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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Spanish-Language Video on Newborn Hearing Screening
August 15, 2015
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program has produced a video for Spanish-speaking families who are in need of a follow-up hearing s... Read More
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Student Scholarship Announced for CI2015 DC
August 14, 2015
American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) is accepting applications for student scholarships for the upcoming CI2015DC Emerging Issues Symposium. Scholarships are intended for students, fellow... Read More
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Oticon 'Hear in Pink' Campaign Promotes Hearing Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
August 13, 2015
Social Networking Engages and Connects with Consumers in Local Markets.SOMERSET, NJ August 11 – Oticon, Inc. will again support National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the launch of the &ldq... Read More
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Magnetic Pulses to the Brain Deliver Long-Lasting Relief for Tinnitus Patients
August 13, 2015
Depression treatment tool holds tremendous promise for patients with debilitating condition.Oregon Health & Science University - PORTLAND, Ore. - In the largest U.S. clinical trial of its kind fun... Read More
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Listening Carefully: Brain Waves Indicate Listening Challenges in Older Adults
August 12, 2015
The elderly often complain about hearing difficulties, especially when several people are talking all at once. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig have... Read More
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RIT/NTID Alumnus Part of 22nd Annual Abbot Financial Management Oldtime Baseball Game Thursday, Aug. 27
August 11, 2015
Cambridge’s Summertime Celebration Of Baseball To Benefit RIT/NTID Scholarship.RIT/NTID alumnus Skip Flanagan will join Boston Red Sox greats Jim Lonborg and Lou Merloni and other players on Thu... Read More
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AudiologyOnline Fall Lineup Preview!
August 11, 2015
Summer is winding down and those of us who work at a university are already preparing to head back for the fall semester. We're spotlighting a few courses from our fall lineup: recordings for last mon... Read More
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Graphic Novella Could Help Prevent Hearing Loss in Spanish-Speaking Ag Workers
August 10, 2015
Professor collaborates with industry professionals and students to launch a pilot study.University of Wyoming – June 2015 - Graphic novels usually conjure up dark images of superheroes cleaning... Read More
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UNSW Researchers Discover How the Brain Balances Hearing Between Our Ears
August 9, 2015
Animal study provides insight into hearing loss and is likely to improve cochlear implants.· Animal study provides insight into hearing loss and is likely to improve cochlear implants&mid... Read More
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Scientists Map Memorable Tunes in the Rat Brain
August 8, 2015
NIH-funded study helps understand how brain remembers everyday sensations.Lights, sound, action: we are constantly learning how to incorporate outside sensations into our reactions in specific situati... Read More
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Oticon Medical Mourns Passing of Curt Gorman, Senior Vice President, BAHS Division
August 7, 2015
SOMERSET, NJ August 6 -- Oticon Medical sadly announces the passing of Curt Gorman, Senior Vice President, BAHS Division, following a courageous battle with cancer. A valued member of the managemen... Read More
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Florida Audiologists to Learn About New Rechargeable System for Hearing Aids
August 6, 2015
ZPower’s Dr. Barry A. Freeman to discuss new ways to differentiate hearing care practices and improve patient satisfaction through rechargeable solution.CAMARILLO, CA – August 5, 2015 &nda... Read More
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TruLink 2.1 Hearing Control App Updates Opens Up New Realms of Accessibility
August 5, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS, (August 3, 2015) – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce the release of TruLink™ Hearing Control... Read More
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How Does the Brain Respond to Hearing Loss?
August 4, 2015
Researchers exploring the ways in which the human brain responds to hearing loss have identified patterns of brain 'reorganization' that may be related to a widely reported link between age-re... Read More
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Oticon Medical Launches a New Soft Healing Cap
August 3, 2015
Oticon Medical is pleased to announce the launch of the FIRST SOFT HEALING CAP on the market.The healing cap is intended to be attached to the abutment during the soft tissue healing period after a bo... Read More
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More than Half of ICU Patients on Ventilators Have the Ability to Communicate
August 3, 2015
Results suggest more patients could participate in their own care.A new study reveals that more than half of patients in intensive care units (ICU) using ventilators to help them breathe could benefit... Read More
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BAA Annual Conference 2015
August 2, 2015
With the 12th Annual British Academy of Audiology Conference only a few months away, here is a little something to whet your appetite and convince you that this year’s conference on Thursday 26t... Read More
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Anti-stroke Drug Effective Treatment for Middle-Ear Infections, Researchers Say
August 1, 2015
ATLANTA -- An existing anti-stroke drug is an effective treatment for middle-ear infections, showing the ability to suppress mucus overproduction, improve bacterial clearance and reduce hearing loss,... Read More
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Nominations Open for ADA's Prestigious Awards Program - Johnson Award Added to Recognize Excellence in Advocacy
July 30, 2015
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology is accepting nominations for four prestigious awards! Please take the following link for complete information and requirements: www.audiologist.org/awards. The dead... Read More
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Best Supporting Actors in your Ears? Research Points to Potential Way to Restore Hearing
July 30, 2015
Harnessing regenerative power of early supporting cells could lead to new strategies to combat many causes of deafness, animal research shows.ANN ARBOR, Mich. -- There's a cast of characters deep... Read More
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