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Phonak Calls for Nominations for the 2016 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award
June 2, 2015
Warrenville, Illinois – (May 28, 2015)- Phonak is calling for nominations for the 2016 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award for Outstanding Achievement in Educational and Pediatric Audiology.Award nomin... Read More
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Breakthrough in Tinnitus Research Could Lead to Testable Model
June 1, 2015
Global research team finds the neural network to be more extensive than previously believed.BUFFALO, N.Y. – Tinnitus is the most common service-related disability for veterans returning from Ira... Read More
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New Study Points to Better Classrooms for Children with Disabilities
May 31, 2015
Findings from UNC's Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute reveal the types of inclusive settings that may be best serving preschoolers with disabilities.A pilot study in 51 N.C. classroo... Read More
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Call for Nominations for 2015 Oticon Focus on People Awards
May 31, 2015
National competition celebrates people with hearing loss who are changing perceptions and opening doors.SOMERSET, NJ May 27 -- Oticon, Inc. is seeking outstanding individuals with hearing loss for th... Read More
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Cochlear Limited: Chris Smith Announced as Incoming Chief Executive Officer of Cochlear
May 30, 2015
Cochlear Limited, Sydney, 26 May 2015 (ASX:COH): Cochlear Limited Chairman, Rick Holliday- Smith today announced that Mr Chris Smith is appointed Chief Executive Officer/President effective 1 Septembe... Read More
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ReSound® Recognizes Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 29, 2015
COPENHAGEN, Denmark--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReSound is pleased to support Global Accessibility Awareness Day, reaffirming the company’s commitment to advance matters of access for people with hearing... Read More
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AG Bell Board Welcomes New Members
May 29, 2015
Spring is often a time of rebirth and renewal, and nowhere was that more evident than the elections process for the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. AG Bell is excit... Read More
Singing Spiders, Bleating Pandas, Better Headphones and More
May 28, 2015
Dozens of lay-language papers describing breakthroughs to be presented at upcoming Acoustical Society of America Meeting in Pittsburgh are now available online.WASHINGTON, D.C., May 18, 2015 - Wind tu... Read More
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No Association Found Between MMR Vaccine and Autism, Even Among Children at Higher Risk
May 27, 2015
In a study that included approximately 95,000 children with older siblings, receipt of the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine was not associated with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorders (A... Read More
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Representatives Jenkins and Cartwright Reintroduce the Audiology Patient Choice Act, H.R. 2519
May 26, 2015
Washington, D.C.—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology applauds U.S. Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) who reintroduced the Audiology Patient Choice Act, H.R. 2519 yes... Read More
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New ASHA Survey of U.S. Parents: Significant Percentages Report That Very Young Children Are Using Technology
May 25, 2015
Usage Is Occurring When Human Interaction Is Key to Developing Strong Communication Skills.Rockville, MD - May 8, 2015 - A new survey of U.S. parents commissioned by the American Speech-Language-Heari... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies' Halo Honored with 2015 Eureka! Award
May 24, 2015
MINNEAPOLIS, May 15, 2015 – Starkey Hearing Technologies is excited to announce that it has been named one of The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 2015 Eureka! Award winners. The Eu... Read More
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Hear the World Foundation Increases Support for People with Hearing Loss to Over CHF 2.1 Million
May 23, 2015
The non-profit foundation increases its support by 45 percent in the 2014/15 financial year.Stäfa, May 21, 2015 - The Hear the World Foundation is committed to creating a world in which everyone... Read More
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'Survivor' Contestant Nina Poersch Shares Her Inspirational Cochlear Implant Story During Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 22, 2015
After surviving on a deserted island, she is now showing the world what it means to fight for better hearing and reach for the stars.CENTENNIAL, Colo., May 19, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Cochlear Limited (A... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Relax App Relieves Tinnitus
May 21, 2015
Minneapolis, May 18, 2015 – Starkey Hearing Technologies is proud to introduce Relax, a mobile app designed to help provide personalized tinnitus relief and comprehensive tinnitus education. Wit... Read More
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HANSATON USA Announces New ease Platform
May 21, 2015
Hearing with ease! The Full Surround experience. Hansaton’s cutting-edge technology can fill rooms with pleasant sounds and clear speech. Ease means being enveloped in brilliant surround sound,... Read More
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Bats Use Both Sides of Brain to Listen - Just Like Humans
May 20, 2015
WASHINGTON - Researchers from Georgetown University Medical Center and American University have shown that, like humans, mustached bats use the left and right sides of their brains to process differen... Read More
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Owls and Lizards Lend their Ears for Human Hearing Research: York U Scientist
May 19, 2015
For their study, Christopher Bergevin and his co-researchers selected barn owls and green anoles from the many varieties of species which produce OAEs.TORONTO, March 2, 2015 - Lizards and owls are som... Read More
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Want to Become A Consumer Trainer? Apply by June 15
May 18, 2015
Network of Consumer Hearing Assistive Technology Trainers (N-CHATT)The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA), in partnership with Gallaudet University, the American Institutes for Research (AIR),... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Foundation Announces Dynamic New Global Partnership with Spotify
May 17, 2015
Music lovers around the world can get involved, make an impact, and share the gift of hearing.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starkey Hearing Foundation is pleased to announce a dynamic new partnership... Read More
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