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New Discovery Paves the Way for Medicine for People with Hearing Disabilities
April 22, 2014
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have identified a biological circadian clock in the hearing organ, the cochlea. This circadian clock controls how well hearing damage may heal and opens... Read More
Research
Phonak Open Letter to the Hearing Healthcare Community
April 21, 2014
Dear Hearing Healthcare Professional,In keeping with our commitment of being transparent with the hearing community, I would like to comment on recent activities within our marketplace. Many of you ha... Read More
Industry
Neuromonics Names Clinical Sales Manager
April 21, 2014
Tinnitus company extends reach to help people suffering from ringing in the ears.WESTMINSTER, Colo., April 16, 2014 – Neuromonics, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven tinnitu... Read More
Industry
Dr. Mitchell Scheiman Named Interim Dean of Research at Salus University
April 20, 2014
Elkins Park, PA - Dr. Mitchell Scheiman has been named interim dean of research at Salus University. Salus University is an internationally recognized academic institution offering a wide range of... Read More
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Brandon Sawalich Elected to Special Olympics Minnesota Board of Directors
April 19, 2014
MINNEAPOLIS, April 10, 2014 – Brandon Sawalich, senior vice president at Starkey Hearing Technologies, has been elected to the Board of Directors for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN). Sawalich... Read More
Industry
ADA 2014 Student Business Plan Competition Field is Set—Who Will Make it to Vegas?
April 19, 2014
Lexington, Ky.—Nineteen contestants from 13 universities are getting down to the business of developing their Executive Summaries—the first step on the path to victory in the 2014 ADA Stud... Read More
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We Run for Hear the World: Sonova Employees Raise Approximately 8000 CHF at the 2014 Zürich Marathon
April 18, 2014
All donations go towards supporting the work of the Hear the World Foundation.At yesterday’s Zürich Marathon, 46 employees of Sonova Holding AG ran to support the charitable Hear the World... Read More
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New Charm 60 Standard IIC Combines Revolutionary One-Size-Fits-Many Approach with Sophisticated Sonic Technology to Make Everyday Sounds Better
April 17, 2014
SOMERSET, NJ April 15, 2014 – Simple never sounded so good. The new Charm 60 Standard IIC takes a revolutionary one-size-fits-many approach that enables hearing care professionals to offer a dis... Read More
Industry
Advanced Bionics Announces its Arrival in Vietnam
April 17, 2014
The World’s Newest, Most Advanced Behind-the-Ear Sound Processor Launches in Vietnam.VALENCIA, Calif., Month Day, 2014 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technolo... Read More
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National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Announces 2014 Executive Council
April 16, 2014
Westminster, CO – April 7, 2014 - The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has announced the members of its 2014 Executive Council.“The new NHCA Executive Council represents th... Read More
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Vitamin Supplements May Prevent Drug-induced Hearing Loss, UF Researchers Say
April 15, 2014
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The drug gentamicin can provide effective treatment for people with bacterial infections that are resistant to other antibiotics, but this medication can cause a serious side... Read More
Research
Where Does Dizziness Come From?
April 14, 2014
Johns Hopkins researchers pinpoint a key area for “upright perception” in the human brain.Johns Hopkins researchers say they have pinpointed a site in a highly developed area of the human... Read More
Research
AG Bell Announces New Chief Executive Officer
April 14, 2014
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to announce Emilio Alonso-Mendoza, J.D., CFRE, as its new Chief Executive Officer.Alonso-Mendoza is an innov... Read More
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Multidisciplinary Atlanta Team to Study Drug Development for Autism Spectrum Disorder
April 13, 2014
Investigators at Marcus Autism Center, Emory Autism Center and Georgia State University Awarded Major Contract from National Institute of Mental Health.ATLANTA (2014) – A multi-institutional tea... Read More
Research
Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Halo Wins red dot Design Award
April 12, 2014
Fourth Consecutive Year Product Designs Have Been Recognized.MINNEAPOLIS, April 9, 2014 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to... Read More
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The Hear the World Foundation Expands its Advisory Board
April 11, 2014
Three distinguished experts add strength to the foundation’s independent advisory body.The Hear the World Foundation welcomes three new members, all notable figures from the world of audiology,... Read More
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Simulated Blindness Can Help Revive Hearing, Researchers Find
April 11, 2014
Minimizing a person's sight for as little as a week may help improve the brain's ability to process hearing, neuroscientists have found.Hey-Kyoung Lee, an associate professor of neuroscience a... Read More
Research
2014 Oticon Focus on People Awards is Looking for a Few Outstanding People with Hearing Loss
April 10, 2014
National competition aims to change perception and open doors.SOMERSET, NJ April 9 -- Oticon, Inc. is seeking nominations of outstanding individuals with any degree of hearing loss for the 2014 Otico... Read More
Industry
Sophie’s Tales LLC Announces Launch of First Magazine Designed Specifically for Kids and Teens with Hearing Loss
April 9, 2014
Hearing Our Way connects young people across the nation under a common cause.ST LOUIS, MO – April 2, 2014. Sophie’s Tales LLC, an educational publishing company supporting children with he... Read More
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Big Boxes, PSAPs, Internet Hearing Aid Sales, and the Audiology Status Quo
April 9, 2014
Before we get into our topic today, we’ll have a short quiz. What do these audiology acronyms have in common? AFAFF, APHAB, CONTOUR, CST, DOSO, ECHO, IOI-HA, MSU, PHAB, PHAP, RSIN, SADL, SIR, WICIT,... Read More
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