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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Ida Institute Website Wins Fourth International WebAward
November 14, 2013
Naerum, DK, November 6 – The 17th annual WebAward competition has honored the Ida Institute with a Standard of Excellence Award in the Non-Profit Category. This is the fourth time that www.idain... Read More
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Phonak Calls for Nominations for the 2014 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award
November 13, 2013
Warrenville, Illinois – (November 11, 2013) - Phonak is calling for nominations for the 2014 Cheryl DeConde Johnson award for Outstanding Achievement in Educational and Pediatric Audiology.Awar... Read More
Industry
Kinect Sign Language Translator Expands Communication Possibilities for the Deaf
November 12, 2013
Worldwide, an estimated 360 million people are deaf or hard of hearing. Because the majority of hearing individuals do not understand sign language, people who are deaf often have difficulties interac... Read More
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Take Classroom Acoustics Measurements with Your iPhone, and more!
November 11, 2013
Happy Movember! We’re saving so much time by not shaving this month - here are some of the things we've been working on.Live Webinar CalendarJust in time for the year-end CEU crunch, our ne... Read More
Second Edition Launch of Handbook of Central Auditory Processing Disorder, Volume I & II
November 11, 2013
(San Diego, CA – November 7, 2013) – Musiek and Chermak’s two-volume, award-winning handbooks are back in newly revised editions. Extensively revised and expanded, Volume I provides... Read More
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Siemens’ Aquaris Awarded Parent Tested, Parent Approved Seal of Approval
November 10, 2013
Aquaris®, the industry’s first and only digital waterproof, dustproof, and shock-resistant hearing aid, lets sound in, keeps the elements out.PISCATAWAY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Siemen... Read More
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2013 Oticon Pediatrics Conference Focuses on Building a Better Future for Every Child with Hearing Loss
November 9, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ October 24 -- Nearly 200 hearing care professionals from hospital, educational and private practice settings participated in the 2013 Oticon Pediatrics Conference, held in Stone Mountai... Read More
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Long-term Hearing Loss from Loud Blasts may be Treatable, Researchers Say
November 8, 2013
Long-term hearing loss from loud explosions, such as blasts from roadside bombs, may not be as irreversible as previously thought, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University Sc... Read More
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Your Spouse's Voice is Easier to Hear -- and Easier to Ignore
November 7, 2013
With so many other competing voices, having a conversation on a bustling subway or at a crowded cocktail party takes a great deal of concentration. New research suggests that the familiar voice of a s... Read More
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Wireless Communication Devices Help Children with Autism to Understand and Engage More in Class
November 7, 2013
New peer-reviewed research shows that wireless communication technology offers children with autism "clear listening and communication benefits," with teachers reporting "consistent imp... Read More
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Audiologist Honored By The HearStrong Foundation at Boys Town National Research Hospital
November 6, 2013
Marc Brennan, Ph.D., an audiologist at Boys Town National Research Hospital, was recognized for his perseverance in overcoming his own hearing loss and encouraging others to do the same.Syracuse, NY (... Read More
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RIT/NTID Honors Dow, ZVRS and Kresge as Outstanding Employers
November 5, 2013
Connecting students with employers has been a priority for Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf for more than 45 years.Whether making a visit across the... Read More
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Brain Wiring Quiets the Voice Inside your Head
November 4, 2013
DURHAM, N.C. - During a normal conversation, your brain is constantly adjusting the volume to soften the sound of your own voice and boost the voices of others in the room.This ability to distinguish... Read More
Research
2013 Oticon Human Link Conference Explores Decision Making to Benefit Clients and Professionals
November 4, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ October 23 – Helping clients to decide upon a hearing solution that is right for them represents one of the biggest investments of time and effort in most hearing care practices.... Read More
Industry
Rodney Schutt Appointed President of Widex USA
November 3, 2013
Widex has appointed a new President for their United States sales company.Rodney Schutt, previously the President and CEO of the domestic division of Unitron, will take over as head of Widex USA. He h... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Promotes Dave Fabry and Lisa Richards to New VP Roles
November 2, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 31, 2013 –Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce two promotions this week. Dave Fabry, Ph.D, has been... Read More
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New Book Launch - Hearing Aid Dispensing Training Manual
November 1, 2013
(San Diego, CA – October, 30 2013) – The comprehensive, easy-to-use Hearing Aid Dispensing Training Manual is designed for individuals pursuing a career in hearing health care and is a use... Read More
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Helping to Restore Balance After Inner Ear Disorder
November 1, 2013
Study makes first attempts to design and test a vestibular prosthesis to help restore balance for those with Meniere’s disease.Many disorders of the inner hear which affect both hearing and bala... Read More
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Inner-ear Disorders May Cause Hyperactivity
October 31, 2013
September 5, 2013 — (Bronx, NY) — Behavioral abnormalities are traditionally thought to originate in the brain. But a new study by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yes... Read More
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NIDCD-Supported Scientists Honored by Lasker-Debakey Award in Clinical Medical Research for Development of the Cochlear Implant
October 30, 2013
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health, is pleased to announce that the 2013 Lasker~DeBakey Award in Clinical Medical R... Read More
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