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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
When Children Learn to Speak: The Importance of Hearing
October 15, 2013
The Hear the World Foundation spreads the word about the wide-ranging impact of hearing on development in young children.In early childhood, our sense of hearing plays a crucial role, providing the ba... Read More
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UK’S Top Audiologist of the Year 2013 Crowned
October 14, 2013
An inspirational audiologist from London, has fought off tough competition to scoop the coveted title of UK Audiologist of the Year, after going above and beyond to transform the lives of her hearing... Read More
Industry
Beltone Introduces Direct Remote Control 2 and TV Link 2
October 13, 2013
New Devices are the Latest Additions to the Beltone Direct Line Accessories.(October 4, 2013) CHICAGO, IL- www.beltone.com – Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for over 70 years, has announced tw... Read More
Industry
3M and Dangerous Decibels Host International Conference and Public Workshop on Hearing Loss and Prevention in Youth
October 12, 2013
Weeklong series of events aim to raise awareness and educate professionals, families and youth about noise-induced hearing loss and the latest trends in prevention.ST. PAUL, Minn.- (BUSINESS WIRE)--Pu... Read More
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Disney Researchers Use Encoded Audio Signals to Provide 'Second Screen' Experiences at Most Venues
October 11, 2013
System uses ad hoc smartphone networks as microphone arrays.Providing a "second screen" experience for audiences at movie theaters, stadiums and other public venues need not require a specia... Read More
Research
EEOC Examines Rights, Challenges of People with Disabilities on Rehab Act Anniversary
October 10, 2013
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) observed the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act yesterday, a breakthrough federal law for people with disabiliti... Read More
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RIT/NTID Student Leader Bridges Barriers for People with Disabilities on Capitol Hill
October 9, 2013
Alexander Van Hook’s summer co-op focused on misconceptions of accessibility.Alexander Van Hook, a third-year political science major at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Techni... Read More
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Oticon Stages First Virtual Product Launch to Introduce Oticon Nera
October 8, 2013
Nera Post-Launch Facebook Event: Wednesday, October 9, 3:00 -3:30PM EST.SOMERSET, NJ October 7 – Oticon recently held the company’s first virtual launch event to introduce Oticon Nera, Ot... Read More
Industry
Hearing Health Organizations Issue Warning to WA Consumers
October 8, 2013
Joint Statement on the Importance of Seeking Profession Help for Hearing Problems.The Washington State Academy of Audiology (WSAA), Washington Speech-Language Hearing Association (WSLHA), Washington H... Read More
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Unitron Introduces Moxi2 and Quantum2 with Flex
October 7, 2013
Next generation of Unitron’s popular hearing instruments deliver new styles and advancements to create the best first fit experience.October 1st, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada – Unitron today a... Read More
Industry
October is Audiology Awareness Month
October 7, 2013
Audiology Awareness Month October is national Audiology Awareness Month, as well as Protect Your Hearing Month. Check out the resources from the American Academy of Audiology to see how you can do yo... Read More
Stephen Epstein, MD: Honoring his Service, Celebrating his Passion
October 6, 2013
During the AG Bell board of directors meeting in Washington, D.C., in July, a resolution was passed to honor Stephen Epstein, M.D., for his professional leadership to the field in varied capacities. A... Read More
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GN Otometrics Adds Dates, Cities to vHIT Seminar SERIES
October 5, 2013
Schedule Expanded to Meet Demand for Must-Attend Seminar Featuring ICS Impulse.Schaumburg, IL - October 03, 2013 - GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced... Read More
Industry
Cochlear Launches the Nucleus® 6 Sound Processor in the United States – Simply Smarter in Every Hearing Situation
October 4, 2013
Centennial, Colo., (September 30, 2013)– Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today the commercial availability of the Nucleus® 6 Sound... Read More
Industry
30 Years Later, Ronald Reagan's Hearing Aid Fitting Still Reverberates Around the World
October 4, 2013
Starkey Hearing Technologies and World Leaders Move the Hearing Industry Forward.September 27, 2013 – MINNEAPOLIS - (BUSINESS WIRE)--Thirty years ago this September, President Ronald Reagan made... Read More
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A Unique Combination of Dedicated Pediatric Features Makes New Sensei Oticon’s Most Value-Packed Pediatric Solution Ever
October 3, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ September 28 - Oticon Sensei, a new family of premium pediatric hearing instruments from Oticon, is designed to deliver optimized speech understanding in the complex sound environments... Read More
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Phonak Audéo Q with Integrated Tinnitus Option
October 2, 2013
A hearing solution that opens the soundscape of life to people with hearing loss.Warrenville, IL (September XX, 2013) – Optimum hearing and understanding in any situation best describes the qual... Read More
Industry
Unitron Scientist Claims Ernest C. Manning Innovation Award
October 1, 2013
Dr. Henry Luo recognized for revolutionary AntiShock hearing instrument innovation.September 30th , 2013 - Kitchener, ON, Canada – Unitron announced today that one of their leading research scie... Read More
Industry
Hearing Aids and the Affordable Care Act
September 30, 2013
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law in March 2010 by President Barack Obama. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the law’s g... Read More
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Hearing Loss Associated with Hospitalization, Poorer Self-Reported Health
September 29, 2013
"Hearing loss (HL) is a chronic condition that affects nearly 2 of every 3 adults aged 70 years or older in the United States. Hearing loss has broader implications for older adults, being indepe... Read More
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