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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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
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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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Synthetic Speech System Puts a Dampener on Noisy Announcements
October 29, 2013
Public announcements in noisy places – such as railway stations, airports, or sports venues – could become quieter and clearer in future, thanks to new research.Scientists have developed s... Read More
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Oticon Hearoes Brave Tough Mudder Challenge to Support Wounded Warriors and
October 28, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ October 14 - Oticon Hearoes demonstrated that teamwork and a shared goal go a long way to overcoming the military-style obstacles, rugged terrain, steep inclines and water hazards that... Read More
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New Meningitis Vaccine Protects Against Epidemic Strain that has Plagued African Nations for More Than 100 Years
October 27, 2013
A new meningitis vaccine (MenAfriVac) is highly effective at protecting against epidemic A meningococcal disease, common in Africa’s meningitis belt where it accounts for at least three quarters... Read More
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Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Roles on the AMA RUC HCPAC
October 27, 2013
Rockville, MD - October 4, 2013 - The RVS Update Committee (RUC) Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC) of the American Medical Association (AMA) has decided to create a separate seat fo... Read More
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Sonic Turns on the Charm and More at EUHA 2013
October 26, 2013
SONIC AG, SWITZERLAND October 23 - Sonic showcased Charm, the company’s newest family of mid-level hearing solutions, at the 2013 European Union of Hearing Aid Acousticians (EUHA) Congress in Nu... Read More
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The Hear the World Song – a Hymn to Good Hearing
October 25, 2013
Successful Swiss music producer Roman Camenzind helps create a song for Hear the World.The Hear the World Foundation has its very own anthem: the Hear the World song is now available to download from... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Xino Classic
October 24, 2013
RIC 312 Comes Standard with Rotary Volume Control for Simple Adjustments.MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2013 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to introduce... Read More
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Children with Ear Deformity May Need Intervention to Improve School Performance
October 24, 2013
Children born with a complete absence of the external ear canal, even if only one ear is affected, are more likely than their peers to struggle in school, according to new research at Washington Unive... Read More
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Autistic Children Can Outgrow Difficulty Understanding Visual Cues and Sounds
October 23, 2013
BRONX, NY - Scientists at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have shown that high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children appear to outgrow a critical social communi... Read More
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Oticon Employees Think Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
October 22, 2013
A team of Oticon employees showed their support for breast cancer awareness by joining more than 20,000 other New Jersey residents in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure held at Six Flags amusement p... Read More
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ASHA Brings Message of Early Detection of Hearing and Speech Disorders to AARP Life@50+ Meeting in Atlanta
October 22, 2013
Rockville, MD - October 1, 2013 - With roughly 50% of Americans over 60 suffering from some form of hearing loss, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is encouraging seniors and the... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America and AMC Theatres® Reach Landmark Agreement to Dramatically Improve Access to Movies for Millions of Patrons with Hearing Loss in New York State
October 21, 2013
October 10, 2013, New York, NY - The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) and Disability Rights Advocates (DRA) announced today that they have reached an agreement with AMC Theatres® (AMC) t... Read More
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Two Scientists Who Received the Prestigious Lasker Award and Major General USMC to Speak on Cochlear Implants
October 20, 2013
WHAT: The Cochlear Implant 2013 Symposium, a national conference of cochlear implant clinicians, will honor two scientists, Dr. Ingeborg Hochmair and Dr. Blake Wilson, who recently received the pres... Read More
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