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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Language by Mouth and by Hand
June 10, 2013
Humans favor speech as the primary means of linguistic communication. Spoken languages are so common many think language and speech are one and the same. But the prevalence of sign languages suggests... Read More
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Mom's Sensitivity Helps Language Development in Children With Hearing Loss
June 9, 2013
University of Miami psychologist and her collaborators demonstrate the impact sensitive parenting has on language growth for children who receive cochlear implants.CORAL GABLES, FL (March 8, 2013) --... Read More
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Now Hear This: Researchers Identify Forerunners of Inner-Ear Cells That Enable Hearing
June 8, 2013
Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have identified a group of progenitor cells in the inner ear that can become the sensory hair cells and adjacent supporting cells that enable... Read More
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The Whole Enchilada - Upcoming CE Events
June 7, 2013
This year on AO, we’re focused on producing exceptional courses at both ends of the learning spectrum - basic courses and advanced courses. So let me tell you about a few special offerings of each c... Read More
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GN Otometrics Launches Must-attend vHIT Seminar Series
June 7, 2013
Attendees Will Experience Revolutionary ICS Impulse First Hand and Learn the Essentials of Assessing All Six Semicircular Canals.Schaumburg, IL - June 03, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader... Read More
Industry
HLAA Receives $50,000 Hearing Assistive Technology Training Grant from the CEA Foundation
June 6, 2013
The CEA Foundation has made a grant of $50,000 to the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) to fund a hands-on, train-the-trainer program on hearing assistive and emerging technologies for consum... Read More
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Sonic BTE, miniBTE and miniRIC Hearing Instruments Earn IP57 Rating for Dust Protection and Water Resistance
June 5, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ June 3 – Sonic announced today that the company’s BTE, miniBTE and miniRIC hearing solutions have been awarded IP57 certification for dust protection and water resistance.... Read More
Industry
Ida Institute’s Time and Talk Tool Integrates Communication Process and Clinical Tasks to Help Clinicians Build Patient Relationships
June 5, 2013
Naerum, DK May 28 – Time is a crucial factor in today’s busy clinical settings. Practitioners are often challenged to gather information and complete required clinical tasks while also at... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Receives FDA Approval for the First and Only Ear Level Accessory for Waterproof Hearing with Cochlear Implants
June 4, 2013
The Aqua Accessory allows recipients to shower and swim under water with their Cochlear™ Nucleus®5 Sound Processor.Centennial, Colo., (May 31, 2013) –Cochlear Americas, the global lead... Read More
Industry
Researchers Identify Mutation That Causes Short-Sightedness and Hearing Loss
June 3, 2013
Researchers have identified a new disorder caused by a genetic mutation that leads to short sightedness and deafness. They say the new link between the two sensory problems could lead to better unders... Read More
Research
Otometrics Introduces New OAE Generation Powered by Otosuite™
June 3, 2013
MADSEN Capella2 for Otoacoustic Emission Testing Available for Sale in US.Schaumburg, IL - May 30, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced tod... Read More
Industry
The Lancet: Largest Study of its Kind Reveals Five Major Psychiatric Disorders Share Common Genetic Risk Factors
June 2, 2013
For the first time, scientists have discovered that five major psychiatric disorders—autism, attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), bipolar disorder, major depressive disorder and schi... Read More
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BAA Celebrates 10th Annual Conference with ‘Building Skills for the Future’ – an Unmissable Conference Opportunity
June 1, 2013
On 18-19 November 2013 the British Academy of Audiology is excited to be returning to the North West for its annual conference at Manchester Central Conference Centre. This year, the conference will c... Read More
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Innovative HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode from Advanced Bionics Receives Approval in United States
May 31, 2013
The All-New HiFocus™ Mid-Scala Electrode Designed to Help Protect Cochlea Structures is Now Approved by FDA.VALENCIA, Calif., May 29, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in coc... Read More
Industry
ADA Student Business Plan Competition Draws Students from 24 Au.D. Programs
May 31, 2013
Lexington, Ky.—Thirty-seven Au.D. students, representing 24 universities, are registered to participate in the inaugural ADA Business Plan Competition, which is designed to provide an opportunit... Read More
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Anna Gilmore Hall Named by Hearing Loss Association of America to Succeed Brenda Battat as Executive Director
May 30, 2013
BETHESDA, MD: The Board of Trustees of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is pleased to welcome Anna Gilmore Hall as the next executive director. Anna will be officially introduced to the... Read More
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Novel Gene Associated with Usher Syndrome Identified
May 29, 2013
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2012) — Usher syndrome is a hereditary disease in which affected individuals lose both hearing and vision. The impact of Usher syndrome can be devastating. In the United... Read More
Research
Mice Show Innate Ability to Vocalize
May 28, 2013
Deaf or not, courting male mice make same sounds.VANCOUVER, Wash.—Scientists have long thought that mice might serve as a model for how humans learn to vocalize. But new research led by scientis... Read More
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Beltone Holds “BOLD” Conference in Tucson
May 28, 2013
Company Honors Distinguished Hearing Care Practitioners and Presents First-Ever Circle of Excellence Awards.(May 22, 2013) Chicago, Ill. – http://www.beltone.com/ – Beltone, a leader in he... Read More
Industry
Study: Resveratrol Shows Promise to Protect Hearing, Cognition
May 27, 2013
DETROIT – Resveratrol, a substance found in red grapes and red wine, may have the potential to protect against hearing and cognitive decline, according to a published laboratory study from Henry... Read More
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