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UK Audiology Community Enthusiastically Welcomes New Siemens Hearing Technology
May 26, 2013
New micon platform working at 250 million instructions per second, with extended 12Khz bandwidth and 48 frequency channels inside a hearing instrument which delivers “sound so natural you forget... Read More
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and Child Mind Institute Join Forces
May 25, 2013
Organizations’ Shared Goals Around Overcoming Barriers to Care Underscore Importance of Kids Getting Treatments During Better Hearing and Speech Month.(Rockville, MD - May 2, 2013) - This May, T... Read More
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NIDCD Observes Tinnitus Awareness Week
May 24, 2013
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) joins the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) in the national observance of Tinnitus Awareness Week, May 19-25. The theme f... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Announces the Commerical Release of the Naída CI Q70 Sound Processor in Europe, Canada and Several Other Countries Around the World
May 24, 2013
The World’s Newest, Most Advanced Behind-the-Ear Sound Processor Receives Regulatory Approval for Commercial Release in Europe and Canada.VALENCIA, Calif., May 22, 2013 – Advanced Bionics... Read More
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Free Employer Hearing Conservation Seminars Set for June in the Marcellus Shale Regions of Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania
May 23, 2013
SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, USA – A series of free HearForever® by Howard Leight seminars to improve employer hearing conservation programs and prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) on the... Read More
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Hearing Industry Research Consortium Announces First Grant Recipients
May 22, 2013
Two Winners Will Receive $150,000 Each for Research on Advancing Interaction of Cognition and Hearing Aids.MINNEAPOLIS, May 20, 2013 Starkey Laboratories, Inc., – The Hearing Industry Research C... Read More
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New Closed-Captioning Glasses Help Deaf Go Out to the Movies
May 21, 2013
There will be a special attraction for deaf people in theaters nationwide soon. By the end of this month, Regal Cinemas plans to have distributed closed-captioning glasses to more than 6,000 theaters... Read More
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Better Hearing Month, with Bacon
May 20, 2013
Happy Better Hearing Month!To support you and your clinical practice this month, we have two pretty important articles featured on AudiologyOnline. Get HIPAA Compliant - AgainThe first article is reg... Read More
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Beltone Introduces Three New Custom Ear Mold Products
May 20, 2013
(May 14, 2013) Chicago, IL – www.beltone.com – Beltone announced the introduction of three new custom ear mold products: Swim Molds, Custom Ear Protectors, and Custom Ear Molds for MP3 Pla... Read More
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Special Report to the Audiology Community: 18x18 Initiative Unifies Audiologists and Furthers Multi‐organizational Goals
May 19, 2013
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has received a tremendous amount of attention since its introduction of the 18x18 Initiative in November. Stories about a record‐breaking pledge drive t... Read More
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Scientists Identify Molecules in the Ear That Convert Sound Into Brain Signals
May 18, 2013
The work suggests new gene therapy approach to some forms of deafness.LA JOLLA, CA – December 6, 2012 – For scientists who study the genetics of hearing and deafness, finding the exact gen... Read More
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Rewarding Career Paths in Speech and Hearing Health Rank Among Top Professions
May 18, 2013
(Rockville, MD - May 1, 2013) - In 2013, top publications ranked audiology and speech-language pathology among the most rewarding careers. Audiology was rated the fourth best career by CareerCast.com... Read More
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Researchers Develop Rx for Deafness, Impaired Balance in Mouse Model of Usher Syndrome
May 17, 2013
New Orleans, LA – Jennifer Lentz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology & Biocommunications and a member of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center New... Read More
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Purdue Innovation Could Help People with Severe Hearing Loss
May 16, 2013
West Lafayette, Ind.- (BUSINESS WIRE) - A Purdue University researcher's innovation may make it possible for people with severe hearing loss to hear high-frequency sounds.Joshua Alexander, an assi... Read More
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Second Edition Launch of Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
May 15, 2013
(San Diego, CA – May 06, 2013) – Written for graduate students and practicing clinicians, this textbook, now in its second edition, provides comprehensive knowledge about understanding and... Read More
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Invisible Captioning is the Next Big Idea
May 15, 2013
Students plan to redesign captioning glasses for better access at the movies.Four teams of students from Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf wrapped up... Read More
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Jason Mayer Named Vice President of Sales for Unitron US
May 14, 2013
May 13, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada — Unitron today announced the appointment of Jason Mayer as Vice President of Sales at Unitron US. In this position, Jason will lead the company’s Commerci... Read More
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Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Physicians Getting the Support They Need?
May 13, 2013
First of its kind study addresses the unique issues faced by these clinicians.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) people must overcome significant professional barriers, particu... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Enters the World of Rehab Apps for Adults and Assessment Apps for Children
May 12, 2013
New iPad apps help adults hear with cochlear implants and professionals assess hearing in young children.VALENCIA, Calif., May 8, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implan... Read More
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High Honors For ASHA’s Exceptional Work Environment
May 11, 2013
The Alliance For Workplace Excellence Names ASHA A Winner In All Four Award Categories.(Rockville, MD - April 15, 2013) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been honored with t... Read More
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