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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
'Evolutionary Glitch' Behind Ear Infections
June 29, 2013
Study reveals ‘evolutionary glitch’ as possible cause of common childhood ear infections.Researchers at King’s College London have uncovered how the human ear is formed, giving clues... Read More
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Durability, Performance, Ease-of-Use and Waterproof among Top Features for Hearing Aid Wearers
June 28, 2013
In a survey conducted this month among hearing aid wearers, respondents indicated durability, performance, ease-of-use, and waterproof/water resistance to be among the most important hearing aid featu... Read More
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Diabetic Patients Have Higher Prevalence of Hearing Impairment
June 28, 2013
New study finds hearing impairment in patients with diabetes is independent of aging or noisy environment.Chevy Chase, MD – Patients with diabetes have a significantly higher prevalence of heari... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Its Smallest and Smartest Custom Wireless Hearing Aid Solution Ever
June 27, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS, June 26, 2013 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to introduce all-new 3 Series™ custom hearing aids. The 3 Series custom line is Read More
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New Findings on the Workings of the Inner Ear
June 27, 2013
The sensory cells of the inner ear have tiny hairs called stereocilia that play a critical part in hearing. It has long been known that these stereocilia move sideways back and forth in a wave-like mo... Read More
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Coalition for Global Hearing Health 4th Conference Hosted by Vanderbilt University an International Success
June 26, 2013
With a record number of firsts, this 4th Conference of the Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference at Vanderbilt University – Bill Wilkerson Center in Nashville, Tennessee was considered... Read More
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The Worst Noises in the World: Why We Recoil at Unpleasant Sounds
June 25, 2013
In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience and funded by the Wellcome Trust, Newcastle University scientists reveal the interaction between the region of the brain that processes sound, the a... Read More
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Siemens UK Demonstrates New micon Technology at BSHAA Congress
June 25, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instruments recently showcased the latest advances in natural sound hearing technology via its range of products on the new micon™ platform at the BSHAA Annual Congress. Micon en... Read More
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Need for Culturally Sensitive Treatment for Deaf Patients With Psychiatric Disorders
June 24, 2013
Review in Journal of Psychiatric Practice addresses communication and other challenges.Philadelphia, Pa. (March 11, 2013) – Members of the Deaf community who suffer from mental health problems n... Read More
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Philip Stores Appointed Director of Unitron UK
June 23, 2013
June 17, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada — Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing innovations, today announced the appointment of Philip Stores as Director, Unitron UK.Philip Stores, an audi... Read More
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18x18 Advocates Converge on Capitol Hill to Educate and Inform Legislators
June 22, 2013
Washington D.C.—ADA members and volunteer leaders converged on Capitol Hill, on Wednesday, June 12th, to advocate for the audiology profession’s most pressing priority, achievement of 18x1... Read More
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Prenatal Smoke Exposure Associated with Adolescent Hearing Loss
June 21, 2013
CHICAGO – Prenatal smoke exposure was associated with hearing loss in a study of adolescents, which suggests that in utero exposure to tobacco smoke could be harmful to the auditory system, acco... Read More
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Introducing New RIC Product Line from Sebotek—The Sebo HD2
June 21, 2013
SeboTek introduces a new line of six high fidelity products with the release of Sebo HD2. Continuing to build on its reputation of the best sounding hearing care products in the industry, SeboTek feat... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Named to Star Tribune Top Workplaces 2013
June 20, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS, June 18, 2013 — Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce it has been named one of the Top 100 Workplaces in... Read More
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Pitt Team Finds Biologic Mechanism that Causes Noise-Induced Tinnitus and Drug that Can Prevent it
June 20, 2013
PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2013 – An epilepsy drug shows promise in an animal model at preventing tinnitus from developing after exposure to loud noise, according to a new study by researchers at the U... Read More
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Printable 'Bionic' Ear Melds Electronics and Biology
June 19, 2013
Scientists at Princeton University used off-the-shelf printing tools to create a functional ear that can "hear" radio frequencies far beyond the range of normal human capability.The research... Read More
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Latest Mobile Breakthroughs for Senior Citizens and Users of All Abilities
June 18, 2013
The M-Enabling Summit, the leading conference and showcase solely devoted to accessible and assistive mobile technology for seniors and users of all abilities, was held in Washington, D.C. on June 6-7... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Funds Major Auditory Research Project at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
June 17, 2013
Results of a five-year auditory research project, conducted by researchers at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and funded with a $3 million grant from the Oticon Foundation, have been... Read More
CTIA-The Wireless Association® to Receive National Access Award
June 16, 2013
BETHESDA, MD: The staff and board of trustees of the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) are pleased to announce that CTIA-The Wireless Association® has been selected to receive its Nationa... Read More
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Connect Hearing Reveals the Future of the Hearing Aid Clinic
June 15, 2013
Naperville, IL, 06/10/2013 - Connect Hearing opens two completely new and innovative clinics in Upland and Temecula in Southern California. These two clinics are the face of the new Connect Hearing br... Read More
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