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Noise – an Everyday Cause of Illness
April 24, 2013
Stäfa / Zug, Switzerland (April 22, 2013) – The 18th International Noise Awareness Day is taking place on April 24. The Hear the World Foundation is using the global day of action to inform... Read More
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Discovering the Missing "LINC" to Deafness
April 23, 2013
Mutation in a genetic protein prevents hearing, reports a TAU researcher.Because half of all instances of hearing loss are linked to genetic mutations, advanced gene research is an invaluable tool for... Read More
Research
Researchers Discover a Biological Marker of Dyslexia
April 22, 2013
Ability to consistently encode sound undergirds the reading process.EVANSTON, Ill. --- Though learning to read proceeds smoothly for most children, as many as one in 10 is estimated to suffer from dys... Read More
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Researchers Identify Gene Linked to Progressive Hearing Loss from Noise and Aging
April 21, 2013
An international team of researchers led by the Miller School’s Xue Zhong Liu, M.D., Ph.D., has identified the first gene to be associated with both noise-reduced and age-related hearing loss. T... Read More
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HLAA Announces a $50,000 Matching Challenge
April 20, 2013
The Most Powerful Contribution You May Ever Make − Respond Today, Double Your Impact!An anonymous long-time HLAA supporter − who shares your passion for our mission, to open the world of c... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Announces A Trio of New Appointments Across England and Wales
April 19, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instuments has announced a trio of new appointments across England and Wales. These have been made to further build upon Siemens’ excellent service offering and to provide deeper... Read More
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UW Researchers Split Hairs
April 18, 2013
Left: This confocal micrograph shows the whole utricle (balance organ) from an adult mouse. This organ has spontaneously regenerated a small number of its hair cells (red) after ablation of the vast... Read More
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Harnessing Ear Power
April 17, 2013
Researchers power an implantable electronic device using an electrical potential — a natural battery — deep in the inner ear. The new chip, equipped with a radio transmitter, is powered by... Read More
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Ida Institute Celebrates the Success of Ideas, Speak up - Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss Worldwide Competition
April 16, 2013
Three Winning Ideas Are Announced.NAERUM, DK April 10 – Last week, the Ida Institute introduced the three winning ideas that captured top honors in Ideas, Speak up - Action and Awareness for H... Read More
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$2 Million Funds Study on Hearing Loss from Manganese, Noise
April 16, 2013
January 24, 2013 - Jerome A. Roth, PhD, professor of pharmacology and toxicology, will use a four-year, $2 million grant from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to study hearing... Read More
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Thousands Receive Free Hearing Aids in Uganda
April 15, 2013
Starkey Hearing Foundation brings the gift of hearing to Uganda, with the help of Global Health Corps and Pros for Africa.MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Starkey Hearing Foundation conducted hearing mis... Read More
Industry
CASLPA Applauds New Budget’s Support of Canada’s Aboriginal Communities
April 15, 2013
Ottawa, ON (March 22, 2013) —The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) congratulated the government on several positive steps that were announced in yest... Read More
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AG Bell Academy Appoints Andrew Kendrick to Its Board of Directors
April 14, 2013
Washington, D.C. – April 9, 2013 – The AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language announces the appointment of Andrew Kendrick, M. SpEd., LSLS Cert. AVT, to its board of directors f... Read More
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“Make It Personal” Wins Top Award for Oticon at 2013 AudiologyNOW!
April 13, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ April 9 -- Hearing care professionals attending the 2013 AudiologyNOW! conference in Anaheim voted Oticon, Inc.’s “Make It Personal” exhibit the Best in Show in the Su... Read More
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Siemens 2013 Expert Series Lineup Announced
April 12, 2013
Leading independent researchers Catherine Palmer, Jay Hall, Pamela Souza, Susan Scollie and Gus Mueller discuss best practices in adult amplification and management in a new series of free webinars on... Read More
Industry
ATSU Unveils Newest Addition: AFA Balance & Hearing Institute
April 12, 2013
On March 1, A.T. Still University (ATSU) and community partners celebrated the grand opening of the AFA Balance & Hearing Institute, an ATSU center of excellence generously funded by the Audiology... Read More
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Conference Explores a New Paradigm for Delivering Services to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
April 11, 2013
Topics include Diversity, Telepractice, and Literacy.Washington, D.C. – March 25, 2013 – The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) will hold its 2013... Read More
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Oticon Medical Expands Beyond Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions
April 10, 2013
Acquisition of Neurelec Brings New Capabilities in Cochlear Implants.Copenhagen, DK April 9 – With this month’s acquisition of Neurelec SA by parent company William Demant Group, Oticon M... Read More
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Apply for the Audiology/Hearing Science Research Travel Award (ARTA)
April 10, 2013
ARTA Applications Due 6/1/1.Attention audiology students and postdoctoral fellows: Interested in attending the 2013 ASHA Convention in the great city of Chicago? Apply for the Audiology/Hearing Scienc... Read More
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Beltone Honors Dr. Robert Keith with Prestigious Larry Mauldin Award
April 9, 2013
(April 8, 2013) Chicago, Ill. – www.beltone.com – Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for over 70 years, awarded the Larry Mauldin Award for Excellence in Education to Dr. Robert Keith at th... Read More
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