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Audiology’s 18X18 Initiative Gains Momentum and Support from State Audiology Academies
February 10, 2013
Lexington, Kentucky – January, 2013 marked the annual convention and membership meetings for the South Carolina Academy of Audiology (SCAA) and the Georgia Academy of Audiology (GAA), during whi... Read More
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Hearing Loops for All 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference Saturday 5th - Monday 7th October 2013
February 9, 2013
The 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference, called Hearing Loops for All, will be hosted in the autumn of 2013 by UK hearing loss organisation, Hearing Link.The Conference will be held in the beaut... Read More
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New Amigo Star FM Receiver Helps Students with Listening and Concentration Difficulties Get the Most Out of Learning Situations
February 8, 2013
Discreet FM Receiver’s Easy Handling, Reliability and Comfort Enable Audiologists to Meet Both Student and Teacher Needs.SOMERSET, NJ February 5 – A new, child-friendly FM receiver from Ot... Read More
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Natus Acquires the Grass Technologies Product Group From Astro-Med
February 8, 2013
SAN CARLOS, Calif. & WEST WARWICK, R.I.- Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq:BABY) and Astro-Med, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALOT) today announced that the companies have consummated the sale of the Grass Techno... Read More
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Arts & Sciences Award Program
February 7, 2013
About the ProgramThe Arts & Sciences Award Program is available to students with hearing loss who are in grades one through twelve to participate in after-school, weekend or summer programs focuse... Read More
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Oticon Medical Certified as Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier
February 6, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ February 5 – Oticon Medical today announced that the company has obtained accreditation as a Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... Read More
Industry
New Sound Processor Coming from Advanced Bionics
February 6, 2013
Recipients Across U.S., Canada and Europe Choosing AB Now Have the Option to Select the Next-Generation Processor.VALENCIA, Calif., February 1, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in c... Read More
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GN Otometrics North America Adds Marketing and Communication Manager to Management Team
February 5, 2013
Charlotte Greve Joins US Operation from Otometrics Denmark.Schaumburg, IL - January 30, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that it... Read More
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UCLA Study First to Image Concussion-Related Abnormal Brain Proteins in Retired NFL Players
February 4, 2013
Technique may lead to earlier diagnosis, tracking of brain disorders in athletes.Sports-related concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have grabbed headlines in recent months, as the long-term... Read More
Research
Researcher Finds Gender Differences in Seasonal Auditory Changes
February 3, 2013
Auditory systems differ between sexes in sparrows depending on the season, a Georgia State University neuroscientist has found. The work adds to our knowledge of how the parts of the nervous system, i... Read More
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Firm Molecular Handshake Needed for Hearing, Balance
February 2, 2013
Researchers describe for the first time the structure of a bond formed by two proteins critical for hearing and balance. Inner ear hair cells, the very cells that convert a mechanical stimulus like so... Read More
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Discovery Could Hold the Key to Super-Sensory Hearing
February 1, 2013
The discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets’ ear could pave the way for technological advancements in bio-inspired acoustic sensors research, incl... Read More
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Monthly Review - Audio Courses and More
January 31, 2013
I hope 2013 has been going great for you so far. We have lots in store for you this year - here are a few highlights of the latest happenings on AO. Audio Courses! In an effort to continue to provide... Read More
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Higher Quality Rating For Medicare Advantage Plan Associated With Increased Likelihood of Plan Enrollment
January 31, 2013
CHICAGO – In a study that included nearly 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries who were either first-time enrollees or enrollees switching plans, researchers found a positive association between e... Read More
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HANSATON USA Announces New Ultra-Light RIC Hearing Instrument
January 30, 2013
X-Micro, HANSATON’s latest innovation in hearing instruments, boasts revolutionary new XearA technology packaged in an elegant, state-of-the-art ultra-mini RIC.January 24, 2012 – Minneapol... Read More
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GN Otometrics Acquires Audio Electronics, Inc.
January 29, 2013
Acquisition of Texas-based Distributor Part of Ongoing Business Investment Strategy.Schaumburg, IL. - January 22, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems... Read More
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Siemens Binaural Hearing System Researchers Awarded One of Europe’s Highest Honours for Innovation
January 28, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instruments researchers were recently awarded the prestigious German Future Prize, for developing a binaural hearing system, enabling users to follow conversations even in noisy situat... Read More
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HLAA Walk4Hearing 2013
January 27, 2013
STEP UP for people with hearing loss!The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing is the largest walk for hearing in the country. Every spring and fall thousands of walkers - ch... Read More
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Expert in Care of Children with Autism Seeks to Raise the Profile of Communication Professionals
January 26, 2013
Rockville, MD – January 7, 2013 - Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP took office January 1 as the 2013 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).Dr. Prelock is Dean of... Read More
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George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy
January 25, 2013
About This ScholarshipThe George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range,... Read More
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