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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Noisy Classroom Simulation Aids Comprehension in Hearing-Impaired Children
April 1, 2013
Children with hearing loss struggle to hear in noisy school classrooms, even with the help of hearing aids and other devices to amplify their teacher’s voice. Training the brain to filter out ba... Read More
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National Audiogram Registry Mandate, Effective January 1, 2018
April 1, 2013
April 1, 2013. Washington, D.C. Citing a need to standardize patient care, the Centers for Health Administration has released Document 42 CFR Chapter IV – CHA-DHSS, which mandates a National Au... Read More
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Otometrics Announces Dates for 2013 VNG Course Featuring Dr. Kamran Barin
March 31, 2013
Leading Balance Disorder Expert Kamran Barin, Ph.D., to Facilitate 3-Day Seminar.Schaumburg, IL. - March 27, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, ann... Read More
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HealthyHearing.com Announces Paul Dybala, PhD, as President
March 30, 2013
Prominent Audiologist Joins Leading Consumer Hearing Health Portal.Los Angeles, California, March 26, 2013 - HealthyHearing.com, the leading online provider of information on hearing loss, hearing aid... Read More
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ADA Retains a Leading Government Affairs Firm to Accomplish 18x18 Initiative
March 29, 2013
Lexington, KY - The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that it has engaged Prime Policy Group, one of Washington’s premier government relations firms, to assist in the... Read More
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Unique Flex Program Improves Hearing Instrument Adoption and Satisfaction, and Helps Reduce New Patient 'Drop Out' Rate
March 28, 2013
MINNEAPOLIS – March 20, 2013 – Unitron U.S. today announced it will offer its innovative Flex:trial™ and Flex:upgrade™ programs to a broader range of customers, after a su... Read More
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Audiology Process Innovation Creating Time and Quality Efficiencies at The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust
March 28, 2013
Study outlines streamlining of clinical workflow using innovative audiology tool that upholds QIPP agenda and assists with positive positioning in AQP climate.The Department of Hearing Services at The... Read More
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HiRes Optima™ Sound Processing From Advanced Bionics Receives Worldwide Approval
March 27, 2013
Innovative New Sound Processing Designed for Improved Battery Life is Approved by the FDA, Health Canada and TÜV.VALENCIA, Calif., March 20, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in... Read More
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GN Otometrics Names Audiology Systems Inc. its Exclusive Distributor for California and Nevada
March 26, 2013
Schaumburg, IL. - February 25, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that Audiology Systems, Inc. is now the exclusive distributor for... Read More
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Oticon Hearing Foundation and American Academy of Audiology Foundation Invite Audiologists to Apply for Project Amazon 2013 at AudiologyNOW!
March 25, 2013
At Oticon Exhibit, 25th Anniversary Wishes for the Academy Earn Additional Support for Humanitarian Mission.SOMERSET, NJ March 18 – The Oticon Hearing Foundation will again partner with the Ame... Read More
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Monthly Review - Spring Showcase
March 25, 2013
I hope this newsletter finds you well. I have finally recovered from my time change “hangover” and wanted to tell you about some of the latest happenings on AO. New Products Did you noti... Read More
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Educational Summer Camps Offered for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
March 24, 2013
Hundreds of students from 7th to 11th grade from across the country attend each year.Camps are planned this summer at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Dea... Read More
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Inaugural ADA Student Business Plan Competition Underway
March 23, 2013
Lexington, Ky.— ADA and its Virtual Student Chapter are pleased to announce that the Inaugural ADA Student Business Plan Competition is officially underway. The competition, open to 3rd and 4th... Read More
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Hearing Champions Reintroduce Hearing Aid Tax Credit
March 23, 2013
Reps Tom Latham (R-IA) and Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) along with 8 other co-sponsors reintroduced the Hearing Aid Tax Credit on March 21, and they plan to work to insure that the legislation is considere... Read More
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Vaccination Update from Johns Hopkins
March 22, 2013
The Listening Center team at Johns Hopkins wants to provide cochlear implant candidates with important new information about pneumococcal vaccination and how to best reduce the risk of meningitis.The... Read More
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Unitron Introduces Moxi Kiss
March 21, 2013
New, refined design combined with high fidelity natural sound delivers what patients want.March 18, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada – Unitron today announced Moxi™ Kiss, the newest 312 receiver i... Read More
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High Fidelity: Cochlear Implant Users Report Dramatically Better Hearing with New Vanderbilt Process
March 21, 2013
Imagine suddenly being able to hear the words and tone of the person across the table from you in a crowded restaurant when once you only heard overwhelming noise. Or speaking on the telephone with co... Read More
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Outcomes of Cartilage Tympanoplasty in the Pediatric Population
March 20, 2013
Alexandria, VA— Cartilage tympanoplasty can be performed successfully in 95 percent of young children when appropriate conditions exist, according to a study in the February 2013 issue of Otolar... Read More
Research
Starkey Hearing Technologies’ SurfLink Mobile Wins red dot Design Award
March 19, 2013
Third Consecutive Year Designs Have Been Recognized.MINNEAPOLIS, March 12, 2013 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announc... Read More
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GN Otometrics Strengthens Audiology Services
March 18, 2013
Audiology Staff Expansion Keeps Pace with Continued Company Growth.Schaumburg, IL. | March 4, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today th... Read More
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