News
Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Three Leading Telecommunications and Technology Organizations Sponsor the AG Bell Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center
February 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 8, 2013 – Three leading telecommunications and hearing technology organizations— CapTel®, MED-EL Corporation, and Oticon—have become major spons... Read More
Associations
Poor Listening to Poor Grades: New Book Looks At the Correlation
February 15, 2013
‘The Listening Child What Can Go Wrong’ looks at hearing problems with struggling students. KITCHENER, Ontario – Having written numerous publications over auditory problems in the cl... Read More
Research
Phonak Gift Underwrites AudiologyNOW! Lectureship on Patient Satisfaction
February 14, 2013
Reston, Virginia (February 12, 2013)—The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is pleased to announce that a generous grant from Phonak will underwrite the 2013 Improving Patient Care Through... Read More
Associations
HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode From Advanced Bionics Receives Approval in Europe
February 13, 2013
The all-new HiFocus Mid-Scala electrode designed to help preserve residual hearing is now approved by TÜV.VALENCIA, Calif., February 4, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in coch... Read More
Industry
Australian Hearing Hub Inaugural Conference: Deadline for Papers and Early Bird Registration
February 13, 2013
February 11, 2013. Sydney, Australia - The Australian Hearing Hub at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, brings together leading hearing-related research, clinical and educational organisations u... Read More
Associations
Hearing Loss Prevention Drugs Closer to Reality Thanks to New Testing Method from the University of Florida
February 12, 2013
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new way to test anti-hearing-loss drugs in people could help land those medicines on pharmacy shelves sooner. University of Florida researchers have figured out the longsta... Read More
Research
Simply Hearing Software Launches Simply Hearing Mobile, a Companion iPhone and iPad App for its Industry leading Office Management System, Simply Hearing OMS
February 11, 2013
Waterloo, Ontario – February 11, 2013 - Simply Hearing Software, the premier supplier of Enterprise Clinic Management Software for the Hearing Healthcare Industry, today announces that it has su... Read More
Industry
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
Associations
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
Associations
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
Industry
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
Industry
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
Associations
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
Industry
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
Industry
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
Research
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
Research
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
Research
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
Associations
