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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Hear the World Foundation Donates Hearing Instruments to Disadvantaged Children in Bangkok
November 15, 2012
Donation of 50 hearing instruments formally presented by Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter.On Saturday, Swiss Federal Councillor Didier Burkhalter formally presented a donation from the Swiss... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies’ SurfLink Mobile Named a CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Award Honoree
November 14, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 13, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has been named an International CES Innovat... Read More
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Diabetes-Hearing Loss Connection Spurs BHI to Urge Hearing Checks for World Diabetes Day, American Diabetes Month®
November 14, 2012
Hearing Loss Twice as Common in People with Diabetes.WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2012 - The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging people with diabetes to get their hearing tested, and is offering a free, q... Read More
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DOJ Finds Section 508 Compliance Dismal
November 13, 2012
Only 30% of Federal Agencies Ensure Access to Their Own Videos. From the US Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division: The Justice Department announced the release of its “Section 508 report... Read More
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Grants Help Innovation in the Classroom
November 12, 2012
More than $52,000 was recently awarded to NTID by the New York State Department of Education so new technology can be used to teach deaf and hard-of-hearing students.The grants will be divided among f... Read More
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ReSound Partners with Lipreading Mom to Challenge Hearing Aid Stigma
November 11, 2012
ReSound is partnering with long-time lip-reading mom and book author to promote hearing awareness and challenge the stigma of hearing loss.Bloomington, MN, November 7, 2012 - http://www.gnresound.com/... Read More
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Siemens UK Launches Bluetooth Companion Microphone Device for Clear Speech and Conversation Clarity, Whatever the Location
November 10, 2012
Siemens Hearing Instruments has announced the launch of VoiceLinkTM, its latest audiology innovation for miniTek® Bluetooth® streaming device users. It is a remote companion microphone system... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Receives Life Sciences Award at the 2012 Tekne Awards
November 9, 2012
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 6, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the 2012 Tekne Award in th... Read More
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Otometrics Launches New Madsen AccuScreen for Newborn Hearing Screening
November 9, 2012
Revolutionary Hand-Held System Improves Workflow, Eliminates Cart.Schaumburg, IL - November 06, 2012 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, today launched t... Read More
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Study Published in Otology & Neurotology Shows Benefits of Cochlear Implant Sound Processor with Dual-Microphone Technology
November 8, 2012
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 Sound Processor is the first and only device of its kind to include two directional microphones and an alternative directional mode called Dual Microphone“Zoom... Read More
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Spectrum Brands’ Rayovac® Hearing Aid Battery Business Earns Top Category Honors in 2012 In Business Sustainability Awards Program
November 7, 2012
Madison, WI, November 6, 2012 – Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a diversified and global consumer products company with market-leading brands, announced today that the hearing aid ba... Read More
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Beltone Introduces Beltone Promise™ Hearing Aids
November 7, 2012
State-of-the-Art Hearing Aids Use 2.4 GHz "Ear to Ear Technology"to Communicate with Each Other. November 1, 2012 - Chicago, IL – http://www.beltone.com/ – Beltone has announced... Read More
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Tips for Tinnitus Sufferers Get Inside the Brain
November 6, 2012
Neuromonics explains role of brain’s limbic system with tinnitus treatment.BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 2, 2012 – While the sounds and effects of tinnitus are well-documented and well-known, effec... Read More
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Mayo Expert Offers Communication Tips for Medical Staff, Hearing-Impaired Patients
November 5, 2012
Sept. 23-29 is the International Week of the DeafROCHESTER, Minn. - The International Week of the Deaf, is held to draw attention to deaf and hearing-impaired people, their accomplishments and challen... Read More
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Regal Entertainment Group Makes Moviegoing Accessible to All with Advanced Technology from Sony
November 4, 2012
Knoxville, Tennessee – September 24, 2012 – Regal Entertainment Group (NYSE: RGC), a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States,... Read More
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Unitron Establishes New Office in Switzerland
November 3, 2012
November 1, 2012 - Kitchener, Canada – Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing instruments, announced today the opening of its newest company office in Staefa, Switzerland. The offic... Read More
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New Study Finds Frequent Ibuprofen and Acetaminophen Use May Increase Risk of Hearing Loss in Women
November 3, 2012
A new study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology has found that ibuprofen or acetaminophen use for 2 or more days per week was associated with an increased risk of hearing loss in women (... Read More
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New Oticon Medical Facebook Page Reaches Out to Patients, Families & Fans
November 2, 2012
Oticon Medical’s newly launched Facebook page creates new opportunities for people with bone anchored hearing solutions and their families to share experiences and talk to other users in an open... Read More
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Researchers Discover Gene That Causes Deafness
November 1, 2012
CINCINNATI -Researchers at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center have found a new genetic mutation responsible for deafness and hearing loss associated w... Read More
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UK and USA Should Learn from Each Other on Health Care
October 31, 2012
The healthcare systems of the USA and the UK are often thought of as polar opposites, yet the two countries may have much to learn from each other as they both embark upon significant health reforms,... Read More
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