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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Music Training Has Biological Impact on Aging Process
October 2, 2012
Aging-related hearing loss is not set in stone, study finds. Age-related delays in neural timing are not inevitable and can be avoided or offset with musical training, according to a new study from No... Read More
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Task Force Examines Health Care Career Options for Deaf People
October 1, 2012
Despite the creation of the Americans with Disabilities Act more than 20 years ago, deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals still face barriers that prevent them from pursuing careers in the health care... Read More
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AudiologyOnline Launches New Website
October 1, 2012
AudiologyOnline, the premier online resource for audiologists and hearing care professionals since 1999, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly designed website. Read More
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Oticon Medical Convenes Patient Advocacy Summit
September 30, 2012
Oticon Medical recently convened a Patient Advocacy Summit at the company's Somerset, New Jersey headquarters to explore ways to increase social media, networking, support groups and other means of di... Read More
Industry
New Hearing Loss Screening Recommendations Reveal Gaps in Hearing Health Research
September 29, 2012
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), an independent group of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine, has released recommendations on screening for hearing loss in adul... Read More
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Learning the Alphabet on the First Day of College
September 28, 2012
Part of Eric Winnie's first day of college at Rochester Institute of Technology was spent in a classroom with 16 other freshmen learning the alphabet. He, of course, mastered his letters years ago. Bu... Read More
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New Jersey Academy of Audiology's 4th Annual Meeting to Focus on Tinnitus Diagnosis and Treatment, Including Benefit of Patient Support Groups
September 27, 2012
Event Being Held Friday, October 26, 2012, at Montclair State University. The New Jersey Academy of Audiology's (NJAA) fourth annual meeting, entitled "The Latest Buzz on Tinnitus," will offer the lat... Read More
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Ida Institute Introduces Group Rehabilitation Online Utility Pack
September 26, 2012
Leaders in Group Aural/Audiologic Rehabilitation Collaborate on Newest Ida Tool Ida Institute has introduced the Group Rehabilitation Online Utility Pack (G.R.O.U.P), the newest addition to the non-pr... Read More
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House Research Institute and Children's Hospital Los Angeles Partner with University of Verona Hospital to Bring Auditory Brainstem Implants to U.S. Children
September 25, 2012
House Research Institute and Children's Hospital Los Angeles have announced an international consortium with the University of Verona in Italy to collaborate on teaching and research to advance the us... Read More
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New ReSound Hearing Aid Offers Binaural Fusion with e2e Communication
September 24, 2012
ReSound has introduced Verso, a flexible hearing instrument that offers advanced feedback management and delivers superior natural sound. www.gnresound.com - ReSound, a technology leader in hearing ai... Read More
Industry
Strategies to Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss, Tinnitus in Soldiers
September 23, 2012
Antioxidants, dietary supplements and high-tech brain imaging are among some of the novel strategies that may help detect, treat and even prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus among American... Read More
Research
Nowhere To Hide: New Device Sees Bacteria Behind the Eardrum
September 22, 2012
Doctors can now get a peek behind the eardrum to better diagnose and treat chronic ear infections, thanks to a new medical imaging device invented by University of Illinois researchers. The device cou... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Announces Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 Registration Now Open
September 21, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, announced today that registration for Hearing Innovation Expo 2014 is now open. The event will be held at The Cosmopolitan™ o... Read More
Industry
2012 Oticon Focus on People Awards: Call for Nominations of Outstanding Individuals with Hearing Loss
September 20, 2012
National Awards Program Empowers Public to Vote Online for Top Finalists. Oticon, Inc. today announced the call for nominations for the 2012 Oticon Focus on People Awards, a national awards program th... Read More
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Monthly Review September Line-Up: It's All About Treatment
September 19, 2012
Can you believe another summer has come and gone and fall is already in full swing? I want to take this opportunity to tell you about some September happenings here on AO. This month, it's all about t... Read More
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Last Call for Ideas for Ida Institute's Ideas Campaign
September 19, 2012
This is the last week to submit ideas to Ideas, Speak up - Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss, Ida Institute's worldwide open call for ideas to build awareness of hearing loss. More than 1000 peopl... Read More
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Fedde, Shepheard Join Audiology Systems, Inc.
September 19, 2012
New Additions to Cover Midwest. Audiology Systems, Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologists and local audiology and vestibular instrument experts, announced today that it h... Read More
Industry
Oticon's 5th International Conference Explores Challenges and Opportunities Shaping the Future of Hearing Care
September 18, 2012
More than 300 hearing care professionals from around the world recently participated in Oticon's 5th International Conference. The educational gathering explored the challenges and opportunities for h... Read More
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GN Otometrics Announces VNG/ENG Course in October
September 18, 2012
Chicago Course to be facilitated by Kamran Barin, Ph.D. GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that it is offering its second VNG/ENG course this ye... Read More
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ASHA Media Awards Announced
September 17, 2012
Speech Therapy for Congresswoman Giffords, Removing Communication Disorders That Impede Scholastic Success, A Campaign Aimed at Untreated Hearing Loss Are Topics of Winners: Four ASHA Members Recogniz... Read More
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