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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
New Ida Institute Seminar Series Explores Patient-Centered Care: Fluff, Fact or Fiction
October 27, 2012
NAERUM, DK October 15 – As a non-profit, education institute, the Ida Institute often ‘pushes the envelope’ to spark discussion and collaboration on issues that support patient-cent... Read More
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The Hear the World Foundation is Extending its Commitment
October 26, 2012
“We feel that we have a considerable social responsibility towards everyone who is affected by hearing loss. By supporting the Hear the World Foundation, we are helping to create a world where h... Read More
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Unitron Introduces Flex:trial
October 25, 2012
Industry’s first risk-free business solution for hearing instrument trial and fitOctober 12, 2012 - Kitchener, Canada – According to industry data, 50 percent of individuals diagnosed with... Read More
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Phonak Quest Overcomes the Most Challenging Listening Situations
October 25, 2012
The new Phonak Quest platform with unique Binaural VoiceStream Technology® offers innovative features and is now available in a full range BTE and ITE product portfolio.Stäfa, Switzerland (Oc... Read More
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Australian Hearing Hub Announces Inaugural Conference 2013
October 24, 2012
The Australian Hearing Hub at Macquarie University, Sydney,Australia is launching its new state-of-the-art facilities with a conference entitled Language, Literacy andCognition in Children with Hearin... Read More
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Oticon Medical Scientific Meeting Explores Advances, Research and Future Direction in Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions
October 23, 2012
Copenhagen, DK October 9 - Oticon Medical recently held its first Scientific Meeting, a professional gathering that brought together prominent clinicians, researchers and opinion leaders in Otology/Ne... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Leads Innovation in Audiology Industry
October 22, 2012
Registration of two and half times more audiological technology patents than next competitor over past five years.Siemens Hearing Instruments is proud to continue building upon its world class reputat... Read More
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Monthly Review - Introducing the All New AudiologyOnline!
October 22, 2012
We couldn’t be more excited about the new design, enhanced features and expanded content on the all new AudiologyOnline! We have an entirely new underlying architecture, enabling faster and easi... Read More
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Meet AG Bell's Secretary/Treasurer
October 21, 2012
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to announce the appointment of board member Ted A. Meyer, M.D., Ph.D., as its secretary-treasurer. Meyer joi... Read More
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Oticon Intiga Captures Two Top Honors in Danish Design Award 2012
October 20, 2012
SOMERSET, NJ October 8– Oticon Intiga, the hearing device designed to appeal to first-time users, demonstrated its appeal to the distinguished jury of the Danish Design Award 2012 and the gener... Read More
Industry
Less Stress and More Self-Confidence on the Job - People With Good Hearing Have a Better Hand in Everyday Working Life
October 20, 2012
Meetings, telephone calls, a chat with colleagues: communication plays a key role in everyday professional life and often determines success and failure. However, what if this very communication is im... Read More
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Unitron Introduces Max Super Power Hearing Instrument
October 18, 2012
Only Super Power on the market designed to address over-amplification while maximizing speech intelligibilityOctober 12, 2012 - Kitchener, Canada – Unitron announced today Max™, a new Sup... Read More
Industry
FREE Hearing Health Seminar
October 18, 2012
WHAT: Do you have questions about hearing loss? Are you struggling with your hearing aids and need a new solution? Attend this free educational seminar to learn how advanced hearing solutions may be a... Read More
Study: Brain Makes Call on Which Ear Is Used for Cell Phone
October 17, 2012
If you're a left brain thinker, chances are you use your right hand to hold your cell phone up to your right ear, according to a new study from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The study finds a strong... Read More
Research
How Selective Hearing Works In the Brain
October 16, 2012
UCSF Research Explains the "Cocktail Party Effect"—Ability to Tune in a Single Voice in a Crowded Room. The longstanding mystery of how selective hearing works - how people can tune in to a sing... Read More
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Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 - December 7
October 15, 2012
Medicare is stronger than ever with more benefits, better choices, and lower costs to beneficiaries. Expanded Medicare benefits under the health care law (the Affordable Care Act) continue to be avail... Read More
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Ascher Joins Audiology Systems Inc. as Sales Manager
October 15, 2012
ASCHER JOINS AUDIOLOGY SYSTEMS INC. AS SALES MANAGER Schaumburg, ILL., October 10, 2012 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologists Read More
Study Provides Compelling Evidence for an Effective New Treatment for Tinnitus
October 14, 2012
According to new research, a multidisciplinary approach to treating tinnitus that combines cognitive behaviour therapy with sound-based tinnitus retraining therapy* is significantly more effective tha... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments UK to Showcase its Range of Workflow Solutions at BAA 2012
October 13, 2012
IMPACT Pro, Life 501, Unity 2, Primus AUD & REMSiemens Hearing Instruments will showcase a range of audiology workflow solutions, the IMPACT Pro family and Life products at this year’s Briti... Read More
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Children Exposed to HIV in the Womb at Increased Risk for Hearing Loss
October 12, 2012
Children exposed to HIV in the womb may be more likely to experience hearing loss by age 16 than are their unexposed peers, according to scientists in a National Institutes of Health research network.... Read More
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