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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Widex in the Race for European Inventor Award
May 9, 2012
The European Patent Office (EPO) in Munich announced today that Danish hearing aid producer Widex is in the race for the European Inventor Award 2012. Widex is nominated for its breakthrough technolog... Read More
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In Memoriam: Robert E. Sandlin, Ph.D.
May 9, 2012
Robert E. Sandlin, PhD, died peacefully on May 3, 2012 in San Diego in the presence of his family and friends. Dr Sandlin was a distinguished researcher, educator, author, and practice owner. Sandlin... Read More
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Siemens Presentation to AAA Foundation at Trivia Bowl Provides Grant for 2012 Leadership Conference
May 8, 2012
AudiologyNOW! 2012 ended on a high note as Siemens announced a new grant to the American Academy of Audiology Foundation at the Trivia Bowl in Boston. This $25,000 philanthropic gift will support the... Read More
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The Hearing Loop Movement is Rapidly Accelerating
May 7, 2012
The consumer-initiated movement to make American assistive listening directly hearing aid compatible is rapidly gaining momentum. Just during April, Listen Technologies announced (here) a partnership... Read More
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BHI Urges Employers to Make Hearing Health a Workplace Wellness Priority During Better Hearing Month
May 7, 2012
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is urging employers to make hearing health a key aspect of their workplace wellness initiatives, the institute announced today. A growing body of research links hear... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies' AMP Hearing Aid Awarded Silver Edison Award
May 6, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to announce that its AMP® hearing aid has been honored with a 2012 Silver Edison Award in the category of Science/Me... Read More
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New AURICAL HIT from GN Otometrics Generated a Lot of Attention at AudiologyNOW!
May 5, 2012
The new AURICAL, the world's only complete, modular fitting solution was launched at last year's AudiologyNOW! in Chicago where it drew a lot of attention. This year was no exception when AURICAL HIT... Read More
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The New Sycle.net Website is Now One Month Old!
May 4, 2012
Sycle.net is pleased to announce the one month anniversaryof the new Sycle.net website, which launched March 29 at AudiologyNOW!'s 2012 AAA convention. The new and improved site includes the story of... Read More
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DMED Hearing Centers Co. Ltd. of Bangkok, Thailand Selects Simply Hearing OMS Enterprise
May 4, 2012
Simply Hearing Software Inc. and DMED Hearing Centers Co. Ltd. of Bangkok, Thailand, announced today that DMED Hearing has chosen Simply Hearing OMS Enterprise as its new software platform. With over... Read More
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The Herbert J. Oyer Student Research Award
May 3, 2012
The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology (ARA) is pleased to announce the Herbert J. Oyer Student Research Award for 2012. ARA has long supported new investigators and we believe this award is essentia... Read More
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Rockin' for a Great Cause!
May 3, 2012
Oticon, Inc. Empowers Audiology Students with $25,000 Gift to AAAF. Over 2,500 hearing care professionals rocked for a cause at Oticon's "Rock NOW!" benefit during the 2012 AudiologyNOW! conference. T... Read More
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Rayovac® Solidifies Hearing Aid Battery Technology Leaderhsip
May 2, 2012
Industry-leading reliability and innovation a key focus at recent AudiologyNOW! 2012 convention. - Rayovac, the #1 manufacturer of hearing aid batteries in the world, announced new developments to its... Read More
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Carrying the Torch For Silence
May 2, 2012
National Tinnitus Awareness Week is May 13-19, 2012. The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) is celebrating National Tinnitus Awareness Week (TAW), May 13 - 19, 2012. This year, ATA is "going for gold... Read More
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Henry Ford News: 1st National Guideline for Sudden Hearing Loss Published
May 1, 2012
The first national treatment guideline for sudden hearing loss, a frightening condition that sends thousands in the U.S. to the emergency room each year, was published this month in the journal Otolar... Read More
Research
Hearing Loss Linked to Three-Fold Risk of Falling
April 30, 2012
Hearing loss has been linked with a variety of medical, social and cognitive ills, including dementia. However, a new study led by a Johns Hopkins researcher suggests that hearing loss may also be a r... Read More
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Bongiovi Acoustics: New Bud of the Listen to Your Buds Campaign
April 29, 2012
Bongiovi Acoustics, a cutting edge audio company dedicated to the hearing health of the young, has become an official sponsor of the Listen To Your Buds campaign of the American Speech-Language-Hearin... Read More
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House Research Institute Presents 'Hear the Experts' at the Directors Guild of America in New York
April 28, 2012
New York Times Best-Selling Author Lee Woodruff Will Open the Evening with a Brief Talk. The House Research Institute is proud to present Hear the Experts, an entertaining and informative evening dedi... Read More
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How Could a Deaf Person Learn Music Theory?
April 27, 2012
iPad Offers An Unexpected Opportunity for Accessibility. This was one of the questions planted in software developer Troy A. Peterson's head after hearing a keynote by author and accessibility advocat... Read More
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Spectrum Brands' Rayovac® Division Crowned by Prestigious Queen's Award for Second Consecutive Year
April 26, 2012
Rayovac® Honored by the Queen of England, Receiving Enterprise Award in International Trade. Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SPB), a diversified and global consumer products company with mar... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Lends an Ear to Local Charity
April 25, 2012
Crawley based manufacturer helps raise over £2000. Siemens Hearing Instruments has assisted staff member Stewart Heaysman raise over £2000 for Mankind, a charity that provides counselling... Read More
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