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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Cochlear™ Americas Introduces an App for Listening and Spoken Language
February 8, 2012
Cochlear Americas announces the first rehabilitation App developed by an implantable hearing solutions manufacturer - the Cochlear HOPE Words App. Cochlear Americas announced today the arrival of a ne... Read More
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Licensure Remains Intact for Hearing Aid Specialists in Indiana After Substantial Opposition to HB 1006
February 7, 2012
Hearing aid specialists, dieticians, cosmetologists, barbers, security guards and private investigators claimed victory in Indiana when HB 1006, which would have deregulated these professions, was wit... Read More
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Beltone Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Larry Mauldin Award
February 7, 2012
Peer-Nominated Award Honors Individuals Who Demonstrate Dedication to Excellence in Education and Professionalism. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your colleagues for the 13th Annual Larry Maul... Read More
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Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone, Offers Growth Opportunity For Audiology Private Practice Owners
February 6, 2012
As U.S. small business owners seek innovative ways to expand during a still unyielding economy, Sonus has announced through Michele Fusco, Senior Vice President of Medical Business Operations for Ampl... Read More
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First FDA-Approved Study of Stem Cells to Treat Hearing Loss Begins at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
February 5, 2012
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Cord Blood Registry® (CBR) are launching the first FDA-approved, Phase I safety study on the use of cord blood stem cells to treat children with sensorineu... Read More
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Clarke Mainstream Services - Call for Proposals
February 4, 2012
Clarke Mainstream Services has begun a Call for Proposals for their upcoming conference: "Apps to FMs: Expanding Opportunities through Technology" to be held at The Springfield Sheraton in Springfield... Read More
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Oticon Medical Announces New Hires
February 3, 2012
Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced the appointment of Kimberlee M. Griffey, AuD as Regional Manager and Beverly Ostrowski as Customer Serv... Read More
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House Research Institute Outlines Five Ways Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing in 2012
February 2, 2012
How to Preserve Your Sense of Sound. As the 2012 NAMM Winter Show approaches, musicians from all over the world are eagerly anticipating the most recent music gear developments and exciting equipment... Read More
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Simply Hearing Software Launches a SaaS Subscription Model for Its Industry Leading Office Management System - Simply Hearing OMS.
February 1, 2012
Simply Hearing Software, the premier supplier of Enterprise Clinic Management Software for the Hearing Healthcare Industry, today announces that it has launched a Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") subscr... Read More
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Dr. Linda Luxon Selected as 2012 Marion Downs Lecturer in Pediatric Audiology
January 31, 2012
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is pleased to announce that Linda Luxon, CBE, BSc, FRCP, will present the 2012 Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology. Dr. Luxon's presentation, The D... Read More
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BHI Urges People with Heart Disease to Get Their Hearing Checked During American Heart Month
January 30, 2012
People with heart disease should get their hearing checked because of the link between cardiovascular and hearing health, according to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Likewise, anyone with hearing... Read More
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Variant of Usher Syndrome Gene Preserves Vision and Balance
January 28, 2012
Usher syndrome, an inherited, recessive disorder that causes deafness and blindness ("deaf-blindness") as well as balance problems, can result from a mutant copy of any one of several different genes.... Read More
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Portland State Professor New President of Major Association of Communication Professionals
January 27, 2012
Shelly Chabon, PhD, CCC-SLP is the new president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Chabon, who took office January 1 and will serve for one year, is professor and chair o... Read More
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Texas Academy of Audiology - 12th Annual Conference Success!
January 26, 2012
The 2011 Annual Conference of the Texas Academy of Audiology brought together the largest attendance in the history of the Academy. Attendees were rewarded with a broad and strong program that earned... Read More
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New Pediatric Audiology Resource Available from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology
January 25, 2012
A new article by Marlene Bagatto, Au.D., on implementation of the University of Western Ontario's (UWO) PedAMP guideline is now available as a clinical resource for audiologists from the Academy of Do... Read More
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New Clues to Human Deafness Found in Mice
January 24, 2012
Providing clues to deafness, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene that is required for proper development of the mouse inner ear. In humans, this... Read More
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13 Audiologists Earn Prestigious Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification
January 23, 2012
The American Board of Audiology® is pleased to announce the 13 audiologists who recently earned the Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC) credential. A listing of the Class of 2011 PA... Read More
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Children's Ear Infections Caused by MRSA Following Tympanostomy Tube Placement Not Associated With Additional Surgical Procedures or Other Complications
January 22, 2012
A diagnosis of otorrhea (ear discharge and drainage) due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) following ear tube placement in children does not appear to be associated with an increase... Read More
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Uncle Joe to Appear at HRI Booth on Saturday, January 21 Encouraging Musicians and Fans to Get their Hearing Tested while Learning About Noise Induced Hearing Loss
January 21, 2012
As part of its 2012 NAMM Winter Show activities, the House Research Institute (HRI) [NAMM booth 1292, Hall E] will host special guest Uncle Joe Benson of Los Angeles' KLOS radio on Saturday, January 2... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies' Hearing Innovation Expo 2012 Deemed a Success
January 20, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing healthcare, is excited to announce that its first-ever Hearing Innovation Expo held last week at The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas was a suc... Read More
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