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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Reminder - NOAHlink First of the Year Issue
December 30, 2011
HIMSA wishes to remind audiologists of the potential issue after January 1st 2012 where NOAHlink may lose its paired connection to Bluetooth. We recommend that you test the NOAHlink BEFORE the first p... Read More
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Silent Risk: Most Parents and Teens Not Talking About Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
December 29, 2011
Although teen hearing loss is common, poll shows most parents haven't discussed it with their teens National data demonstrate that 1 in 6 U.S. adolescents has high-frequency hearing loss. A new report... Read More
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NIH Researchers Identify Key Proteins of Inner Ear Transduction Channel
December 28, 2011
National Institutes of Health-funded researchers have identified two proteins that may be the key components of the long-sought after mechanotransduction channel in the inner ear—the place where... Read More
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Audiology Innovator and Educator Named College of Communication Outstanding Alumnus
December 27, 2011
Victor Hugo Bray Jr., dean of the George S. Osborne College of Audiology at Salus University in Pennsylvania, was named The University of Texas at Austin 2010-2011 College of Communication Outstanding... Read More
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Research Widens Study of Brain's Role in Tinnitus
December 26, 2011
Experiments Find Functioning Changed by Noise in Previously Undetected Ways UT Dallas neuroscientists are examining whether multiple areas of the brain are culpable in causing tinnitus, research that... Read More
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Do You Hear What I Hear?
December 23, 2011
The Sounds of the Holidays Can Help a Person Recognize Hearing Loss. Jingle bells, carols, and holiday greetings are all the sounds that help make the holiday season special. But, those holiday sounds... Read More
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Ida Institute's Innovative Tool Engages and Empowers Children with Hearing Loss in the Counseling Process
December 22, 2011
A new counseling tool from Ida Institute may enable clinicians to more effectively elicit the child's perspective in the rehabilitation process and thus facilitate more effective management of the cha... Read More
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Nick Stephan Appointed Vice President of Finance & Controlling for Unitron US
December 21, 2011
Unitron US today announced that it has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Nick Stephan as Vice President of Finance & Controlling. In this position, Mr. Stephan oversees the fina... Read More
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Toys Sound Off in Dangerous Zone
December 20, 2011
Sight & Hearing Association releases annual noisy toys list Nineteen of the 24 toys tested by the Sight & Hearing Association for noise levels this holiday shopping season sounded out louder than 100... Read More
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Sonic Introduces New Mini Receiver-In-The Canal Device
December 19, 2011
Flip is the newest hearing device added to the Sonic product portfolio Sonic is introducing the company's newest product, the Flip miniature receiver-in-the-canal (miniRIC), scheduled for release on D... Read More
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Better Hearing Institute Among Recipients of 2011 Aesculapius Award
December 19, 2011
2011 Aesculapius Award Recipients Announced Aesculapius Awards of Excellence were announced today by Dr. Peter G. Goldschmidt, President and Founder of the Health Improvement Institute. Recipient of t... Read More
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Best Of AudiologyOnline
December 19, 2011
It's "Best Of" time of year, a great time for us list lovers! Do you save all the year-end "Best of" lists like I do, for whenever you need a new book to read, CD to download, movie to watch, or gift... Read More
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'A Whole New World' for 'So You Think You Can Dance' Finalist
December 18, 2011
Kirsty Swain encourages those with hearing difficulties to follow their dreams BBC One's 'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist Kirsty Swain has been unveiled as one of the first in the UK to wear Siem... Read More
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Beltone Introduces myPAL™ Personal Audio Link
December 17, 2011
New Device is the latest addition to Beltone's Personal Wireless Network™ Beltone has introduced the Beltone Personal Audio Link (myPAL) to its award-winning Beltone TrueTM line-up. Beltone myPA... Read More
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ReSound Audiologist, Stephen Hallenbeck, Named Distinguished Alumni by Rush University
December 16, 2011
www.gnresound.com - ReSound Audiologist, Stephen Hallenbeck, AuD, has been honored with the Rush University AuD Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award for 2011. Dr. Hallenbeck received the Rush Univer... Read More
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ReSound Donates Over $100,000 in Hearing Aids to Children in the BVI
December 15, 2011
ReSound, along with a team of US audiologists, has donated AleraTM hearing aids, wireless accessories and fitting services to children-in-need in the British Virgin Islands. www.gnresound.com - ReSoun... Read More
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NHS on Infant Hearing & AHS on Adult Hearing in 2012
December 14, 2011
On June 2012 two major international scientific meetings on Hearing will be held in Cernobbio (Lake Como): NHS 2012 (June 5-7) www.nhs2012.org AHS 2012 (June 7-9) www.ahs2012.orgThe NHS and AHS Confer... Read More
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2011 Roger Ruth Memorial Student Research Awards
December 13, 2011
James Mason University has awarded the 2011 Roger Ruth Memorial Fund Student Research Awards at a to three JMU graduate students. Doctor of Audiology students Verleyne Andrews and Kristie Meehan ( cla... Read More
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AHRF Researchers Believe Damage From Noise Occurs Long Before Hearing Loss Is Perceived
December 12, 2011
AHRF-funded researchers Qiong Wang, PhD, and Steven Green, PhD, both at the University of Iowa, have found that damage caused by exposure to loud noises in the inner ear may occur long before changes... Read More
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New AARP ASHA Study Shows Many AARP Members Suffering Hearing Issues in Silence
December 11, 2011
Majority of respondents don't believe their hearing problems warrant treatment Hearing health plays a key role in personal health and quality of life, but many people with hearing difficulties don't b... Read More
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