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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Diagnosing Hearing Loss at a Fraction of the Time and Cost
December 10, 2011
TAU researcher uses revolutionary fast-track sequencing to identify genetic causes for deafness - Over 28 million Americans are hearing impaired, and 50 percent of these cases can be traced to genetic... Read More
Research
At BAA 2011, Ida Institute Workshops Focus on Patient-Centered Care
December 9, 2011
Non-Profit Institute Offerings Reinforce "Inspired by Change" Conference Theme The Ida Institute presented two workshops at the recent British Academy of Audiology (BAA) Conference held November 9-11... Read More
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The Crisis of No New Antibiotics: No Action Today, No Cure Tomorrow
December 8, 2011
The demise of antibacterial drug discovery, combined with increasing resistance, is pushing the world towards the unthinkable scenario of untreatable infections. In a paper published Online First in T... Read More
Research
HLAA's Walk4Hearing Exceeds Fundraising Goal of $1.2 Million!
December 7, 2011
HLAA wants to congratulate the spring and fall Walk4Hearing sites! We had 23 successful Walks this year and have surpassed our fundraising goal of $1.2 million. Congratulations! Thank you to all the W... Read More
Associations
One in Five Americans Has Hearing Loss
December 6, 2011
New nationally representative estimate shows wide scope of problem Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have hearing loss so severe that it may make communication difficult, according to... Read More
Research
Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Strengthens its Audiology Offering
December 5, 2011
Siemens Hearing Instruments has appointed Clare Heaviside as Audiologist for the South East of England. The appointment will ensure the company continues to strengthen customer focus and provide a fir... Read More
Industry
Minnesota Academy of Audiology Warns Patients About the Dangers of Purchasing Hearing Aids Over the Internet
December 4, 2011
The Minnesota Academy of Audiology (MAA), an organization representing audiologists within the state, is actively warning hearing healthcare consumers that the purchase of hearing aids over the intern... Read More
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Keep Your Ears Open When it Comes to Buying Toys
December 3, 2011
Hear the World joins forces with Aalen University to perform tests on popular children's toys - with some alarming results The holidays are just around the corner, and with that comes the annual hunt... Read More
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Unitron Practice Development Workshops Emphasize the Importance of a Sales & Marketing Plan
December 2, 2011
Unitron presents 2-day workshops on creating and executing an effective sales & marketing plan Unitron is excited to announce two 2-day workshops for audiologists and hearing care practice owners on c... Read More
Industry
Comfort Audio Received Another Prize for its Unique Digital Hearing Products
December 2, 2011
The prize was awarded by the newspaper Elektronik i Norden and the industry's organisation Svensk Elektronik (Swedish Electronics). It has been granted since 1980, many prestigious companies can be fo... Read More
Industry
Waterproof Neptune Sound Processor from Advanced Bionics Approved in United States and Canada
December 1, 2011
Neptune, the world's first and only swimmable sound processor for cochlear implant recipients, is now approved in US and Canada Advanced Bionics (AB), the global leader in cochlear implant technology,... Read More
Industry
HIA Alerts FCC to Future Spectrum Needs for Auditory Assistive Devices
December 1, 2011
HIA filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to formally support a proposed rulemaking that would amend the definition of an auditory assistance device (AAD) to allow such devic... Read More
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New Howard Leight MAX Small Earplugs Maximize Hearing Protection and Comfort for People with Smaller Ear Canals
November 30, 2011
Honeywell Safety Products today introduced MAX® Small earplugs - an extension to the flagship Howard Leight® MAX single-use earplug family. MAX Small's reduced size offers people with smaller... Read More
Industry
Independent Research Confirms High Marks in Patient Care for Beltone
November 30, 2011
www.beltone.com - A recent survey conducted by Beltone found Beltone patients gave their hearing care practitioners high marks for their expertise, friendliness, honesty and helpfulness. According to... Read More
Industry
Monthly Review - A Time for Thanks
November 29, 2011
As November rolls around each year we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S., a time when we may pause to think about what we are thankful for. As I sat down to write this newsletter, I recall... Read More
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Oticon Audiologists Support Head Start
November 28, 2011
Audiologists from Somerset-based Oticon, Inc. conducted hearing screenings with more than 300 preschoolers participating in Somerset County's Head Start Program. The program is an ongoing part of the... Read More
Industry
Out-of-this-World Technology and a Down-to-Earth Infectious Disease Clinic Helps NIDCD Researchers Explore Hearing Loss in HIV-Positive Patients
November 27, 2011
With antiretroviral drug therapies allowing people who are HIV positive (HIV+) to live longer, doctors have begun to notice that some are reporting hearing problems and have a high rate of abnormal he... Read More
Research
Starkey's Hearing Innovation Expo Reaches Capacity
November 26, 2011
3,000 Hearing Care Professionals Confirmed Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that the Hearing Innovation Expo 2012 has reached c... Read More
Industry
Colorado Specialist Tests Guam Infant for Hearing Loss
November 25, 2011
Venerannda Leon Guerrero held her slumbering infant in her arms in a CEDDERS testing center at the University of Guam as she watched an audiologist in Colorado conduct a diagnostic test to determine w... Read More
Associations
College Students Could Be Permanently Damaging Their Hearing
November 23, 2011
Findings Underscore Importance Of Teaching Young Children How To Safely Use Personal Audio Devices Recent research has shown that males and non-White participants are significantly more likely to set... Read More
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