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Ida Institute Adds Web Content and Project Specialists
September 7, 2011
Ida Institute, a non-profit independent educational institute, today announced the appointment of Timothy Cooke as Web Content Editor and Ena Nielsen as Project Manager. In his new role, Cooke will ma... Read More
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Starkey Announces President Bill Clinton as Featured Keynote Speaker for Hearing Innovation Expo 2012
September 6, 2011
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that former U.S. President and Founding Chairman of the Clinton Global Initiative, Bill Clinto... Read More
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Hearing Aids Improve Quality of Life, Empower People with Hearing Loss to Stay Socially Active, New Study by Better Hearing Institute Finds
September 4, 2011
According to a comprehensive research study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), today's technically advanced, sleekly designed hearing aids are helping people with hearing loss regain the... Read More
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Oticon "Pink with a Purpose" Campaign Aims to Raise Breast Cancer Awareness and Research Support
September 3, 2011
In October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Oticon, Inc. will launch its fourth national campaign to support breast cancer education and research initiatives that are making a positive differe... Read More
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Revolutionary Biodegradable Pellet Targets Glue Ear Infection
September 2, 2011
A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the lives of thousands of children who suffer from glue ear. Scientists at The University of... Read More
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NuEar Names Margaret McDonald as New Marketing Manager
September 1, 2011
NuEar, a leading hearing technology company, has announced that it has named Margaret McDonald as its new Marketing Manager. McDonald has a wide variety of marketing experience in the hearing aid indu... Read More
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Insurance Coverage for Over 1200 Hearing Device Models
September 1, 2011
ESCO coverage is available for almost all instruments currently on the market. Rates and specific model coverage were updated September 1, 2011 and can be found on the ESCO web site at www.earserv.com... Read More
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Governor Patrick, Mayor Menino, and State Rep. Scibak Welcome IHS to Boston for the 60 th Annual Convention & Expo this September
September 1, 2011
The International Hearing Society (IHS) announced today that Massachusetts State Rep. John Scibak(D-South Hadley) will be present to welcome convention attendees and recognize them for their dedicated... Read More
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The New AURICAL Fitting Solution by Otometrics is Now Released For Sale in the US!
August 31, 2011
The new AURICAL, the world's only complete, modular fitting solution, has created much attention since it was first launched at this year's AudiologyNOW! "The new AURICAL has had a tremendous impact i... Read More
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Hearinghealthmatters.org Adds Blog for Hard-of-hearing Consumers
August 30, 2011
A section designed specifically for people with hearing loss is the newest addition to the popular blog Hearinghealthmatters.org. Edited by Gael Hannan, The Better Hearing Consumer will advise readers... Read More
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Hearing & Speech Foundation Focused on a National Vision
August 30, 2011
Unique Treatment Method Changing Lives for Hearing Impaired With hundreds of thousands of infants, children and adults in the U.S. suffering from severe-to-profound hearing loss, one Tennessee-based o... Read More
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ReSound Gives Away Free Hearing Aid Batteries On-A-Stick at the MN State Fair
August 29, 2011
If you thought you could only get food on-a-stick at the great Minnesota get-together, think again! http://www.gnresound.com - ReSound, the technology leader in hearing aid solutions, is partnering wi... Read More
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Oticon Women in Audiology Explores the Unique Strengths and Opportunities of Women in Hearing Healthcare
August 28, 2011
The third Women in Audiology (WIA™) conference, sponsored by Oticon, Inc., was held in Los Angeles on July 22-24. More than 150 women in hearing healthcare attended the national conference which... Read More
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House Research Institute Launches 65 Faces Campaign to Celebrate 65th Anniversary
August 27, 2011
House Research Institute announced today the 65 Faces Campaign to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the institute. The fundraising goal of the campaign is $65 million. "When my father founded the... Read More
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Starkey Introduces X Series, New Digital Hearing Aid Family Complete with Advanced Features and New Styles
August 26, 2011
Starkey's New Hearing Aid Family Includes Xino - the Smallest RIC Available Starkey Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to announce the launch of X Series™, Sta... Read More
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Tinnitus Caused by Too Little Inhibition of Brain Auditory Circuits, Pitt-led Study Says
August 25, 2011
Tinnitus, a relentless and often life-changing ringing in the ears known to disable soldiers exposed to blasts, unwary listeners of too-loud music and millions of others, is the result of under-inhibi... Read More
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Salus University President Announces He Is Stepping Down
August 24, 2011
Long time Salus University president, Thomas L. Lewis, OD, PhD, whose leadership of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) resulted in unprecedented growth that led to the establishment of Salus... Read More
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Monthly Review - 5 Tips, 5 New Articles
August 24, 2011
Happy August to you! Hope you're staying cool (Eastern U.S., TX, Europe), dry (N.D.), wet (southern drought states), warm (South Australia) or whatever suits you best. To help you get the most out of... Read More
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Sonic Innovations, Inc. Donates Over 44,000 Hearing Aid Battery Cells to Minnesota Nonprofits
August 23, 2011
MN Hands & Voices at Lifetrack Resources, Lifeworks and The Lutheran Home: Belle Plaine to receive donation Tuesday Sonic Innovations, Inc., a U.S.-based hearing aid manufacturer, is donating over 44,... Read More
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Starkey Introduces Enhancements and New Style to Wi Series Family
August 22, 2011
Updates to Wi Series Include Voice iQ2 and Spectral iQ Starkey Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to introduce a new style and new features for Wi Series™. Sta... Read More
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