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Seeking Public Input on the 2012-2016 Draft NIDCD Strategic Plan
October 29, 2011
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health, has released for public comment a draft of our 2012-2016 NIDCD Strategic Plan. C... Read More
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Emergency Alert System Test - Take Note
October 28, 2011
FCC and FEMA are planning the first Emergency Alert System nationwide test, which will take place at 2 p.m. (EST), on Wednesday, November 9, 2011. The test will last approximately three minutes. Norma... Read More
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2nd Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference Succeeds in Multi-disciplines Working Together
October 27, 2011
For a second year, multiple disciplines world-wide conferred and succeeded in reaching consensus about global hearing health care concerns during the 2nd Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference... Read More
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Michigan Student Leaders in Audiology Meeting Hosted by the Michigan Academy of Audiology
October 26, 2011
The first-ever Michigan Student Leaders in Audiology Meeting, hosted by the Michigan Academy of Audiology was held in East Lansing, Michigan September 16-17, 2011. The meeting, modeled after the Ameri... Read More
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Harvey Dillon to Speak at the 4th Phonak European Pediatric Amplification Conference in Istanbul
October 25, 2011
Phonak is excited to announce that the latest of its acclaimed series of pediatric conferences, taking place in Istanbul, Turkey November 14-15 has just been enriched by another world renowned speaker... Read More
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Unitron Announces Enhancements for Quantum and Moxi
October 24, 2011
New Automatic Adaptation Manager transitions hearing instrument wearer from first fit acceptance to optimal speech understanding Unitron announced today new feature enhancements to its Quantum™... Read More
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Monthly Review -AudiologyOnlibrary
October 24, 2011
I have always loved libraries. As a kid, our local library was a converted old Victorian house. I was allowed to walk there by myself, and I have great memories of days spent wandering among the narro... Read More
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Better Hearing Institute Warns on Do-it-yourself Hearing Care
October 23, 2011
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is warning consumers of the inherent risks associated with purchasing over-the-counter, one-size-fits-all hearing aids instead of consulting a hearing healthcare pro... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Announces New Online Portal and Business Development Workshop Series for Aspire Members
October 22, 2011
Aspire Medical also Announced, a New Rebate Program for Healthcare Professionals Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. (SHI) today announced three new business development initiatives: the launch of the A... Read More
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The Foundation Announces a Call for Applications for the 3rd Annual Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology
October 21, 2011
The Hear the World Foundation is pleased to announce the third annual Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in the Department of Otolar... Read More
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Sonic Launches New Branding Strategy and Positions Company for Continued Growth
October 20, 2011
Sonic, a U.S.-based manufacturer of hearing solutions announces that it is launching a new branding strategy for the company. Since its acquisition by WDH Group in November 2010, Sonic management has... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Funds Innovative Training Software for Virtual Temporal Bone Surgery
October 20, 2011
The Oticon Foundation recently funded development of surgical simulation software for the "Visible Ear Simulator 1.1," an innovative 3D virtual tactile simulator that will enable surgeons to train in... Read More
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Five Exceptional Audiology Students Receive New Empowering People Scholarships
October 19, 2011
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF) is pleased to announce that the following outstanding audiology graduate students have been awarded $5,000 Empowering People Scholarships: Amy Badst... Read More
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Edgar M. Villchur, Audio Pioneer, In Memoriam
October 19, 2011
Edgar M. Villchur died on October 17, 2011. In addition to developing the prototype of the first multi-channel compression hearing instrument and devoting much of his life to acoustical and hearing ai... Read More
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Neuromonics Receives U.S. Army Grant, Studies Non-Invasive Tinnitus Treatment
October 18, 2011
Iraq, Afghanistan vets benefit from FDA-approved device to treat tinnitus Neuromonics, Inc., the maker and distributor of the Oasis, an FDA-cleared, patented and clinically proven medical device desig... Read More
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2011 Starkey Research Summit Takes Place in Sonoma
October 18, 2011
University & Starkey Researchers Share Knowledge Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that it recently hosted the 2011 Starkey Re... Read More
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Mild Hearing Loss Linked to Brain Atrophy in Older Adults, Penn Study Shows
October 17, 2011
Early Intervention Could Prevent Slide toward Speech Comprehension Difficulties A new study by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania shows that declines in... Read More
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ADHD Awareness Week: October 16 - 22
October 16, 2011
To help ensure that the hearing health of children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is met, the Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is participating again this year in ADHD Awareness Week&mdas... Read More
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AG Bell Monograph Highlights Compelling Strategic Analysis of State Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Programs
October 15, 2011
Results offer a guideline for strengthening statewide systems to provide comprehensive care to infants and young children with hearing loss This monograph will be an excellent resource for EHDI stakeh... Read More
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Sonova Strengthens the Unitron Brand and Reviews Middle Ear Implant Activities
October 14, 2011
Sonova Holding AG, the world's leading provider of hearing systems, announces today the internal transfer of Sona's activities into Unitron Hearing. This transfer will enhance the Unitron product port... Read More
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