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New Editors: Jacobson and McCaslin
June 27, 2011
The Academy is pleased to announce Gary P. Jacobson, PhD, as editor-in-chief and Devin McCaslin, PhD, as deputy editor-in-chief of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology (JAAA). Beginning a... Read More
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Sound Pharmaceuticals Announces a New SPI-1005 Clinical Trial Involving Personal Music Players
June 26, 2011
Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) will begin recruiting a new clinical trial testing the oral drug SPI-1005 to prevent the hearing loss induced by loud music. Exposure to loud music or noise can induce temp... Read More
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Starkey Launches New Starkey.com Website
June 25, 2011
New site provides easier navigation, greater focus on patient testimonials and interactive tools Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announ... Read More
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Get the Hearing Loss Blues & Support NHCA!
June 24, 2011
Hearing Loss Blues , a new MP3 released by Amazon.com, is a light-hearted song that looks at the effects of noise exposure on hearing. Written by Dave Stern and performed by Paul Buchignani, Hearing L... Read More
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Hearing Loss In Play for Dolphin and Whale Strandings
June 23, 2011
Researchers urge hearing tests for stranded animals before and after antibiotic treatment. Few events in the marine world are as upsetting to the public and mystifying to experts as dolphin and whale... Read More
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Legislative Update from Hearing Industries Association
June 22, 2011
Tennessee Gov Bill Haslam has signed legislation (H.B.761) that mandates that insurance policies in the state provide coverage of up to $1,000 per ear, every three years, for every child covered as a... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America Presents the National Access Award to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
June 21, 2011
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) will present the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts with the prestigious National Access Award during HLAA's Convention 2011 at the Hyatt Regency Cry... Read More
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Unitron's Favourite Sound Program and Impact Video Recognizes Healthcare Professionals Around the Globe and Tells the World that 'Hearing Matters'
June 20, 2011
In recognition of the individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping people with hearing loss, Unitron has united hearing healthcare professionals from around the globe to put the spotlight on... Read More
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Monthly Review - Survey Says ...!
June 20, 2011
All of us at AudiologyOnline say THANKS to everyone who participated in our recent 3-Minute Survey. We are carefully reading each and every response to see how we can continually improve and innovate... Read More
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Ear Gear Donates to Global Foundation in Vietnam
June 19, 2011
The Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss visited Dalat, Danang, and Saigon in January, 2011 to mentor teachers of the deaf and parents about how to help young children with hearing loss de... Read More
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FY 2010/11 Results - Sonova Consolidates Position as World Market Leader in Hearing Instruments
June 18, 2011
Sonova consolidated its leading position in the hearing instrument industry in financial year 2010/11. Despite negative currency effects, a new sales record of CHF 1,617 million was achieved. This tra... Read More
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The Starkey Hearing Foundation Brings the Gift of Hearing to More Than 1,000 Palestinians
June 17, 2011
Starkey's Barry Freeman Participates in Israel-Palestine Hearing Mission of Peace Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that the Sta... Read More
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House Research Institute Family Camp Offers Weekend of Fun for Children with Hearing Loss and Their Families
June 16, 2011
Celebrating its' 26th anniversary, House Research Institute's Family Camp continues to be a popular program for many families who have a child with a hearing loss. The camp is once again filled to cap... Read More
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Ida Institute's e-Learning Lab Offers Collaborative Learning Experience and Educational Units
June 15, 2011
Animated Instructors, Life-Like Clinical Settings and Virtual Consultations Engage and Enlighten in First e-Learning Module Ida Institute today launched the first of the e-learning courses that will b... Read More
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Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids - New Book from Plural Publishing
June 14, 2011
Plural Publishing is pleased to announce the release of a new book, Fitting and Dispensing Hearing Aids, by Brian Taylor, Au.D. and H. Gustav Mueller, Ph.D. This extremely practical and engaging new b... Read More
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Unitron Announces Quantum, Moxi and TrueFit
June 13, 2011
New generation of hearing instruments and fitting software delivers high-fidelity sound Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing innovations announced today the release of its new QuantumT... Read More
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Cutting-Edge Device, Customized Music Dramatically Reduce Veterans' Disabling Tinnitus for Two Vets
June 13, 2011
Tinnitus is most common diagnosed injury among veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan For veterans Colonel Robert Schorr (ret.) and Corporal Joseph Lewit, tinnitus has proven to be more treacher... Read More
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Teens Get More Ear Infections When Someone Smokes at Home
June 12, 2011
Family members who smoke are more apt to feel it is OK to smoke indoors as their children get older. But in households with secondhand smoke, children between 12 and 17 are 1.67 times more prone to ha... Read More
Research
Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Strengthens its Retail Product Range
June 11, 2011
Aquaris, Pure Carat, Nitro BTEs and miniTek showcased at BSHAA 2011 Siemens Hearing Instruments has strengthened its retail product range with a series of new launches. Showcased at the BSHAA Congress... Read More
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Otometrics Hosts Anniversary Celebration for ICS with Dr. Barin
June 11, 2011
GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, celebrated two milestone anniversaries with a gala dinner on May 12 at the Allerton in downtown Chicago: the 30th anniversary... Read More
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