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Unitron Welcomes CounselEAR to their Unite Program
March 22, 2011
Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing innovations, announced the addition of CounselEAR to their customer loyalty program Unite. "We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the patient... Read More
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Starkey's SoundLens Named a 2011 Edison Awards Finalist
March 22, 2011
Starkey to be Recognized at Edison Gala on April 5 in New York Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that SoundLens™, its invi... Read More
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ICS Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Balance
March 21, 2011
Otometrics is pleased to announce that this year is the 30th anniversary of ICS, its balance assessment brand. A year-long celebration will focus on the brand's innovative history and provide an oppor... Read More
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People with Chronic Kidney Disease Should Have Their Hearing Checked
March 20, 2011
March is National Kidney Month People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should take the Across America Hearing Check Challenge—a free, quick, and confidential online hearing test at www.hearingc... Read More
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Ida Institute Pediatric Focus Group Explores Application of Clinical Tools to Pediatric Population
March 20, 2011
Ida Institute convened a special focus group of pediatric hearing care professionals to explore application of the Institute-developed clinical tools for pediatric patients and their families. The two... Read More
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Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) Contests: Two Ways to Win!
March 19, 2011
Enter your student's drawings in ASHA's fifth annual National BHSM Drawing Contest [PDF] for students 10 years of age and younger. Drawings should focus on the contest theme, First-place artwork will... Read More
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BHI Highlights Connection between Diabetes and Hearing Health for American Diabetes Association Alert Day℠
March 19, 2011
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is highlighting the connection between diabetes and hearing health and is urging all Americans to take the Diabetes Risk Test and the Across America Hearing Check Ch... Read More
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Sonus Creates First Audiology-Based Franchise in Hearing Aid Industry
March 18, 2011
Renowned Audiology Business Expert Dr. Kathy Foltner Joins Sonus Franchise Sales Sonus, a division of Amplifon USA, announces the hearing industry's first audiology-based franchise model. Sonus now of... Read More
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NIDCD Research at ARO
March 18, 2011
NIH-funded science on hearing loss in pre-term infants, people with autoimmune disease to be featured at international research meeting in Baltimore NIH-supported scientists will be presenting their l... Read More
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Oticon Ino Delivers Sound Essentials in a Discreet, Affordable Hearing Solution
March 17, 2011
Oticon empowers users to enjoy the "essentials" of modern communication with Oticon Ino, a reliable, discreet hearing solution that delivers excellent value. The new entry-level hearing device is desi... Read More
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Celebrate National Deaf History Month - Beginning March 13
March 17, 2011
Hearing-Aid.com and the National Council for Better Hearing offer a look back at this important hearing healthcare event National Deaf History Month, which begins on March 13, was originally envisione... Read More
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audifon USA staffs Audiologist
March 16, 2011
Eunice Straw, M.S.,CCC-A, comes to audifon USA from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN and brings twelve years of combined clinical and dispensing experience with acute care hospitals and ENT clinics.... Read More
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Gus Mueller, Ph.D., Joins AudiologyOnline as Contributing Editor
March 16, 2011
AudiologyOnline, the leading online resource for audiology and the hearing profession, today announced that Gus Mueller, Ph.D., has joined the site as Contributing Editor. In this role, Dr. Mueller wi... Read More
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Sonova Agrees With Former InSound Medical Inc. Shareholders to End Existing Earn-Out Agreement With a One-Off Payment of USD 94 Million
March 15, 2011
Sonova Holding AG, the world's leading provider of hearing systems, today announced a change in the existing acquisition agreement with representatives of the former shareholders of InSound Medical In... Read More
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ReSound iSolate™ Nanotech Reduces Moisture Related Repairs By 50%
March 15, 2011
Hearing aid manufacturer, ReSound, is using a protective coating for hearing instruments that has resulted in a 50% reduction in moisture related repairs. www.gnresound.com - ReSound, the technology l... Read More
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CounselEAR: Audiologist's Online Report Writer Announces Noah 4 Compatibility
March 14, 2011
CounselEAR is pleased to announce the successful completion of their beta testing with Noah 4. "We have been impressed by the improved functionality of Noah 4 and are excited to leverage its new capab... Read More
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A Star-Studded Texas Hold'em Event Takes Place in Las Vegas for the Starkey Hearing Foundation And PROS FOR AFRICA
March 14, 2011
Raise Your Hand for Africa Poker Tournament Raises Awareness for Upcoming Better Hearing Mission to Africa for Hearing-Impaired Children in Need Africa's hearing-impaired children were the hands-down... Read More
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Televised Deaf Discrimination Offers Opportunity for Discussion, Education
March 13, 2011
A recent hidden camera scenario shown on network television proved something that deaf and hard-of-hearing job seekers have known for decades: they often face discrimination and must sell themselves m... Read More
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MENC Sponsors ASHA's Safe Listening Campaign
March 12, 2011
Organization A Leader In Music Education The 75,000 member organization MENC: The National Association for Music Education is the newest sponsor of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (... Read More
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Stop Shooting From Backfiring on Your Hearing Health
March 11, 2011
Hearing specialists launch SecureEar to protect the ears from loud bangs but at the same time amplify the sounds of nature An innovative digital hearing protection tool for gun enthusiasts has been la... Read More
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