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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Academy of Doctors of Audiology Presents 2011 Board of Directors
December 2, 2010
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce that on November 6, 2010, Bruce Vircks, Au.D, was installed as ADA's President for the 2011 Program Year. Dr. Vircks, who is a full-tim... Read More
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Researchers Develop First Implanted Device to Treat Balance Disorder
December 1, 2010
by Brian Donohue Today, a University of Washington Medical Center patient is the world's first recipient of a device that aims to quell the disabling vertigo associated with Meniere's disease. The UW... Read More
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HIA Discusses Acoustic Coupling HAC Concerns with FCC
November 30, 2010
As part of an effort to insure that the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) considers every technical issue that has an impact on Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) of cellular telephones and other wi... Read More
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Newborn Hearing Screening Associated With Improved Developmental Outcomes For Children With Impaired Hearing
November 29, 2010
Children with permanent hearing impairment who received hearing screening as newborns had better general and language developmental outcomes and quality of life at ages 3 to 5 years compared to newbor... Read More
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An "Audiology Teaching" Conference: Issues in Pediatric Audiology and Pre-Conference Think-Tank on Literacy Development
November 29, 2010
Audiology educators will gather on June 9-11, 2011 for the fourth biennial audiology teaching conference at the University of Pittsburgh. This year's focus will address the challenging issues in the a... Read More
The Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss Seeks Donations of BTE Hearing Instruments for Mission in Vietnam
November 28, 2010
The Global Foundation for Children with Hearing Loss is seeking donations of BTE hearing aids in good working condition and financial contributions to support its Hearing Aid Program for an upcoming a... Read More
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'Remembering' Speech, Language and Hearing Health of Canada's Veterans
November 28, 2010
Every year in November, Canadians express their appreciation and support for the nearly 600,000 Canadian Forces (CF) veterans. Providing health care services to these veterans, Veterans Affairs Canada... Read More
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UNC Audiologist Earns Outstanding Achievement Award
November 27, 2010
University of Northern Colorado faculty member Deanna Meinke recently earned an outstanding achievement award from the Illinois Academy of Audiology. The associate professor of Audiology and Speech-La... Read More
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Insight Gained Into Age-Related Hearing Loss
November 26, 2010
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have gained insight into how different types of age-related hearing loss may occur in humans. The discovery could eventually help physicians d... Read More
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Tinnitus Education Course in Hawaii!
November 24, 2010
The Tinnitus Practitioners Association, an organization for and by audiologists who provide tinnitus care, will offer an advanced educational course in Maui, Hawaii on January 10-11, 2011. TPA educati... Read More
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Oticon Medical Bone Conduction Sound Processor Rated Superior in Independent Study by Leading Specialty Hospital
November 23, 2010
Preliminary results of the first independent study of differences in two new bone conduction sound processors indicate that the newest manufacturer to enter the bone anchored hearing market may provid... Read More
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Starkey's OtoLens Wins Consumer Electronics Show Innovations 2011 Award
November 22, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce it has been named an International 2011 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree for OtoLens͐... Read More
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Bi-Partisan Champions will Play Crucial Role in Support of Hearing Aid Tax Credit
November 22, 2010
Tax Issues will be Top Priority in Lame Duck and New Congress The Republican resurgence of 2010 demonstrates again the importance of bi-partisan support for the Hearing Aid Tax Credit (HATC) which was... Read More
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Audio Pros Line Up for House Ear Institute's Free Hearing Screenings
November 21, 2010
House Ear Institute returned for its 13th year to the AES Convention to provide hearing conservation education and screenings to thousands of Audio Engineering Society (AES) members. A total of 582 au... Read More
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HIMSA Seeks Noah 4 Beta Testers
November 20, 2010
Help Us Test the Future of Noah November 16, 2010. In 2011, HIMSA will release a completely new version of the NOAH System software, Noah System 4, the new wave in audiology software. To ensure a succ... Read More
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Effects of Light Smoking on Extra High Frequency Auditory Thresholds in Young Adults
November 20, 2010
A new study conducted in Japan and published online in the journal Toxicology and Industrial Health (doi: doi:10.1177/0748233710382539), found a correlation between hearing loss at 12 kHZ and light sm... Read More
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Unique Henry Ford Case Offers Cautionary Cotton Swab Tale
November 19, 2010
The old saying, "never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear," couldn't be truer for a patient who experienced vertigo and severe hearing loss after a cotton swab perforated her eardrum and... Read More
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ReSound Hosts YouTube Video Contest for Audiologists - Most Popular Video Wins a Trip for Two
November 18, 2010
www.gnresound.com - ReSound, the technology leader in hearing aid solutions, is currently hosting a YouTube video contest, giving audiologists the chance to win one of two fantastic prizes. Audiologis... Read More
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Oticon Chili Helps People with Moderately-Severe to Profound Hearing Loss to Meet Everyday Communication Challenges
November 18, 2010
To build the next generation of super power instruments, Oticon called upon the company's considerable experience developing innovative solutions for power users and the extensive resources of the wor... Read More
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Nation's Leading Infectious Deseases Experts Call for Mandatory Flu Vaccine for All Healthcare Personnel
November 17, 2010
Vaccination Should Be Requirement for Continued Employment for Healthcare Personnel, Epidemiologists and Infectious Disease Physicians Say Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel is a profession... Read More
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