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Starkey Donates Hearing Aids to Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program
August 2, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has donated 100 hearing aids to the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program for the b... Read More
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Oticon's Mission to Xanthia Blog and Donation Program Offer Unique Opportunity to Participate Virtually in Humanitarian Expedition
August 1, 2010
A new Mission to Xanthia blog and hearing instrument donation program created by Oticon, Inc. may provide a way for hearing care professionals across the US to make a positive difference in a part of... Read More
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AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language Announces New Board Appointments
July 31, 2010
The Alexander Graham Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language (AG Bell Academy) today announced two new appointments to its board of directors. Established in 2005, the AG Bell Academy is the on... Read More
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Sycle.net is Hosting In-depth Training at their San Francisco Headquarters, September 29, 2010.
July 30, 2010
Sycle.net has announced they will host live training courses for the Sycle.net practice management system on September 29, 2010. The training courses will be held the day before the California Academy... Read More
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Parents of Children with Hearing Loss Go Online to Find Support and Advice
July 29, 2010
In this age of Web 2.0, more parents are going online to find support and advice. Parents of children with hearing loss often struggle to find guidance on raising their children with unique needs. One... Read More
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Imaging Reveals How Brain Fails to Tune Out Phantom Sounds of Tinnitus
July 28, 2010
GUMC researchers: If a healthy noise cancellation system is restored within the brain, it may be possible to treat the disorder he most common auditory disorder in adults About 40 million people in th... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Research Center Honored with Editors' Award for Best Paper of the Year
July 27, 2010
Research Paper Looks at Listening Effort and the Effects of Background Noise and Noise Reduction The Starkey Hearing Research Center , a division of Starkey Laboratories, Inc., in collaboration with t... Read More
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New Gene Makes the Difference in Usher Syndrome
July 26, 2010
New gene makes the difference: genetic modifier in Usher Syndrome explains variability in symptoms and will lead to better diagnosis Usher syndrome (USH), an inherited condition involving both hearing... Read More
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WMU Receives $300,000 Gift to Help Children Hear
July 25, 2010
Imagine not being able to hear people talk clearly. Now imagine that you're a baby or a toddler. You may never learn how to speak like other children. With that idea in mind, the Carls Foundation of D... Read More
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A New Notion of How We Hear Takes Root
July 24, 2010
Although scientists are still working out the fine details of how we hear, they at least thought they had most of the major players nailed down. Now, new research published in the May 28 issue of the... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Adds Custom Earmolds to Product Offerings
July 23, 2010
Sonic Innovations, Inc., a global provider of hearing care services and solutions, has added custom earmold manufacturing for all Sonic behind-the-ear (BTE) products, including thin tube and receiver-... Read More
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Briseida "Brisy" DeLeon Northrup, Au.D., In Memoriam
July 23, 2010
Briseida DeLeon Northrup, AuD., died on July 3, 2010. Dr. Northrup, known as Brisy to friends and family, spent her career dedicated to serving the underserved in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Northrup ear... Read More
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Ear Tubes Appear Safe for Children With Cochlear Implants
July 22, 2010
A history of ear tubes to treat infections does not appear to adversely affect children with cochlear implants, regardless of whether the tubes are left in place or removed before implantation, accord... Read More
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New and Redesigned AT235 Middle Ear Analyzer
July 21, 2010
The new AT235 middle ear analyzer offers a timeless design that fits the modern clinic. Ergonomically designed and user friendly it can be used as both a desktop and a portable instrument. With the bu... Read More
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Ear Gear Safari Model for Oticon Pediatric Kits
July 20, 2010
Ear Gear Mini Curved Corded in beige has been chosen by Oticon Pediatrics to be included in all of their Pediatric kits from birth to 18 years of age. This model of Ear Gear has been specially created... Read More
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New Partnership to Develop Next Generation of Intelligent Hearing Protection and Communication Technology for Offshore Energy Industry
July 18, 2010
International energy company Statoil has partnered with SINTEF, Scandinavia's largest independent research organization, and Nacre, developers of award-winning intelligent hearing protection and commu... Read More
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Starkey's Zon Hearing Aid Featured in Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt Exhibit
July 17, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that its Zon™ hearing aid, which was released in 2008, is being featured in the Smiths... Read More
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Ida Institute Convenes Academic Panels in the US and UK
July 16, 2010
Leading Universities Look to Integrate Ida Principles and Tools into Audiology Curriculums Ida Institute recently convened two gatherings of hearing care opinion leaders representing audiology departm... Read More
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Visible Speech Mapping from Interacoustics
July 15, 2010
Verification, Counselling and Sales in One! The new Visible Speech Mapping module for the Interacoustics Affinity2.0 is designed to assist clinicians in the important process of fitting and counsellin... Read More
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Coalition Conference Proves Multi-disciplines Can Work Together: Inaugural Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference Boasts International Attendance
July 15, 2010
Though some doubted it could be accomplished, not only did multiple disciplines join forces in Washington, D.C., but many common challenges and rewards involved within Humanitarian Hearing Health Init... Read More
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