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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
CASLPA Applauds Government for Reintroduction of Consumer Product Safety Legislation
July 14, 2010
Government also working to protect children from dangers of noisy toys - The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) commends the Government of Canada on the rec... Read More
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Two Chicago Teen Entrepreneuers to Receive Free Hearing Aids Compatible with Their Cell Phones
July 13, 2010
Sonic Innovations, Inc. rewards teens for innovative work in student competition. Two Chicago teens will receive free hearing aids from Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Sonic), a global provider of hearing ca... Read More
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Consumer Conclaves Kick Off Summer
July 13, 2010
Summer '10 for the hearing aid industry was ushered in by meetings of the two major consumer organizations. On June 17-20, HLAA welcomed 800 people to Milwaukee for a four-day meeting packed with educ... Read More
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Consumption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish and Risk of Age-Related Hearing Loss
July 12, 2010
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (doi:10.3945/ajcn.2010.29370). suggests that dietary intervention with omega 3 polyunsaturated fatty acid and fish may prevent or de... Read More
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William McCrae Receives Beltone President's Cup Award
July 11, 2010
Prestigious Award Honors Practitioners for Excellence in Patient Care Beltone proudly presented its prestigious President's Cup Award to William McCrae at its 2010 National Meeting in Chicago, Ill. Si... Read More
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2010 Scott Haug Audiology Retreat
July 11, 2010
The 26th annual Scott Haug Hill Country Audiology Retreat is scheduled for September 30th - October 3rd, 2010. Mark your calendars for Gather up your longboards, coconuts, grass skirts and flip flops... Read More
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MTNA Sponsors ASHA's Safe Listening Campaign
July 10, 2010
The Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) is the newest sponsor of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's Listen to Your Buds (LTYB) campaign, which educates children about proper usa... Read More
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National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Announces Call for Papers for 36th Annual Conference
July 9, 2010
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) announces a call for papers for presentations and posters for its 36th Annual Conference, to be held February 24-26, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona. The the... Read More
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AA222 - Diagnostic Impedance & Audiometry in one Solution
July 9, 2010
The new AA222 combined middle ear analyzer and audiometer 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... Read More
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Starkey Wins Stevie Award and IDEA Award for Sweep Technology Featured on S Series iQ
July 8, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it is the recipient of two awards for Sweep Technology, which is featured on S SeriesT... Read More
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A Special Award In Honor Of Annie Glenn To Be Showcased In Rockville
July 7, 2010
On Friday, June 25 the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) will welcome and honor Annie Glenn for her many years of advocacy on behalf of people with communication disorders and for in... Read More
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Full Text Speech-Language and Audiology Research Articles Now Available Online for All
July 6, 2010
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is pleased to launch a new domain for the Canadian Journal of Speech Language Pathology and Audiology (CJSLPA) at www... Read More
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Cochlear Announces FDA Approval of the Cochlear™ Nucleus® 5 Rechargeable Battery System
July 6, 2010
Life-Changing Technology Is Now Submergible In Water For Up to 30 Minutes Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... Read More
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Vuvuzela-proof Hearing Protection
July 4, 2010
Customised hearing systems created to tune out drone of vuvuzela. As part of its Hear the World initiative, the experts at leading hearing aid manufacturer Phonak helped start the debate about the ris... Read More
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Preschool-Age Financial Aid Program from AG Bell
July 3, 2010
The Preschool-Age Financial Aid program was established to provide financial aid support to families of preschool age children who have been diagnosed with a moderate to profound hearing loss and who... Read More
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Elementary Students' Drawings Encourage Hearing Loss Prevention
July 3, 2010
Amanda Angeles, a second grader from California, won first place in the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) annual Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) Drawing Contest. Amanda Ange... Read More
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New Balance Rehabilitation Unit™ from Interacoustics
July 2, 2010
Interacoustics has just released the BRU™ Balance Rehabilitation Unit™. The BRU™ enables healthcare professionals to perform functional assessment, focused treatment, and rehabilitat... Read More
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House Ear Institute Appoints Neil Segil, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Research
July 2, 2010
House Ear Institute CEO, Jim Boswell, announced the appointment of Neil Segil, Ph.D., as Executive Vice President of Research at the House Ear Institute (HEI) effective June 1, 2010. For the past seve... Read More
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Local Leaders in Speech, Language and Hearing Honoured
July 1, 2010
Canadian leaders in speech, language and hearing are being honoured for contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology at an awards banquet of the Canadian Association of... Read More
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Beltone Celebrates 70th Anniversary at Annual Meeting in Chicago
June 30, 2010
Company Unveils New Generation of Blue-Tooth Compatible Hearing Instruments Beltone held its 2010 National Meeting at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, June 10 - June 12. The... Read More
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