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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Starkey Hearing Research Center Publishes in Collaboration with the University of California at Berkeley
November 1, 2009
Research 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 the Univ... Read More
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New Liquid Repellent Nano-Coating for Consumer Electronics Débuts in Hearing Aid Devices
October 31, 2009
Materials science innovator P2i has created Aridion™, a revolutionary liquid-repellent nano-coating technology that protects consumer electronics devices against damage from water and sweat, to... Read More
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Siemens Unveils New Hearing Loss Options at SPLASH: ADA's 2009 Convention
October 30, 2009
Motion®, Explorer® and Nitro® product lines extended to address diverse needs of wearers, new CONNEXX® program demonstrates real-time hearing loss simulation Siemens Hearing Instrument... Read More
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Call For Applications: 2010 Deafness Research Foundation Hearing and Balance Science Research Grant, and Centurion Clinical Research Award
October 30, 2009
Deafness Research Foundation (DRF), the leading national source of private funding for basic and clinical research in hearing and balance science, requests applications from both new applicants and cu... Read More
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AG Bell Appeals to Senators Harkin and Reid in Health Care Reform
October 29, 2009
In recent days, AG Bell has appealed to Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), Chairman of the Senate Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), to ensu... Read More
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AARP Endorses Hearing Aid Tax Credit
October 29, 2009
As you may already know, AARP has announced that it is endorsing the Hearing Aid Tax Credit (H.R. 1646/S. 1019). AARP represents 40 million people age 50 and older, and is the largest and one of the m... Read More
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UA Professor's Spinning, Swinging Roto-Tilt Chair Helps in Study of Balance, Inner Ear
October 28, 2009
Problems with the inner ear can push some to their outer limits. To explore how problems in the inner ear can affect balance, especially in older patients, Dr. Craig Formby of The University of Alabam... Read More
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AFA Annual Auction Featured at ADA Beach Party
October 28, 2009
The annual AFA auction will still be held at the ADA convention this year ust look for us in a different place! This year, the auction will be held as part of the entertainment at the ADA Beach Party... Read More
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ASHA Among 'Most Exceptional' Businesses In Maryland
October 27, 2009
For the second year in a row, The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) was named an "exceptional" business in Maryland during the Gazette of Politics and Business "Exceptional 53 Awards... Read More
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AMA Releases Draft of Audiology Scope of Practice Document
October 27, 2009
As we alerted you to in previous messages, the American Medical Association (AMA) was developing an audiology scope of practice document. That document has now been released in draft form and AMA has... Read More
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Unitron Introduces World's First Crossover Hearing Instrument
October 26, 2009
Fully inside the ear, Fuse™ is the evolution of the open fit Unitron today introduced the world's first crossover hearing instrument, Fuse™, which combines the most desirable attributes of... Read More
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Lyric Proves a Healthy Option for Enjoying Fall Physical Activities
October 26, 2009
Lyric® Hearing Offers Seniors the Chance to Exercise in the Fall Without the Hassle of Traditional Hearing Aids As the Fall season starts, many seniors are starting to renew their health and fitne... Read More
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Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) to Begin Auditing Medicare Claims in October
October 25, 2009
After a three-year demonstration project, Medicare Recovery Audit Contractors (RACs) will begin audits this fall that include ASHA member services. The RACs were mandated by the Tax Relief and Health... Read More
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Phonak Significantly Extends Service and Product Portfolio
October 25, 2009
New website, technological novelties and new services underline Phonak's innovation leadership Phonak strengthens its position as innovation leader in the hearing system industry. It is Phonak's missi... Read More
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RNID Finds That Despite 'Recession' More Young People are Going Out and Risking Hearing Damage
October 24, 2009
The number of young people going out to loud clubs, gigs and festivals has increased by 20% in 2009, RNID's Don't Lose the Music campaign has found as part of its annual poll of music lovers. The camp... Read More
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ReSound Live™: The Surround Sound Hearing Device
October 23, 2009
ReSound is pleased to announce the introduction of ReSound Live™ - an exclusive hearing device with a surround sound processor. ReSound Live is the first hearing device with a surround sound pro... Read More
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National 'Patriotic Employer' Award Given to CEO of Sonic Innovations
October 22, 2009
Employer support of military units and their families gains national recognition The National Committee for Employer Support of The Guard and Reserve (ESGR) awarded Sonic Innovations CEO Sam Westover... Read More
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Brain Section Multitasks, Handling Phonetics and Decision-Making
October 22, 2009
Scientists from Brown University and the University of Cincinnati found that a portion of the brain that handles decision-making also helps decipher different sounds. Details are in the July issue of... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Research Center Staff Participates in the Success of the NCRAR Conference
October 21, 2009
Fourth International Conference Held in Portland, Oct. 7-9 Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that Starkey Hearing Research Cente... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Funds AG Bell's Parent Advocacy Training Program
October 20, 2009
AG Bell announced today that it has been awarded a three-year, $150,000 grant from the Oticon Foundation (The William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation) to support the revision, strengthening and... Read More
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