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AFA Director Wins ILAA Award
March 13, 2009
Illinois audiologist and Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) Vice Chair Christine Lomey Ulinski, Au.D., has been honored with the President's Award from the Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA). The... Read More
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Micro-Tech Names Matt Davis Managing Director
March 12, 2009
12-Year Hearing Industry Veteran to Take the Lead - Micro-Tech, a leading hearing technology company, announced today that Matt Davis, a 12-year veteran of the hearing industry, has been promoted to M... Read More
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Leading Researchers Meet at the 3rd Phonak European Conference on Paediatric Amplification Solutions
March 12, 2009
John Bamford and Richard Seewald attract scientists from all over the world to Brighton - lectures available online Phonak, the world's leading manufacturer of innovative hearing instrument technology... Read More
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Starkey Researcher's Research Presented at Association for Research in Otolaryngology
March 11, 2009
Focus: How People in a Loud Room Concentrate on One Conversation - Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that research conducted by... Read More
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Todd A. Murray Named President of GN Hearing Care Corporation North America
March 10, 2009
In an effort to utilize the strength of local leadership and market knowledge, Todd A. Murray has been appointed President, GN Hearing Care Corporation North America. Mr. Murray will assume responsibi... Read More
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He Said, She Said: Boomers Rate Their Spouses' Health
March 9, 2009
Health survey of spouses reveals little exercise, a wish for weight loss and surprising aging expectations recent survey of baby boomers revealed that their positive outlook on their own health and th... Read More
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ADA Announces Launch of
March 9, 2009
e Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce the launch of its quarterly publication, Audiology Practices (AP). Developed as a premier resource for autonomous practitioners, AP inclu... Read More
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Siemens Renews Quota Partnership to Give the Gift of Sound to Children in Need
March 8, 2009
Announcement made by Siemens at Quota's 90th anniversary event - Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., one of the largest manufacturers of hearing instruments in the world, announced at Quota Internation... Read More
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Otometrics Introduces User-Friendly Evoked Potential Testing with the New ICS Chartr EP 200
March 7, 2009
Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, has launched the ICS Chartr EP 200 - a new addition to the renowned and respected portfolio of ICS balance and hearing assessmen... Read More
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Etiology of Unilateral Neural Hearing Loss in Children
March 7, 2009
A new study published in the International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology (available online 19 January 2009, doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2008.11.012) reviewed unilateral hearing loss in 480 childre... Read More
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ReSound Essence: Cutting Cost, Not Corners
March 6, 2009
New ReSound Essence offers the longest-lasting most customizable hearing instrument at an economical price. The new budget-friendly hearing instrument, ReSound Essence puts ReSound technology within r... Read More
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Call for Papers for the 2009 ASHA Annual Convention is Now Open
March 6, 2009
Visit the ASHA Web site to view submission information and requirements for papers for the 2009 ASHA Annual Convention. The deadline for papers is Read More
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Phonak US Announces the 2008 Recipient of the Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award: Dawna Lewis, Ph.D.
March 5, 2009
Two years ago, Phonak introduced a prestigious award honoring educational and pediatric audiologists for their work and commitment to advocate and improve communication as well as the academic outcome... Read More
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NIOSH/NHCA Announces First Annual Safe-in-Sound Award Recipients
March 4, 2009
Noise-induced hearing loss is a permanent but preventable problem. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), in partnership with the National Hearing Conservation Association... Read More
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New Website Video Production Program for Hearing Care Professionals
March 3, 2009
Healthy Hearing (www.healthyhearing.com), the leading online resource for consumer information on hearing loss and hearing aids, is offering an exciting opportunity for hearing care professionals to m... Read More
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NHS2010 - Beyond Newborn Hearing Screening
March 3, 2009
NHS 2010 - Beyond Newborn Hearing Screening: Infant and Childhood Hearing in Science and Clinical Practice Villa Erba Congress Center, Cernobbio, Italy June 8-10, 2010 We are pleased to announce that... Read More
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American Academy of Pediatrics Applauds President Obama and Congress for Swift Action on CHIP
March 2, 2009
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), which represents 60,000 pediatricians, praises President Barack Obama and Congress for reauthorizing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). After the... Read More
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New Research Indicates Children With Cochlear Implants Perceive Improved Quality Of Life
March 1, 2009
Research Reinforces Importance Of Early Detection And Intervention Research reported in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research indicates that children who rec... Read More
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Surviving Dance Club Music (Noise) with Hearing Intact
February 28, 2009
By tweaking a system in the ear that limits how much sound is heard, a global team of researchers has discovered one alteration that shows that the ability of the ear to turn itself down contributes t... Read More
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Beltone New England Employees Travel to El Salvador to Donate Hearing Aids Valued at $500,000
February 27, 2009
- Three employees from Beltone New England just returned from El Salvador where they donated their professional services and $500,000 worth of hearing aids to severely or profoundly deaf individuals r... Read More
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