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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
ADA Releases Position Paper on Practice Ownership
October 6, 2008
Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) is pleased to announce the release of its position paper, "Ensuring Audiology's Future in Healthcare: Owning the Profession through a Culture of Practice Ownershi... Read More
Associations
New Web Site Valuable For Recruiting Professionals Who Help Special Needs Children
October 5, 2008
Site Aids Search For School-Based Speech-Language Pathologists, Audiologists Among Others Co-chaired by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA), the National Coalition on Personnel Sho... Read More
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AFA Annual Appeal
October 4, 2008
By now, you've probably received the AFA's recent fall fundraising mailing. As you reflect on your career, and the success you've found as an audiologist, please consider a donation to the AFA in supp... Read More
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Measuring the Auditory Dynamics of Selective Attention
October 3, 2008
Exploring the various performance times needed to pick out specific sounds in a complex scene Call it the cocktail party effect: how an individual can participate in a one-on-one conversation within a... Read More
Research
ASHA Members Needed to Speak at HEA Public Meetings
October 2, 2008
The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has announced its intention to establish negotiated rulemaking committees to implement certain parts of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and have annou... Read More
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ASHA Board of Directors Call for Nominations
October 2, 2008
Step Up to the Plate and Nominate! Nominations Open Monday, September 15, 2008 The Committee on Nominations and Elections (CNE) is seeking nominees for the following positions on ASHA's Board of Direc... Read More
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New Study Finds Adults with Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss Prone to Depression, Anxiety and Other Psychological Distress
October 1, 2008
The following is an abstract of a study published in the Italian otorhinolaryngology journal Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica (Volume 28, issue 2, April 2008). The full article or a subscription to... Read More
Research
First Ida Institute Seminar Takes a Relationship-Centered Approach to 'Defining Hearing'
September 30, 2008
The Ida Institute will convene its first educational seminar, Defining Hearing, September 25-27 in Skodsborg, Denmark. Distinguished faculty members Dr. Harvey Abrams, Dr. Kristina English, Dr. Christ... Read More
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Illinois Academy of AUdiology Reinforces Convention Theme 'Advocating for our Future'
September 29, 2008
Reprising its role as a premier state meeting in the country, the 2009 Illinois Academy of Audiology 16th Annual Convention will be held at the Drake Hotel Chicago beginning Wednesday, January 28th an... Read More
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New Clinic Tunes Up Brain's Ability To Listen For Kids and Adults
September 28, 2008
Listening might seem like a passive activity, not a skill. You have ears, therefore, you listen. But it's not that simple t any age. A middle-aged woman may start to notice she has trouble deciphering... Read More
Research
U of I gets $9 Million to Study Mild Deafness in Children
September 27, 2008
The University of Iowa has received a $9 million federal grant to study hearing loss in preschool children. The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders awarded the five-year,... Read More
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AFA to Hold Slate of Events at ADA
September 27, 2008
Make plans now to be part of the AFA events at ADA this November. will be held on Friday, November 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Del Mar room of the Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas. Auction ite... Read More
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Starkey Laboratories Launches Destiny mini
September 26, 2008
mini Packs Technology and Power into Discreet, Flexible Package Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, has expanded its Destiny line to include the Destin... Read More
Industry
Untreated Hearing Loss Puts Children at Risk, Better Hearing Institute Warns
September 25, 2008
Too many children with hearing loss aren't getting adequate help and are being put at risk for social, emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties, the Better Hearing Institute warned today, citi... Read More
Research
Congressman Thompson Calls Tax Credit Worthy of Top Consideration in Next Congress
September 24, 2008
A capacity crowd of 75 Napa Valley residents gathered on Friday, Aug. 22 to urge Congressman Mike Thompson to champion the hearing aid tax credit (H.R. 2329) in the House of Representatives. During th... Read More
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Beltone Reach™ Features New Tinnitus Breaker™
September 24, 2008
New Feature Helps Individuals Cope with Irritating Ringing Sounds/Noises in Their Ears Approximately 40-50 million Americans (a majority of whom are hearing impaired) suffer from tinnitus, a sensation... Read More
Industry
Starkey Laboratories Awards 2008 Academic and Clinical Scholarships
September 23, 2008
William F. Austin Scholarship and Outstanding Student Clinician Awards Announced Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is pleased to announce the recipie... Read More
Industry
Man-Made Noise is Harmful to Sea Animals
September 22, 2008
It is a well-documented fact that chronic and excessive noise exposure is harmful to our hearing and overall health. But the bad news doesn't stop here. More and more evidence suggests that noise poll... Read More
Research
GN Otometrics and Fall Prevention Clinics of America™ Team Up to Reduce U.S. Mortality Rates from Falls Injury
September 21, 2008
GN Otometrics and Fall Prevention Clinics of America™ deliver leading edge diagnostics to Family Practice and Internal Medicine practices working with patients at risk for the 5th leading cause... Read More
Industry
Chronic Ear Infections Linked to Taste Damage, Increased Obesity Risk in Children and Adults
September 20, 2008
Damage Can Lead to Preferences for Fatty and Sugary Foods; Tonsillectomies May Worsen Problem Ear infections are a painful rite of passage for many children. New research suggests the damage caused... Read More
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