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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Otoacoustic Emission Testing Sheds New Light on Migraine Headaches
June 2, 2008
According to the National Headache Foundation, nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraine, with women three times more affected than men. A new study in the journal Cephalalgia used otoacoustic... Read More
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CASLPA Applauds Private Member's Bill on Noisy Toys May is Speech and Hearing Awareness Month
June 1, 2008
The Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) praised Member of Parliament, Judy Wasylycia-Leis today for her proactive steps to ensure the health of our children'... Read More
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BHI Screens Physicians' Hearing at American Geriatrics Society
May 31, 2008
May 16, 2008 - For Better Hearing and Speech Month, BHI made a strong showing at the American Geriatric Society in Washington, DC. Our goal continues to be to reach out to teach physicians and nurses... Read More
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Sennheiser Continues Support of Sound Partners Teen Hearing Conservation Initiative
May 30, 2008
House Ear Institute sponsor Sennheiser Corporation has renewed its commitment to the Sound Partners® Teen Hearing Conservation Initiative - It's How You Listen that Counts®. Teens are a consum... Read More
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Purely Discreet: Siemens Hearing Instruments Launches Pure - A New Hearing Device That Seamlessly blends in with the Wearer's Lifestyle
May 29, 2008
Pure Offers the Ultimate Combination of Discretion, Power and Customizable Options for People With Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing Loss One in every ten Americans has hearing loss, and this number i... Read More
Industry
HIA Helps Representatives Protect Their Hearing
May 29, 2008
HIA participated for the first time in the bipartisan Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus' annual "Shoot Out" in Glenn Dale, MD, May 13-14. The event featured a competition between Democratic and Republi... Read More
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AFA Awards Spring Practitioner Scholarship
May 29, 2008
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has announced audiologist Wendy M. Page as the winner of its 2008 Spring Practitioner Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship was provided directly by the AFA to... Read More
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MED-EL Announces FDA Approval for the New Rechargeable DaCapo Battery and Charging System
May 28, 2008
MED-EL has received approval by the US Food and Drug Administration for its new rechargeable DaCapo battery and charging system. The DaCapo system was developed for the MED-EL OPUS 1, OPUS 2 and TEMPO... Read More
Industry
Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV): Custom Innovation offers unprecedented user satisfaction
May 28, 2008
Hearing Care Professionals are always on the lookout for solutions that enhance the overall experience of wearing hearing instruments. Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV) is just such an option, part... Read More
Industry
SlimTip: Raising the Bar for Customized BTE and CRT Fittings
May 27, 2008
For customized BTE and CRT fittings with superior cosmetics and secure retention, SlimTip from Phonak is the comfortable and durable solution. SlimTip's small custom-made earpiece is a durable alterna... Read More
Industry
NCHAM and A.T. Still University Announce Infant Assessment and Amplification Workshop
May 27, 2008
A.T. Still University and the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) announce an exciting opportunity for clinicians to enhance their knowledge and skills in the assessment of h... Read More
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ILAA Opens 2009 Convention Call for Instructional Courses
May 26, 2008
The Illinois Academy of Audiology (ILAA) has opened the submission process for instructional courses at the 16th Annual ILAA Winter Conference, which will be held January 28-30, 2009 at the Drake Hote... Read More
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Starkey Laboratories, Inc. Promotes Brent Edwards to Vice President of Research
May 24, 2008
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, today announced the appointment of Dr. Brent Edwards to the position of Vice President of Research. Edwards joined... Read More
Industry
Naída SuperPower: the High-Performance Solution - Now Available for all Degrees of Significant Hearing Loss
May 24, 2008
The launch of Naída SuperPower neatly rounds off the Phonak power offering. These new, smaller models extend the unique benefits of the Naída high-performance solution to individuals wit... Read More
Industry
Top Sponsors of the Hearing Loss Association of America's 2008 Walk4Hearing
May 23, 2008
Aetna, Advanced Bionics Corporation, T-Mobile, Phonak, Sorenson IP Relay , MD-To date, national sponsors of the Hearing Loss Association of America's 2008 Walk4Hearing are: Aetna, Advanced Bionics Cor... Read More
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Siemens Vibe ® Takes over Times Square in Honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 23, 2008
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month and to celebrate, Vibe® the revolutionary new in-the-crest hearing instrument from Siemens is making its debut on the Times Square Jumbotron. Photo by Adam H... Read More
Industry
Sounds of Friends and Family Are Missed Most by Americans With Significant Hearing Loss, Survey Finds
May 22, 2008
The sounds of personal connections shared with friends and family he joy of laughter, a child's whisper, hearing the voice of someone special over the phone re the sounds missed most by those sufferin... Read More
Industry
Sam Westover to Serve as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer for Sonic Innovations
May 22, 2008
Andrew Raguskus to Serve as Senior Technology Advisor The Board of Directors of Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, today announced that Andrew... Read More
Industry
Oaktree Products Introduces Healthscapes™ Poster Series
May 22, 2008
Oaktree Products of St. Louis introduces an innovative, cost effective product designed to promote patient counseling and your clinical practice. Healthscapes™ are eye catching, teaching posters... Read More
Industry
Colorado Resolution Declares May 21st as Tinnitus Awareness Day
May 21, 2008
On May 1st, 2008 the Colorado General Assembly designated May 21st, 2008 as Tinnitus Awareness Day. Colorado State Representative Diane Primavera (L) and Donna Brown (R) The resolution states the impo... Read More
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