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UTMB Links Common Cold, Ear Infections
June 30, 2008
A new five-year study at the University of Texas Medical Branch confirms the suspected close link between the two most common diseases of young children: colds and ear infections. The study, which app... Read More
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ASHA, CEA to Continue Collaboration on Public Education Campaign
June 29, 2008
Coinciding with May's Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Rockville, MD based American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) of Arlington, VA have... Read More
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AARP Highlights Hearing Aids - Again and Well
June 29, 2008
Continuing its focus on new hearing aid technologies and user benefits, AARP has highlighted both in the May issue of "AARP Bulletin Today" Enjoy Daniel Cardwell, an engineer from Summit, N.J., knew h... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Stops Focusing on Ears
June 28, 2008
No longer willing to just focus on ears, Siemens Hearing Instruments starts focusing on who they're attached to In an effort to better serve the hearing-impaired community, Siemens Hearing Instruments... Read More
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BHI Leadership Expands
June 28, 2008
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) takes great pleasure in announcing the election of as Vice President of the Institute and as a new BHI director. In announcing the new officer and director, BHI Pres... Read More
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Colorado Sends Children's Hearing Aid Insurance Mandate to Governor's Desk
June 27, 2008
In state news, Colorado's General Assembly recently passed a full coverage hearing aid insurance mandate. The bill (CO SB 057) now awaits Gov. Bill Ritter's signature. The mandate calls for health ins... Read More
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Bryan Adams Unveils Photo Exhibit In Berlin
June 27, 2008
Musician/photographer captures celebrity images for non-profit hearing awareness initiative - Bryan Adams, famed musician and official photographer of the Hear the World initiative, introduced his pho... Read More
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No More Suffering in Silence: Siemens New Hearing Instruments Tailored to Meet Hearing and Lifestyle Needs
June 26, 2008
From cutting-edge designs to nearly invisible models to Bluetooth® connectivity, hearing instruments have gone "cool" One in every ten Americans has hearing loss, and this number is expected to do... Read More
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Balance Rehabilitation by Virtual Grocery Shopping
June 26, 2008
Visit any video arcade and you'll find virtual reality games that challenge your sense of balance and equilibrium. You can race motocross, navigate a supercharged waverunner through stormy seas, or av... Read More
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Innovative New Hearing Science Textbook Available
June 25, 2008
In the song "Breathe", Anna Nalick sings, "2 a.m. and I'm still awake, writing [...]. If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me." This song comes to mind for Diana Emanuel, Ph.D., whe... Read More
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Audiology Doctoral Students Enjoy ReSound University
June 25, 2008
ReSound presented a program designed for audiology doctoral students and faculty May 14 - May 17, 2008 at its manufacturing facility in Bloomington, MIN. In attendance were 40 doctoral students, repre... Read More
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Remote Pools Boost Aboriginal Child Health
June 24, 2008
A new study has found that swimming pools in remote Aboriginal communities can dramatically reduce rates of skin, ear and chest infections. Researchers from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health... Read More
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Garth Brooks, Jon McLaughlin, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Raise Their Voices to Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Raise More Than $5 Million at Annual Fundraiser
June 24, 2008
Through emotional and energetic performances, Garth Brooks, Jon McLaughlin, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo helped the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness... Read More
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Applications Available for AFA's Au.D. Student Mentoring Program
June 23, 2008
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is now accepting applications for student grants to attend the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention as part of the AFA's Au.D. Student Mentoring P... Read More
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2008 Oticon Focus on People Awards: Call for Nominations of Outstanding Individuals with Hearing Loss
June 23, 2008
Two Categories Honor Outstanding Audiologists in General and Pediatric Practice Oticon, Inc. is seeking nominations of outstanding individuals with any degree of hearing loss for the 2008 Oticon Focus... Read More
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Grad Students' Survey Measures Arcade Noise Levels
June 22, 2008
An informal survey of noise levels in four area video arcades found decibel peaks capable of causing temporary hearing loss in people exposed to them for as little as 30 seconds. The concern is that e... Read More
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Phonak U 2008 Open for Registration
June 21, 2008
Phonak U is a top-notch educational meeting held annually for audiology students at Phonak's US headquarters. Phonak U is a primary sponsor of NAFDA and supports student subscriptions to academic jour... Read More
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The Power to Choose: Siemens Hearing Instruments Expands NITRO® and NITRO® 16 Product to Offer Custom Models for Patients with Severe Hearing Loss
June 20, 2008
Siemens NITRO® and NITRO 16 Custom Models Give Individuals with Severe Hearing Loss More Options than Ever Whether it is due to stigmas associated with wearing hearing instruments or denial that a... Read More
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Salus University College of Audiology Named for Late Dean
June 19, 2008
There are significant changes happening at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. At a press conference on May 19, Dr. Thomas L. Lewis, President of the College, announced that PCO will become Salus U... Read More
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Linking Low Frequency Hearing to the Cochlea's Curvature
June 19, 2008
By David F. Salisbury, April 25, 2008 Shape matters, even in hearing. Specifically, it is the shape of the cochlea — the snail-shell-shaped organ in the inner ear that converts sound waves into... Read More
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