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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sonomax Announces Sale of VitaSound
May 21, 2008
Purchaser Will Distribute Sonomax Products in U.S. Pharmacy Chains, Other Retail Channels - Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (TSX VENTURE:SHH) is pleased to announce completion of the sale of VitaSound... Read More
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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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VA Medical Center Hosts 15th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference
May 20, 2008
The Audiology department at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN is hosting its 15th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference on June 19-20, 2008. This conference is sponsored by an Au... Read More
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Pennsylvania College of Optometry Becomes a University
May 20, 2008
PCO Expands Focus to Respond to Emerging Health Care Demands Over the past nine decades, the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) has undergone a series of transformations - changing campuses, stre... Read More
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Will It Blend?
May 19, 2008
Making sure that hearing aids do not get lost in the "pop internet culture" of the world, Tom Dickson from Blendtec shows why the Total Blender may be the one of the quietest blenders ever built Read More
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Neuromonics Appoints Richard L. Giancola CEO
May 19, 2008
25-Year Industry Veteran Brings Extensive Experience In Medical Device Growth and Sales euromonics Inc. today announced that Richard Giancola has joined the company as chief executive officer and memb... Read More
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UT Southwestern Testing New Hybrid Hearing Device Combining Advantages of Hearing Aids, Implants
May 18, 2008
A new hybrid hearing aid/cochlear implant device designed for patients who can benefit from both is being evaluated by UT Southwestern Medical Center otolaryngologists, as part of a multisite, nationa... Read More
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ASHA Sponsors Legislative Breakfast Briefing on Capitol Hill for NBASLH
May 18, 2008
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) member Cathy Runnels, Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Black Association for Speech-Language, and Hearing (NBASLH) greets Congressma... Read More
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NIH Offers New Resources on Usher Syndrome, Most Common Cause of Vision and Hearing Loss
May 17, 2008
Usher syndrome is the most common genetic condition that affects both hearing and vision. In the United States, about four babies in 100,000 are born with it. The National Institutes of Health, which... Read More
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GN Otometrics Launches ICS Balance Platform
May 16, 2008
Portable system for measuring postural sway GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, is proud to introduce the ICS Balance Platform which utilizes a fixed force plate... Read More
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Clarke Family Weekend
May 15, 2008
For families with children ages newborn - 14 years Click Here to View Information for the Clarke Family Weekend (PDF) Join us for a weekend in beautiful New England to share insights, experiences and... Read More
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UTD Study Captures the Brain's Activity While Processing Speech
May 14, 2008
Rad, Lad. You might be able to hear the difference, but to many children and adults, these words sound exactly the same. The problem isn't that they can't hear the sounds. The problem is that they can... Read More
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Eye of the Tiger - University of Iowa Audiology Class of 2009 Video
May 14, 2008
It is graduation time, and the University of Iowa Class of 2009 decided to chronicle, in video, some of the trials and tribulations of getting through one of the best audiology programs in the nation.... Read More
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AuDNet Adds Quality Vendor to Support AuDNet Audiologists!
May 14, 2008
AuDNet, Inc. announced today that it has finalized a strategic supplier agreement with ReSound. ReSound offers a full family of hearing instruments to meet the needs of every patient. Beginning on May... Read More
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