News
Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Starkey and NBA CARES Gives the Gift of Hearing
March 2, 2008
On Sunday, February 17, 2008, Starkey Hearing Foundation partnered with NBA All-Stars and legends, WNBA players and celebrities to fit 150 hearing impaired kids with hearing aids. This was the second... Read More
Industry
AFA Announces Conference on Professional Education II
March 2, 2008
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will be holding the "Conference on Professional Education II: Positioning Audiology for the 21st Century" on October 4-5 in Mesa, AZ. The conference is intend... Read More
Associations
UCLA Scientists Identify New Genetic Link to Autism
March 1, 2008
Gene's presence in brain's language centers may explain speech delay UCLA scientists have used language onset — the age when a child speaks his or her first word — as a tool for identifyin... Read More
Research
Lindsay Lohan Joins Hear the World Initiative
March 1, 2008
Hear the World is excited to include Lindsay Lohan among the ranks of its ambassadors - as of the newest, whether she's pursuing her music career, walking the red carpet in haute-couture fashion, shin... Read More
Industry
Widex Donates Over $60,000 to the AFA for Practitioner and Student Support
February 29, 2008
In recognition of a shared interest in increasing private practice opportunities and support for audiology practitioners, Widex is donating over $60,000 to the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) to... Read More
Associations
Professional Trainer Joins GN Otometrics
February 29, 2008
GN Otometrics, a leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announces Kyle Kowalewski MS, has been hired to work in the firm's audiology/education department as a professional trainer. The comp... Read More
Industry
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Exhibits at Consumer Electronics Show (CES)
February 28, 2008
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and member audiologist Lee Soo Hoo recently were invited to participate in the Sandbox Summit, a project of Parents' Choice Foundation that focu... Read More
Associations
From the Soccer Field to an Invention That Scores
February 28, 2008
13-Year-Old's Idea to Help Deaf Teammates Gets Boost in UT Dallas Contest Sometimes truly remarkable ideas come at the most unexpected times. Post-it Notes inventor Art Fry came up with his idea while... Read More
Associations
A Glimpse Into the Future of NOAH
February 28, 2008
Following a successful release of NOAH System 3.6, HIMSA is busy planning for the future needs of NOAH users. The next generation of NOAH is still in the planning stages and a release is at least two... Read More
Industry
Study Shows Variety of Approaches Help Children Overcome Auditory Processing and Language Problems
February 27, 2008
For children who struggle to learn language, the choice between various interventions may matter less than the intensity and format of the intervention, a new study sponsored by the National Institute... Read More
Research
Starkey Hearing Foundation Partners with Discount Tire, IntriCon and Olevia to Bring the Gift of Hearing to Phoenix Metro Area Children in Need During Super Bowl Week
February 27, 2008
Bill Austin, founder of the Starkey Hearing Foundation, led a team of foundation staff, local volunteers, celebrities and sponsors to bring the gift of hearing to children in need in the Phoenix metro... Read More
Industry
From The Editor: The Rest of the Story - Visiting Marion Downs
February 26, 2008
Last month we had a groundbreaking live e-Seminar on Audiology Online where our Associate Editor, Dr. David Fabry, hosted a live interview with Dr. Marion Downs and invited you, our members, to intera... Read More
AO News
Audiologists Say the New Year Is the Perfect Time of Year for a Hearing Check-Up
February 26, 2008
American Academy of Audiology and American Academy of Audiology Foundation (AAAF) Reach 1.5 Million with a Healthy Hearing Awareness Initiative —Are your friends or family members frequently ask... Read More
Associations
WSJ Reporter Takes the Consumer's Journey
February 25, 2008
In today's Wall Street Journal, reporter Melinda Beck pursued hearing aids for her "mild hearing loss," although she was advised by her hearing care professional that "many people with such mild loss... Read More
Associations
Naída UltraPower: Performance and Design Destined to Change Lives
February 25, 2008
Naída is the first UltraPower hearing system to deliver on the promise of digital technology for consumers with significant hearing loss. Combining exceptional audibility and clarity with wirel... Read More
Industry
Research Systems for Wideband Reflectance (WBR) Testing of Middle-Ear Function.
February 24, 2008
Interacoustics has for some time cooperated with Douglas Keefe, Ph.D., and Boys Town National Research Hospital (BTNRH) in developing research instrumentation for wideband reflectance (WBR). Douglas K... Read More
Industry
Higher Technology Holds Promise for People with Hearing Loss
February 24, 2008
One in three adults over the age of 65 currently has a significant hearing loss, yet only 20% of them are using hearing aids, in part due to technical limitations and in part due to the fact that hear... Read More
Associations
Wins the International Sponsoring Award 2007
February 23, 2008
Global initiative on the topic of hearing convinced the jury with an innovative approach: Hear the World wins the International Sponsoring Award 2008 in the innovation category. - Hear the World wins... Read More
Industry
AFA Names New Board, Advisory Members
February 23, 2008
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has named four new directors to its board, as well as numerous new members to its Advisory Committee, as it continues to pursue its enhanced mission to empowe... Read More
Associations
ASHFoundation Receives a $268,000 Department of Education Grant for Doctoral Scholarships
February 22, 2008
With President Bush recently signing into law H.R. 2764, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) has received a one-year and one-time grant of $268,000 from the United States D... Read More
Associations
