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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Catherine Gottfred 2008 ASHA President
January 31, 2008
Catherine H. (Kate) Gottfred, PhD, a leader in the field of literacy development, begins her one-year term as president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on January 1, 2008. D... Read More
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Academy and Foundation Launch Healthy Hearing Awareness Initiative: Hearing Great in 2008!
January 31, 2008
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States, affecting more than 31 million Americans. Most people wait seven to 10 years before seeking help for hearing-related issues.... Read More
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Unitron Hearing Launches myUnitron Web Site for Select Customers
January 30, 2008
Unitron Hearing recently launched the new myUnitron web site to select customers. myUnitron is designed to offer Hearing Healthcare Professionals access to a wealth of resources to grow and enhance th... Read More
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NAD Works With PepsiCo on Super Bowl Ad in American Sign Language
January 30, 2008
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was asked by PepsiCo to provide advice, feedback, and comments on a 60-second commercial filmed entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), with open captions... Read More
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Siemens Debuts Enhanced CIC for Severe Hearing Loss
January 29, 2008
Siemens NITRO™ 16 CIC Provides More Features for Improved Listening Ability in a Small Device With nearly 30 million Americans living with hearing loss, approximately 738,000 of whom experience... Read More
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AFA, ReSound Announce 2008 Strategic Alliance
January 29, 2008
After establishing a connection over shared goals and interests for the future of audiology and Au.D. education, ReSound and the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) have entered into a strategic all... Read More
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Dangerous Toy Coverage Missing An Important Health Threat: Risk Of Hearing Loss
January 28, 2008
As consumers snap up electronic toys as gifts for all ages, another, very real danger is being overlooked, according to the American Speech Language Hearing Association (ASHA). To date, this health th... Read More
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Sonomax Announces Instant Custom Fit Earphone Products for MP3 Players
January 27, 2008
Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SHH) announces the launch of a new generation of innovative audio earphones that incorporates the company's patented custom-fit, instant-fit expansion ear... Read More
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CASLPA Comments on Consumer Safety Action Plan: Calls on Prime Minister for Action on Noisy Toys
January 27, 2008
In light of the Prime Minister's announcement today on product safety, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is urging the government to include noise as a... Read More
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NAFDA 2008 Convention
January 26, 2008
www.charlotteconventionctr.com 501 S College St Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 339-6040 Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte Uptown 508 E 2nd St Charlotte, NC 28202 (704) 347-5972 www.hiltongardeninn.com Hampton In... Read More
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Videophones at University of Michigan Health System Benefit Deaf Visitors, Patients
January 25, 2008
The University of Michigan Health System is one of the first hospitals in the country to provide a Sorenson VP-200® videophone for its patients and staff who are deaf and hard-of-hearing, and who... Read More
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Two Renowned Audiologists Join Starkey Laboratories, Inc.
January 24, 2008
Barry Freeman, Ph.D., to Strengthen Education and Training Department, and Dennis Van Vliet, Au.D., to Lead Starkey's Western Region Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing tech... Read More
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Academy Wins ASAE Award for 'Turn It to the Left'
January 24, 2008
The American Academy of Audiology Wins ASAE's 2008 Associations Advance America Award of Excellence The American Academy of Audiology of Reston, VA, has won the Award of Excellence in the 2008 Associa... Read More
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Naída UltraPower: Performance and Design Destined to Change Lives
January 23, 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
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NHS 2008 Conference
January 22, 2008
Dear Colleague, We look forward to seeing colleagues and new friends at the NHS 2008 conference, scheduled for June 19 - 21 2008 at Villa Erba (Como) Italy. The conference present opportunities for al... Read More
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The ASHA Committee on Honors is Pleased to Announce the Following 2007 Award Recipients!
January 21, 2008
The Honors of the Association recognizes members in good standing for their distinguished contribution to the field of speech, language, and hearing and, is the highest honor the Association awards. M... Read More
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That's a Hearing Aid?! Wait 'Til You See This!
January 21, 2008
Holy cow! It sure doesn't look like a hearing aid. Designed by Ms. Sun Kyung Sunwoo, a student at the University of Technology, Sydney, Australia, and winner of Dyson's Australian Design Award, the Wi... Read More
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Fabry Files: Dave Fabry Psyche Crushed During NFC Championship Game - Who Froze my Cheese?
January 21, 2008
January 20th, 2008 - It was the NFC Championship, Green Bay Packers versus the New York Football Giants. The Green Bay Packers, with all of their history and glory, and of course Brett Favre as their... Read More
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Sonus Announces Employee Promotions
January 20, 2008
Sonus, the largest professional hearing-care network in North America, is pleased to announce the following promotions: Senior Business Manager/Inside Sales Manager Bryan Grant has been promoted to So... Read More
Industry
Hearing Aids Dispensed in 2007 - BTEs On Top
January 20, 2008
Washington, DC - The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) released data for 2007 indicating that BTEs are the most dispensed style of hearing aids. Overall, 2,425,219 devices were dispensed during 200... Read More
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