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Local Leaders in Speech-Language and Hearing Honoured
May 16, 2007
Canadian leaders in speech-language and hearing are being honoured for contributions to the professions of speech-language pathology and audiology at an awards banquet of the Canadian Association of S... Read More
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CAA Call for Nominations Due June 1st
May 16, 2007
The Nominating Committee for the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) is soliciting nominations to fill five vacancies on the CAA in 2007. The positions a... Read More
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AG Bell Arts and Sciences Program Awards $22,355
May 16, 2007
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) has awarded $22,355 to enable 33 students ages 6 to 19 years old who are deaf or hard of hearing and use spoken languag... Read More
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Study Looks at Benefits of Two Cochlear Implants in Deaf Children
May 15, 2007
Nature has outfitted us with a pair of ears for good reason: having two ears enhances hearing. University of Wisconsin-Madison scientists are now examining whether this is also true for the growing nu... Read More
Research
Anti-Epileptic Drugs May Help Prevent and Treat Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
May 15, 2007
By Gwen Ericson -- On the battlefield, a soldier's hearing can be permanently damaged in an instant by the boom of an explosion, and thousands of soldiers returning from Iraq have some permanent heari... Read More
Research
Sandy Keener Wins Audiologist of the Year Award
May 14, 2007
Sandy Keener, MA, audiologist and clinical instructor with the University of Kansas School of Allied Health, was named the 2006 Audiologist of the Year by the Kansas Speech- Language- Hearing Associat... Read More
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Highlights from the Bernafon Booth at AudiologyNow 2007
May 14, 2007
Over a thousand customers participated in our booth activity with the fortune wheel. There was a prize for everyone to win. At the booth Bernafon showcased the latest product news: ICOS micro BTE is t... Read More
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Genetic Hearing Loss May Be Reversible Without Gene Therapy
May 13, 2007
A large proportion of genetically caused deafness in humans may be reversible by compensating for a missing protein, based on discoveries in mice. Emory University researchers have found that in mice,... Read More
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ASHA Applauds Introduction of Medicare HEAR Legislation
May 13, 2007
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) applauds Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for introducing H.R. 1912, the Medicare Hearing Enhancement and Auditory Rehabilitation (HEAR) Act of... Read More
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Preben Brunved (1941-2007) - Oticon, Inc.'s Longest Serving Employee
May 12, 2007
Preben Brunved, the longest serving employee of Oticon, Inc., the U.S. sister unit of international hearing instrument manufacturer Oticon A/S, died March 1, 2007 at his home in Somerset, New Jersey.... Read More
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Dr. Richard Seewald Receives the International Award at the AudiologyNOW!
May 12, 2007
At the American Academy of Audiology conference in Denver, Colorado on April 19th, 2007, Dr. Richard Seewald was awarded the International Award. The award is given to honor and recognize achievements... Read More
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Turn Down That Radio! Years of Loud Noise May Cause Tumor
May 11, 2007
New research suggests that years of repeated exposure to loud noise increases the risk of developing a non-cancerous tumor that could cause hearing loss. "It doesn't matter if the noise comes from yea... Read More
Research
Study Reveals Recurrent Middle Ear Infections Can Have a Major Impact on Children's Development
May 11, 2007
Study author, Dr Heather Winskel, from the University's School of Psychology, says middle ear infection or otitis media (OM) is the most common childhood illness. "At least 70% of children are likely... Read More
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Pediatric Amplification Conference to Be Held in December 07
May 10, 2007
Sponsored by Phonak, the conference is chaired by Prof. Richard Seewald and Prof. John Bamford and the Phonak Pediatric Advisory Board serves as the Steering Committee. The committee has selected spea... Read More
Industry
Exclusive Alliance Between Siemens and Westone Creates Unique, Rapid System for Custom Earmold Ordering, Manufacturing, Delivery and Fitting
May 10, 2007
Partnership Means Turnaround Time as Fast as 72-Hours for Earmolds Ordered via mySiemens with iScan™ - A joint technology development effort between two of the hearing industry's leading compani... Read More
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The Hearing Loss Association of America Welcomes You to the 2007 Walk4Hearing!
May 9, 2007
The Walk4Hearing is a nationally coordinated effort sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of America. Its purpose is to increase awareness about the causes and consequences of hearing loss and to... Read More
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ASHA's Kid-Friendly Cartoon Characters Release
May 9, 2007
Safe Listening is the Buds Message — The Buds, two kid-friendly cartoon characters created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote safe usage of personal audio tech... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Foundation's 'Don't Say What?' Program
May 8, 2007
To kick-off Better Hearing Month, the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness, will nationally promote its new "Don't Say What?" initiative beginning Friday, M... Read More
Industry
Breaking News - Hearing Loss Association of America Annnounces Agreement with the Wireless Industry
May 8, 2007
The Hearing Loss Association is delighted to announce it has reached a consensus agreement with the wireless industry on increasing the accessibility of wireless telephones over the next few years. Th... Read More
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AFA Offers Student Grants to Attend ADA Convention
May 7, 2007
Beginning May 1, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will begin accepting applications for student grants to attend the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention as part of the AFA's Stud... Read More
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