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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Hearing Device Oticon Delta Named "Best of Innovations" at Prestigious CES Innovations 2007 Awards
November 22, 2006
At the International CES press preview today, the American Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of the world's largest consumer electronics show (CES), announced that Oticon, A/S has been... Read More
Industry
Unitron Hearing US Introduces U.shell: Custom Innovation with Digital Precision
November 21, 2006
Revolutionary custom digital shell processing means improved comfort, precise fitting and excellent retention for patients - Unitron Hearing US, a leader in custom hearing aid manufacturing, announced... Read More
Industry
From the Editor - My Recent Travels
November 21, 2006
This time of year is always busy for me as I am typically attending a number of professional meetings. These meetings are great opportunities to network with other colleagues and I always come back wi... Read More
AO News
Four Field Sales Reps Join Siemens Government Services Team
November 20, 2006
To answer a growing business demand, Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. announces the appointment of four Field Sales Representatives to the Government Services team. Each Field Sales Representative wi... Read More
Industry
ASHA Announces New Executive Board VPs for Research and Technology and Professional Practices in Audiology
November 20, 2006
Constance Dean Qualls, Ph.D, CCC-SLP, will become vice president for research and technology (2007-2009) for the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Executive Board January 1, 2007. Dr... Read More
Associations
Westone Provides Free 'Loud World' Advertising Materials
November 19, 2006
Westone has been providing custom-mold products for years and has now created marketing materials to promote healthy hearing through the use of custom hearing protection. In their current "Loud World"... Read More
Industry
Study Identifies Part of Brain Responsible for Tone Deafness
November 19, 2006
A new study has discovered that the brains of people suffering from tone-deafness are in fact lacking in white matter. The study published in the current issue of Brain was conducted by a team of rese... Read More
Research
In Memoriam - Dr. George Moushegian
November 18, 2006
Dr. George Moushegian died of natural causes Sunday October 15, 2006. Professor Moushegian was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Armenian immigrant parents Zakar and Nazig Moushegian on Jan.19, 1923. He s... Read More
Associations
Hearing Organizations Host Event to Thank Rep. Melissa Hart for Her Support of Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation
November 18, 2006
About 40 people joined Representative Melissa Hart (PA, 4th district) in Cranberry Township near Pittsburgh, PA on October 30 to thank her for her co-sponsorship of H.R. 414, the Hearing Aid Assistanc... Read More
Associations
Noisy Toys - Toys Are Fun But Hearing Is for Life!
November 17, 2006
During a press conference on Parliament Hill today, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) in partnership with the Elks of Canada and Royal Purple of Canada... Read More
Associations
ASHA Recommends Revisions to International Classification of Diseases
November 17, 2006
ASHA members presented recommendations, September 29, on behalf of the Association for additions and revisions in hearing and swallowing diagnoses in the International Classification of Diseases, 9 Re... Read More
Associations
Unitron Hearing Establishes Norway Office
November 16, 2006
Unitron Hearing has opened a company office in Norway and appointed Jon Anders Nikolaisen as its Director of Sales and Marketing. The new Unitron Hearing Norway (AS) office assumed responsibility for... Read More
Industry
2006 Oticon Focus on People Awards Honor Fifteen People Who Defy Stigma of Hearing Loss
November 16, 2006
The 2006 Oticon Focus on People Awards today honored 12 outstanding people with hearing loss who prove that hearing loss does not limit a person's ability to live a full, productive and even, inspirin... Read More
Industry
Fingernails on a Chalkboard Garner Vanderbilt Psychologist Ig Nobel Prize
November 15, 2006
Listen to Randolph Blake describe the research that won the Ig Nobel Prize Giving a closer listen to a sound most of us try to avoid - fingernails scraping on a chalkboard - has won Vanderbilt psychol... Read More
Associations
2nd Call for Papers - American Auditory Society Meeting
November 15, 2006
Dear Colleague: This e-mail is a second reminder of the Call For Papers submission to the American Auditory Society meeting March 4-6, 2007, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The deadline is December 10, 2006.... Read More
Associations
Phonak Unveils a Masterpiece of Hearing Performance
November 14, 2006
Savia Art introduces a new level of performance and intelligence with world-first technology — Built on the industry's most powerful and versatile chipset, Phonak is introducing Savia Art, a new... Read More
Industry
AFA Announces 2006 Award Winners
November 14, 2006
during the opening session at the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention in Scottsdale, AZ, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) bestowed its highest honor, the "AFA Award for Education... Read More
Associations
RNID Warns Against Inadequate Smoke Alarms This Fire Safety Week
November 13, 2006
Whether you or a member of your family has a hearing loss, or if you're a very heavy sleeper, RNID is warning that a conventional smoke alarm may not be enough to wake you up in the event of a fire. D... Read More
Associations
AG Bell Receives $30,000 Grant for Distance Learning Program From NEC Foundation of America
November 13, 2006
NEC Foundation of America has awarded the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) a $30,000 grant to expand First Years, an online distance learning program for pr... Read More
Associations
JAAA Special Issue: Acceptable Noise Level
November 12, 2006
The October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology is a Special Issue dedicated to Acceptable Noise Level. Guest Editor Anna K. Nabelek focuses on research conducted at the Universi... Read More
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