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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
PCO School of Audiology Distance Program Closes
November 27, 2006
The PCO School of Audiology will close applications to the distance education Au.D. Degree "bridge" program December 31, 2006. "The program has been open for nearly 7 years, giving every licensed audi... Read More
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AAA Focusing on Medicare Reimbursement Legislation
November 27, 2006
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued its 2007 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule final rule on November 1. Unless Congress intervenes, the Medicare law includes a statutory formula... Read More
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ASHA Announces 2007 President-Elect and New Executive Board VP for Academic Affairs
November 26, 2006
Kate Gottfred, PhD, CCC-SLP, President of Leap Learning Systems in Chicago, Illinois, was recently elected as 2007 President-Elect of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Dr. Gottf... Read More
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The NASA Glenn Research Center Acoustical Testing Laboratory Announces the Release of MACSUG
November 25, 2006
The NASA Glenn Research Center Acoustical Testing Laboratory is pleased to announce the release of a free PC software application that was developed for instructional use in audiology and hearing cons... Read More
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HIMSA releases NOAH Sound Equipment Guideline
November 25, 2006
HIMSA, with a great deal of help from our member companies, has produced the NOAH Sound Equipment Guideline to help hearing care professionals more effectively select, install, calibrate and use sound... Read More
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Study of New York City Transit System Noise Levels Finds Daily Rides Often Exceed Recommended Exposure Guidelines and Can Result in Hearing Loss
November 24, 2006
In a new survey of noise levels of the New York City transit system, researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health found that exposure to noise levels in subways have the potent... Read More
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Heavy Traffic Can Be a Pain in the . . . Ear?: Vehicle Emissions Linked to Otitis Media
November 23, 2006
By Carol Potera Traffic is a major source of air pollutants, and more studies are looking at the role of traffic-related air pollution in children's health. Researchers report in this issue that young... Read More
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Critical Hearing Gene Helps Send Auditory Messages to Brain
November 23, 2006
By studying a gene earlier linked to deafness in humans, researchers now have new insight into the molecular process by which components of the inner ear send messages to the brain. The team reports i... Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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