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Sycle.net, The Number One Hearing Care Practice Management System, Releases New Features & Upgrades to All Users Always At No Charge
November 12, 2006
Sycle is very pleased to announce the new features that have been added to the system. Sycle is always improving the capabilities of your practice management system. Whether or not we are bringing you... Read More
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New Executive Director Named For UTD Callier Center
November 11, 2006
Roeser to Step Down; Speech Pathologist Dr. Thomas Campbell Assumes Duties Oct. 1 Saying "the time is ripe to create new initiatives that deal with highly needed research, education and service," Dr.... Read More
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Choose Your Flavor: Sound ID Launches Two New Bluetooth Headsets with Personalized Sound
November 11, 2006
Fusing Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Advanced Medical Innovations, New SoundFlavors™ and SoundMate Change the Sound Experience - Right out-of-the Box --Empowering consumers to change the way... Read More
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AO Journal Group: 8 Channel to 16 Channel Cochlear Implant Conversion.
November 10, 2006
Do you want to stay up on the latest related to hearing healthcare? Tune into the AO Journal Group where on a monthly basis our group of Contributing Editors (www.audiologyonline.com/our_company/contr... Read More
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A New Name for ADA: Academy of Doctors of Audiology
November 10, 2006
Members of the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) voted to change the association's name to the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) at the annual Business Meeting held October 14 during ADA's... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Announces the Launch of Balance™
November 9, 2006
Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading manufacturer of advanced hearing aid products announces the release of Balance, a new premium digital hearing aid product family. Balance combines cut... Read More
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Audiology Foundation of America Names 23 Advisors
November 9, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (audfound.org/) is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals to its Advisory Committee and Advisory Council: Dierdre M. Anderson, Au.D. Brend... Read More
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Phonak Junior Pediatric Package Brings Hearing Care Professionals Comprehensive Soulutions for Infants and Children with Hearing Loss
November 8, 2006
Over 170 million children in the world with hearing loss — For decades, Phonak has been committed to translating the latest technology and design breakthroughs into benefits that give infants an... Read More
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NAFDA Fun Facts:
November 8, 2006
Over 700 members last year Approx 30 professional members last year 37 Representatives from Au.D. programs and growing this year Approx. 82 Au.D. programs in U.S. Elizabeth Gray, Rush University, 4th... Read More
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BTE Growth Explored
November 7, 2006
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) has published a "snapshot" assessment of some likely factors in the resurgence of Behind-the-Ear (BTE) hearing aids. Responses to an online questionnaire from BHI to... Read More
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Teens Now More Concerned About Noise and Hearing Health
November 6, 2006
House Ear Institute's Targeted Campaign Grabs Teens' Attention, Raises Awareness - Marketing research results from the House Ear Institute's hearing awareness campaign aimed at teens show that the num... Read More
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Effective Marketing for Oticon Delta Means Big Business
November 6, 2006
View PDF Brochure Oticon has launched a nationwide marketing campaign strictly for their open-ear Delta line. The D.M.B campaign, or "Delta Means Business", has been implemented with success in hundre... Read More
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Tips to Prevent Hearing Loss
November 5, 2006
It's a noisy world. And exposure to loud noises is one of the most common causes of hearing loss. An estimated one-third of Americans older than age 60 have some degree of hearing loss. How loud is to... Read More
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Important Information for Faculty and Students
November 5, 2006
If you are not a student member of the American Academy of Audiology, and if you are in a masters level program but will not receive your masters degree until 2007 or later, you should join the Academ... Read More
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AFA Survey Results Are In
November 4, 2006
Thanks to all the "Au.D. News" readers who responded to our August survey asking about employers who helped finance their Au.D. degree. We heard from 128 audiologists who praised their employers for t... Read More
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New Legislation Promises More Choices for Low-Income Families
November 3, 2006
Proposed Act Would Afford Private School Transfer, Intensive Tutoring On July 18, a bill was introduced in Congress that would help economically disadvantaged students in under-performing schools tran... Read More
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New Element™ Series of Hearing Instruments Featuring AntiShock™ Offers Premium Innovations for Everyone
November 3, 2006
Today, Unitron Hearing US announced the introduction of a new series of high-quality, brilliant-sounding hearing instruments, spanning the entry to advanced-level product categories. The Element™... Read More
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Nanotechnology Directed at Nerve Cells in the Retina and Cochlea?
November 2, 2006
Stanford University scientists have been researching the possibility of smaller, more specific electrodes for both eye and ear neuron stimulation. Current cochlear implants provide electrical stimulat... Read More
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Sound Understanding of Indoor Acoustics Could Make Hearing Easier
October 31, 2006
A shot in the dark - testing acoustics 1960's style in the Royal Festival Hall An innovative technique that, for the first time, accurately measures exactly how sound behaves in 'real-world' situation... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Informational Forums--November 2006
October 31, 2006
Embassy Suites Hotel Cleveland Rockside 5800 Rockside Woods Blvd Independence, OH 44131 6:30 - 9:00 pm Sponsored by Cochlear Americas and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, Rainbow Babies and C... Read More
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