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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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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AFA Announces School-Based Practitioner Scholarships Winners
October 30, 2006
Five more school-based practitioners have each won $1,000 in support of their distance Au.D. education through the AFA School-Based Scholarship program. A total of 14 scholarships will be provided thr... Read More
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Dr. Kenneth W. Berger Honored with Endowed Scholarship
October 29, 2006
Donations are now being accepted to help fund an endowed scholarship in honor of Kenneth W. Berger, Ph.D. Dr. Berger was the director of audiology at Kent State University for 20 years, and a competit... Read More
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VNG Software From Interacoustics
October 28, 2006
Interacoustics has introduced its new version of the company's software for the VO25 and VN15 VNG systems. The new software features an improved eye-tracking algorithm, manual editing function of nyst... Read More
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David A. Needham Joins Sycle.net, The Number One Hearing Care Practice Management System.
October 28, 2006
Sycle is very pleased to announce a new Head of Product Development. David A. Needham joined Sycle and has taken as over as head of Product Development. David comes to us from Walmart.com where he man... Read More
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Westone Offers Online Version of September 2006 West-Tones Newsletter
October 27, 2006
Westone has made their popular West-Tones newsletter available online. West-Tones provides the most recent news and information about the company, including Tech-Tips to bring your earmold and ear imp... Read More
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Lift Up America Collaborates with the Starkey Hearing Foundation
October 27, 2006
Lift Up America was established in 2004 to provide gifts of sight, hearing, and food to the nation's underprivileged population. This past September, The Starkey Hearing Foundation participated in Lif... Read More
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TEDPA Provides Nationwide Telecommunications Resources to Hearing Impaired Individuals and Clinical Professionals
October 26, 2006
TEDPA (Telecommunication Equipment Distribution Program Association) is a national member organization whose mission it is to advocate for the appropriate distribution of specialized telecommunication... Read More
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Doctoral Student in Audiology? Join NAFDA!
October 25, 2006
NAFDA is a dynamic, student-oriented organization dedicated to education, research, and networking in Audiology. NAFDA is the only student organization designed specifically for students in the field... Read More
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'Wait-And-See' Approach for Treating Ear Infection in Children Substantially Reduces Use of Antibiotics
October 24, 2006
For children with acute ear infections seen in an emergency department, giving parents the option of delaying use of antibiotics resulted in significantly lower use of antibiotics compared to parents... Read More
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Babyhearing.org Adds New Spanish Version
October 23, 2006
Boys Town National Research Hospital has sponsored www.babyhearing.org as a resource for families who have a hearing-impaired child. The experts who collaborated in the presentation of information for... Read More
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Moda™ Open Fit Available Across All Product Lines with the Introduction of Indigo™ Moda and Element™ Moda
October 22, 2006
Unitron Hearing US announced today the most extensive choice of open fit products. From premium to entry-level products, Unitron Hearing puts the advantages of open fit premium innovations within reac... Read More
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AFA Bestows Professional Leadership Awards
October 22, 2006
The Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) and the University of Florida both recently bestowed AFA Professional Leadership Awards on two of their graduating students. AFA Professional Leadership Aw... Read More
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