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Captioned Telephone Service to be Provided in New York State
August 7, 2006
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that beginning January 2007, PSC will provide Captioned Telephone relay service for the two million people in New York State who cannot und... Read More
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War Blast Injuries A Focus of Leading Professional Group
August 6, 2006
Report Describes How Multi-level Injuries Present Challenges and Shape Treatment for Soldiers and Combat Veterans A report on cognitive-communication disorders, swallowing dysfunction, and ear injurie... Read More
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From The Editor: More Than Just a Pretty Face
August 5, 2006
If you've visited the website this week, you've already noticed that we have a completely new look and feel! I am here today to tell you that this release is more than, "just a pretty face." We have a... Read More
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With Cochlear Implants, Earlier Use Leads to Better Speech
August 4, 2006
By Gwen Ericson -- "Bye-bye, bye-bye," said one 3 and a half-year old child, born deaf but with a cochlear implant that partially restored hearing nine months earlier. That's the most complex speech t... Read More
Research
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2006
August 3, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped fulfill the promise of America for millions of individuals living with disabilities... Read More
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AO Journal Group: Bi-thermal Caloric Test
August 2, 2006
Do you want to stay up on the latest research related to hearing? Tune into the AO Journal Group where on a monthly basis our group of Contributing Editors will provide reviews of timely journal artic... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare
August 1, 2006
Outstanding performances in Europe's healthcare industry were recognized at Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in London on 12th July 2006. Fourteen companies were pr... Read More
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American Academy of Audiology: Call for Nominations 2007 Board of Directors
August 1, 2006
Nominations for three Board of Director positions of the American Academy of Audiology are now open and may be made by any member of the Academy. Members-at-Large serve a three year term in office beg... Read More
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Audiology Online Launches Newly Designed Website
July 31, 2006
Ease-of-Use and New Features Enhance User Experience --Audiology Online - the leading online resource for news, information, continuing education, careers, and website services - recently underwent a... Read More
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AMI Semiconductor, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Certain Assets of Starkey Laboratories, Inc.'s Integrated Circuit Design Group
July 30, 2006
Acquisition Strengthens Relationship and Increases Scale to Support Growing Audiology Market - AMI Semiconductor, Inc., a subsidiary of AMIS Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMIS), a designer and manufacturer... Read More
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It's in the GoPack!
July 29, 2006
Oticon's GoPack Packs Convenience and Child-Friendly Style - Oticon Pediatrics will include a specially designed GoPack with each of its child-friendly hearing solutions to help parents and youngsters... Read More
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Westone Offers Online Version of July 2006 West-Tones Newsletter
July 28, 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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Stach Appointed Chair of the American Academy of Audiology Foundation Board
July 27, 2006
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Brad A. Stach, Ph.D. to the position of Chair of its Board of Trustees effective July 1, 2006. Dr. Stach is well... Read More
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New Audiology Facility to Meet Needs of Veterans
July 27, 2006
Recently the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) dedicated a new building to house the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR). The facility consolidates the activities of th... Read More
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William Austin Receives Honorary Doctorate
July 26, 2006
William F. Austin, head of the Starkey Hearing Foundation and Starkey Laboratories, as well as one of the leading philanthropists in the world, was honored with a Doctor of Laws degree by Pepperdine U... Read More
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ASHA Awardees
July 25, 2006
I am pleased to present to you the names of the 2006 recipients of the Honors of the Association. They are: Bayles, Kathryn A. Beck, Lucille B. Duffy, Joseph R. Ferraro, John A. Shames, George H. Shep... Read More
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Interton Selects AMI Semiconductor for Development of Advanced Wireless Capabilities in Digital Hearing Aids
July 24, 2006
Ultra-low power technology positions AMIS as wireless audiology solutions expert - AMI Semiconductor (NASDAQ: AMIS), a designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art integrated mixed-signal and structu... Read More
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Scientists Show Mouse Ear Holds Potential for Cell Regeneration to Restore Hearing
July 23, 2006
Article on possible new targets for future gene therapy to restore hearing published in NATURE - Researchers at House Ear Institute have found a clue in their search for potential therapeutic targets... Read More
Research
Cochlear Receives FDA Approval for the Next Generation of the Nucleus(R) Freedom(TM) Cochlear Implant System
July 22, 2006
Updates Including Improved Performance, Additional Battery Options and Smaller Behind the Ear Controller to be Available to New Recipients and Nucleus 24 Users Cochlear today announced that it has rec... Read More
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AudBase Offers the Best of Both Worlds!
July 21, 2006
Database and report writing software for GSI 61, GSI TympStar and GSI Arrow - VIASYS NeuroCare in cooperation with Biocoustics is pleased to announce the introduction of AudBase, a new database softwa... Read More
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