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Licensed in Florida? Important Information About ASHA CEUs
July 2, 2005
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on 6/27/05 The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is working with CE Broker, the electroni... Read More
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Adults Who Had Higher Exposure to Infant Siblings Have Decreased Risk for MS
July 1, 2005
Adults who report having had higher exposure to infant siblings during their first 6 years of life have a reduced risk of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study in the January 26 issue of JAMA.... Read More
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Study Indicates That Vitamin E Does Not Prevent Cancer or Major Cardiovascular Events, But May Increase Risk For Heart Failure
June 29, 2005
Patients who took vitamin E supplements for about 7 years did not have their risk of cancer or cardiovascular events significantly reduced, and in fact some had an increased risk of heart failure, acc... Read More
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TriQualizer™ — a new tool for digital fine-tuning from Bernafon
June 28, 2005
Along with the evolution in digital hearing instrument technology comes a corresponding evolution in software fitting tools. As the number of channels and programmable parameters available in hearing... Read More
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Very Shy Children May Process Some Facial Expressions Differently
June 27, 2005
Children who appear to have higher levels of shyness, or a particular gene, appear to have a different pattern of processing the signals of interpersonal hostility, according to a study in the January... Read More
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GN ReSound Employee Gives the Global Gift of Hearing
June 26, 2005
As the Director of Custom Product Development for GN ReSound Group, a parent company of Beltone, Eric Lindberg sought an opportunity to use his knowledge and position to give back to the global commun... Read More
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The Worldwide Prevalence of Glaucoma is Increasing
June 25, 2005
Lancet 2004; 363: 1711-20 Early diagnosis of glaucoma is essential to prevent irreversible visual impairment, according to a Seminar in this week's issue of THE LANCET. Glaucoma is a group of disorder... Read More
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FCC Reaffirms Hearing Aid & Cell Phone Compatibility Issues
June 24, 2005
The FCC recently reaffirmed its rules concerning HAC compliance to accommodate technical challenges expressed by the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) in petitions to the FCC.... Read More
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Many Patients Never Tell Their Health Care Clinicians They Underuse Medications Because of Prescription Costs
June 23, 2005
About one-third of chronically ill adults who underuse medications because of the costs associated with buying the drugs, never tell their health care practitioners, according to an article in the Sep... Read More
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Stars Will Light Up the Night at Starkey Hearing Foundation's 'So the World May Hear' 2005 Awards Gala
June 22, 2005
The "So the World May Hear" 2005 Awards Gala is a star-studded event benefiting the Starkey Hearing Foundation. The fifth annual Gala hopes to raise more than $3 million to support the Foundation's mi... Read More
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New Research Aims To Simplify Diagnosis Of Tinnitus Through Brain Imaging
June 21, 2005
New research funded by the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) may simplify diagnosis of tinnitus and improve understanding of the underlying mechanisms that cause persistent ringing in the ears. The... Read More
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Beltone Names Anthony Florek New Vice President of Sales
June 20, 2005
May 12, 2005— Beltone Electronics Corporation announced today the hire of Anthony Florek as the new Vice President of Sales. "Anthony brings a wealth of talent and experience to our sales effort... Read More
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Prevalence and Severity of Mental Illness in the United States
June 19, 2005
Over the course of the previous 12 months, more than one-fourth of adults reported having symptoms that would qualify them for a diagnosis of a mental disorder; and most of those disorders can be clas... Read More
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National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research
June 18, 2005
View PDF Announcement The National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research will hold its second National Conference, The Aging Auditory System: Considerations for Rehabilitation, on September 22-2... Read More
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Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson Disease Reduces Uncontrolled Movements
June 17, 2005
Deep brain stimulation of two different areas of the brain appears to improve problems with uncontrolled movements (dyskinesia) in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), according to an article in the... Read More
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Interview News Brief: Donald J. Schum, Ph.D.
June 16, 2005
Hi Don. Thanks for joining me today. Hi Doug. Thanks for the opportunity. Don, I know you only have a few moments...I'd like to really focus in on the attributes of the new Syncro 2. How is it differe... Read More
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"Hear the Magic", California Academy of Audiology's 6th Annual Conference
June 15, 2005
Hear the Magic", California Academy of Audiology's 6th Annual Conference, September 15-17, 2005 will be held in Anaheim, CA. CAA is putting on another wonderful conference this year with the same rele... Read More
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Ben Thomas to Lead Unitron Hearing Canada
June 14, 2005
Unitron Hearing announced today that, effective May 30, Ben Thomas assumes the role of General Manager of Unitron Hearing Canada. Thomas brings extensive healthcare leadership experience to Unitron He... Read More
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MedRx, Inc. Appoints Michelle Guenther Western Regional Account Manager
June 13, 2005
MedRx, Inc. announces the appointment of Michelle Guenther as Western Regional Account Manager, responsible for MedRx medical instrumentation sales and Special Instruments Distributor sales support fo... Read More
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Heard on the Hill
June 12, 2005
HIA's bi-annual Hearing on the Hill (HOTH) made a big impact on Capitol Hill, with HIA members and allied organizations coming together to promote better hearing health and the Hearing Aid Assistance... Read More
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