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H.R. 414 Sponsorship Reaches 64 - S. 1060 Now up to 8 July 5, 2005
July 10, 2005
Five more Representatives recently co-sponsored H.R. 414, bringing the total number of formal tax credit supporters to 64. New co-sponsors include Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA); Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-CA); Rep.... Read More
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Braun Wins Scholarship from Vivosonic, via AFA Contest
July 9, 2005
IN - Rebecca Braun is $1000 closer to earning her AuD degree at the University of Florida due to winning the scholarship from the Audiology Foundation of America and Vivosonic in June 2005. Braun work... Read More
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Rate of Decline in Cognitive Functioning Similar in Patients with Parkinson Disease and Dementia and Patients with Alzheimer Disease
July 8, 2005
The average annual decline in cognitive functioning is similar in patients with Parkinson disease (PD) and dementia and patients with Alzheimer disease (AD), according to an article in the December is... Read More
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Free Guide to Children's Hearing Helps Parents Address Hidden Health Crisis: More than 1 Million American Kids Have Untreated Hearing Loss
July 7, 2005
Hearing loss in more than a million American children is undetected or untreated, according to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). That can cause more than academic problems; it can also lead to low-s... Read More
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SUMO DM: More Speech, Less Noise in the World's Smallest, Most Advanced Super Power Hearing Instrument
July 6, 2005
NJ June 29 --- Fluctuating sound quality, intermittent feedback, instruments that are bulky to wear and clumsy to use - these are just some of the compromises made by people trying to find powerful so... Read More
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In Loving Memory of Clifford N. Sears
July 5, 2005
I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but he whose heart is firm, and whose consc... Read More
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Reach More People, and Be A Winner Every Time with WIN!
July 4, 2005
Bernafon AG, the Swiss producer of Innovative Hearing Solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of WIN—a new hearing instrument family in the Basic digital category. WIN hearing instruments b... Read More
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Early Detection of Thick Melanomas
July 3, 2005
Despite campaigns promoting early detection and increased awareness of melanoma (skin cancer) the proportion of the most aggressive and deadly form of melanoma remains the same, according to an articl... Read More
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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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