News

Direct Access and Hearing Aid Tax Credit Legislation was Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives Today

January 31, 2005

Building on the success of the last two years, The Academy worked with leaders in Congress to reintroduce the "Hearing Health Accessibility Act" today. The bipartisan legislation, sponsored by Represe...   Read More

Plural Publishing, Inc. Debuts as Innovative Publisher for the Field of Communication Sciences and Disorders

January 30, 2005

There is a new name in publishing for the communication sciences, a name that may seem familiar to many in the field. Plural Publishing, Inc, founded by Chairman and CEO Sadanand Singh, Ph.D., debuted...   Read More

Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference

January 29, 2005

ASHA announces "Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference" conference, February 19-20, 2005, at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs, California Sessions and invi...   Read More

Sagolla named President of Better Hearing Institute

January 28, 2005

The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) today announces the election of Stephan Sagolla, as BHI's 2005 President. Sagolla brings 25 years of extensive experience as a medical executive and marketer to BHI....   Read More

Hearing Aids Top 2 Million

January 28, 2005

Hearing aid purchases in the United States topped 2 million instruments in 2004, for the first time in history. The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) has released the hearing aid sales statistics f...   Read More

Antidepressants, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Appear Equally Effective in Treating Social Phobia

January 27, 2005

The use of fluoxetine (an antidepressant) or comprehensive cognitive behavioral therapy (CCBT) were similarly effective for treating social phobia, while combining these treatments did not provide fur...   Read More

Mid-Atlantic Tinnitus Conference 2005

January 26, 2005

Registration deadline is March 5, 2004 for the Mid-Atlantic Tinnitus Conference, sponsored by the American Tinnitus Association, to be held from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. in the Virtua-West Jersey Hospit...   Read More

TV Ears — The Wireless Television Listening Device by Westone

January 25, 2005

View PDF Brochure Television in my home. Or a block-buster movie. The sermon in church. It's the world for me. Clear, succinct sound. Words as they are spoken. It's the extra power to cope with my hea...   Read More

Welcome to Medicare and Direct Access

January 24, 2005

2005 presents several exciting opportunities for the profession of Audiology and the patients we serve. First, the identifies the critical importance of the hearing and balance function. Centers for M...   Read More

Audiologists Help Take Their Profession to a Higher Degree

January 23, 2005

The generosity of audiologists from across the country will help the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) take the profession of audiology to the next level. During the AFA's 2004 fundraising campaig...   Read More

Early Infection in Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants Linked With Poor Neurodevelopmental, Growth Outcomes in Childhood

January 22, 2005

Extremely low-birth-weight (ELBW) infants who have an infection during their hospitalization following birth are more likely to have adverse neurodevelopmental outcomes than those infants who do not h...   Read More

Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference

January 20, 2005

ASHA announces "Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference" conference, February 19-20, 2005, at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs, California Sessions and invi...   Read More

Hearing Aids Featured on CNN Saturday 1-22-2005

January 20, 2005

CNN will rebroadcast their program "CNN Top 25 Innovations" as they continue to celebrate their 25th anniversary this year. The Hearing Aid Industry was featured among these innovations. The one hour...   Read More

Audiology Online Announces NAFDA Student Writing Contest

January 20, 2005

Dr. Douglas L. Beck, Editor-In-Chief of Audiology Online (AO), the world's largest news, information and educational website for hearing healthcare professionals, announced today that AO will sponsor...   Read More

VIASYS Neurocare Introduces a New Software Platform for the GSI AUDERA System

January 19, 2005

VIASYS Neurocare has introduced a new software platform for the GSI® AUDERA™ System. The GSI AUDERA was the first Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) system cleared for marketing by the FD...   Read More

GN Otometrics Announces Restructuring of North American Operations

January 18, 2005

GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, is restructuring and consolidating its North American operations. The Bloomington, Minn., facility will close and all operati...   Read More

Rayovac Cochlear PLUS, batteries for cochlear implants....

January 17, 2005

Rayovac, the world leader in hearing aid batteries now offers Cochlear PLUS, a battery specifically designed for cochlear implants. By adding Cochlear PLUS to your battery product offering, you guaran...   Read More

Industry

Oticon Celebrates 100 Years of Hearing Care with Scholarship Awards to 100 U.S. Audiology Students

January 16, 2005

Oticon, Inc. today announced the names of the 100 outstanding audiology students who have been selected to receive scholarships as part of the company's 100th anniversary celebration. The winning stud...   Read More

Industry

SeboTek Extends Further in Europe

January 15, 2005

SeboTek® Hearing Systems appointed Multiacústica SL of Alicante, Spain as its newest distributor. Multiacústica, an experienced supplier of hearing instruments and accessories, will...   Read More

Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference

January 15, 2005

ASHA announces "Hearing Technologies: Audiologists Make the Difference" conference, February 19-20, 2005, at the Westin Mission Hills Resort in Rancho Mirage/Palm Springs, California Sessions and invi...   Read More