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Unitron Hearing's WiFi Mic Digital Wireless CROS/BiCROS System
January 14, 2005
Click on the following links to learn more: WiFi Mic Brochure for Hearing Professionals WiFi Mic Flash Presentation WiFi Mic Pamphlet for Consumers Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Buffalo State College Professor Takes Post as President of National Speech and Hearing Organization
January 13, 2005
Dolores E. Battle, PhD, CCC/SLP, Professor of Speech-Language Pathology and Senior Advisor to the President for Equity and Campus Diversity at Buffalo State College, will take her post as president of... Read More
Research Grants Will Study Source of Rhythmic Tinnitus, Role of Brain Chemical in Hearing Condition and Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation to Reduce Ringing in Ears
January 12, 2005
The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) has awarded a total of $433,027 to three researchers for studies that may lead to new treatments for tinnitus, and eventually to cures for this hearing-related... Read More
Scholarships Available for Second and Third Year Au.D. Students
January 11, 2005
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is accepting nominations for Outstanding Au.D. Student Scholarships through January 31, 2005. Students, who must be nominated by their program directors, are... Read More
Scholarships Available for AuD Students
January 10, 2005
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is accepting nominations for Outstanding AuD Student Scholarships through January 31, 2005. Residential students, who must be nominated by their program direc... Read More
NCOA Praises Commitment to Improving Nation's Hearing Health
January 9, 2005
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA) is committed to improving the nation's hearing health and applauds the creation of The Hearing Health Network (HHN).™ The NCOA recognizes the value of HH... Read More
Certain Types of Schizophrenia May Be Linked to Summer Birth
January 8, 2005
Patients with deficit schizophrenia, a subtype of schizophrenia characterized by "negative" symptoms, such as blunted speech and expression, lack of emotional response, and apathy, are more likely to... Read More
Westone Universal Fit In-Ear Musicians Monitors for Music Lovers
January 7, 2005
View PDF Brochure Music. I live by it. Groove to it. All day. Everyday. MP3 player at my waist. From jazz funk to kickstart my day — to classic Hollywood sound tracks to usher in the evening. It... Read More
The American Board of Audiology Announces Availability of New Specialty Credential
January 7, 2005
The American Board of Audiology® (ABA) is pleased to announce the availability of the specialty credential "Board Certification in Audiology with a Specialty in Cochlear Implants". The ABA has dev... Read More
SHHH California Conference 2005
January 6, 2005
January 10 is the early bird registration deadline for the state convention of SHHH- Self Help for Hard of Hearing people, February 18-20 at Radisson Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, Orange County, C... Read More
Rayovac Cochlear PLUS, batteries for cochlear implants....
January 6, 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
Audiology Online Announces NAFDA Student Writing Contest
January 5, 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
ASHA Partners with Prevention Magazine
January 4, 2005
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is partnering with Prevention magazine to raise awareness about communication disorders to their 2.4 million readers. As part of this partnershi... Read More
Unitron Hearing Appoints New President and Chief Executive Officer
January 3, 2005
Effective January 3, 2005, Cameron Hay assumes the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of Unitron Hearing Worldwide. Hay replaces Mike Jones, who will continue to provide guidance and expert... Read More
Georgia Academy of Audiology Annual Meeting
January 3, 2005
The GAA announces their annual meeting....January 20-22, 2005, at the Marietta Convention Center. Please visit the GAA website for information and to register at www.georgiaaudiology.org. Please reser... Read More
Cognitive Stimulation in Combination With Drug Slows Decline in Alzheimer's Patients, Study Shows
January 2, 2005
A program of active cognitive stimulation performed in conjunction with the drug Aricept (donepezil hydrochloride) produces greater mental and functional benefits in patients in the early stages of Al... Read More
Regular Physical Activity, Including Walking, Associated with Better Mental Functioning in Older Women
January 1, 2005
Women aged 70 years and older who participated in higher levels of physical activity scored better on cognitive performance tests and showed less cognitive decline than women who were less active, acc... Read More
Unitron Releases e-Version of Their Pamphlet ''Programmable Sound F/X Mini BTE Brochure''
December 31, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet "Programmable Sound F/X mini BTE brochure". Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Computer Model Suggests that Short-Term Hormone Therapy Shortens Life Expectancy but Improves Quality of Life for Women with Menopausal Symptoms
December 31, 2004
A computer-based simulation model suggests that short-term hormone therapy (HT) is associated with increases in quality of life for women with menopausal symptoms, but may shorten life expectancy, acc... Read More
Study Examines Inappropriate Medication Prescribing for Elderly Patients
December 30, 2004
Prescribing of inappropriate medications for elderly patients appears relatively common, according to an article in the August 9/23 issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives... Read More
