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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Congress Passes Updated IDEA Law Giving Specific Direction to Provide Information on Options for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
December 13, 2004
On November 19, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly reauthorized the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), providing for access to services and education for families and children with spec... Read More
Starkey Laboratories Releases Global Web Locator and 22 New Internet Sites.
December 12, 2004
Starkey Laboratories, Inc. today announced the release of a new global locator page and 22 new consumer web sites. All of the sites are accessible at www.starkey.com. The new sites help Starkey solidi... Read More
Medicare Beneficiaries Report That They Decreased Use of Essential Medications During Gaps in Coverage
December 11, 2004
Medicare beneficiaries who exceed their annual drug benefit cap report having to reduce their use of essential medications and experience difficulty paying for prescription medications, according to a... Read More
Oticon's 2005 Focus on People Awards
December 10, 2004
Nominations for the Oticon Focus on People Awards are judged by an independent panel of leading hearing care professionals from across the country. Hearing Loss - Any level of hearing loss qualifies.... Read More
Industry
Even Minimal, Undetected Hearing Loss Hurts Academic Performance, Research Shows
December 10, 2004
An unidentified minimal hearing loss is a significant factor in the psychosocial and educational progress of young children, according to multiple research studies conducted over the past 20 years at... Read More
SeboTek Extends Reach into South Africa
December 8, 2004
SeboTek® Hearing Systems LLC signed a distribution agreement with Southern ENT (Pty), Irene, South Africa to distribute SeboTek Voice-Q™ Post-Auricular Canal (PAC) style hearing instruments.... Read More
Mother's Exposure to Organic Solvents While Pregnant is Associated with Subtle Effects on Child's Cognitive, Language, and Behavioral Functioning
December 7, 2004
Children of mothers exposed to organic solvents during their pregnancies had lower scores on certain tests of language, behavior, and cognitive functioning, according to an article in the October issu... Read More
CMS Creates New Payment Level for Cochlear Implant Follow-up Services
December 6, 2004
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) accepted comments submitted by ASHA to create a new Ambulatory Payment Classification (APC) for cochlear implant follow-up and programming. As part... Read More
Hands-Free Mobile and Cell Phone Products from Westone
December 5, 2004
View PDF Brochure My world is a blur. My job. My life. Keeps me running laps on the freeway. The noise. The traffic. The mess. But I stay in touch. Constantly. And hands-free. I am listening. And safe... Read More
Protocols for Sale of an Established Practice
December 4, 2004
Although we rarely publish our Ask the Expert (ATE) items as News items, I believe this is such an important ATE, that I wanted to be sure the Audiology Online audience had quick access to it. So, wit... Read More
Unitron Hearing Releases E-Version of WiFi Mic System Guide, Digital Wireless CROS/BiCRSOS
December 3, 2004
Click Here to view PDF Brochure The Unitron Hearing family of digital products delivers the choices and technologies you need to satisfy every hearing loss, lifestyle and budget. Our feature-rich prod... Read More
Audiologists Gain New Reimbursement Codes for 2005
December 3, 2004
In another coding gain for audiologists, the ASHA Health Care Economics Committee (HCEC) negotiated three new Current Procedure Terminology (CPT)* codes for tinnitus assessment and central auditory fu... Read More
Opposition to Pediatric Cochlear Implantation Fading
December 2, 2004
CHICAGO - Opposition to cochlear implantation for children within the deaf community appears to be diminishing, according to an article in the May issue of The Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck... Read More
Varicella Vaccine Reduces Contagiousness of Chickenpox
November 29, 2004
Children and adolescents who have received the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine and contract varicella are about half as contagious as those who have not been vaccinated, according to a study in the Aug... Read More
Holiday Gifts Available from the AFA
November 29, 2004
Need a holiday gift for an audiologist co-worker or family member? Visit the Audiology Foundation of America's (AFA) website for gift ideas. In honor of their 15th anniversary, the AFA is offering a 1... Read More
Starkey Laboratories Releases Internet Site for SoundChoice, its Proprietary Credit Program for Hearing Care Practices
November 28, 2004
Hearing care professionals and their patients now have access to extensive information about the new SoundChoice Credit Card at www.soundchoicefinancing.com. This popular financing option for hearing... Read More
Prevalence of Cataracts Expected to Increase Substantially in Coming Decades
November 27, 2004
CHICAGO - The number of persons in the United States affected by cataracts is estimated to rise to 30.1 million people in the next 20 years, an increase of 50 percent, according to an article in the A... Read More
Higher Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Associated With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Gain in Women
November 26, 2004
Women who drink higher amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and gaining weight, according to a study in the August 25 issue of JAMA, the Journal o... Read More
Timely Surgery Dramatically Reduces Stroke Risk for People with Carotid Stenosis
November 25, 2004
Lancet 2004; 363: 915-24 Surgical intervention to remove narrowing in the carotid artery (carotid endarterectomy) could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in certain groups of patients if... Read More
Patients with Chronic Sinus With Recurrent Attacks Do Not Necessarily Develop Resistance to Antibiotics
November 24, 2004
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS, inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses) do not necessarily develop resistance to antibiotics although they may be treated for long periods of time wi... Read More
