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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Female Otolaryngologists Earn Less Than Their Male Counterparts
October 16, 2004
Female otolaryngologists earn less money for performing similar jobs as male otolaryngologists, and women's increased family responsibilities may reduce opportunities for career advancement, according... Read More
Einstein Never Used Flashcards & Thoughts on The Mozart Effect
October 15, 2004
Good Morning Dr. Golinkoff. I recently read your book titled, "Einstein Never Used Flashcards" and I really loved it. I wish you had written it when my kids were younger! Not only did I instantly love... Read More
The Unison Digital Hearing Aid...Maximum Flexibility & Maximum Value in an Economy Class Instrument
October 14, 2004
In a recent MarkeTrak survey (Ref. 1) Kochkin noted that consumers expect high performance in multiple listening situations. However, only one in four hearing aid wearers was satisfied in as many as 7... Read More
International Study Highlights 9 Controllable Risk Factors Responsible for 90% of Heart Attacks Worldwide
October 13, 2004
A major international study from 52 countries quantifying the major risk factors for heart attack-and to identify any regional differences from different parts of the world or among particular ethnic... Read More
Anonymous Gift Makes Treatment Possible for Many American Tinnitus Association Announces...
October 12, 2004
New Financial Assistance Program to Help Secure Treatment for Tinnitus - June 28, 2004 - The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) today announced the creation of a special financial assistance fund tha... Read More
Music and Sound Auction Announced to Coincide with October 30 TEC Awards
October 11, 2004
September 21, 2004. The Mix Foundation for Excellence in Audio has announced that it will present the TEC Awards Music and Sound Auction on eBay, starting on October 21 and running through November 2,... Read More
AFA Unveils New Website
October 10, 2004
The Audiology Foundation of America recently unveiled its new website. The website reflects the "high-tech, high-touch" feel of Audiology. When surveyed by the AFA, almost 50 percent of audiologists s... Read More
Cochlear Implants Assist in Development of Language Skills in Deaf Children
October 9, 2004
Prelingually deaf children who receive a cochlear implant at a young age have a greater improvement in spoken language grammar skills, according to a study in the May issue of Archives of Otolaryngolo... Read More
University of Arizona Showcases First Class of Au.D. Students
October 8, 2004
The Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences at the University of Arizona is pleased to showcase its first class of students in the Doctor of Audiology program. In the picture below, the f... Read More
Unitron Hearing Extends its Unison™ Series Offering More Choice in Affordable Digital
October 7, 2004
Unitron Hearing is building on the success of their established Unison™ product line. Unison 6, 3 and Essential will provide more choice and features to fit more clients with affordable digital.... Read More
AFA Awards Scholarships to Doctor of Audiology Students
October 7, 2004
The Audiology Foundation of America is proud to announce the winners of its Outstanding AuD Student Scholarships for the 2004-2005 academic years. Second year AuD students Alison Bruns and Brooke Scho... Read More
American Tinnitus Association Announces New Chair of Scientific Advisory Committee
October 6, 2004
Aug. 26, 2004 - The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) recently appointed Richard Salvi, Ph.D., to a two-year term as Chair of its Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC). The SAC reviews grant applicati... Read More
Dietary Calcium Associated with Reduced Risk of Kidney Stones in Younger Women
October 5, 2004
Including more calcium in the diet may help to reduce the risk of kidney stone formation in younger women, according to an article in the April 26 issue of The Archives of Internal Medicine, one of th... Read More
New Unitron Hearing USA Web Site Goes Live
October 4, 2004
Unitron Hearing USA, a manufacturer of easy-to-use digital hearing solutions, has launched its own web site offering comprehensive resources and services on hearing loss in an accessible design. The n... Read More
Custom Hearing Protection from Westone
October 4, 2004
View PDF Brochure Call me a noise junky. I know it's damaging. But stay away from it? No way. At work— jack hammers and the big equipment rigs. At home — the band saw and lawnmower. Afterh... Read More
UT Southwestern Medical Center presents 'Diagnosis and Treatment of the Dizzy Patient' November 4th and 5th
October 2, 2004
View PDF Brochure The Diagnosis & Treatment of the Dizzy Patient November 4th & 5th, 2004 Registration Fee: $795.00 www.dizzypatient.com The workshop will be held in Dallas, and is intended as a basic... Read More
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet on their UNISON product line - digital is now within everyone's reach
October 1, 2004
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet on their UNISON product line - digital is now within everyone's reach. Click Here for more information. Click Here to visit the Unitron Hearing web... Read More
Interton and Sonovation Announce New Business Relationship
October 1, 2004
Interton, the fastest growing hearing aid manufacturer, and Sonovation, the first company to develop a frequency compression hearing instrument and ear-level FM wireless hearing systems, announced tod... Read More
American Tinnitus Association Announces New Board of Directors Chair
September 30, 2004
Aug. 24, 2004 - The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) recently installed W.F. Samuel (Sam) Hopmeier as chair of the organization's Board of Directors. The all-volunteer board guides strategic and fi... Read More
Siemens Announces Promotions and New Employees
September 29, 2004
Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc. announces the promotion and addition of several key individuals joining the Siemens team. These individuals enable the company to continue to provide its customers wi... Read More
