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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Deaf-Blind Students at Helen Keller National Center Take Maiden Voyage on a Tricycle Built for Seven
February 17, 2004
Despite the bitter cold, six intrepid students who are deaf and blind, and a sighted driver took a tricycle built for seven out for a spin. The $10,000 ConferenceBike was donated to the Helen Keller N... Read More
Listen Up Salt Lake City: The World's Largest Gathering of Audiologists is Coming Your Way!
February 16, 2004
Salt Lake City, Utah will play host to the American Academy of Audiology's 16th Annual Convention & Expo from March 31 - April 3, 2004. This year's event promises to be the most successful to date wit... Read More
HRT Trial Stopped Early After 'Unacceptable Risks' for Women with Previous Breast Cancer
February 16, 2004
The increasing survival of women with breast cancer has made the management of menopause (either natural or early-onset due to hormone therapy or chemotherapy) an important clinical issue. The HABITS... Read More
NAFDA Announces 2004 Convention
February 14, 2004
LOUISVILLE, KY --- The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology is excited to announce several student-sponsored events coupled with the 2004 American Academy of Audiology Convention. The 2... Read More
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UM 60 H BTE, with high frequency emphasis
February 13, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UM 60 H BTE, with high frequency emphasis. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet on CONVERSA with ClearCall. Say Hello to Better Listening.
February 13, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on CONVERSA with ClearCall. Say Hello to Better Listening. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Home-Based Therapy Beneficial for Stroke Patients
February 12, 2004
A systematic review of published studies investigating the provision of therapy-based services targeted towards people living at home who have had strokes highlights the benefits of these services-the... Read More
UK Study Quantifies Cancer Risk from Diagnostic X-Rays
February 11, 2004
The most detailed calculation of its kind to estimate the risk of cancer from exposure to diagnostic X-rays is published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. It suggests that in the UK around 700 of th... Read More
Annual, Hourly Salary Figures Available
February 11, 2004
by Jeanette Janota Two 2003 salary reports of the annual and hourly salaries of speech-language pathologists and audiologists show a steady rise in salaries from 2001. Annual salaries for SLPs rose fr... Read More
Audiology Awareness Campaign (AAC) Introduces Newest Board Member
February 10, 2004
The AAC is pleased to announce that Douglas L. Beck Au.D., was elected to serve as Board Member at Large on the AAC Board of Directors. Dr. Beck received his M.A. from the State University of N.Y. in... Read More
AFA Sponsors Outreach Program for Au.D. Students
February 10, 2004
Thirty-seven third year Au.D. students had an opportunity to attend this year's ADA Convention as the result of $25,000 donated by the AFA to support ADA's Student Outreach Program. The program was de... Read More
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing ER-6 EarPhones and why you DON'T need electronic noise cancellation
February 9, 2004
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing ER-6 EarPhones and why you DON'T need electronic noise cancellation. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Etymotic Research... Read More
The Digital Hearing Aid Revolution - Your Gateway to Improved Hearing
February 7, 2004
The Digital Hearing Aid Revolution - Your Gateway to Improved Hearing... Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Interton USA website Read More
NAFDA Holds National Meeting
February 6, 2004
TAMPA, FL --- The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology held its annual Winter National Board Representative Meeting January 17-18, 2004 in Tampa, Florida. Attendees included the current... Read More
AFA Announces New Director
February 6, 2004
Christine Lomey Ulinski, Au.D. was recently elected to serve on the Audiology Foundation of America's (AFA) Board of Directors. Directors make a major commitment to the profession by volunteering thei... Read More
Hamilton Joins Phonak Cycling Team
February 5, 2004
Race for Better Hearing" Takes on Additional Significance February 2004, Warrenville, Ill. - Tyler Hamilton, a top-ranked U.S. cyclist, officially joins the Phonak Cycling Team as one of three team le... Read More
Better Hearing Institute Elects Leaders
February 5, 2004
Alexandria, Va. (January 2004) -- The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) today announced the election of 2004 officers and directors in conjunction with the December 2003 BHI Board of Directors Meeting in... Read More
Vanderbilt 2004 Hands-On Workshops
February 4, 2004
Vanderbilt University announces its 2004 Hands-On workshops for audiologists: Feb. 12-14, 2004 - Adult Hearing Aid Selection and Fitting March 24-27, 2004 - Pediatric Cochlear Implants June 3-5, 2004... Read More
Introducing the Microsound Pilot Personal Sound Device
February 2, 2004
Microsound, Inc. is introducing the Microsound personal sound device in the US market. The Microsound Pilot was developed with the 22 million hearing impaired people not using amplification in mind. T... Read More
FDA Seeks Comment RE: Citizens Petitions for New Over The Counter (OTC) Class of Hearing Aids.
February 2, 2004
Two Citizen's Petitions requesting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) "Create a New Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aid Classification That Grants OTC Sales, Distribution, and Use Status to One-Siz... Read More
