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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
AFA Chair Honored at ADA Convention
January 20, 2004
Dr. Kenneth L. Lowder was presented with the Leo Doerfler Award for Clinical Practice Excellence at the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists' (ADA) Convention in Sanibel Harbor, Florida on October 9, 20... Read More
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing the ER-4 MicroPro Earphones...
January 19, 2004
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing the ER-4 MicroPro Earphones...impressive sound isolation while maintaining each instrument. Click Here for more information. Click here to visi... Read More
New Wireless CROS BiCROS Instruments Available Feb 1st.
January 18, 2004
Hearing professionals can reach another segment of the hearing impaired population with Interton's all new IQ Wireless CROS/BiCROS instruments. This new product line will include the world's first ITE... Read More
Etymotic releases: QuickSin - Speech in Noise Test
January 17, 2004
Etymotic releases: QuickSin - Speech in Noise Test. Click Here Read More
Cochlear Americas Announces Winners of Graeme Clark Cochlear Scholarship Foundation
January 14, 2004
Cochlear Americas today announced the winners of the second annual Graeme Clark Cochlear Scholarship, a unique award open to Cochlear Nucleus® cochlear implant recipients. The Graeme Clark Cochlea... Read More
University of Mississippi Professor Begins Term as President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
January 8, 2004
(ROCKVILLE, MD-January 2004) Lawrence W. Higdon, MS, CCC-A, adjunct associate professor in the Department of Communicative Disorders and instructor in the writing and speech communication department a... Read More
Micro-Tech Hearing Instruments Announces the Arrival of Chad Parrish
January 7, 2004
Micro-Tech Hearing Instruments, Plymouth, MN announces the arrival of Chad Parrish. Parrish will be providing clients with professional technical support, concentrating on software maintenance and tro... Read More
PHONAK releases e-version of their popular pamphlet ''Five facts you should know before buying hearing aids.''
January 5, 2004
PHONAK releases e-version of their popular pamphlet "Five facts you should know before buying hearing aids." Click Here Read More
IQ From Interton, Powerful Technology and a Powerful Marketing Tool
January 4, 2004
IQ from Interton, powerful technology and a powerful marketing tool... Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Interton USA website Read More
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UE-12 PPL, mini BTE with low frequency emphasis
January 2, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UE-12 PPL, mini BTE with low 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 ClearPath to improve speech in noise
January 2, 2004
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet on CONVERSA with ClearCall ClearPath to improve speech in noise. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
'Paper of the Year' Winner Announced
December 31, 2003
(from THE LANCET) Results of a search for the most important biomedical research papers of the past year are announced in this week's issue of THE LANCET. The Lancet's 24-member International Advisory... Read More
Widex Supports Scholarships for Au.D. Students
December 30, 2003
In early October, the AFA received a $10,000 donation from Widex. The money will be used to provide scholarships for students enrolled in distance education programs. Scholarships will be awarded in 2... Read More
Susan Van Horne Joins Cochlear Americas as Vice President, Marketing
December 30, 2003
Denver, CO - December 2003 -- Cochlear Americas, manufacturer of the Cochlear Nucleus® line of implants and the world leader in cochlear implant technology, has hired Susan Van Horne as Vice Presi... Read More
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing ''Digi K - unsurpassed high fidelity hearing aids.''
December 29, 2003
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing "Digi K - unsurpassed high fidelity hearing aids." Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Etymotic Research website Read More
Hearing Aid Tax Credit Act Builds Momentum
December 26, 2003
Despite the relatively slow progress being made on a number of major legislative fronts, HIA efforts and those of others are garnering support for H.R. 3103, the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act.... Read More
Better Hearing Institute Appoints New Executive Director
December 26, 2003
Alexandria, Va. (December 2003) -- The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) today announced the appointment of Sergei Kochkin, Ph.D., as BHI's new Executive Director. Dr. Kochkin's service begins on January... Read More
Scholarships Available for Second and Third Year Au.D. Students
December 24, 2003
Lafayette, IN -The Audiology Foundation of America is accepting nominations for Outstanding Au.D. Student Scholarships through February 2, 2004. Students, who must be nominated by their program direct... Read More
House Ear Institute and USC Partner to Offer Online Hearing Course
December 23, 2003
LOS ANGELES -- December 2003 -- The House Ear Institute is now offering a public access link to a new USC Ageworks TM online educational program on "Hearing and the Aging Ear," part of an educational... Read More
House Ear Institute and Shure Provide Free Hearing Screenings at NAMM
December 22, 2003
LOS ANGELES, CA and NILES, IL -- December 2003 -- Representatives from the House Ear Institute (HEI) and Shure Incorporated will partner to provide free hearing screenings to both attendees and exhibi... Read More
