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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
A Sound Decision: First Deaf Miss America Hears With Cochlear Implant
September 25, 2002
In the seven years since she was crowned Miss America, Heather Whitestone McCallum has journeyed around the world, authored three books and started a family. On August 7, John K. Niparko, M.D., surgic... Read More
GN Otometrics Acquires License for ASSR From Vivosonic
September 24, 2002
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., September 13, 2002 - - GN Otometrics, through its ICS Medical division, announced today that it has executed an agreement with Vivosonic Incorporated of Toronto, Ontario, that will g... Read More
Energizer® Announces Presentation at the ADA, October 11th at 8:00 AM
September 23, 2002
Would you like to fully understand how to manage your battery business? Would you like to find out what the latest news and trends are in the battery industry? The presentation at the ADA (October 11,... Read More
1,000-Mile Bike Ride to Fight Tinnitus
September 19, 2002
PORTLAND, OR (September 2002) - The chair of the American Tinnitus Association, a 70-year-old Chicago attorney is riding a bicycle1,000-miles to raise awareness of tinnitus. The event is sponsored by... Read More
Physician Referral Development Program Surpasses 1,000 Enrollees
September 18, 2002
REFERRAL AND SALES RESULTS ARE VERY PROMISING The Better Hearing Institute announced today that enrollment in its Physician Referral Development Program surpassed 1,000 participants during the month o... Read More
Energizer Increases Capacity of It's Hearing Aid Batteries up to 15 Percent
September 17, 2002
ST. LOUIS, MO - Demonstrating its ongoing commitment to bring innovation to the battery category and satisfy consumer needs, Energizer today announced that it is expanding the life of its hearing aid... Read More
New Adapto Power Delivers Unequalled Power and Performance For People with Severe Hearing Loss
September 16, 2002
First Fully Digital Power Instrument with Voice Activation Somerset, NJ, September 16 -- Oticon, Inc. today introduced Adapto Power, a fully digital hearing aid with voice activation for severely hear... Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clears BAHA® for a New Indication in Treating Single-Sided Deafness (SSD)
September 12, 2002
Powell, Ohio - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the BAHA®, by Entific Medical Systems, to be used in a new indication to treat Single-Sided Deafness (SSD). Studies conducted by Jo... Read More
Second Annual Cochlear Kids Camp Scheduled for September 12-15
September 11, 2002
(DENVER) - The second annual Cochlear Kids Camp, Sept. 12-15, 2002, will provide the opportunity for children with cochlear implants and their families to interact with one another while celebrating t... Read More
Over $100K Raised to Support AuD
September 10, 2002
West Lafayette, IN - Audiologists sent the Audiology Foundation of America over the top by giving generously to this summer's annual campaign for the AuD. Many committed individual donors sent in cont... Read More
Phonak Sponsors First International Conference ''ACCESS: Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solutions''
September 9, 2002
The first International Conference "ACCESS: Achieving Clear Communication Employing Sound Solutions" will be held in Chicago November 10-12, 2003. In the tradition of the international pediatric confe... Read More
Siemens Offers Hearing Care Professionals an Affordable, Entry-Level Digital Hearing Instrument Family
September 4, 2002
Siemens Hearing Solutions Introduces the PHOENIX™ Pro Family Combining Digital Simplicity with Programming Flexibility PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - Based on the success of PHOENIX™ advanced co... Read More
Oticon's Atlas Puts Digital Hearing on the Map for More Users
September 3, 2002
Leading hearing aid manufacturer Oticon, Inc. today introduced a new line of fully digital hearing instruments called Atlas that will enable hearing care professionals to meet the needs of a broader u... Read More
Siemens Announces La Mirada, California Facility Opening With It's Exclusive Custom LasR™ Lab
August 28, 2002
Commitment to Customers and Creating Growth in the Hearing Market Remain Key Objectives to Meet Industry Needs PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - Siemens Hearing Instruments, announced today that it will open a... Read More
Phonak, Cochlear Sponsor 1,000-Mile Bike Ride to Fight Tinnitus
August 27, 2002
Phonak Hearing Systems and Cochlear Americas are sponsoring a 1,000-mile bicycle ride by a 70-year-old Chicago attorney to raise awareness of tinnitus. The Minneapolis-to-Memphis trek is being organiz... Read More
Miss Washington State 2002 Visits AG Bell
August 26, 2002
Miss Washington State 2002, Amanda Beers, will visit the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) on Monday August 26, 2002. In September 2002, Miss Beers will comp... Read More
Time's Running Out!
August 23, 2002
Thanks to donations from audiologists across the country, the AFA has almost reached Starkey's challenge to raise $50,000. "We have raised $45,000 to date and have a little more than a week to raise t... Read More
Gift Supports Futuristic Technology for CMU's Health Professions Building
August 21, 2002
MOUNT PLEASANT - The first gift ever donated by ideaReserve, LLC, to an institution of higher learning has been given to Central Michigan University for the Health Professions Building. The $100,000 g... Read More
Audiologist Set to Tackle Tough Hearing Issues
August 19, 2002
The Canadian Academy of Audiology is hosting their 5 th Annual Conference October 24 - 26 at the Sheraton Parkway Hotel. One of Canada's largest audiology conferences, the CAA conference will see over... Read More
The 'Siemens Artists-in-Residence Program' Launches in U.S.
August 16, 2002
Extension of Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project Brings Composers from Europe and Asia's Ancient Trade Routes to the United States PISCATAWAY, N.J., August 9, 2002 - Siemens Corporation announced today its s... Read More
