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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
FDA Approves Nucleus® 24 Double Array
July 3, 2002
DENVER - Cochlear Americas announced today that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Nucleus® 24 Double Array cochlear implant for use in patients with ossification (bone growth) in... Read More
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Oticon International Conference Explores Opportunities & Challenges of Designing Hearing Care Solutions for Individual Needs
July 2, 2002
SOMERSET, NJ - Over 500 hearing care professionals from over 25 countries recently gathered in Sorrento, Italy to discuss the latest research on designing hearing care solutions to meet the individual... Read More
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CMS Implements New Definition of AudiologistASHA CCC's no longer required for Medicare
July 2, 2002
In 1994, Congress enacted a definition of an audiologist that relied upon state licensure to determine who was a "qualified audiologist" for the Medicare program. However, in several geographic areas,... Read More
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Tinnitus Education: Survey for Audiologists
July 1, 2002
The American Tinnitus Association is committed to helping tinnitus patients find relief from their tinnitus. One important way to do this is to distribute the newest treatment information to health pr... Read More
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Audiologists Offer Sound Advice for A Safer July 4th Celebration
July 1, 2002
With more than 28 million Americans - or about 10% of the population - suffering from hearing loss, the American Academy of Audiology urges you to protect your hearing this 4th of July holiday and eve... Read More
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Location of Gene for Ear Wax Could Increase Understanding of Apocrine-Gland Development (p 2000)
June 30, 2002
Japanese authors of a research letter in this week's issue of THE LANCET describe how a chance discovery of the location for the gene which codes for ear wax could be a useful step towards a better un... Read More
Research
Telemedicine Could Offer Fewer Follow-Up Tests and Greater Satisfaction for Patients
June 28, 2002
A study published on THE LANCET'S website today-www.thelancet.com - has measured the effects of telemedicine (the use of video-conferencing technology between patients, general practitioners, and spec... Read More
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Starkey Matching pledge to AFA helping raise $ for AuD!
June 27, 2002
Audiologists are sending donations daily to the AFA to fund the next steps to upgrade audiology on par with other doctoring professions. Donations will help us realize the benefits that strength in nu... Read More
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''Deafness in Disguise'' Virtual Exhibit
June 27, 2002
Becker Medical Library, Washington University and Central Institute for the Deaf (CID) in St. Louis, Missouri, are pleased to announce the opening of a joint virtual exhibition entitled ''Deafness in... Read More
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Health Insurance Impacts Quality of Life and Medical Care on Many Levels
June 26, 2002
One USA based study determined that adults without health insurance had a 25 percent greater risk of dying than did insured peers. People without health insurance receive too little health care, they... Read More
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Rave Reviews by Attendees Ensures Convention 2002's Prominent Place In Academy History
June 25, 2002
The American Academy of Audiology's 14th Annual Convention & Expo in Philadelphia (April 17-20, 2002) has exceeded all expectations. With 6,549 audiologists, students and hearing health care professio... Read More
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Don Nielsen Steps Aside at CID; Takes on Consulting Role
June 24, 2002
Donald W. Nielsen, Ph.D., who has served as executive director of Central Institute for the Deaf since April 1994, has stepped aside. Dr. Nielsen continues to serve in a consulting capacity, with boar... Read More
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Introducing the Sonus Network Advisory Board
June 21, 2002
Sonus-USA has created a ten-member council to serve in an advisory capacity for the Sonus Network. The Advisory Board will serve for a one-year term and is comprised regionally of Network licensee mem... Read More
Industry
Listening Requires More Effort for Children with Hearing Loss
June 19, 2002
Children with hearing loss expend more effort in listening than their normally hearing counterparts, which may lead to difficulties in classroom work such as note-taking for those with hearing loss, a... Read More
Research
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Now Finds Sufficient Evidence to Recommend Screening Adults for Depression
June 18, 2002
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now finds sufficient evidence to encourage primary care clinicians to screen their adult patients for depression. Formal screening can make it easier to identif... Read More
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GN ReSound announces Canta - the only Complete, Single-Platform Digital Family
June 18, 2002
GN ReSound is proud to announce the expansion of the Canta Family- the only Complete, Single-Platform Digital Family. The Canta Family is based on a single proven advanced technology platform, so ever... Read More
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Documentary ''Cecilia's Story'' Available at NO CHARGE for Audiology Online Readers . . .
June 17, 2002
I recently viewed an excellent and inspirational documentary titled "Cecilia's Story," about a child with hearing loss and her cochlear implantation experience. I asked the executive producers if we c... Read More
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Cochlear Launches New Web Site for Professionals and Patients
June 17, 2002
Cochlear has launched a new global Web site, www.cochlear.com, that provides in-depth information, advice and resources for professionals, cochlear implant recipients, individuals considering an impla... Read More
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Auditory Processing Conferences
June 13, 2002
The National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders is proud to announce a series of conferences entitled "Straight Talk About Auditory Processing". Conferences are scheduled to be held in San Die... Read More
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May is Hearing Awareness Month in Canada
June 12, 2002
May is Hearing Awareness Month across Canada, and no better time for the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) and The Hearing Foundation of Canada to encourage parents to have their newborn's hearing t... Read More
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