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BTE Survey: Help Determine Preferred BTE Options and Features
March 1, 2002
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Kids and their Cochlear Implants
February 28, 2002
Advanced Bionics asked children about their Clarion cochlear implants. They answered. Well, they didn't just answer -- they created phenomenal works of art! Many CLARION kids responded to the call for... Read More
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Worthington Receives Larry Mauldin Award for Excellence at 14th Annual AAA Convention
February 27, 2002
CHICAGO - Beltone Electronics Corporation awards the coveted Larry Mauldin Award for Excellence in Education to Don W. Worthington, Ph.D., at the 14th Annual American Academy of Audiology Convention i... Read More
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Speechreading (Lip-Reading) Course Offered Beginning February 28th At The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
February 26, 2002
PHILADELPHIA, -- The Center for Community and Professional Services (CCPS) at The Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 100 West School House Lane in Germantown, will offer an 8-week Beginners Speechreadi... Read More
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TOS Systems and JambaTalk Partner to Provide Internet-Enabled Automated Patient Reminders
February 25, 2002
Albany NY - TOS Systems (www.tosnet.com) and JambaTalk (www.jambatalk.com) have teamed up to create an exciting new technology uniting the Internet, telephony and speech recognition! This partnership... Read More
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Expanded Options for Musicians Monitors from Westone
February 25, 2002
Westone Laboratories, Inc. has introduced a brown version of their UM1 monitor that is worn in the ear and designed for on-stage musicians, audiophiles, and anyone who appreciates clear, crisp sound.... Read More
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American Board of Audiology Waives Application Fee for Board Certification
February 25, 2002
For the first time ever, the American Board of Audiology waived the $75 application fee for audiologists applying for Board Certification in Audiology between March 1 and July 4, 2002. This will give... Read More
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Siemens Names David Sawyer Vice President of Marketing
February 22, 2002
Siemens Hearing Solutions announces the promotion of David Sawyer to Vice President of Marketing. Sawyer will direct the company's marketing services, product development and management, software and... Read More
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PCO School of Audiology Open House Invitation
February 20, 2002
The PCO School of Audiology at the American Academy of Audiology Convention The Faculty of the School of Audiology at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry cordially invite you to our Open House Satur... Read More
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National Campaign for Hearing Health and Sonomax Collaborate to Fight Toxic Noise
February 20, 2002
DALLAS - Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (CDNX:SHH) is pleased to announce that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate with the National Campaign for Hearing Health (NCHH) in... Read More
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MDs Often Misdiagnose Cause of Cough, Sore Throat
February 19, 2002
When a physician tries to determine whether or not a patient's cough or sore throat is caused by a bacterium or a virus, they're correct only 50% of the time, according to a team of Israeli researcher... Read More
Research
Free Media: Getting Your Message to the Marketplace
February 19, 2002
Telling stories about the good work you (or others) do within the community is a focal point for free marketing. Local newspapers, newsletters, radio and TV stations can be outlets. Ten years ago, the... Read More
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Accreditation Commission on Audiology Education Formed
February 15, 2002
The Accreditation Commission on Audiology Education (ACAE), comprising members from academia, the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA), and the American Academy of Audiology (AAA), was formed to d... Read More
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Siemens Hosts 2002 Winter Symposium in Los Cabos, Mexico
February 14, 2002
Siemens Hearing Solutions hosted its 2002 Winter Symposium on the latest developments in hearing instrument technology in Los Cabos, Mexico on January 12 - 16, 2002. Held on an annual basis, the 2002... Read More
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Internal Medicine Groups Unveil New Charter on Medical Professionalism
February 12, 2002
PHILADELPHIA -- Three influential organizations of internal medicine physicians have unveiled a new charter on medical professionalism. The charter, consisting of three fundamental principles and 10 d... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Inc. Acquires OMNI-ReSound ApS; Acquisition Boosts Sonic Innovations' Presence in Denmark
February 11, 2002
Sonic Innovations Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), developer, manufacturer and marketer of NATURA®, ALTAIR™, QUARTET™, conforma™ and adesso™ advanced digital hearing aids, Monday annou... Read More
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National Campaign for Hearing Health and Pontiac-GMC Launch Hearing Health Awareness Program at 2002 Chicago Auto Show
February 11, 2002
Expanding on it's current community outreach program for the deaf, Pontiac-GMC, Division of General Motors Corporation, has joined forces with the National Campaign for Hearing Health (NCHH) to establ... Read More
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Rayovac Ultra Pro Line and Audiology Online Announce Contest for Best Written Article
February 10, 2002
Rayovac Ultra Pro Line and Audiology Online are pleased to announce a contest for the best new article written for consumers and patients, titled "Hearing Aids: Reasonable Expectations for the Consume... Read More
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Audiology & Other Professions, A New Report By The AFA
February 8, 2002
By: Susan B. Paarlberg, MSIR, AFA Executive Director Change, change, change. . . All professions have gone through transitions similar to what audiology is currently undergoing. A 1952 article by Euge... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Announces: FDA Clears First Voice-Activated Hearing Aid for Sale in U.S.
February 7, 2002
SOMERSET, NJ, Feb. 6, 2002 - Adapto™, the first voice-activated hearing aid that gives priority to human voice over other sounds in the environment, was just cleared for marketing by the Food an... Read More
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