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Westone Creation Appears in TV Drama
March 25, 2002
Westone Laboratories, Inc. was recently contacted by the producers of the television show "24" to create a prop in-ear communication device for use in the series. "24" is one of the most highly acclai... Read More
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PCO School of Audiology Announces Open House During AAA Convention
March 25, 2002
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Westone Releases the Top Ten List for Swim Plugs
March 24, 2002
With swim season almost upon us, we wanted to take this opportunity to remind you of a few of the many useful reasons to have a pair of AquaNot swimplugs from Westone on hand. You know, AquaNots are g... Read More
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Sonus Corp. Announces Second Quarter and Six Month Financial Results
March 22, 2002
Portland, OR - Sonus Corp. (AMEX: SSN), the largest audiology-based retailer of hearing instruments in North America with 1,346 Company-owned and affiliated hearing centers, today announced financial... Read More
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Symphonix Devices Allows Patients to Test Vibrant Soundbridge Technology Before Surgery
March 21, 2002
SAN JOSE, Calif. - March 21, 2002 -Symphonix Devices ®, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMPX) announced today the debut of its Direct Drive Demonstrator, a simulation system that allows patients with moderate to sev... Read More
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Allegheny General Hospital Ear Surgeons Become First In U.S. to Explore Completely Implantable Hearing Restoration System
March 20, 2002
PITTSBURGH, PA -- A team of ear surgeons at Allegheny General Hospital (AGH) has become the first in the United States to use a revolutionary, completely implantable hearing restoration system that pr... Read More
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Wynd Communications Inks Distribution Agreement With American Hearing Aid Associates
March 18, 2002
Wynd Communications Corporation, a GoAmerica, Inc. company (NASDAQ: GOAM), the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people with hearing loss, and the American Hearing Aid Asso... Read More
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Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses Announces 2nd Annual Conference
March 15, 2002
The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses (AMPHL) is pleased to announce the 2nd annual conference will be held on July 20-21, 2002 in Miamisburg, Ohio (south of Dayton) at the Holi... Read More
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CAOHC Recognizes ABA Certification
March 14, 2002
(McLean, VA) - The American Board of Audiology (ABA) is pleased to announce that the Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation (CAOHC) now recognizes that Board Certification in A... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Inc. Launches Most Advanced Instant-Fit Digital Hearing Aid
March 12, 2002
Sonic Innovations Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI - news), developer, manufacturer and marketer of advanced digital hearing aids, Thursday announced the launch of Adesso -- the most advanced digital instant-fit he... Read More
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General Motors Executive Receives First Leadership Award From The National Campaign For Hearing Health
March 10, 2002
DETROIT, Mich. - Larry Burns, GM Vice President for Research and Development and Planning, is showing that personal challenges often create the strongest leaders. Burns, who lost his hearing eight yea... Read More
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Pivotal Paper on Symphonix' Vibrant Soundbridge to be Published in Leading Otolaryngology Journal
March 7, 2002
Study Results Indicate the Implantable Middle Ear Hearing Device is Better Alternative to Traditional Acoustic Hearing Aids SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Symphonix® Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMPX) announced th... Read More
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Siemens Develops Intuitive Digital Science That Provides All-Day Comfort And Is Easy To Fit
March 6, 2002
Siemens Hearing Solutions Introduces a New Generation of Advanced Digital Hearing Technology Bringing More Satisfaction to your Patients PISCATAWAY, New Jersey - Siemens Hearing Solutions introduces T... Read More
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Cochlear Implants 2002: Facts About Cochlear Implants From the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
March 6, 2002
A new fact sheet on cochlear implants is now available through the consumer web site of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) at www.asha.org/press/cochlear_facts.cfm. In addition to... Read More
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Upcoming Seminar: Otitis Media and Language Learning Sequelae: Current Research and Controversies
March 5, 2002
This interdisciplinary conference will use an evidence based model to address current research and controversies on the linkage of otitis media in early childhood to hearing, speech and language devel... Read More
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The American Tinnitus Association Wants You! Tinnitus Research Funding Available
March 4, 2002
If you need funding for a tinnitus-related research project, please continue reading: The ATA offers $50,000 per year for up to 2 years or a maximum of $100,000 per year for up to 3 years for exceptio... Read More
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Acclaimed Best-Selling Author Amy Tan to Address General Assembly at Convention 2002
March 4, 2002
(McLean, VA) - One of the most highly acclaimed writers of our time, Amy Tan, will address the General Assembly at the American Academy of Audiology's 14th Annual Convention & Expo from April 17-20, 2... Read More
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BTE Survey: Help Determine Preferred BTE Options and Features
March 1, 2002
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ASHA's Board of Ethics—Let's Get Acquainted
March 1, 2002
Credit: From the Feb. 19, 2002 issue of The ASHA Leader by Nancy P. Huffman Ask many ASHA members about the work of our Board of Ethics (BOE)—and its value to them and their own work—and t... Read More
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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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