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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Appoints Dennis S. Roy Vice President of Marketing
August 28, 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- Dennis S. Roy has been appointed vice president of marketing for Symphonix&##174; Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMPX), announced Kirk Davis, president and chief executive off... Read More
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Recent Master's Graduates Enroll in Record Numbers to the UF Au.D. Distance Learning Program
August 27, 2001
The demographics of the University of Florida Distance Learning Au.D. program is rapidly changing (Table 1). The number of incoming students for the Fall, 2001 semester was typical (71 new students),... Read More
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Michael Fiore Named to Sonus Corp.'s Board of Directors
August 24, 2001
Sonus Corp. (AMEX: SSN), the largest audiology-based retailer of hearing instruments in North America with 1,043 company-owned and affiliated hearing centers, today announced that it has named Michael... Read More
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American Hearing Aid Associates, Inc. and William Demant Holding Group Announce Investment Agreement
August 24, 2001
American Hearing Aid Associates, Inc. (AHAA) announced today that the company had entered into an investment agreement with William Demant Holding Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Demant Holdi... Read More
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Deaf Woman Receives Two Cochlear Implants in Pioneer Study at NYU Medical Center
August 23, 2001
NYU Medical Center surgeons will implant a multichannel cochlear implant in each ear of a deaf women as part of a pioneering study that will determine whether pitch-matching the devices allow recipien... Read More
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PCO School of Audiology Graduates First Six Au.D.s
August 22, 2001
Six audiologists were recently awarded the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree during the 85th Commencement of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. This w... Read More
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Sonic Innovations' Hearing Aid Technology Proven Effective in Independent Clinical Test
August 21, 2001
Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, announced today that an independent clinical study has demonstrated that its NATURATM 2 SE products help he... Read More
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New UF AuD Distance Learning Admissions Requirements Begin Fall 2002
August 20, 2001
In the Fall of 2002, the University of Florida Distance Learning AuD program will require a minimum of three years post Master's experience for admission to the Distance Learning Au.D. program. This c... Read More
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Rayovac Posts Strong Third Quarter Results
August 16, 2001
Alkaline Battery Sales Up 25 Percent for the Quarter; Pro-Forma Diluted EPS Up 18 Percent -- Meets First Call Consensus Rayovac Corp. (NYSE: ROV) announced strong gains in alkaline battery sales as th... Read More
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New Siliclone Firm™ Cartridge Impression Material From Westone
August 14, 2001
An all-new ear impression material from Westone provides a stiffer, heavier-bodied and non-sticky composition for dispensers who prefer the convenience of cartridge-based materials. Siliclone FirmT... Read More
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Sonus Corp. Names Mark Richards Chief Financial Officer
August 13, 2001
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonus Corp. (AMEX:SSN), the largest audiology-based retailer of hearing instruments in North America with 1,043 company-owned and affiliated hearing centers, today ann... Read More
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Audiology Online Acquires Award Winning Web Sites
August 9, 2001
Audiology Online, Inc. (AO) has acquired three, award winning hearing healthcare web sites. They are; Searchwave (searchwave.com), The Free Audiology Classifieds (audiologyclassifieds.com) and, The Au... Read More
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HCFA Reorganizes Under New Name
August 8, 2001
At a June press conference, Tommy Thompson, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, announced that the Health Care Financing Administration (HCFA) will now be known as the Centers for Medicare an... Read More
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Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) Opens at PCO Elkins Park Campus
August 7, 2001
ELKINS PARK, Pa.—The PCO School of Audiology opened its first clinical facility, the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI) at the Elkins Park Campus of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry on Tuesda... Read More
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First True Bionic Ear Starts Clinical Trials
August 5, 2001
www.msnbc.com/news/602645.asp?cp1=1 NBC news story, July 2001, Streaming video story regarding Advanced Bionics Corporation CLARION CII Bionic Ear is available. This story includes interviews with par... Read More
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Media Access Group at WGBH Announces a New Installation of MoPix Technology at Universal CityWalk and a Special Screening Pre
August 3, 2001
People With Vision and Hearing Loss to Experience First-Run Films Using Innovative MoPix Technology Loews Cineplex Entertainment has announced an installation of Motion Picture Access (MoPix) technolo... Read More
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Siemens New Web Program Provides Links to Dispensers
August 2, 2001
Siemens announces the launch of Click He@r, a new web-hosting and marketing program designed to help Hearing Health Care Professionals build their businesses and provide educational information throug... Read More
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Web Site Available to Transfer Hearing Loss From ''dB'' to ''Percentage'' for Medico-legal Purposes
July 31, 2001
The website occupationalhearingloss.com is designed to educate the professional in the medical-legal evaluation of noise induced hearing loss. This site contains nine JavaScript calculators that allow... Read More
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AAA Introduces On-line Submissions
July 31, 2001
In keeping with the theme for our 14th Annual Convention & Expo, April 17-20 in Philadelphia, PA, the American Academy of Audiology is making history with our on-line submission process! We're ready t... Read More
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HEARx and Helix Sign Definitive Merger Agreement
July 30, 2001
To Create Largest Hearing Healthcare Operator in North America - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. and MONTREAL, July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- HEARx Ltd. (Amex: EAR) and Helix Hearing Care of America Corp. (Toronto: HC... Read More
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