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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
GN ReSound Now Accepting Nominations for the 2000 Caring for the Profession Award
August 29, 2000
GN ReSound, the second largest hearing aid manufacturer worldwide, is accepting nominations for the 2000 Caring for the Profession Award. This prestigious award is designed to recognize outstanding ac... Read More
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News From Frye Electronics
August 21, 2000
The following are the latest updates and announcements from Frye Electronics... Many years ago CHAP (Computer Hearing Aid Program) was developed as a DOS data base to hold hearing aid test data and cl... Read More
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Rayovac Continues Strong Momentum, Outpacing Industry Growth Rates
August 17, 2000
According to the latest battery industry data released by A.C. Nielsen, Rayovac (NYSE: ROV) continues to show strong growth trends. In the latest four-week and 12-week periods ending July 27, 2000, Ra... Read More
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AFA Golf Tournament in San Diego
August 15, 2000
Golfer alert! The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will have a charity golf tournament during the ADA convention, this year in San Diego. Immediately preceding play, a golf clinic will be held. A... Read More
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Hamilton Telecommunications Announces Enhanced Feature which Saves Time and Money for Relay Services Users
August 11, 2000
AURORA, NE - Hamilton Telecommunications Relay Services Division, which link individuals with a hearing and/or speech disability to hearing individuals via the telephone, announces the availability of... Read More
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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Receives FDA Panel's Approval Recommendation for the Vibrant® Soundbridge™
August 9, 2000
The Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Devices Advisory Panel of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) unanimously recommended that the Vibrant® Soundbridge™ be approved for use in the United St... Read More
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ADA Supports AFA with Generous Grant
August 7, 2000
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) received a $15,000 grant from the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists in June, 2000 to support the AFA's mission to promote the Au.D. Currently the AFA is work... Read More
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OtiKids.com Site Named Best Health Website by the International Web Page Awards
August 1, 2000
Oticon, one of the leading manufacturers of hearing instruments in the world, has just been honored with the prestigious ''International Web Page Award'' for it's OtiKids.com site. OtiKids.com, a supp... Read More
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Micro-Tech Introduces Titanium BTE
July 28, 2000
Micro-Tech's Titanium BTE with Nx2 is a miniature BTE that boasts a unique cylindrical titanium case. Unsurpassed in durability, the Titanium BTE is virtually indestructible. The titanium case also af... Read More
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AAA Foundation Offers Support to Au.D. Students
July 26, 2000
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) Foundation has recently announced the establishment of their Enable and Assist program which will create a financial endowment to help working audiologists purs... Read More
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Widex Offers Audiology Scholarship to New Zealand Student
July 25, 2000
The Widex Audiology Scholarship was founded last year in New Zealand to offer a helping hand in a direct financial way to audiology students in New Zealand. This year's recipient - Joanna Everett -att... Read More
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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Notified of FDA Advisory Panel Date for Vibrant® Soundbridge™
July 20, 2000
Company Also Successfully Completes FDA Quality System Regulation Audit Symphonix Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMPX) has been notified that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Ear, Nose, and Throa... Read More
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Au.D. Gets Position at Major University
July 17, 2000
Just two months after receiving her Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree from the University of Florida, Dr. Joilyn Bush, a NAFDA Alumni member, has been selected from a pool of candidates to head the A... Read More
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Texas Audiologists Form Texas Academy of Audiology
July 14, 2000
Texas Academy of Audiology charter members gather for a historic picture. From right, Matt Lyon, Finance Administrator, Deb Carlson, Chairman, Bill Beck, Educational Coordinator, Janet Krueger, Secret... Read More
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Au.D. Growing Faster Than Expected
July 12, 2000
The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) recently completed a study on the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) programs in the U.S. The study determined the number of students currently... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Natura Digital Hearing Aid Wins Medical Design Excellence Award
July 10, 2000
Medical Design Excellence Award recognizes product innovation, design, and engineering excellence Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), the newest leader in highly customized digital hearing solutio... Read More
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NAFDA 2000 Hits Washington, D.C. in August!
July 7, 2000
The inaugural national annual convention of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology, , will be held in the nation's capitol, Washington, D.C., August 3-6, 2000. All NAFDA members, incl... Read More
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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Appoints New Chairman and New Member to Its Board of Directors
June 30, 2000
Symphonix Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMPX) recently announced two changes to its governing board at the company's annual meeting. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kirk Davis has been appointed... Read More
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Siemens Introduces New Generation of ''Smart'' Hearing Aids
June 28, 2000
Siemens Introduces Signia™, the first of a new generation of digital hearing aids that process sound using artificial intelligence. Available in CIC, ITC, and BTE models, Signia is the world's f... Read More
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Ultratec Wins International Research Park Honor
June 26, 2000
The University Research Park's largest tenant, Ultratec, received the Company of the Year award from an international organization representing more than 230 university-affiliated parks. Ultratec rece... Read More
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