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University of Pennsylvania Researchers Conduct Comprehensive Evaluation of Patients With Concussion-Like Symptoms Following Reports of Audible Phenomena in Cuba
March 17, 2018
Penn brain injury experts identify new syndrome possibly linked to the incidents.UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - PHILADELPHIA - A comprehensive evaluation by clinical researchers at th... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Recognized as Manufacturing Leadership Awards 2018 Winner
March 16, 2018
A leading innovator in hearing technology, Starkey Hearing Technologies is pleased to share that it has been recognized as a 2018 Manufacturing Leadership Awards winner for its outstanding achievement... Read More
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New Study Highlights Benefits of Ida Telecare for Teens and Tweens
March 15, 2018
The Ear Foundation recently released a report on the Ida Institute Telecare for Teens and Tweens − a suite of easy-to-use online tools and resources to help teens self-manage their hearing loss. Read More
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Hearing Loss Is Common After Infant Heart Surgery
March 15, 2018
CHOP researchers: Early hearing evaluation is crucial in surgery patients.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - Children who have heart surgery as infants are at risk for hearing loss, coupled wit... Read More
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The 2018 ADA Student Business Plan Competition is Now Open!
March 14, 2018
Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit and a vision for the future of private practice? If so register today to participate in the 2018 ADA Student Business Plan competition. Read More
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Oticon Celebrates Brain Awareness Week with One Million Oticon Opn Proof Points Latest Evolution of BrainHearing Technology Shows Power of Oticon "Brain First" Approach
March 13, 2018
During Brain Awareness Week, March 12-18, Oticon, Inc. joins with healthcare organizations around the world to increase public awareness of the benefits of brain research and progress in the diagnosi... Read More
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Newborn Babies Who Suffered Stroke Regain Language Function in Opposite Side of Brain
March 13, 2018
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - AUSTIN, Tex -- It's not rare that a baby experiences a stroke around the time it is born. Birth is hard on the brain, as is the change in blood circulation f... Read More
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Audioscan Announces the 2018.1 Software Release!
March 13, 2018
Audioscan announces the 2018.1 Software release! Audioscan is pleased to announce the release of 2018.1 software for its market-leading Verifit®, Axiom® and RM500SL® brands. Read More
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Walgreens and Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduce Hearing Health Services at Two Minneapolis-St. Paul-Area Walgreens Stores
March 12, 2018
Walgreens and Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduce Hearing Health Services at Two Minneapolis-St. Paul-Area Walgreens Stores. Read More
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Signia Launches "It's Your Choice" Video Series to Show the Realities of Hearing Loss
March 12, 2018
Signia today announced the premier of It's Your Choice—a new video series debuting on YouTube highlighting three individuals with hearing loss and their path to better hearing. Read More
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iPS Cell-Derived Inner Ear Cells May Improve Congenital Hearing Loss
March 11, 2018
A possible therapy for hereditary hearing loss in humans.KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY - A Japanese research group has successfully grafted human iPS cell-derived inner ear cells that express human-derived prot... Read More
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2018 Ear Community Microtia and Atresia Summer Picnic
March 10, 2018
The 2018 Ear Community Microtia and Atresia summer family picnics are scheduled for this summer! Please pass this flier along to any of your colleagues and appropriate departments who have patients wi... Read More
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Phonak Sponsors Special Camp for Kids with Hearing Loss
March 9, 2018
Phonak partnership with Songs For Sound helps support annual Hear the Music Kids Camp for children with hearing loss. Read More
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Hearing Loss Linked to Poor Nutrition in Early Childhood, Study Suggests
March 9, 2018
Both acute and chronic forms of undernutrition in the preschool years are associated with hearing impairment later in life.JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH - Young adults who... Read More
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Your Hearing Network Appoints Cindy Beyer, AuD as Vice President, Contracting and Compliance
March 8, 2018
Your Hearing Network (YHN) announces the appointment of Cindy Beyer, Au.D., as Vice President, Contracting and Compliance.In the newly created position, Beyer will be responsible for YHN Managed Sales Read More
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New Online Tool Helps Music Lovers Look After Their Hearing Health
March 8, 2018
New Online Tool Helps Music Lovers Look After Their Hearing Health. Reviews of more than 20 high-fidelity earplugs have been compiled into an interactive website, making it easier for people to enjoy... Read More
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New Images Reveal How the Ear's Sensory Hairs Take Shape
March 7, 2018
ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY - Our ears are exquisite detection instruments, capable of discerning a whisper or distinct notes of music within a symphony. To pick up these sounds, tiny hair-like filaments i... Read More
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World Hearing Day - Over 200 Zambians Receive Complimentary Hearing Aids
March 6, 2018
World Hearing Day is held on March 3 each year by the World Health Organization to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. To cel... Read More
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Study Highlights Prevalence of Hearing Loss Among Workers in Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing Industries
March 6, 2018
The prevalence of hearing loss among noise-exposed workers in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (AFFH) sector is 15%, according to a new NIOSH studypublished in the American Journal of In... Read More
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Oticon Student Seminar Series Combines Introduction to Oticon's "Brain First" Audiological Approach and Practical Guidance on Newest Hearing Technology and Techniques
March 5, 2018
On February 22, fourth-year audiology students from The Long Island Consortium, City University of New York, Salus University, Montclair State University, Vanderbilt University and Pacific University,... Read More
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