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Phonak Broadens Industry-Leading Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Hearing Solutions Portfolio with New Wireless CROS B-R
April 22, 2018
Stäfa, Switzerland, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the launch of its new CROS B-R device,... Read More
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What Factors Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Temporary Hearing Loss After Attending an Outdoor Music Festival?
April 20, 2018
Bottom Line: People who attended an outdoor music festival who did not use earplugs, used alcohol and/or drugs and were male were more likely to experience temporary hearing loss.Why The Research Is I... Read More
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Signia Silk Nx Hearing Aids Deliver Instant Fit, High Discretion, and Most Natural Sound Quality
April 19, 2018
Audiology technology leader Signia today announced its latest innovation, the new Silk Nx hearing aids. Read More
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Phonak Opens North American Audiological Center of Excellence
April 19, 2018
Stäfa, Switzerland and WARRENVILLE, IL, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces a new audiological... Read More
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Otometrics Otoscan Transforms the Future of Hearing Care
April 19, 2018
Otometrics unveils today at AAA 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, Otoscan® – a breakthrough 3D digital ear scanning solution. Read More
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Widex Launches the World's First Machine-Learning Hearing Aid: Widex Evoke
April 18, 2018
Lynge, Denmark-- April 18, 2018 Today, leading Danish hearing aid manufacturer Widex, announces the launch of the ground-breaking WIDEX EVOKE™ – the first hearing aid to ever feature advan... Read More
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Study Shows Children with Hearing Loss Experience More Bullying
April 17, 2018
New UT Dallas research indicates that children and adolescents with hearing loss experience higher rates of peer victimization, or bullying, than children with typical hearing. Read More
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Sonic Enchant Takes Center Stage at 2018 AAA Conference in Music City, USA
April 16, 2018
Sonic Enchant, the groundbreaking new hearing aid family that has captured rave reviews from hearing care professionals and patients, will be center stage in the Sonic Exhibit (#1417) at the 2018 Amer... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Promotes New Directors in Government Services and Pediatrics
April 16, 2018
Oticon, Inc. today announced the appointment of David Horowitz, AuD to Director, Government Services and Laura Shiplett, AuD, CCC-A to Director, Pediatrics. The new directors report to Vice President... Read More
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RIT Student Nicole Pannullo Named 2018 Goldwater Scholar
April 15, 2018
NTID scholar is the first hard-of-hearing RIT student to earn the prestigious award A student at Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf, Nicole Pannullo, i... Read More
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Reorganization of Brain Outputs in Deaf Cats
April 14, 2018
ncreased connections from auditory cortex to superior colliculus may support enhanced information process after hearing loss.SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE - Cats deaf from an early age have increased outgo... Read More
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Mumps Resurgence Likely Due to Waning Vaccine-Derived Immunity
April 13, 2018
Boston, MA - A resurgence of mumps in the U.S. among vaccinated young adults appears to be due to waning of vaccine-induced immunity, according to a new analysis from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Publi... Read More
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Sonova Showcases Expanded Product Portfolio at AAA 2018
April 12, 2018
Stäfa (Switzerland), April 12, 2018 – Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, will present its latest innovations at the upcoming conference of the Ameri... Read More
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The Oticon Opn Evolution Continues at 2018 American Academy of Audiology Conference
April 11, 2018
Innovative Hearing Solution Closes Another Gap to Normal Hearing SOMERSET, NJ April 11 – There are more than 1 million reasons why hearing care professionals participating in the 2018 American... Read More
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Otometrics Unveils the Next Generation Bio-logic Solutions at AAA 2018
April 11, 2018
Advanced modular testing technology gives audiologists and hearing care professionals more ways to streamline their workflow while delivering fast, reliable testing Taastrup, DK | April 11, 2018 &ndas... Read More
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Oticon ConnectClip Earns 2018 Red Dot Award, International Seal of Excellence in Design Innovation
April 10, 2018
SOMERSET, NJ April 10, 2018 – Oticon ConnectClip has earned a 2018 Red Dot Award for product design, one of the most sought-after quality marks for design excellence. A distinguished panel of i... Read More
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Springsteen Joins Hear the World as Ambassador
April 9, 2018
Staefa, Switzerland, April 9, 2018-- The Hear the World Foundation, a Swiss charitable foundation that supports people in need, and particularly children, with hearing loss, is thrilled to welcome Bru... Read More
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Ida Institute Launches New Benchmark of Quality for Person-Centered Care
April 9, 2018
Naerum, DK April 9, 2018 -- The Ida Institute is launching Inspired by Ida, a new program that allows hearing care professionals to enhance their counseling skills and differentiate their practice th... Read More
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Looking Deeper into Brain Function
April 8, 2018
Human Brain Project (HBP) researchers propose new concept to discover the 'operational functions' of brain areas.FORSCHUNGSZENTRUM JUELICH - To uncover connections between brain regions and sp... Read More
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Study Finds Smokers at Greater Risk of Hearing Loss
April 7, 2018
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS USA - Smoking is associated with increased risk of hearing loss, according to a study of over 50,000 participants over 8 years in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, published by... Read More
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