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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Brain Training Can Improve Our Understanding of Speech in Noisy Places
January 14, 2018
A double-blind placebo-controlled study found that elderly people with hearing loss can triple their understanding of words in noisy situations by training on a custom audiomotor gameCELL PRESS - For... Read More
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New ConnectClip Turns Oticon Opn™ Hearing Aids into Wireless Headset for Hands-Free Calls from iPhone® and Android™ Smartphones
January 13, 2018
Multipurpose device doubles as remote/partner microphone for improved intelligibility in difficult listening situations.SOMERSET, NJ January 11 – Oticon ConnectClip is the newest addition to th... Read More
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Pro Soccer Player with Hearing Loss Supports Project Work in Malawi
January 12, 2018
Stäfa (Switzerland), January 10, 2018 – Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, has invited German Bundesliga youth team player and Sonova brand ambassador... Read More
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Ida Institute Calls for Applications for 2018 Ida Research Grants
January 12, 2018
NAERUM, DK January 9 - The Ida Institute Research Committee is now accepting proposals for research projects that investigate outcomes of the use of Ida tools. Research grants of up to $10,000 will b... Read More
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RIT/NTID Establishes First NSF Deaf College Innovation Bowl
January 11, 2018
Competition will showcase innovations by deaf students from across the country. Deaf and hard-of-hearing college students with innovative product ideas can compete to earn cash and business expertise,... Read More
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Barb VanSomeren appointed Vice President of Marketing for Phonak U.S.
January 10, 2018
Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, has announced the appointment of Barb VanSomeren as Vice President of Marketing for Phonak U.S. Read More
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Audiology Systems to Host Fourth Student-Focused Workshop
January 10, 2018
2018 Audiology Systems University open to audiology students looking for hands-on training.Schaumburg, IL | January 9, 2018 – Otometrics/Audiology Systems announce the new dates for its 4th Annu... Read More
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New Enchant miniRITE with ZPower Combines the Freedom of Rechargeable with the Flexibility of Sonic's Revolutionary SoundDNA Platform
January 9, 2018
SOMERSET, NJ January 8 – Sonic introduces new Enchant miniRITE with the ZPower rechargeable battery system for all-day power without interruption or the need for regular battery changes. Read More
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Earplugs Unavoidable for Musicians in the Orchestra and at Home
January 8, 2018
TU Eindhoven study shows that own instruments are often responsible for excess noise levels.EINDHOVEN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - Many musicians suffer ear damage. Professional orchestras have therefor... Read More
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Neurofeedback Shows Promise in Treating Tinnitus
January 6, 2018
RADIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA - CHICAGO - Researchers using functional MRI (fMRI) have found that neurofeedback training has the potential to reduce the severity of tinnitus or even eliminate... Read More
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Spectrum Brands' Rayovac® Introduces New PRO LINE® Advanced
January 5, 2018
Rayovac combines its most advanced hearing aid battery technology with innovative packaging.MIDDLETON, Wis.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Rayovac, the world’s leading hearing aid battery manufacturer* and a div... Read More
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Maryland Practice Owner, Dr. Alicia Spoor Installed as President of Academy of Doctors of Audiology
January 4, 2018
(Lexington, Ky.)—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA), is pleased to announce that Alicia D.D. Spoor, Au.D., of Highland, Maryland, began her one-year term as ADA President on January 1, 20... Read More
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Car, Stroller, Juice: Babies Understand When Words Are Related
January 2, 2018
Eye-tracking data reveal babies understand more of what we say than previously thought.DUKE UNIVERSITY - DURHAM, N.C. -- The meaning behind infants' screeches, squeals and wails may frustrate and... Read More
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How Spatial Navigation Correlates with Language
December 30, 2017
NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS - Cognitive neuroscientists from the Higher School of Economics and Aarhus University experimentally demonstrate how spatial navigation impacts... Read More
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NIH Study Uncovers Clues About Why Common Cancer Drug Causes Hearing Loss
December 29, 2017
Researchers find target to protect hearing during chemotherapy treatment. December 18, 2017 - Scientists have found a new way to explain the hearing loss caused by cisplatin, a powerful drug used to t... Read More
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Navigating the Genome to Cure Deafness
December 28, 2017
Discovery of long-encoding RNAs in the auditory system may solve a piece of the deafness puzzle, Tel Aviv University researcher says.AMERICAN FRIENDS OF TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY - A new Tel Aviv University... Read More
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Mistakes in How Proteins of the Ear are Built Contribute to Early Hearing Loss
December 26, 2017
Penn study sheds light on genetics of most prevalent sensory deficit in humans Mutations in the majority of these genes result in isolated hearing loss (meaning not part of a more complex hearing loss... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Sound Processors to Become Bluetooth Compatible with any Cell Phone* or TV, Based on Revolutionary New Chip Technology from Sonova
December 24, 2017
Advanced Bionics, the performance leader in cochlear implants, announces that they will incorporate Sonova’s revolutionary SWORD(TM) (Sonova Wireless One Radio Digital) chip and wireless radio techn... Read More
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Fenway Health Statement on CDC Policy Around Use of Words and Phrases Including "Transgender," "Vulnerable," And "Evidence-Based"
December 23, 2017
BOSTON, December 18, 2017—On Friday, The Washington Post reported that officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) could not use the words and phrases “transgender,” &ldq... Read More
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Sensorion and Cochlear Announce Collaboration to Study Combination Therapies for Cochlear Implant Patients
December 22, 2017
Montpellier, FR and Sydney, AUS, 18 Dec. 2017 – (8:00am CET) - Sensorion (FR0012596468 – ALSEN) a biotech company pioneering novel treatments for inner ear diseases, and Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH... Read More
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