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Ringing in Ears Keeps Brain More at Attention, Less at Rest, Study Finds
October 13, 2017
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN - CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Tinnitus, a chronic ringing or buzzing in the ears, has eluded medical treatment and scientific understanding. A new study by University... Read More
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Widex Helps Hearing Aid Wearers Show Their True Colors with New BEYOND Color Palette
October 12, 2017
Widex is giving its BEYOND made-for-iphone hearing aids a colorful boost with the launch of five new color choices in addition to the ten neutral color choices previously available. Read More
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ASHA Applauds House of Representatives on Reauthorization of Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act
October 12, 2017
Legislation Ensures Continued Funding for Identifying and Treating Newborns With Hearing Loss.(Rockville, MD - October 3, 2017) - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) commends the... Read More
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Study Suggests Serotonin May Worsen Tinnitus
October 11, 2017
OREGON HEALTH & SCIENCE UNIVERSITY - Millions of people suffer from the constant sensation of ringing or buzzing in the ears known as tinnitus, creating constant irritation for some and severe anx... Read More
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Eriksholm Summer Camp Invites the Next Generation of Audiologists to Explore Hearing Loss, Cognition and New Directions in Audiology
October 10, 2017
Copenhagen, DK October 4 – Audiology students and recent graduates representing 23 countries participated in the twelfth Eriksholm Summer Camp, held on the grounds of Oticon’s renowned a... Read More
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What Are Outcomes Later in Life for High School Football Players?
October 9, 2017
In a study of men who graduated from Wisconsin high schools in 1957, playing high school football was not adversely associated with cognitive impairment or depression later in life, according to an ar... Read More
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White Matter Connectome with Cortical Lesion Map Clarifies Temporal Auditory Comprehension
October 8, 2017
MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA - Communicating via spoken language is a fundamental human capability that enables us to form connections with other people by sharing knowledge and emotions, work... Read More
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Congress Passes Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act
October 7, 2017
WASHINGTON, October 3, 2017 – Today, Congress passed the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act of 2017, which will fund continued research and improve program development for early... Read More
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Unitron and Customers Collaborate on Creating Remarkable Customer Experiences at ENGAGE 2017!
October 5, 2017
Unitron and customers collaborate on creating remarkable customer experiences at ENGAGE 2017! Read More
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Oticon Ranks Tops in Consumer-Pleasing Attributes in Newest Hearing Tracker/UBS Survey of Hearing Care Professionals
October 5, 2017
SOMERSET, NJ October 3 – In the newest Hearing Tracker/UBS Survey, hearing care professionals again rated Oticon tops in patient satisfaction, value, sound quality, ease of use and aesthetics.... Read More
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ADA Recognizes Exemplary Audiologists at AuDacity 2017
October 5, 2017
The 2017 AuDacity Conference brought together some of the best and brightest audiologists within the profession! On Tuesday, September 26th, several outstanding audiologists were recognized for their... Read More
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October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month
October 4, 2017
Did you know that people of all ages can develop noise-induced hearing loss? Hearing loss from too much noise can happen in an instant or build over time, and it can’t be fixed. Read More
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RIT/NTID and EPA Ink Development of Cooperative Program
October 3, 2017
RIT/NTID and EPA ink development of cooperative program. Read More
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More Wins in Cannes for Sonova Film Portrait
October 3, 2017
Stäfa (Switzerland), September 29, 2017 – Sonova Holding AG, the world’s leading provider of hearing solutions, has continued its winning streak at this year’s Cannes Corporate... Read More
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Study of over 700,000 Births Shows Increased Risk of Poor Outcomes, Including Death, for Babies Born to Mothers with Gestational Diabetes
October 2, 2017
New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of the Diabetes [EASD]) shows an increased risk of adverse outcomes in babies born to mothers with gestati... Read More
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High Prevalence of Evidence of CTE in Brains of Deceased Football Players
October 1, 2017
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was diagnosed post-mortem in a high proportion of former football players whose brains were donated for research, including 110 of 111 National Football League p... Read More
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Antidepressant Use during Pregnancy Not Associated With Increased Risk of Autism, ADHD in Children
September 30, 2017
Two studies published by JAMA examine the risk of autism and other adverse birth outcomes among women who use antidepressants during pregnancy. Previous studies suggesting a higher risk of childhood a... Read More
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Age-Related Hearing Loss and Communication Breakdown in the Clinical Setting
September 29, 2017
JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery - It was not uncommon for older adults to report mishearing a physician or nurse in a primary care or hospital setting, according to a study published by JA... Read More
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Similar Improvements Between Speech Language Therapy Delivered Online and In-Person
September 28, 2017
Telerehabilitation helps healthcare professionals reach more patients in need, but some worry it doesn't offer the same quality of care as in-person treatment. This isn't the case, according t... Read More
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Phonak to Demonstrate Made-for-All Technology in New York City
September 28, 2017
Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, will demonstrate its highly-acclaimed Audeo B-Direct product to hundreds of reporters tonight at the Pe... Read More
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