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Statement by Gail Richard, President, American Speech-Language-Hearing Association on the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 (H.R. 1652)
May 10, 2017
Rockville, MD - May 2, 2017) - "Today, Congress is scheduled to hold a hearing that will cover the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2017 (H.R. 1652), a bill making its way through the U.S. H... Read More
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Oticon Opn™ Honored with Two Gold Stevie® Awards in 2017 American Business Awards℠
May 10, 2017
SOMERSET, NJ May 9 -- Oticon Opn™ captured two Gold Stevie® Awards in the 15th Annual American Business Awards℠. The world’s first Internet-connected hearing aid earned top hon... Read More
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Sonova Opens Global Hearing Institute in China
May 9, 2017
Staefa, Switzerland – May 8, 2017 – Sonova officially opened its first Audiology Training Center in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, China. The Sonova Global Hearing Institute is a state of the a... Read More
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Drug Treatment Could Combat Hearing Loss
May 9, 2017
Researchers discover a drug combination that can regenerate hair cells. MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY - CAMBRIDGE, MA -- Within the inner ear, thousands of hair cells detect sound waves and tr... Read More
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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month: Resources to Share on Cochlear Implants
May 7, 2017
WHO:The American Cochlear Implant Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization created with the purpose of eliminating barriers to cochlear implantation. Our mission is to advance access to th... Read More
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Audiology Systems Hosts Third Student-Focused Workshop
May 7, 2017
2017 Audiology Systems University gives students expert insight into the audiology profession.Schaumburg, IL - May 4, 2016 – Otometrics/Audiology Systems successfully hosted their 2017 Audiology... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Names Michael Irby, AuD as National Sales Director
May 6, 2017
SOMERSET, NJ May 4 – Oticon, Inc. announces the appointment of Michael Irby, AuD as National Sales Director. Irby will be responsible for developing sales strategies, driving improvements and... Read More
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Beltone: Unparalleled Sound Quality, Superior Service, Revolutionary Remote Care
May 5, 2017
Announcing Beltone Trust: A Whole New Level of Hearing Care.CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Beltone launched the innovative Beltone Trust™, bringing those with hearing loss unprecedented sound... Read More
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Winners Announced for RIT/NTID Next Big Idea Competition
May 4, 2017
Annual competition taps student teams to develop innovative products or services Four teams of deaf and hard-of-hearing students from Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institu... Read More
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May Is Better Hearing and Speech Month
May 4, 2017
Approximately 46 million Americans experience some form of communication disorder. Communication disorders can compromise physical and emotional health and affect the social, educational, vocational,... Read More
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Better Speech and Hearing Month Begins with Re-Introduction of Legislation to Help Medicare Patients Get Better Access to Audiology Services
May 4, 2017
Washington, D.C.—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology commends U.S. Representative Tom Rice (R-SC) for his leadership in introducing H.R. 2276, the Audiology Patient Choice Act. This bipartisan,... Read More
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Frequency Announces a Revolutionary Small-Molecule Approach to Restore Hearing
May 3, 2017
Approach to regenerate inner ear sensory hair cells lays the groundwork for Frequency's lead program for treating chronic noise-induced hearing loss.Approach to regenerate inner ear sensory hair c... Read More
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Unitron Presents 'The Art of Custom Hearing Instrument Manufacturing' at HHPCA
May 2, 2017
On April 28, Chue Yang, Director of Operations at Unitron, presented “The Art of Custom Hearing Instrument Manufacturing” at the Hearing Healthcare Providers/California (HHPCA) 2017 Annual... Read More
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MED-EL Launches Ideas 4 Ears Children's Competition to Discover the Next Generation of Inventors of Hearing Technology
May 2, 2017
Global competition launched to raise awareness of hearing loss and technology.May 1, 2017 – (DURHAM, NC) – MED-EL USA, a leading provider and inventor of hearing implant systems, today ann... Read More
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Wired for Sound: Enraging Noises Caused by Brain Connection Overdrive
May 1, 2017
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY - While many of us may find the sounds of chewing or breathing off-putting, for some they're unbearable - and new research has shown their brains are going into overdrive. Read More
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Just Published: Speech Mapping and Probe Microphone Measurements
April 30, 2017
by H. Gustav Mueller, Todd A. Ricketts, & Ruth BentlerWritten in an engaging, easy-to-read format by three of the industry's leading experts, Speech Mapping and Probe Microphone Measurements is an... Read More
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Act Passes Senate Committee on April 26
April 29, 2017
Details: The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee passed a bill to reauthorize Federal newborn hearing screening programs for the next five years. The bill, S.652, now goes... Read More
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Join Cochlear's #MillionEar Challenge to Spread the Word About Hearing Loss and Treatment Options During Better Hearing and Speech Month
April 28, 2017
CENTENNIAL, Colo., April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, launches its annu... Read More
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Phonak Extends the Range of Roger Communication Systems, the In-Ear Monitoring System for Studio Professionals
April 27, 2017
April 24, 2017, Murten, Switzerland and Las Vegas, USA - Phonak has increased the functionality and flexibility of the successful Roger Earpiece launched in 2016 with an unlimited range extension faci... Read More
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Beltone's myPAL Accessories Named a 2017 Bronze Edison Award Winner
April 27, 2017
(April 25, 2017) Chicago, IL – Beltone, a leader in hearing healthcare for over 77 years, and the Edison Awards announced today that Beltone’s myPAL accessories were voted a Bronze Winner... Read More
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