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Vestibular Function Declines Starting at Age 40
January 4, 2017
A new study led by Mass. Eye and Ear researchers found that our ability to detect and perceive motion declines as we age, also reported that vestibular dysfunction could be a leading cause of death am... Read More
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ReSound® Returns to CES®, Wins CES Best of Innovation Award in Accessible Tech
January 4, 2017
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReSound announced today its plans to return to CES in Las Vegas to demonstrate and raise awareness of ReSound’s industry-leading Smart Hearing solutions and... Read More
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The Dyslexia Paradox
January 3, 2017
Differences in how the brain adapts to sights and sounds could be at the root of reading disorder. Tyler Perrachione looks for the source of reading disorders, like dyslexia, in the brain. Read More
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Researchers Find Potential Therapy for Brain Swelling During Concussion
January 2, 2017
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – A team of biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas have identified a cause of fluid swelling of the brain, or cellular edema, that occurs during a co... Read More
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FCC Clears Path for Transition from TTY Technology to Real-Time Text
December 30, 2016
Commission Moves Toward Modernizing Wireless Phone Text CompatibilityWASHINGTON, December 15, 2016 – The Federal Communications Commission today amended its rules to allow phone companies to rep... Read More
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Clarke Taps Lillian Rountree, Seasoned Fundraising Professional with Extensive Experience in Deaf Education, as Chief Development Officer
December 29, 2016
NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Dec. 21, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech is pleased to announce that Lillian Rountree has been appointed as the organization'... Read More
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Tiny Electronic Device Can Monitor Heart, Recognize Speech
December 28, 2016
CU Boulder, Northwestern researchers lead project to measure acoustical vibrations of heart, vocal cords. Read More
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How Hearing Loss Can Change the Way Nerve Cells Are Wired
December 27, 2016
A study shows that short-term hearing loss can cause auditory nerve cells to alter their behavior and even their shape.BUFFALO, N.Y. — It’s winter, and your head is stuffed up from the col... Read More
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Severe Dizziness Treated with Steroid Injections into the Eardrum
December 26, 2016
Injections of steroid into the ear are an effective treatment for a common form of severe dizziness, suggests a new study. Read More
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Adding Higher Frequencies Helps Detect Adolescent Hearing Loss
December 24, 2016
Adding higher frequencies to the American Academy of Pediatrics hearing test protocol helps detect adolescent hearing loss, according to a team of pediatricians and audiologists. Read More
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ReSound and Cochlear Bimodal Hearing Solutions Provide Life-Changing Outcomes
December 23, 2016
Today, ReSound® released a video featuring the compelling story of Australian Kate Obermayer, a ReSound Smart Hearing aid and CochlearTM Bimodal User. Diagnosed with profound hearing loss as a child,... Read More
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HearUSA and the Ida Institute introduce New Tools for Person-Centered Care
December 23, 2016
Nærum, Denmark, December 20, 2016 -- How can people get the most out of their appointments with a hearing care professional? What role do relatives and communication partners play? Read More
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Prevalence of Hearing Loss among Adults Age 20 to 69 Years Continues to Decline
December 22, 2016
In a study published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Howard J. Hoffman, M.A., of the National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Md., and colleagues examined if age- and sex-specif... Read More
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ASHA: Professional Counseling and Access Go Together When It Comes to Hearing Aids
December 22, 2016
Position Reasserted in Wake of FDA Announcement.Rockville, MD - December 9, 2016 - The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) today underscored the need for counseling and aural rehabilit... Read More
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New Sales Appointments at Phonak US
December 21, 2016
Jason Mayer Named VP, Commercial Sales Rose Bongiovanni AuD Named VP, Strategic Accounts. Read More
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Hear the World: 10 years, 100 Celebrity Ambassadors, and 1,000 Sonova Employees Committed to Helping People with Hearing Loss
December 21, 2016
The Hear the World Foundation, a Sonova initiative, is celebrating 10 years of supporting projects for disadvantaged people with hearing loss around the world. Read More
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Signia Unveils A Nearly Invisible Hearing Aid That's Ready to Wear
December 20, 2016
Signia broadens its appeal to first-time hearing aid wearers with the introduction of Silk, the first completely-in-the-canal (CIC) hearing aid that’s almost invisible and ready to wear. Read More
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Sight & Hearing Association Releases 2016 Annual Noisy Toys List ©
December 20, 2016
The sound level meter is back in the hands of Sight & Hearing Association (SHA) as they prepare for their 19th annual Noisy Toys List, This year's List includes 17 out of 20 toys that tested l... Read More
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Hearing with Your Eyes -- a Western Style of Speech Perception
December 18, 2016
Japanese people influenced less by lip movements when listening to another speaker: Evidence from neuroimaging study. KUMAMOTO UNIVERSITY - Which parts of a person's face do you look at when you l... Read More
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FDA Makes the Right Move on Making Hearing Aids More Accessible, Says CTA
December 17, 2016
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)TM, regarding the U.S. Food and Drug Administration&rsqu... Read More
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