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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Salus University Hearing Vision Balance Clinic Treats First Patient in Conjunction with Veterans Readiness Initiative
November 11, 2016
Salus University’s Hearing Vision Balance Clinic (HVBC) recently treated its first patient, Stephen Bachovin, U.S. Air Force veteran and Coordinator of Veterans Programming at Community College... Read More
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Cochlear Develops Cloud-based Service to Reduce Clinic Healthcare Costs, Provide Faster Patient Care
November 11, 2016
Developed on Amazon Web Services, Cochlear™ Link is the first-of-its-kind software serving the cochlear implant industry.Centennial, Colo. (November 10, 2016) — Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH)... Read More
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Sonic Sound Studio Sets the Stage for More Customized Fittings
November 10, 2016
SOMERSET, NJ November 7 – New Sound Studio from Sonic is a sound player tool for fitting and verification supported in EXPRESSfit 2016.1 fitting software. Read More
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Apple Responds to the Concerns of People with Hearing Loss About New iPhone
November 9, 2016
In the weeks following Apple’s announcement that new iPhones will not have a headset jack, HLAA received more than one call from people outraged by the company’s decision. Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Celebrates Success of 2016 Oticon Hear in Pink Campaign with $10,000 Donation to National Breast Cancer Coalition
November 8, 2016
SOMERSET, NJ November 7 – Oticon President Gary Rosenblum joined with Oticon employees to celebrate the success of the 2016 “Hear in Pink” campaign with a $10,000 check presentation... Read More
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What's That? Exercise is also Good for Hearing?
November 7, 2016
Listen up: Everybody has heard that exercise can help keep you slim and is good for heart health, but University of Florida researchers have also found that exercise may also help prevent age-related... Read More
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The Tech Effect: New ASHA Resources Show How Popular Technology May Be Impacting Today's Children, Offer Practical Tips for Parents
November 6, 2016
Digital Resources Released in Conjunction With 2016 AAP Conference in San Francisco.Rockville, MD - October 20, 2016 - With nearly all teens and a majority of toddlers now using tablets, smartphones,... Read More
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Component Of Red Wine, Grapes Can Help To Reduce Inflammation, Georgia State Researchers Find
November 5, 2016
ATLANTA—A component of red wine and grapes can help control inflammation induced by a bacterial pathogen that is linked to upper respiratory tract inflammatory diseases such as asthma, chronic o... Read More
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Sonic Makes Everyday Sounds Better for More with New Fit Options
November 3, 2016
Introducing New miniRITE Power Speaker and Smaller Custom Solutions.SOMERSET, NJ November 1– Sonic introduces three new fit options that extend the range of patients who can benefit from Sonic&r... Read More
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Latest OTOsuite Release Boosts Workflow Efficiency in Hearing Aid Fitting, Verification and Immittance Testing
November 2, 2016
OTOsuite – the integrated audiology software platform from Otometrics – includes new functionality to streamline workflow for hearing care professionals. Schaumburg, IL - November 1, 2016... Read More
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Hear the World Foundation: Call for Applications
November 2, 2016
The Hear the World Foundation is committed to improve the quality of life and promote equal opportunities for people with hearing loss globally. Read More
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World-Leading Experts Collaborate at Cochlear's Global Research Symposium
November 1, 2016
Australia’s world-leading research and clinical facilities based at Macquarie University will be showcased to the international audiology community at the First Heard Global Research Symposium. Read More
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The Academy of Doctors of Audiology Files Lawsuit Against the International Hearing Society Regarding Tinnitus Care Provider Certificate
November 1, 2016
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) filed a lawsuit against the International Hearing Society (IHS) on October 28, 2016. The lawsuit seeks an injunction against IHS issuing a “Tinnitus Care Pr... Read More
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Cooling Technique Protects Speech During Brain Surgery
October 31, 2016
A new cooling technique can both protect the brain's speech centers during surgery and pinpoint the areas separately responsible for word formation and speech timing. Read More
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New Discovery on How the Inner Ear Works
October 30, 2016
LINKÖPING UNIVERSITY - Researchers have found that the parts of the inner ear that process sounds such as speech and music seem to work differently than other parts of the inner ear. Researchers... Read More
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Antibiotic Gel Squirted into the Ear Could Provide a One Dose Cure for Ear Infections
October 29, 2016
Approach could revolutionize care, reducing side effects and drug resistance.BOSTON (September 14, 2016) - A single-application bioengineered gel, squirted in the ear canal, could deliver a full cours... Read More
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Rate of Hearing Loss Increases Significantly After Age 90; Hearing Aids Underused
October 28, 2016
In a study published online by JAMA Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Anil K. Lalwani, M.D., of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, and colleagues examined if t... Read More
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PayJunction and Sycle Partner to Provide EMV Transactions and Electronic Signatures to Audiology Medical Practices
October 26, 2016
SANTA BARBARA, CA (PRWEB) OCTOBER 25, 2016 - PayJunction, the premier provider of payment gateway and merchant services, and Sycle, the No. 1 hearing care and audiology practice management solution, a... Read More
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15th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children (CI2017) Takes Place July 26-29, 2017 in San Francisco, CA
October 26, 2016
CHICAGO, IL: The 15th Symposium on Cochlear Implants in Children (CI2017) will be held July 26-29, 2017 in San Francisco, CA. Read More
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Gene Found That Raises Risk of Childhood Ear Infections
October 25, 2016
In largest genomic study to date, CHOP researchers pinpoint gene variant in acute otitis media.CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA - Researchers have discovered a gene region that raises the risk... Read More
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