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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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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The Next Frontier in Facial Plastic, Reconstructive Surgery
December 16, 2016
Is regenerative medicine the next frontier in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery?Matthew Q. Miller, M.D., of the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and coauthors explored that question in... Read More
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How Do Children Hear Anger?
December 15, 2016
Researchers pair acoustical analysis with brain mapping to understand how children process emotion in speech and how it might influence their development. Read More
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Rochester Institute of Technology Expands Agreement with University in China
December 14, 2016
Agreement develops collaborations with RIT’s microelectronic engineering program, continues relationship with National Technical Institute for the Deaf. Read More
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Is Newborn Screening for Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Cost Effective?
December 14, 2016
Congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection is a leading cause of childhood hearing loss, cognitive deficits and visual impairments. Estimates suggest 20,000 babies are born with cCMV infection annual... Read More
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Oticon Medical Supports OSSEO 2017, the 6th International Congress of Bone Conduction and related Technologies
December 13, 2016
Oticon Medical is pleased to announce its support as a platinum sponsor of OSSEO 2017, the 6th International Congress on Bone Conduction and related Technologies. Read More
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How Human Brains Do Language: 1 System, 2 Channels
December 12, 2016
Linguistics expert shows that signed and spoken language share structure.NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE - Contrary to popular belief, language is not limited to speech. Read More
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New Research Emphasises Medical Professionals' Role in Helping Those with Hearing Loss
December 11, 2016
New research produced by an audiologist at charity Action on Hearing Loss has highlighted the important role medical professionals can play in encouraging people with hearing loss to take action and g... Read More
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ADA Supports S.9, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016
December 11, 2016
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) supports S.9, The Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016, and the ADA commends Senators Warren and Grassley for their foresight in introducing and advancing... Read More
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ReSound® Launches ReSound Up Smart™ Pediatric Smart Hearing Aid in the United States
December 10, 2016
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ReSound announced today the U.S. launch of ReSound Up Smart™, the only pediatric Smart Hearing aid with Made for iPhone capabilities, providing new ways to s... Read More
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Phonak Ambassador Supports Hear the World Foundation's Project Work
December 9, 2016
German professional soccer player Simon Ollert is set to show children in the Dominican Republic just what you can achieve despite hearing loss. Read More
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Exposure to SSRIs During Pregnancy Associated with Increased Risk of Speech/Language Disorders
December 8, 2016
The children of mothers who had depression-related psychiatric disorders and purchased selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) at least twice when they were pregnant had an increased risk for... Read More
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FDA Takes Steps to Improve Hearing Aid Accessibility
December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016 - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced important steps to better support consumer access to hearing aids. Read More
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