For the fifth time the International Paediatric Conference "A Sound Foundation through early amplification" was held in Chicago from November 8-10, 2010.
Stäfa / Switzerland, November 22, 2010 - The sold out conference was attended by over 500 participants from more than 30 different nations. Sponsored by Phonak, the scientific conference was chaired by Prof. Richard Seewald and Prof. John Bamford. Together with their steering committee, they put together an outstanding program, covering topics from identification of hearing loss in infants and children to measuring outcomes.
"We were delighted to see how the audience followed the talks with great interest and attention. Phonak is dedicated to bringing together the very best experts around the world to discuss pediatric audiology to further encourage best clinical practice and innovation in this field," says Ora Bürkli-Halevy, Vice President Product Marketing and Pediatrics of Phonak.
An impressive selection of internationally renowned speakers covered a wide range of topics over two and a half days - offering an interesting mix of the latest research insights and topics of clinical relevance. Once again, the importance of early and correct diagnosis, consistent and high-level services by hearing care professionals and audiologists, as well as effective information distribution to parents, proved to be crucial in all recent studies to ensure societal integration and participation of children with hearing loss.
For more information, as well a summary of all speeches held in Chicago please visit the website www.phonakpro.com
Recordings of the speakers will be available online soon.
About Phonak
Headquartered near Zurich, Switzerland, Phonak, a member of the Sonova Group, has developed, produced and globally distributed state-of-the-art hearing systems and wireless devices for more than 60 years. The combination of expertise in hearing technology, mastery in acoustics and strong cooperation with hearing care professionals allows Phonak to significantly improve people's hearing ability and speech understanding and therefore their quality of life.
Phonak offers a complete range of digital hearing instruments, along with complementary wireless communication systems. With a worldwide presence, Phonak drives innovation and sets new industry benchmarks regarding miniaturization and performance. You can also visit the Phonak web channel on Audiology Online.
