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Special Report to the Audiology Community: 18x18 Initiative Unifies Audiologists and Furthers Multi‐organizational Goals

May 19, 2013

The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has received a tremendous amount of attention since its introduction of the 18x18 Initiative in November. Stories about a record‐breaking pledge drive t...   Read More

Scientists Identify Molecules in the Ear That Convert Sound Into Brain Signals

May 18, 2013

The work suggests new gene therapy approach to some forms of deafness.LA JOLLA, CA – December 6, 2012 – For scientists who study the genetics of hearing and deafness, finding the exact gen...   Read More

Rewarding Career Paths in Speech and Hearing Health Rank Among Top Professions

May 18, 2013

(Rockville, MD - May 1, 2013) - In 2013, top publications ranked audiology and speech-language pathology among the most rewarding careers. Audiology was rated the fourth best career by CareerCast.com...   Read More

Researchers Develop Rx for Deafness, Impaired Balance in Mouse Model of Usher Syndrome

May 17, 2013

New Orleans, LA – Jennifer Lentz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology & Biocommunications and a member of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center New...   Read More

Purdue Innovation Could Help People with Severe Hearing Loss

May 16, 2013

West Lafayette, Ind.- (BUSINESS WIRE) - A Purdue University researcher's innovation may make it possible for people with severe hearing loss to hear high-frequency sounds.Joshua Alexander, an assi...   Read More

Second Edition Launch of Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology

May 15, 2013

(San Diego, CA – May 06, 2013) – Written for graduate students and practicing clinicians, this textbook, now in its second edition, provides comprehensive knowledge about understanding and...   Read More

Invisible Captioning is the Next Big Idea

May 15, 2013

Students plan to redesign captioning glasses for better access at the movies.Four teams of students from Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf wrapped up...   Read More

Jason Mayer Named Vice President of Sales for Unitron US

May 14, 2013

May 13, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada — Unitron today announced the appointment of Jason Mayer as Vice President of Sales at Unitron US. In this position, Jason will lead the company’s Commerci...   Read More

Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Physicians Getting the Support They Need?

May 13, 2013

First of its kind study addresses the unique issues faced by these clinicians.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) people must overcome significant professional barriers, particu...   Read More

Advanced Bionics Enters the World of Rehab Apps for Adults and Assessment Apps for Children

May 12, 2013

New iPad apps help adults hear with cochlear implants and professionals assess hearing in young children.VALENCIA, Calif., May 8, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implan...   Read More

ReSound "Moments Movement” Awards Grants to Hearing Healthcare Professionals

May 11, 2013

ReSound is collecting patient stories and awarding monthly grants to the Hearing Healthcare Professionals that help make them possible.Bloomington, MN, May 8, 2013 - http://www.gnresound.com - ReSound...   Read More

High Honors For ASHA’s Exceptional Work Environment

May 11, 2013

The Alliance For Workplace Excellence Names ASHA A Winner In All Four Award Categories.(Rockville, MD - April 15, 2013) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been honored with t...   Read More

Beltone Introduces 85DLW Technology to its Beltone Promise™ Product Line-Up

May 10, 2013

New Device Specifically Designed to Meet the Needs of Patients That Require Monitoring When Wearing Their Hearing Aids.(May 7, 2013) Chicago, IL — www.beltone.com — Beltone, a leader in he...   Read More

HIMSA News: End Dates for NOAH 3/XP Support & More

May 9, 2013

May 6, 2013. The following news from HIMSA was compiled from HIMSA’s April 2013 e-newsletter. Access all the latest HIMSA news at www.himsa.comHIMSA Sets End Dates for NOAH 3/XP Supportby Prod...   Read More

AudiologyNOW! in Anaheim, CA, Celebrates Academy’s Past While Looking Toward “Innovating the Future”

May 8, 2013

(Reston, VA – April 25, 2013)—Nearly 6,600 audiologists, students, and hearing health professionals came to sunny Anaheim, CA, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Academy of...   Read More

Hansaton USA Announces New Advanced RIC Hearing Instrument

May 7, 2013

X-Mini, HANSATON’s latest innovation in hearing instruments, boasts revolutionary new XearA technology packaged in an elegant, state-of-the-art RIC housing.April 13, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN...   Read More

Sonic Expands into New Headquarters with New Brand Messaging and New Premium Solution

May 6, 2013

SOMERSET, NJ May 2 – Sonic, the growing US-based hearing instrument manufacturer, has opened its new worldwide headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey. Sonic President & Chief Operating Offi...   Read More

Our Primitive Reflexes May be More Sophisticated Than They Appear, Study Shows

May 6, 2013

Supposedly 'primitive' reflexes may involve more sophisticated brain function than previously thought, according to researchers at Imperial College London.The Vestibular-Ocular Reflex (or VOR)...   Read More

NIDCD Observes Better Hearing and Speech Month

May 5, 2013

May 1, 2013 - The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), observes Better Hearing and Speech Month this May.Sponsored...   Read More

Research Quest Aims to Cure Hearing Loss at its Root

May 4, 2013

The ultimate cause of hearing loss is usually found in the tiny hair cells that play the crucial role of converting sound waves into nerve impulses for delivery to the brain."Whether hearing loss...   Read More