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Montgomery County Executive Isaiah Leggett Visits Representatives from ASHA and TLC
July 6, 2008
Montgomery County Executive Isaiah Leggett visited with representatives from TLC—The Treatment & Learning Centers and The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on Wednesday, May 29... Read More
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AFA/ESCO Award Au.D. Scholarship
July 5, 2008
California audiologist Rima Z. Baumberger has won a 2008 Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) postcard scholarship to pursue Au.D. distance education. ESCO sponsored the postcard and Baumberger's $1,... Read More
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New Children's Book about Cochlear Implants Now Available
July 3, 2008
Abby Gets a Cochlear Implant" Speaks to Children about CI Experience A new children's picture book, "Abby Gets a Cochlear Implant" was released at the American Academy of Audiology's "Audiology NOW!"... Read More
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Sonova Invests 40 Million Swiss Francs in New High-Tech Production Facility
July 2, 2008
Sonova is expanding capacities for the manufacture and engineering of its innovative hearing systems at its headquarters in Stäfa, Switzerland. In doing so, the Group is investing in further grow... Read More
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Ear Infections Linked to Passive Smoking
July 2, 2008
A new report from Perth's Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found a strong link between childhood ear infections and exposure to tobacco smoke. The results are published in the latest e... Read More
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The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus
July 1, 2008
Auricle Ink Publishers announces release of The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus (Richard S. Tyler, PhD, Editor) May 1, 2008. Anyone who suffers from persistent ringing or noises in their ears will be in... Read More
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Best in Class(Room) - Oticon Pediatrics Amigo R12 Features Compact Size and Compatibility with Most FM Systems
July 1, 2008
Oticon Pediatrics introduces the Oticon Amigo R12, the first FM solution that operates on a 312 battery to enable small hearing devices, including Oticon Epoq, Vigo Pro and Vigo, to retain their cosme... Read More
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Unitron Hearing Opens Regional Office in Spain
June 30, 2008
Local Office to provide direct sales and customer support Unitron Hearing, a Canadian-based global provider of high-value, innovative hearing solutions, today announced that it has opened a company of... Read More
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UTMB Links Common Cold, Ear Infections
June 30, 2008
A new five-year study at the University of Texas Medical Branch confirms the suspected close link between the two most common diseases of young children: colds and ear infections. The study, which app... Read More
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ASHA, CEA to Continue Collaboration on Public Education Campaign
June 29, 2008
Coinciding with May's Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Rockville, MD based American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), and the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) of Arlington, VA have... Read More
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AARP Highlights Hearing Aids - Again and Well
June 29, 2008
Continuing its focus on new hearing aid technologies and user benefits, AARP has highlighted both in the May issue of "AARP Bulletin Today" Enjoy Daniel Cardwell, an engineer from Summit, N.J., knew h... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Stops Focusing on Ears
June 28, 2008
No longer willing to just focus on ears, Siemens Hearing Instruments starts focusing on who they're attached to In an effort to better serve the hearing-impaired community, Siemens Hearing Instruments... Read More
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BHI Leadership Expands
June 28, 2008
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) takes great pleasure in announcing the election of as Vice President of the Institute and as a new BHI director. In announcing the new officer and director, BHI Pres... Read More
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Colorado Sends Children's Hearing Aid Insurance Mandate to Governor's Desk
June 27, 2008
In state news, Colorado's General Assembly recently passed a full coverage hearing aid insurance mandate. The bill (CO SB 057) now awaits Gov. Bill Ritter's signature. The mandate calls for health ins... Read More
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Bryan Adams Unveils Photo Exhibit In Berlin
June 27, 2008
Musician/photographer captures celebrity images for non-profit hearing awareness initiative - Bryan Adams, famed musician and official photographer of the Hear the World initiative, introduced his pho... Read More
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No More Suffering in Silence: Siemens New Hearing Instruments Tailored to Meet Hearing and Lifestyle Needs
June 26, 2008
From cutting-edge designs to nearly invisible models to Bluetooth® connectivity, hearing instruments have gone "cool" One in every ten Americans has hearing loss, and this number is expected to do... Read More
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Balance Rehabilitation by Virtual Grocery Shopping
June 26, 2008
Visit any video arcade and you'll find virtual reality games that challenge your sense of balance and equilibrium. You can race motocross, navigate a supercharged waverunner through stormy seas, or av... Read More
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Innovative New Hearing Science Textbook Available
June 25, 2008
In the song "Breathe", Anna Nalick sings, "2 a.m. and I'm still awake, writing [...]. If I get it all down on paper, it's no longer inside of me." This song comes to mind for Diana Emanuel, Ph.D., whe... Read More
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Audiology Doctoral Students Enjoy ReSound University
June 25, 2008
ReSound presented a program designed for audiology doctoral students and faculty May 14 - May 17, 2008 at its manufacturing facility in Bloomington, MIN. In attendance were 40 doctoral students, repre... Read More
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Garth Brooks, Jon McLaughlin, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Raise Their Voices to Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Raise More Than $5 Million at Annual Fundraiser
June 24, 2008
Through emotional and energetic performances, Garth Brooks, Jon McLaughlin, and Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo helped the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness... Read More
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