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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Cholesterol Finetunes Hearing
February 10, 2008
Levels of cholesterol in the membranes of hair cells in the inner ear can affect your hearing, said a consortium of researchers from Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University and Purdue University i... Read More
Research
AFA Announces 2007 Donation Results
February 10, 2008
Individual audiology practitioners and the hearing industry supported the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) with almost $125,000 in financial support in 2007. Results were recently tabulated after... Read More
Associations
Leonard Marshall Appointed General Manager, Unitron Hearing South Africa
February 9, 2008
Unitron Hearing announced today the appointment of Leonard Marshall as its new General Manager of Unitron Hearing South Africa effective January 7, 2008. Leonard Marshall replaces Debbie Salter; Unitr... Read More
Industry
Sonomax Hooks up with Virgin Entertainment Group and the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Gift Lounge to Introduce First-Ever Instant, Custom-Fit High Fidelity Earphones to the United States
February 8, 2008
Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (TSX Venture: SHH) is pleased to announce its partnership with Virgin Entertainment Group and its plans for the retail launch in the United States of its Soundcage cust... Read More
Industry
Hear the World Magazine Awarded European Excellence Award 2007
February 8, 2008
The Hear the World magazine wins the European Excellence Award 2007 - this is its third prize this year, having already been awarded the Best of Corporate Publishing Award and the iF communication des... Read More
Industry
Phonak Launches Inspiro and First MicroLink Receivers with Dynamic FM Technology
February 7, 2008
At the EUHA 2007 Conference in Nuremberg, Phonak unveils a once-in-a-decade breakthrough in hearing technology. The company's new Dynamic FM platform enhances speech understanding in noisy situations... Read More
Industry
Cordless Phone Manufacturers to Make All Handsets TIA-1083 Compliant
February 7, 2008
TIA's Interference Standard Quickly Becoming Ubiquitous in the Industry. The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) and the Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) announced today that Panas... Read More
Associations
Cochlear Americas Announces 2008 Graeme Clark Scholarship Winners
February 6, 2008
Cochlear Americas, the world leader in advanced hearing solutions, today announced the winners of the 2008 Graeme Clark Scholarship awards. Five students have been selected to receive up to $38,000 of... Read More
Industry
'Tis the Season for Using Holiday-Purchased Technology Safely
February 6, 2008
Group Exhibiting at January Consumer Electronics Show Campaign Collaborates with Consumer Electronics Association, Partents' Choice Foundation, Others With millions of Americans enjoying personal audi... Read More
Associations
Study Shows Millions of People Can't Hear Smoke Alarms
February 5, 2008
One of the scariest scenarios you can imagine if you suffer from hearing loss is not being able to wake up in case of a fire. That is indeed a scary thought and, unfortunately, it happens much too oft... Read More
Research
Rutgers Neuroscience May Hold Key to Hearing Loss Remedy
February 5, 2008
Researchers can show the way to new cochlear implant technology A Rutgers University team led by neuroscientist Robin Davis is opening new doors to improved hearing for the congenitally or profoundly... Read More
Research
Style and Technology Leader Promises to Put Excitement into Assistive Listening Devices
February 4, 2008
Comfort Audio, with an international reputation for leadership in ALDs, opens US office and launches two highly innovative products. Comfort Audio, recognized since 1994 as a highly innovative interna... Read More
Industry
Maico Releases New Products
February 4, 2008
Maico Diagnostics recently released a line-up of new products designed to make your job easier. From distracting a child during tympanometry to light-weight portal audiometry, the new line-up of produ... Read More
Industry
NIDCD Advisory Council Welcomes Five New Members
February 3, 2008
The National Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NDCD) Advisory Council has added five new members to its roster. The Council advises the secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human S... Read More
Associations
Jingle Bells Not Merry for Tone-Deaf Individuals
February 3, 2008
A new neuroimaging study conducted by researchers from the Montreal Neurological Institute of McGill University and the Université de Montréal at the International laboratory for Brain M... Read More
Research
Starkey Joins in Rejecting Internet Retailers
February 2, 2008
Starkey Laboratories joins other hearing aid manufacturers in rejecting the sale of their products to internet and mail-order retailers. Recently on the "Find a Professional" section of their website,... Read More
Industry
AAA 2008 Honorees Announced
February 2, 2008
The American Academy of Audiology recently announced the 2008 Academy Honorees. Each of this year's honorees have made significant contributions in the field of Audiology. The distinguished honorees a... Read More
Associations
Catherine Gottfred 2008 ASHA President
January 31, 2008
Catherine H. (Kate) Gottfred, PhD, a leader in the field of literacy development, begins her one-year term as president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) on January 1, 2008. D... Read More
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Academy and Foundation Launch Healthy Hearing Awareness Initiative: Hearing Great in 2008!
January 31, 2008
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States, affecting more than 31 million Americans. Most people wait seven to 10 years before seeking help for hearing-related issues.... Read More
Associations
NAD Works With PepsiCo on Super Bowl Ad in American Sign Language
January 30, 2008
The National Association of the Deaf (NAD) was asked by PepsiCo to provide advice, feedback, and comments on a 60-second commercial filmed entirely in American Sign Language (ASL), with open captions... Read More
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