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In Memoriam - Dr. George Moushegian
November 18, 2006
Dr. George Moushegian died of natural causes Sunday October 15, 2006. Professor Moushegian was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Armenian immigrant parents Zakar and Nazig Moushegian on Jan.19, 1923. He s... Read More
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Noisy Toys - Toys Are Fun But Hearing Is for Life!
November 17, 2006
During a press conference on Parliament Hill today, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) in partnership with the Elks of Canada and Royal Purple of Canada... Read More
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ASHA Recommends Revisions to International Classification of Diseases
November 17, 2006
ASHA members presented recommendations, September 29, on behalf of the Association for additions and revisions in hearing and swallowing diagnoses in the International Classification of Diseases, 9 Re... Read More
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Unitron Hearing Establishes Norway Office
November 16, 2006
Unitron Hearing has opened a company office in Norway and appointed Jon Anders Nikolaisen as its Director of Sales and Marketing. The new Unitron Hearing Norway (AS) office assumed responsibility for... Read More
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2006 Oticon Focus on People Awards Honor Fifteen People Who Defy Stigma of Hearing Loss
November 16, 2006
The 2006 Oticon Focus on People Awards today honored 12 outstanding people with hearing loss who prove that hearing loss does not limit a person's ability to live a full, productive and even, inspirin... Read More
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Fingernails on a Chalkboard Garner Vanderbilt Psychologist Ig Nobel Prize
November 15, 2006
Listen to Randolph Blake describe the research that won the Ig Nobel Prize Giving a closer listen to a sound most of us try to avoid - fingernails scraping on a chalkboard - has won Vanderbilt psychol... Read More
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2nd Call for Papers - American Auditory Society Meeting
November 15, 2006
Dear Colleague: This e-mail is a second reminder of the Call For Papers submission to the American Auditory Society meeting March 4-6, 2007, in Scottsdale, Arizona. The deadline is December 10, 2006.... Read More
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Phonak Unveils a Masterpiece of Hearing Performance
November 14, 2006
Savia Art introduces a new level of performance and intelligence with world-first technology — Built on the industry's most powerful and versatile chipset, Phonak is introducing Savia Art, a new... Read More
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AFA Announces 2006 Award Winners
November 14, 2006
during the opening session at the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention in Scottsdale, AZ, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) bestowed its highest honor, the "AFA Award for Education... Read More
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RNID Warns Against Inadequate Smoke Alarms This Fire Safety Week
November 13, 2006
Whether you or a member of your family has a hearing loss, or if you're a very heavy sleeper, RNID is warning that a conventional smoke alarm may not be enough to wake you up in the event of a fire. D... Read More
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AG Bell Receives $30,000 Grant for Distance Learning Program From NEC Foundation of America
November 13, 2006
NEC Foundation of America has awarded the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) a $30,000 grant to expand First Years, an online distance learning program for pr... Read More
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Sycle.net, The Number One Hearing Care Practice Management System, Releases New Features & Upgrades to All Users Always At No Charge
November 12, 2006
Sycle is very pleased to announce the new features that have been added to the system. Sycle is always improving the capabilities of your practice management system. Whether or not we are bringing you... Read More
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JAAA Special Issue: Acceptable Noise Level
November 12, 2006
The October issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology is a Special Issue dedicated to Acceptable Noise Level. Guest Editor Anna K. Nabelek focuses on research conducted at the Universi... Read More
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New Executive Director Named For UTD Callier Center
November 11, 2006
Roeser to Step Down; Speech Pathologist Dr. Thomas Campbell Assumes Duties Oct. 1 Saying "the time is ripe to create new initiatives that deal with highly needed research, education and service," Dr.... Read More
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Choose Your Flavor: Sound ID Launches Two New Bluetooth Headsets with Personalized Sound
November 11, 2006
Fusing Bluetooth Wireless Technology and Advanced Medical Innovations, New SoundFlavors™ and SoundMate Change the Sound Experience - Right out-of-the Box --Empowering consumers to change the way... Read More
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AO Journal Group: 8 Channel to 16 Channel Cochlear Implant Conversion.
November 10, 2006
Do you want to stay up on the latest related to hearing healthcare? Tune into the AO Journal Group where on a monthly basis our group of Contributing Editors (www.audiologyonline.com/our_company/contr... Read More
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A New Name for ADA: Academy of Doctors of Audiology
November 10, 2006
Members of the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) voted to change the association's name to the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) at the annual Business Meeting held October 14 during ADA's... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Announces the Launch of Balance™
November 9, 2006
Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading manufacturer of advanced hearing aid products announces the release of Balance, a new premium digital hearing aid product family. Balance combines cut... Read More
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Audiology Foundation of America Names 23 Advisors
November 9, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (audfound.org/) is pleased to announce the appointment of the following individuals to its Advisory Committee and Advisory Council: Dierdre M. Anderson, Au.D. Brend... Read More
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NAFDA Fun Facts:
November 8, 2006
Over 700 members last year Approx 30 professional members last year 37 Representatives from Au.D. programs and growing this year Approx. 82 Au.D. programs in U.S. Elizabeth Gray, Rush University, 4th... Read More
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