News
Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Au.D. Lapel Pins Now Available
May 14, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America has 14K gold Au.D. lapel pins available. To order you pin, visit the AFA's website: www.audfound.org or call the AFA at 765-743-6283 Read More
Associations
Infiniti™ 3 gets Directionality and Power
May 11, 2001
Siemens has introduced directionality and power to its popular INFINITI™ 3 BTE line. The INFINITI 3 S2D offers a directional microphone while the INFINITI 3 S2P provides high power. The INFINITI... Read More
Industry
ADA and AAA Join Forces to Benefit the Profession
May 11, 2001
Working cooperatively for the benefit of the profession, the American Academy of Audiology and the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists have forged a new awareness and understanding of our profession at... Read More
Associations
HEARx Commits to Distributor Relationship and Obtains Line of Credit
May 10, 2001
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., -- HEARx Ltd., (Amex: EAR) Paul A. Brown, M.D., Chairman of the Board of HEARx Ltd., announced today that HEARx has committed to purchase from one major hearing aid manufacturer... Read More
Industry
Rayovac Launches Hearing Aid Battery Breakthrough; Tremendous Benefit For Severe Hearing-Impaired Individuals
May 8, 2001
MADISON, Wis./PRNewswire/ -- A breakthrough in technology announced today by Rayovac (NYSE: ROV) will add even more power to its world's longest lasting zinc air hearing aid batteries. Through patente... Read More
Industry
Audina announces expansion of Audiology Department
May 4, 2001
Audina Hearing Instruments, Inc. of Longwood, Florida, has announced the addition of Laura Byrd, MA, CCC-A to it's Audiology department. Byrd will assist Billie Howell, Director of Audiology, in the e... Read More
Industry
HCFA Clarification Issued
May 3, 2001
HCFA issued a clarification on April 30, 2001 to all Medicare carriers regarding 'Payment for Services Furnished by Audiologists' Medicare is required to pay for diagnostic tests 'performed by a quali... Read More
Associations
PCO School of Audiology: An Update
May 2, 2001
130 Audiologists 'clicked' into the Spring 2, 2001 session on Monday April 30, 2001. Next session begins June 25, 2001. 1. Endorsement by AAA resulted in a super response at the San Diego meeting. 2.... Read More
Associations
Student Newsletter Available Online
May 1, 2001
Are there new Au.D. programs available? What are the benefits of getting an Au.D. degree? Should you pursue a master's or doctoral degree in audiology? These are just some of the topics covered in the... Read More
Associations
Laftsidis Joins Siemens as GM of Professional Products; Diamond Promoted
April 30, 2001
Joseph Lugara, Vice President of Sales for Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., announced that John Laftsidis joined Siemens as Division Manager of the Company's Professional Products Division and Amy D... Read More
Industry
Eye Dynamics Signs Agreement to Provide Private Label Medical Devices to MedTrak Inc.
April 26, 2001
TORRANCE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--2001--Eye Dynamics Inc. (OTCBB: EYDY) today announced that an agreement has been concluded for Eye Dynamics to be the exclusive provider of a version of its ENG medi... Read More
Associations
CMU Offers Doctor in Audiology Degree Through Distance Learning
April 25, 2001
MOUNT PLEASANT - Earning a doctoral degree used to mean long hours, hard work and travel to a university. Today the long hours and hard work still apply, but now it's the university that does the trav... Read More
Associations
Bio-Logic Systems Corp. Expands Contract with One of the Nation's Largest Buying Groups
April 24, 2001
MUNDELEIN, Ill.-- Bio-logic Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: BLSC), a designer and marketer of computerized medical electrodiagnostic equipment, today reported that it has renewed and expanded its contract with... Read More
Industry
May Is Better Hearing Month
April 20, 2001
Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the U.S. Hearing loss affects 1 out of every 10 people. 1 out of every 25 American children has a hearing loss. 1 out of every 14 Amer... Read More
Associations
NAFDA Members' Schedule of Events AAA Convention 2001
April 18, 2001
San Diego Marriott & Marina, Marina Ballroom NOTE: Volunteer times for each individual will be announced at this time. You MUST fulfill this obligation in order to receive funding by NAFDA. Student We... Read More
Associations
Hagens Berman Files Class Action Suit Against Burlington Northern and Law Firm; Burlington Northern and Law Firm Alleged to H
April 16, 2001
Employees Accuse Railroad of Collaborating With Law Firm to Reduce Claim Amounts A class action suit filed on March 26, 2001 in U.S. District court claims that Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway Com... Read More
Associations
Siemens New Crescendo™ Phones Win Award
April 12, 2001
Even before their official release, Siemens new Crescendo™ amplified telephones won a bronze award for function and aesthetics of design from the American Society on Aging in the 13th Annual Uni... Read More
Industry
FECOM Introduces New Key-Chain Battery Tester
April 11, 2001
Fecom is pleased to announce the release of a key-chain battery tester with a built-in compartment for storing two spare batteries. If you would like to receive a free sample for your evaluation pleas... Read More
Industry
Audiology Awareness Campaign Announces CNN Headline News Interview
April 10, 2001
CNN Headline News will be airing an interview with Kathy Landau Goodman, Chair of Audiology Awareness Campaign, entitled 'Should I have a hearing test?' on Wednesday, April 11, 2001. It will be aired... Read More
Associations
UTD/Callier Center for Communication Disorders Approved to Offer the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) Degree
April 3, 2001
On Thursday, January 25, 2001, at its regular quarterly meeting, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board approved the application for a Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree submitted by the Univer... Read More
Associations
