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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Siemens Introduces New Practice Management Software
October 16, 2000
Siemens recently introduced the Standard Edition of its totally new office management system, Practice Navigator™. A 32-bit application built on the Sybase SQL Anywhere tm database platform that... Read More
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Australian Technology Helps U.S. Paralympian Go For Gold
October 12, 2000
Atlanta Paralympic Silver medallist, Kathy Urschel, will be a fierce competitor for the Australians at the Paralympic Games Sydney 2000 in October, with the aid of the Australian designed Nucleus coch... Read More
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AAA and ADA Join Together To Protest ASHA Revision of SLP Scope of Practice
October 9, 2000
The American Academy of Audiology (AAA) and the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) jointly express significant concern regarding the document entitled Revised Scope of Practice in Speech-Languag... Read More
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AIHA Publishes 5th Edition of The Noise Manual
October 6, 2000
The American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) recently published a completely revised edition of The Noise Manual. The fifth edition of The Noise Manual, edited by Elliott Berger, Larry and Julia... Read More
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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Announces $31 Million in Financing
October 5, 2000
SAN JOSE, Calif. - - Symphonix Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMPX) today announced $31 million in private equity financing in two transactions. Symphonix develops and manufactures the Vibrant® Soundbridge... Read More
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Siemens Offers Two International Symposiums for 2002
October 2, 2000
Responding to popular demand, Siemens will offer two international symposiums in 2002. The 13th International Symposium - - will be held in Budapest, Hungary and Vienna, Austria, June 24 - July 1, 200... Read More
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Ultratec Announces New ''Instant Captioning'' Technology
September 27, 2000
MADISON, WI -- Ultratec, Inc., has announced a new technology, currently undergoing consumer testing, which will enable people to receive live captions of what is being said during their conversations... Read More
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Naval Medical Center Portsmouth Becomes First Military Hospital to Offer New Surgical Treatment for Hearing Loss
September 25, 2000
Vibrant Soundbridge Offers New Alternative for Hearing-Impaired Military Personnel SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (Portsmouth, Virginia) has become the first military medical faci... Read More
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New Study Shows Extra-Strength Formulation of Augmentin® Eradicates 95 to 100 Percent of Drug-Resistant Bacteria That Cause E
September 21, 2000
TORONTO, /PRNewswire/ -- A new high-dose formulation of Augmentin®(amoxicillin-clavulanate), called Augmentin® ES*, is highly effective in eradicating the three most common bacteria that cause... Read More
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No More Loud TV With TV Ears™
September 15, 2000
The number one complaint voiced in the homes of the hearing impaired has to do with the volume of the television set--either not loud enough for the individual with the hearing loss, or unbearably lou... Read More
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The Proceedings of the 1st International Conference, A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification, Sponsored by Phonak in 1
September 12, 2000
Warrenville, IL - Phonak is proud to announce that the Proceedings from the extremely popular 1998 pediatric conference, , are now available. This conference offered a very timely insight into the amp... Read More
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Au.D. Students Supported by AFA Fellowships
September 8, 2000
West Lafayette, IN - For the eighth consecutive year, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has awarded Alliance Fellowships of $2500 each to fulltime residential Au.D. degree students. This Fall... Read More
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Sonic Innovations, Inc. Announces New Vice President of Marketing and e-Business
September 6, 2000
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 6, 2000/PRNewswire/ - Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI) manufacturer of NATURA™ and CONFORMA™ advanced digital hearing aids, announced today that it ha... Read More
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves the Vibrant® Soundbridge™ to Treat Sensorineural Hearing Loss
September 5, 2000
SAN JOSE, Calif. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Vibrant® Soundbridge™ for use in the United States, announced Kirk Davis, president and chief executive officer of Sy... Read More
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AAA Offering Free Guide
September 1, 2000
The American Academy of Audiology has developed a guide for interviewing and resume writing. 'Which is My Best Foot and How Far Forward Do I Put It?' was designed to provide essential information to i... Read More
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Cochlear Corporation Sponsors National Campaign For Hearing Health Initiative
August 31, 2000
Englewood, CO - Cochlear Corporation and the Deafness Research Foundation are teaming up to support the efforts of the foundation's National Campaign for Hearing Health. Through a $100,000 donation an... Read More
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GN ReSound Now Accepting Nominations for the 2000 Caring for the Profession Award
August 29, 2000
GN ReSound, the second largest hearing aid manufacturer worldwide, is accepting nominations for the 2000 Caring for the Profession Award. This prestigious award is designed to recognize outstanding ac... Read More
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News From Frye Electronics
August 21, 2000
The following are the latest updates and announcements from Frye Electronics... Many years ago CHAP (Computer Hearing Aid Program) was developed as a DOS data base to hold hearing aid test data and cl... Read More
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Rayovac Continues Strong Momentum, Outpacing Industry Growth Rates
August 17, 2000
According to the latest battery industry data released by A.C. Nielsen, Rayovac (NYSE: ROV) continues to show strong growth trends. In the latest four-week and 12-week periods ending July 27, 2000, Ra... Read More
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AFA Golf Tournament in San Diego
August 15, 2000
Golfer alert! The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will have a charity golf tournament during the ADA convention, this year in San Diego. Immediately preceding play, a golf clinic will be held. A... Read More
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