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Portable Artificial Vision Device May Be an Effective Aid for Patients with Low Vision
October 1, 2016
In a small study that included 12 legally blind participants, use of a portable artificial vision device improved the patient’s ability to perform tasks simulating those of daily living, such as... Read More
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Hearing Gets More Tiring for the Brain as We Age
September 30, 2016
With support from Sonova, a globally unique study by the University of Zurich has managed to measure and visually map the consequences of age-related hearing loss in the brain. Read More
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Cochlear Launches the World's Thinnest, Full Length Perimodiolar Electrode for Cochlear Implants
September 30, 2016
The new Cochlear™ Nucleus® Profile Implant with Slim Modiolar Electrode (CI532) is designed to preserve hearing structures, boost hearing performance and is easy for surgeons to use. Read More
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Oticon, Inc. Names Gary Rosenblum as New President
September 29, 2016
SOMERSET, NJ September 29 – Oticon, Inc. announced today that Gary Rosenblum has been named the new President of Oticon, Inc., effective October 3, 2016. He succeeds Peer Lauritsen who retire... Read More
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Halo 2 Made for iPhone Technology Shines at TechCrunch Disrupt
September 29, 2016
Starkey Hearing Technologies showcased its revolutionary Synergy® hearing technologies at the 2016 TechCrunch Disrupt in San Francisco on Sept. 12-14. Over 200 people stopped by the Starkey booth and... Read More
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Local Business Owners Earn Prestigious International Award for Family-Owned, Multi-Generational Business
September 28, 2016
Mobile, Alabama residents selected among over 350 business owners in the U.S. and Canada.September 19, - MOBILE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beltone, a leader in hearing care for over 75 years, held its 20... Read More
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Otoharmonics Appoints New Senior Audiologist
September 27, 2016
Otoharmonics has announced that Dr. Damon Boyce, AuD has joined their team as Senior Audiologist, Clinical Education. With this hire, Otoharmonics reaffirms its dedication to providing high-quality se... Read More
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New Web Resource Cochlear Implant Continuum of Care
September 26, 2016
WHAT: ACI Alliance published a new online step-by-step guide for consumers, parents and professionals including those outside of cochlear implantation, on the cochlear implant (CI) process. Read More
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HEARing CRC's Cochlear Implant Research Showcased in International Journal of Audiology Special Supplement
September 25, 2016
Australian cochlear implant research has been showcased in a special supplement in the latest edition of the International Journal of Audiology (IJA). Read More
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Unitron's Engage 2016 Puts the Focus on Capturing Patients for Life
September 24, 2016
September 21, 2016 – Barcelona, Spain – New type of patients, new expectations and a new world of healthcare are creating opportunities for hearing healthcare professionals to redefine patient rel... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies' Halo 2 Named Finalist for 17th Annual Tekne Awards
September 23, 2016
MINNEAPOLIS, September 21, 2016 – The Minnesota High Tech Association (MHTA) has named Starkey Hearing Technologies as a finalist in the Healthcare-Established category for the 2016 Tekne Awards for... Read More
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Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista Now Support the Hear the World Foundation
September 22, 2016
Staefa, Switzerland, September 14, 2016 - The Hear the World Foundation is delighted to welcome the support of two legendary supermodels: Cindy Crawford and Linda Evangelista are now championing the c... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association Of America (HLAA) Joins The Revlon Love Is On 2016 Million Dollar Challenge
September 21, 2016
Help HLAA Win $1 Million for Hearing Loss!Bethesda, MD: The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has joined the RevlonLOVE IS ON 2016 Million Dollar Challenge, a fundraising competition created... Read More
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Beltone's myPAL Portable Microphone Accessories Named Top 100 for 2016 Chicago Innovation Award
September 21, 2016
September 15, 2016 - CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Beltone, a leader in hearing aids for the past 75 years, announced today that Beltone myPAL accessories have been named a Top 100 Finalist in the technol... Read More
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FDA Approves the MED-EL SYNCHRONY EAS Hearing Implant System
September 20, 2016
92 percent of clinical trial participants report improvement hearing in background noise in the first 12 months.September 16, 2016 – (Durham, NC) – MED-EL USA announced today the FDA appro... Read More
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Cochlear Delivers Broader Insurance Coverage and Expanded Access to Cochlear Implant Options
September 19, 2016
The Cochlear™ Nucleus® Hybrid™ Implant System now covered by Anthem®; Hybrid Hearing now available to all with functional low frequency hearing.Centennial, Colo., (September 15, 20... Read More
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Cochlear Implant Resource on Pediatric Candidacy and Outcomes - Available for Free Download for Limited Time
September 18, 2016
Cochlear Implants 2016: Advances in Candidacy, Technology, and Outcomes, Factors That Drive the Expansion of Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy by Terry Zwolan and Donna Sorkin published by ASHA’s... Read More
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Research Shows How Visual Perception Slows With Age
September 17, 2016
TUCSON, Ariz. — Grandparents may be some of the best storytellers around, in the sense that they usually have plenty of stories to tell. What they're not always as good at, however, is stayi... Read More
Research
Hear the World Foundation Welcomes Prof. Kevin Munro to its Advisory Board
September 16, 2016
Audiology professor to strengthen the Swiss foundation’s independent committee of experts.Staefa, Switzerland, September 12, 2016 - Audiology Professor Kevin J. Munro from the University of Manc... Read More
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Introducing the New HiRes™ Ultra Cochlear Implant from Advanced Bionics
September 15, 2016
The HiRes™ Ultra cochlear implant provides the proven benefits of the Advanced Bionics HiResolution™ Bionic Ear System, featuring the thinnest implant profile from AB.September 12, 2016 -... Read More
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