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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
New Insights into Underlying Cellular Mechanisms of Information Processing in the Brain
March 29, 2015
Researchers at the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience and the Pasteur Institute have uncovered a key factor in regulating information transmittal during the early stages of auditory process... Read More
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1.1 Billion People at Risk of Hearing Loss
March 28, 2015
WHO highlights serious threat posed by exposure to recreational noise27 FEBRUARY 2015 | GENEVA - Some 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of hearing loss due to the unsafe use of person... Read More
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Aberrant PI3K/AKT/mTOR Pathway Found in Vestibular Schwanommas May Be Therapeutic Target
March 27, 2015
Charlottesville, VA (September, 2014) - Researchers from the University of Toronto, directed by Drs. Gelareh Zadeh and Boris Krischek, investigated gene expression in normal vestibular nerves and vest... Read More
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Sivantos Extends binax Family of Siemens Binaural Hearing Aids
March 26, 2015
Sivantos extends binax family of Siemens binaural hearing aids binax platform extended to Insio and Motion product families Binaural OneMic directionality offers true directionality down to Read More
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Oticon Gives AudiologyNOW! Participants Two Ways to Make a Positive Difference: Free River Cruises to Benefit AAAF Scholarships and Project Amazon Humanitarian Mission
March 26, 2015
SOMERSET, NJ March 17 – At AudiologyNOW! 2015, Oticon, Inc. will offer audiologists and students an attractive way to enjoy a short break from conference activities and at the same time, benefi... Read More
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Hearing Industries Association (HIA) News
March 25, 2015
HIA Elects Scott Davis as ChairmanWASHINGTON, DC, March 12, 2015 — HIA elected Scott Davis, Siemens Hearing Instruments, as Chairman of the Board at its recent Annual Meeting in Washington, DC o... Read More
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Beltone and the Chicago Innovation Awards Ring The Nasdaq Stock Market Closing Bell
March 25, 2015
Beltone Receives Recognition for Innovative Beltone First™ Hearing Aid Read More
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Turtle Beach Corporation Announces Appointment of Bruce Thompson as Eastern Regional Vice President for HyperSound Hearing Solutions
March 24, 2015
SAN DIEGO, Feb. 5, 2015 -- Turtle Beach Corporation, a leading innovator of audio products and solutions, today announced the hiring of Bruce Thompson as Eastern Regional Vice President for HyperSound... Read More
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First U.S. Patient Receives MED-EL's SYNCHRONY Cochlear Implant
March 24, 2015
UNC implants patient with history of back surgery, need for future MRI.March 24, 2015 – (DURHAM, NC) –MED-EL USA officials announced that the first SYNCHRONY cochlear implant has successfu... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Receives CE Mark Approval for Cochlear Implant Use in Patients With Single-Sided Deafness
March 24, 2015
March 09, 2015. VALENCIA, Calif. -- Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technology and a company of the Sonova Group, announced today that the HiRes 90K™ Advantage cochle... Read More
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Practical Guide to Marketing an Audiology Practice
March 23, 2015
For Immediate Release (San Diego, CA – March 19, 2015) Marketing in an Audiology Practice provides a unique, in-depth look into all facets of marketing and is a must-have for audiologists lookin... Read More
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New Oticon Medical Streamer and ConnectLine App Allow Users of Ponto Plus Bone Anchored Sound Processor to Connect to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
March 23, 2015
Copenhagen, DK. March 18, 2015 – Oticon Medical announces the launch of the Oticon Medical Streamer and ConnectLine App that will enable Ponto Plus sound processor users to control their bone an... Read More
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Ida Institute Shares Global Perspectives on the Future of Hearing Health Care at AudiologyNOW! 2015
March 23, 2015
NAERUM, DK March 17 – In December 2013, Ida Institute set out to collaboratively create a global vision for hearing health care in 2020. The global initiative, Vision2020: Creating the Future... Read More
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Oticon Contributes To Great Choices In Knowledge-Sharing At AudiologyNOW! 2015
March 22, 2015
SOMERSET, NJ March 16 – In keeping with Oticon’s commitment to knowledge-sharing events that benefit hearing care professionals and their patients, a team of Oticon audiologists and rese... Read More
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New Resource on Assistive Technology for Hearing Loss
March 21, 2015
San Diego, CA – March 12, 2015 – For hearing health care and related professionals, educators, and individuals with hearing loss and their families, Hearing Assistive and Access Technology... Read More
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ZPower to Highlight Benefits of Rechargeable Solution for Hearing Aids at AudiologyNOW! Conference
March 20, 2015
CAMARILLO, CA – March 18, 2015 – ZPower, the first developer of rechargeable, silver-zinc batteries for hearing aids, will lead a presentation that builds a compelling case for the many ad... Read More
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Sonic Unveils Everyday Sounds Better Consumer Website and Innovative New Products at 2015 AudiologyNOW!
March 19, 2015
Somerset, NJ March 18, 2015 –Hearing care professionals interested in a hassle-free, no-cost way to grow their patient base should head for the Sonic Booth (#312) at the 2015 AudiologyNow! Con... Read More
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North Brings Patients Closer to Natural Hearing and Addresses Number-One Desire: Understanding Conversations in a Wide Range of Situations
March 19, 2015
March 17, 2015 – Kitchener, Canada – Unitron, a global innovator of technologically advanced hearing solutions, today announced the launch of North™, its ground-breaking sound proces... Read More
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Cochlear Implant Symposium Addressing Emerging Issues: Call for Abstracts
March 18, 2015
Washington DC / October 15-17, 2015WHAT: The Emerging Issues in Cochlear Implantation Symposium, CI 2015 DC, will be convened October 15-17, 2015. National and global leaders in the field of cochlear... Read More
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From Desktops to Mobiles, Redesigned Ida Institute Website Optimizes Access to Content and Collaboration Across Multiple Devices
March 17, 2015
NAERUM, DK March 9 – The Ida Institute website (www.idainstitute.com) is now accessible through a wide range of mobile devices including laptops, tablet computers, PDAs and smartphones. The new... Read More
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