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New Treatment Successful for Rare and Disabling Movement Disorder, the Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS)
September 25, 2014
New York – August, 2014 –– People who suffer from a rare illness, the Mal de Debarquement Syndrome (MdDS), now have a chance for full recovery thanks to treatment developed by resea... Read More
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Nearly Half of Teens Showing Potential Signs of Hearing Loss
September 24, 2014
One in six teens showing symptoms often or all of the timeNearly nine in ten engage in activities that may damage hearingTeen hearing loss may be on the rise, according to a new study commissioned by... Read More
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Scientist Finds Link Between Antibiotics and Bacterial Biofilm Formation Cause of Chronic Ear, Sinus and Lung Infections
September 22, 2014
Results May Lead to New Approach for Chronic Ear Infections in Children.PASADENA, CA, July 9, 2014 – Researchers from the University of Southern California and the Oak Crest Institute of Science... Read More
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Jane Madell Joins AG Bell Academy Board of Directors
September 21, 2014
The AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language is pleased to announce the appointment of Jane R. Madell, Ph.D., CCC-A/SLP, LSLS Cert. AVT, to its board of directors for the 2014-2016 term begin... Read More
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Rare Developmental Disorder Linked to Tumor-Suppressing Protein, Researchers Find
September 20, 2014
Researchers have revealed a new insight into CHARGE syndrome, a rare developmental disorder.A protein known for its tumor-suppressing properties can also trigger developmental disorders, including CHA... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Launches World’s First Waterproof Case for Cochlear Implant Recipients
September 19, 2014
The Industry’s Innovation Leader Releases AquaCase Accessory in the United States.VALENCIA, Calif., September 16, 2014 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implant technolo... Read More
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Oticon’s BrainHearing™ Technology Helps Brain Make Sense of Sound
September 18, 2014
SOMERSET, NJ September 15 – BrainHearing™, Oticon’s innovative “brain first” technology, is helping to provide better hearing with less effort by giving the brain the cl... Read More
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ZPower to Speak at IHS 2014
September 17, 2014
Troy Renken, VP at ZPower, will discuss the barriers and enablers of wireless technology adoption in Audiology.CAMARILLO, CA – September 16, 2014 –Troy Renken, VP of Product Planning and E... Read More
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American Sign Language Version of ‘Happy,’ With RIT/NTID Ties, Goes Viral
September 17, 2014
A music video from an Adirondack summer camp for aspiring deaf teen filmmakers and co-sponsored by Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf has gone viral.Th... Read More
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New Mapping Approach Lets Scientists Zoom in and out as the Brain Processes Sound
September 16, 2014
Mouse research could lead to better treatments for hearing loss.Researchers at Johns Hopkins have mapped the sound-processing part of the mouse brain in a way that keeps both the proverbial forest and... Read More
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Hear the World Foundation Call for Applications
September 15, 2014
Sixth Annual Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology.Staefa, Switzerland, September 9 2014 - The Hear the World Foundation is pleased to announce the Sixth Annual Judith Gravel Fellowship in P... Read More
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UEA Research Finds Hope for More Accurate Diagnosis of Memory Problems
September 14, 2014
More accurate tests could be created to diagnose diseases such as Alzheimer's or memory problems stemming from head injuries, leading to earlier intervention, according to new findings from the Un... Read More
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Hearing Problems Also on the Rise; Early Intervention Critical to Child Development, Academic and Social Success, Says ASHA
September 13, 2014
Rockville, MD - August 21, 2014 - A new study published this week in the journal Pediatrics reported a 63% increase in disability associated with speech problems from 2001-02 to 2010-11 among U.S. chi... Read More
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NDI and AFCPE Join Forces to Bolster the Financial Health of People with Disabilities
September 12, 2014
Partnership will improve the financial knowledge, education, wellness and know-how within the disability community.(Washington, D.C. – September 27, 2014) – Today, National Disability Inst... Read More
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Hearing Aid Month, Middle Ear Implants Update, NCRAR Series, and Sangria
September 11, 2014
Happy fall! From my desk in the Northeast, it's arguably the best time of year. We have a great fall line up of content on AudiologyOnline to help you stay up to date and earn CEUs. Our latest highlig... Read More
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Barry A. Freeman, Ph.D. Joins ZPower as Vice President of Business Development
September 11, 2014
Dr. Freeman will play a pivotal role in launching ZPower rechargeable batteries to Audiology, Medical Device, and Hearables markets worldwide.CAMARILLO, CA – September 8, 2014 – ZPower, a... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies and Minnesota Vikings Encourage Fans to “Listen Carefully”
September 10, 2014
New SoundCheck App Allows Fans to Measure Noise Levels at Stadium During Game.MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 5, 2014 - Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies,... Read More
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4 EARS: Free Hearing Tests for Children in Need
September 9, 2014
Global campaign for the Hear the World Foundation.Stäfa, September 4 2014 - Under the slogan «4EARS. One hearing test for you, one for a child in need.» the Hear the World Foundation... Read More
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Newly Discovered Gene Mutation is Linked to Hereditary Deafness
September 8, 2014
Researchers led by geneticists at the Miller School have discovered a new gene mutation that causes hearing loss. Their study, which focused on a large Turkish family in which six individuals have bee... Read More
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Fly-inspired Sound Detector
September 7, 2014
New device based on a fly's freakishly acute hearing may find applications in futuristic hearing aids and military technology.WASHINGTON D.C., July 22, 2014 – Even within a phylum so full of... Read More
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