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Statistical Methods and Reasoning for the Clinical Sciences is Now Available!
August 18, 2014
San Diego, CA – July 24, 2014 – Statistical Methods and Reasoning for the Clinical Sciences: Evidence-Based Practice provides practitioners with the scientific literacy needed to understan... Read More
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Oticon “Pink with a Purpose” Campaign Promotes Hearing Health and Breast Cancer Awareness
August 17, 2014
Practitioners Use Social Networking to Engage and Connect with Consumers in Local Markets.SOMERSET, NJ August 7 - Since 2007, Oticon, Inc. has been “thinking pink” for a very worthy cause... Read More
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Mums Thank Newborn Hearing Screeners for Helping Children to Hear
August 16, 2014
Two grateful mums have thanked screeners from all over Ireland, who perform the free hearing screening tests on newborn babies at 19 maternity hospitals, at a special event in Dublin recently.The moth... Read More
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Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Under Title III of the ADA to Require Movie Theaters to Provide Closed Movie Captioning and Audio Description
August 15, 2014
On July 23, 2014, the Attorney General signed the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend the Americans with Disabilities Act title III regulation to provide closed mo... Read More
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Neuromonics Signs Reselling Agreement with Elite Hearing Network
August 15, 2014
Tinnitus company extends special pricing, support on devices to help ringing in the ears.WESTMINSTER, Colo., Aug. 13, 2014 – Neuromonics, Inc., manufacturer and distributor of clinically proven... Read More
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Technology Camps at RIT/NTID Bring Boys and Girls from Near and Far
August 14, 2014
Students make their own computers to take home, even if they live near the Arctic Circle.There may not be any roads in John Smart’s village of Napakiak, Alaska, but they have electricity there.A... Read More
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ASHA Media Award, Hearing Aid Month, and More!
August 14, 2014
I'd have to agree with Staples, this is really is the most wonderful time of the year! I have some exciting news to share, as well as an amazing line-up of fall courses to tell you about. We are very... Read More
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ASHA Announces 2014 Media Award Winners
August 13, 2014
NBC's TODAY Show, USA Today, Allied Health Media, NPR Honored by ASHA; Ann W. Kummer, Patti Martin, Yadira Medina-Torres, and Sonja Pruitt-Lord Named 2014 Media Champions Read More
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Susan and Jim Jerger Research in Audiology Fellowship Established and Supported through Joint Fundraising Initiative
August 12, 2014
Reston, Virginia (August 6, 2014)—Last month, Drs. Susan and Jim Jerger were honored on the occasion of their retirement from The University of Texas at Dallas’ School of Behavioral and Br... Read More
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National Disability Institute Launches 4th Annual My American Dream Video Contest
August 11, 2014
Americans with disabilities encouraged to submit videos sharing their American dreams for opportunity to win $1,000, a digital tablet and sessions with a mentor.(Washington, D.C. – August 5, 201... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies and Widex-USA support ACAE
August 10, 2014
Starkey Hearing Technologies in conjunction with Widex-USA, Inc. have announced that they are providing $160,000 to the Accreditation Commission for Audiology Education (ACAE) over the next 3 years (2... Read More
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Representatives Jenkins and Cartwright Introduce the Audiology Patient Choice Act, HR 5304
August 10, 2014
Washington, D.C.—The Academy of Doctors of Audiology applauds U.S. Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R-KS) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) who introduced the Audiology Patient Choice Act, HR 5304, late y... Read More
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Medicare Considers New Ruling to Eliminate Coverage of Bone Anchored Hearing Solutions
August 9, 2014
If the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has its way, people with certain types of hearing loss will no longer be able to benefit from proven bone anchored hearing solutions such as the... Read More
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Plural Publishing, A Leading Publisher in Speech and Hearing, Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary
August 8, 2014
(San Diego, CA – August 1, 2014) – Founded in August 2004 by Sadanand and Angie Singh, Plural Publishing, Inc. marks its ten year anniversary this month. Independently owned, Plural publis... Read More
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Neuromonics Details Top Three Tinnitus Questions
August 8, 2014
Tinnitus company increases awareness, understanding of ringing in the ears.WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 30, 2014 – Tinnitus – commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears” affects... Read More
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Audiology Systems Makes Vestibular Assessement CEU Seminars Accessible To More Hearing Care Professionals
August 7, 2014
Renowned Head Impulse Seminar series – recognized for 0.4 CEUs – is now available in more key cities across the country to help hearing professionals boost their vestibular assessment prof... Read More
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Rayovac’s Portage Plant Celebrates its 50th Anniversary
August 6, 2014
Portage, WI, August 1st, 2014 – Today, Rayovac’s Portage plant is celebrating 50 years of operation. To commemorate half a century of community involvement in the city of Portage, Rayovac... Read More
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Oticon’s Henning Falster Celebrates 40 Years of Knowledge Sharing, Professional Development and Special Events
August 6, 2014
SOMERSET, NJ July 30 – On July 16, Oticon employees gathered to salute Henning Falster for his 40-year contribution to building a leadership position in education and professional development... Read More
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Research Gives New Insights into Rare Disease of the Inner Ear
August 4, 2014
A new study has shed light on the factors likely to lead to the development of a rare condition affecting the inner ear.A new study has shed light on the factors likely to lead to the development of a... Read More
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Study Links APC Gene to Learning and Autistic-like Disabilities
August 2, 2014
New mouse model shows that APC regulates proteins critical for normal learning, memory, and behavior.BOSTON (June 17, 2014) — Autistic-like behaviors and decreased cognitive ability may be assoc... Read More
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