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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
New CEO Taking Widex into the Future
September 2, 2013
Jørgen Jensen is the new CEO of hearing aid company Widex A/S and is responsible for the implementation of an ambitious new strategy for the global company.”Today, Widex is a global heari... Read More
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NIDCD-Supported Researchers Close In on Identification of the Ever Elusive Mechanotransduction Channel in the Inner Ear
September 1, 2013
July 19, 2013 - Researchers at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), one of the National Institutes of Health, working with scientists at Boston Children’... Read More
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Salus University Raises Special Flag in Unique Ceremony
August 31, 2013
Elkins Park PA - Salus University held a flag raising ceremony of special significance at its main campus. Salus students and faculty who are active or retired military formed an honor guard to raise... Read More
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UC Research Examines How Technology Can Break Down Barriers for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
August 30, 2013
A small, pilot study is examining how mobile technology might support deaf and hard-of-hearing college students when an interpreter can’t physically be present at the time the services are reque... Read More
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Honeywell Experts Host Free Hearing Conservation Seminars in Fairbanks & Anchorage to Help Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
August 30, 2013
SMITHFIELD, R.I. — Aug. 21, 2013 — Noise-induced hearing loss might well be the world’s most common, and preventable, occupational injury. Hearing conservation experts from Honeywell... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Announces FDA Approval of the Naída CI Q70 Sound Processor
August 29, 2013
The World’s Newest, Most Advanced Behind-the-Ear Sound Processor ReceivesRegulatory Approval for Commercial Release in the United States.VALENCIA, Calif., August 28, 2013 – Advanced Bionic... Read More
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Business is Flying High as Siemens Hearing Instruments UK Moves into its New Facility Near Gatwick Airport
August 28, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instruments has moved location from Alexandra House to Platinum House, literally a few streets away in the same business area of Crawley, near Gatwick Airport.Siemens Hearing Instrumen... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Announces Technology Partnership with ZPower
August 27, 2013
Companies Collaborating to Develop a Rechargeable Hearing Aid System.MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 20, 2013 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, has... Read More
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Summer Scholars Gain Professional Insight and Practical Perspectives at 2013 Oticon Summer Camp
August 26, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ August 21 - The 2013 Oticon Summer Camp brought together 96 audiology students from more than 30 universities across the US for a five-day knowledge sharing event in Keystone, Colorado... Read More
NIH Study Uncovers a Starring Role for Supporting Cells in the Inner Ear: Human Trials Planned to Probe the Cell’s Protective Powers
August 26, 2013
Researchers have found in mice that supporting cells in the inner ear, once thought to serve only a structural role, can actively help repair damaged sensory hair cells, the functional cells that turn... Read More
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NHCA Scholarship Foundation Announces 2014 Student Conference Awards Available!
August 25, 2013
The Scholarship Foundation of the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) is pleased to announce the availability of a limited number of student conference awards for the 38th Annual NHCA Con... Read More
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Scientists Discover How Brain’s Auditory Center Transmits Information for Decisions and Actions
August 24, 2013
Cold Spring Harbor, NY – May, 2013 - When a pedestrian hears the screech of a car’s brakes, she has to decide whether, and if so, how, to move in response. Is the action taking place bloc... Read More
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Unitron US Announces Resignation of Rodney Schutt, Promotion of Steve Savage to President and CEO
August 23, 2013
August 5, 2013 Plymouth, Minnesota — Unitron US today announced the resignation of Rodney Schutt as President and CEO, a position he held for nearly four years.“In this role, Rodney both s... Read More
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Honeywell Experts Host Free Hearing Conservation Seminars to Help Prevent Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
August 23, 2013
SMITHFIELD, R.I., Aug. 12, 2013 — Noise-induced hearing loss might well be the world’s most prevalent occupational injury. But this fall, hearing conservation experts from Honeywell (NYSE:... Read More
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Parent-Infant Financial Aid Program
August 22, 2013
AG Bell Parent-Infant Financial Aid Awards DistributedThe AG Bell Parent-Infant Financial Aid Committee is pleased to announce a total of $118,849.96 was recently awarded to 140 families who are commi... Read More
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Dennis P. Driscoll, P.E., to be Recognized at the Upcoming American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Conference
August 21, 2013
Dennis P. Driscoll, P.E., former National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) President, will be recognized at the upcoming American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) Conference for work in no... Read More
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Early Brain Responses to Words Predict Developmental Outcomes in Children with Autism
August 20, 2013
The pattern of brain responses to words in 2-year-old children with autism spectrum disorder predicted the youngsters’ linguistic, cognitive and adaptive skills at ages 4 and 6, according to a n... Read More
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ASHA Announces 2013 Media Award Winners
August 19, 2013
The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, VoiceBox, and KLTV Honored Beyond Baby Talk Authors Kenn Apel and Julie Masterson Named 2013 Media Champions.Rockville, MD - July 29, 2013... Read More
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miniReceiver 2.0 Provides Outstanding Flexibility for its Class of Device
August 18, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instruments launched the miniReceiver 2.0 earlier this year; it is the latest RIC innovation which is suitable for virtually every ear canal and level of hearing loss. It is compatible... Read More
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Unique Approach of Read to Succeed Pilot Program Shows Markings of Success For Preschool Children with Hearing Loss
August 18, 2013
Los Angeles, Calif., August 8, 2013 – A unique 3-week summer pilot program called Read to Succeed was recently introduced by the House Research Institute’s Children’s Auditory Resear... Read More
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