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Better Hearing Month, with Bacon
May 20, 2013
Happy Better Hearing Month!To support you and your clinical practice this month, we have two pretty important articles featured on AudiologyOnline. Get HIPAA Compliant - AgainThe first article is reg... Read More
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Beltone Introduces Three New Custom Ear Mold Products
May 20, 2013
(May 14, 2013) Chicago, IL – www.beltone.com – Beltone announced the introduction of three new custom ear mold products: Swim Molds, Custom Ear Protectors, and Custom Ear Molds for MP3 Pla... Read More
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Special Report to the Audiology Community: 18x18 Initiative Unifies Audiologists and Furthers Multi‐organizational Goals
May 19, 2013
The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) has received a tremendous amount of attention since its introduction of the 18x18 Initiative in November. Stories about a record‐breaking pledge drive t... Read More
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Scientists Identify Molecules in the Ear That Convert Sound Into Brain Signals
May 18, 2013
The work suggests new gene therapy approach to some forms of deafness.LA JOLLA, CA – December 6, 2012 – For scientists who study the genetics of hearing and deafness, finding the exact gen... Read More
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Rewarding Career Paths in Speech and Hearing Health Rank Among Top Professions
May 18, 2013
(Rockville, MD - May 1, 2013) - In 2013, top publications ranked audiology and speech-language pathology among the most rewarding careers. Audiology was rated the fourth best career by CareerCast.com... Read More
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Researchers Develop Rx for Deafness, Impaired Balance in Mouse Model of Usher Syndrome
May 17, 2013
New Orleans, LA – Jennifer Lentz, PhD, Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology & Biocommunications and a member of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at LSU Health Sciences Center New... Read More
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Purdue Innovation Could Help People with Severe Hearing Loss
May 16, 2013
West Lafayette, Ind.- (BUSINESS WIRE) - A Purdue University researcher's innovation may make it possible for people with severe hearing loss to hear high-frequency sounds.Joshua Alexander, an assi... Read More
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Second Edition Launch of Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology
May 15, 2013
(San Diego, CA – May 06, 2013) – Written for graduate students and practicing clinicians, this textbook, now in its second edition, provides comprehensive knowledge about understanding and... Read More
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Invisible Captioning is the Next Big Idea
May 15, 2013
Students plan to redesign captioning glasses for better access at the movies.Four teams of students from Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf wrapped up... Read More
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Jason Mayer Named Vice President of Sales for Unitron US
May 14, 2013
May 13, 2013 - Kitchener, Canada — Unitron today announced the appointment of Jason Mayer as Vice President of Sales at Unitron US. In this position, Jason will lead the company’s Commerci... Read More
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Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Physicians Getting the Support They Need?
May 13, 2013
First of its kind study addresses the unique issues faced by these clinicians.SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Deaf and hard of hearing (DHoH) people must overcome significant professional barriers, particu... Read More
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Advanced Bionics Enters the World of Rehab Apps for Adults and Assessment Apps for Children
May 12, 2013
New iPad apps help adults hear with cochlear implants and professionals assess hearing in young children.VALENCIA, Calif., May 8, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in cochlear implan... Read More
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ReSound "Moments Movement” Awards Grants to Hearing Healthcare Professionals
May 11, 2013
ReSound is collecting patient stories and awarding monthly grants to the Hearing Healthcare Professionals that help make them possible.Bloomington, MN, May 8, 2013 - http://www.gnresound.com - ReSound... Read More
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High Honors For ASHA’s Exceptional Work Environment
May 11, 2013
The Alliance For Workplace Excellence Names ASHA A Winner In All Four Award Categories.(Rockville, MD - April 15, 2013) The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been honored with t... Read More
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Beltone Introduces 85DLW Technology to its Beltone Promise™ Product Line-Up
May 10, 2013
New Device Specifically Designed to Meet the Needs of Patients That Require Monitoring When Wearing Their Hearing Aids.(May 7, 2013) Chicago, IL — www.beltone.com — Beltone, a leader in he... Read More
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HIMSA News: End Dates for NOAH 3/XP Support & More
May 9, 2013
May 6, 2013. The following news from HIMSA was compiled from HIMSA’s April 2013 e-newsletter. Access all the latest HIMSA news at www.himsa.comHIMSA Sets End Dates for NOAH 3/XP Supportby Prod... Read More
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AudiologyNOW! in Anaheim, CA, Celebrates Academy’s Past While Looking Toward “Innovating the Future”
May 8, 2013
(Reston, VA – April 25, 2013)—Nearly 6,600 audiologists, students, and hearing health professionals came to sunny Anaheim, CA, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American Academy of... Read More
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Hansaton USA Announces New Advanced RIC Hearing Instrument
May 7, 2013
X-Mini, HANSATON’s latest innovation in hearing instruments, boasts revolutionary new XearA technology packaged in an elegant, state-of-the-art RIC housing.April 13, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN... Read More
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Sonic Expands into New Headquarters with New Brand Messaging and New Premium Solution
May 6, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ May 2 – Sonic, the growing US-based hearing instrument manufacturer, has opened its new worldwide headquarters in Somerset, New Jersey. Sonic President & Chief Operating Offi... Read More
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Our Primitive Reflexes May be More Sophisticated Than They Appear, Study Shows
May 6, 2013
Supposedly 'primitive' reflexes may involve more sophisticated brain function than previously thought, according to researchers at Imperial College London.The Vestibular-Ocular Reflex (or VOR)... Read More
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