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First Ever Objective Analysis of Elderly Falls Could Lead to Improvements in Fall Prevention
February 20, 2013
Researchers have completed the first ever objective, real-life analysis of the causes and circumstances of falls in elderly people, which could lead to improvements in the understanding and prevention... Read More
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American Heart Association Honors Oticon, Inc. as “Best of the Best” Supporter
February 20, 2013
Oticon, Inc. was honored at the kick-off event for the American Heart Association’s 2013 “Go Red For Women” movement. The company presented a $10,036 check to the New Jersey AHA, a d... Read More
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Gene Mutation Leads to Impairment of Two Senses: Touch and Hearing
February 19, 2013
People with good hearing also have a keen sense of touch; people with impaired hearing generally have an impaired sense of touch. Extensive data supporting this hypothesis was presented by Dr. Henn... Read More
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Mass. Eye and Ear Researchers Regenerate Sensory Hair Cells, Restore Hearing to Noise-Damaged Ears
February 18, 2013
Boston (Jan. 9, 2013) – Hearing loss is a significant public health problem affecting almost 50 million people in the United States alone. Sensorineural hearing loss is the most common form and... Read More
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USF Researchers Identify Gene Linked to Old Age Hearing Loss
February 17, 2013
Discovery will help aid prevention measures for ailment that affects 30 million Americans.TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 25, 2012) – University of South Florida researchers have identified a genetic biomarke... Read More
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Three Leading Telecommunications and Technology Organizations Sponsor the AG Bell Listening and Spoken Language Knowledge Center
February 16, 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 8, 2013 – Three leading telecommunications and hearing technology organizations— CapTel®, MED-EL Corporation, and Oticon—have become major spons... Read More
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ACI Alliance Announces CI 2013
February 16, 2013
The American Cochlear Implant Alliance announces that it will hold CI 2013 in Washington, DC in October 2013. “Emerging Trends in Cochlear Implantation” will begin on a Thursday at 1:00 pm... Read More
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Poor Listening to Poor Grades: New Book Looks At the Correlation
February 15, 2013
‘The Listening Child What Can Go Wrong’ looks at hearing problems with struggling students. KITCHENER, Ontario – Having written numerous publications over auditory problems in the cl... Read More
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Phonak Gift Underwrites AudiologyNOW! Lectureship on Patient Satisfaction
February 14, 2013
Reston, Virginia (February 12, 2013)—The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is pleased to announce that a generous grant from Phonak will underwrite the 2013 Improving Patient Care Through... Read More
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HiFocus Mid-Scala Electrode From Advanced Bionics Receives Approval in Europe
February 13, 2013
The all-new HiFocus Mid-Scala electrode designed to help preserve residual hearing is now approved by TÜV.VALENCIA, Calif., February 4, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in coch... Read More
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Australian Hearing Hub Inaugural Conference: Deadline for Papers and Early Bird Registration
February 13, 2013
February 11, 2013. Sydney, Australia - The Australian Hearing Hub at Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia, brings together leading hearing-related research, clinical and educational organisations u... Read More
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Hearing Loss Prevention Drugs Closer to Reality Thanks to New Testing Method from the University of Florida
February 12, 2013
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A new way to test anti-hearing-loss drugs in people could help land those medicines on pharmacy shelves sooner. University of Florida researchers have figured out the longsta... Read More
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Simply Hearing Software Launches Simply Hearing Mobile, a Companion iPhone and iPad App for its Industry leading Office Management System, Simply Hearing OMS
February 11, 2013
Waterloo, Ontario – February 11, 2013 - Simply Hearing Software, the premier supplier of Enterprise Clinic Management Software for the Hearing Healthcare Industry, today announces that it has su... Read More
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Audiology’s 18X18 Initiative Gains Momentum and Support from State Audiology Academies
February 10, 2013
Lexington, Kentucky – January, 2013 marked the annual convention and membership meetings for the South Carolina Academy of Audiology (SCAA) and the Georgia Academy of Audiology (GAA), during whi... Read More
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Hearing Loops for All 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference Saturday 5th - Monday 7th October 2013
February 9, 2013
The 3rd International Hearing Loop Conference, called Hearing Loops for All, will be hosted in the autumn of 2013 by UK hearing loss organisation, Hearing Link.The Conference will be held in the beaut... Read More
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New Amigo Star FM Receiver Helps Students with Listening and Concentration Difficulties Get the Most Out of Learning Situations
February 8, 2013
Discreet FM Receiver’s Easy Handling, Reliability and Comfort Enable Audiologists to Meet Both Student and Teacher Needs.SOMERSET, NJ February 5 – A new, child-friendly FM receiver from Ot... Read More
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Natus Acquires the Grass Technologies Product Group From Astro-Med
February 8, 2013
SAN CARLOS, Calif. & WEST WARWICK, R.I.- Natus Medical Incorporated (Nasdaq:BABY) and Astro-Med, Inc. (Nasdaq:ALOT) today announced that the companies have consummated the sale of the Grass Techno... Read More
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Arts & Sciences Award Program
February 7, 2013
About the ProgramThe Arts & Sciences Award Program is available to students with hearing loss who are in grades one through twelve to participate in after-school, weekend or summer programs focuse... Read More
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Oticon Medical Certified as Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier
February 6, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ February 5 – Oticon Medical today announced that the company has obtained accreditation as a Medicare Durable Medical Equipment Supplier from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid... Read More
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New Sound Processor Coming from Advanced Bionics
February 6, 2013
Recipients Across U.S., Canada and Europe Choosing AB Now Have the Option to Select the Next-Generation Processor.VALENCIA, Calif., February 1, 2013 – Advanced Bionics (AB), a global leader in c... Read More
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