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GN Otometrics North America Adds Marketing and Communication Manager to Management Team
February 5, 2013
Charlotte Greve Joins US Operation from Otometrics Denmark.Schaumburg, IL - January 30, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that it... Read More
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UCLA Study First to Image Concussion-Related Abnormal Brain Proteins in Retired NFL Players
February 4, 2013
Technique may lead to earlier diagnosis, tracking of brain disorders in athletes.Sports-related concussions and mild traumatic brain injuries have grabbed headlines in recent months, as the long-term... Read More
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Researcher Finds Gender Differences in Seasonal Auditory Changes
February 3, 2013
Auditory systems differ between sexes in sparrows depending on the season, a Georgia State University neuroscientist has found. The work adds to our knowledge of how the parts of the nervous system, i... Read More
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Firm Molecular Handshake Needed for Hearing, Balance
February 2, 2013
Researchers describe for the first time the structure of a bond formed by two proteins critical for hearing and balance. Inner ear hair cells, the very cells that convert a mechanical stimulus like so... Read More
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Discovery Could Hold the Key to Super-Sensory Hearing
February 1, 2013
The discovery of a previously unidentified hearing organ in the South American bushcrickets’ ear could pave the way for technological advancements in bio-inspired acoustic sensors research, incl... Read More
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Monthly Review - Audio Courses and More
January 31, 2013
I hope 2013 has been going great for you so far. We have lots in store for you this year - here are a few highlights of the latest happenings on AO. Audio Courses! In an effort to continue to provide... Read More
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Higher Quality Rating For Medicare Advantage Plan Associated With Increased Likelihood of Plan Enrollment
January 31, 2013
CHICAGO – In a study that included nearly 1.3 million Medicare beneficiaries who were either first-time enrollees or enrollees switching plans, researchers found a positive association between e... Read More
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HANSATON USA Announces New Ultra-Light RIC Hearing Instrument
January 30, 2013
X-Micro, HANSATON’s latest innovation in hearing instruments, boasts revolutionary new XearA technology packaged in an elegant, state-of-the-art ultra-mini RIC.January 24, 2012 – Minneapol... Read More
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GN Otometrics Acquires Audio Electronics, Inc.
January 29, 2013
Acquisition of Texas-based Distributor Part of Ongoing Business Investment Strategy.Schaumburg, IL. - January 22, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems... Read More
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Siemens Binaural Hearing System Researchers Awarded One of Europe’s Highest Honours for Innovation
January 28, 2013
Siemens Hearing Instruments researchers were recently awarded the prestigious German Future Prize, for developing a binaural hearing system, enabling users to follow conversations even in noisy situat... Read More
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HLAA Walk4Hearing 2013
January 27, 2013
STEP UP for people with hearing loss!The Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) Walk4Hearing is the largest walk for hearing in the country. Every spring and fall thousands of walkers - ch... Read More
Associations
Expert in Care of Children with Autism Seeks to Raise the Profile of Communication Professionals
January 26, 2013
Rockville, MD – January 7, 2013 - Patricia A. Prelock, PhD, CCC-SLP took office January 1 as the 2013 President of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).Dr. Prelock is Dean of... Read More
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Partnership to Provide Hearing Aids Free to Special Olympics Athletes
January 25, 2013
Hear the World Foundation and Special Olympics enter a two year partnership.Washington DC / Staefa, Switzerland January 22, 2013 – Special Olympics athletes with hearing impairments will finally... Read More
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George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy
January 25, 2013
About This ScholarshipThe George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy is for full-time graduate students with a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the moderately-severe to profound range,... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Announces 2013 Graeme Clark and Anders Tjellström Scholarship Winners
January 24, 2013
$64,000 awarded to eight gifted students who hear with Cochlear™ implantable hearing devices.Centennial, Colo., (January 21, 2013) – Cochlear Americas, the global leader in implantable hea... Read More
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New Oticon Alta Combines Premium Hearing Technology with a Revolutionary New Fitting Process to Deliver a Personalized Sound Experience
January 23, 2013
SOMERSET, NJ January 21 – With premium hearing technology and innovative fitting tools, Oticon Alta empowers hearing care professionals to put their clients at the center of a uniquely personali... Read More
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GN Otometrics Expands Finance Team in Response to Company Growth
January 22, 2013
Company Adds Financial Director and Assistant Controller.Schaumburg, IL. - January 16, 2013 – GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, announced today that, in... Read More
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4th International Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference Set for May 3 – 4, 2013 at Vanderbilt University – CALL FOR PAPERS
January 21, 2013
For a fourth consecutive year, multiple disciplines world-wide will confer about global hearing health care concerns during the 4th Coalition for Global Hearing Health Conference to be held at Vanderb... Read More
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Audiology Systems Inc. Expands Sales Team in South
January 20, 2013
Will Jones, Au.D., Joins Company as Regional Sales Manager in the Carolinas.Schaumburg, IL., January 16, 2013 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiolog... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Foundation to Help New Orleanians Better Hear The Big Game
January 19, 2013
Starkey will distribute hearing aids at the Ellis Marsalis Center for Music in the Ninth Ward.NEW ORLEANS (January 14, 2013) – Starkey Hearing Foundation will conduct a service mission in New Or... Read More
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