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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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An “Audiology and SLP Teaching" Conference: Issues in Clinical Education

January 18, 2013

PITTSBURGH, January 11, 2013 — Educators and clinical instructors will gather on June 13-15, 2013 for the fifth biennial CSD Teaching Conference at the University of Pittsburgh. This year’...   Read More

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You Are Invited to Speak at the 62nd Annual IHS Convention & Expo!

January 17, 2013

We need your expertise! The International Hearing Society is proud to announce our 62nd annual convention on September 12-14, 2013 in Washington, DC. The continuing education seminars at the conventio...   Read More

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College Scholarship Awards Program

January 17, 2013

About the ProgramThanks to generous donations from individuals over the years, AG Bell is able to offer several scholarships for full-time students who have a pre-lingual bilateral hearing loss in the...   Read More

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Beltone’s New Made for iPhone Direct Phone Link 2 Enables Major Advance in Discreet Control of Hearing Aid Functionality

January 16, 2013

(January 9, 2013) Chicago, IL — http://www.beltone.com/ — Beltone, a leader in patient-focused hearing technology for over 70 years, has announced SmartRemote™—the first-ever a...   Read More

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Margaret Bandkau joins HANSATON USA

January 15, 2013

January 8, 2013 – Minneapolis, MN - Representatives of HANSATON USA announced that Margaret Bandkau, a seasoned manager and business development specialist with more than two decades of experien...   Read More

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GN ReSound Leads the Hearing Aid Industry’s Wireless Revolution with the First Made for iPhone Accessory & Accompanying App

January 14, 2013

The new ReSound UniteTM Phone Clip+ does more than enable hands free telephone. It works with the ReSound Control™ app to control hearing aids from an iPhone, and streams stereo music to hearing...   Read More

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Speaking Skills Crucial for Hearing Impaired Children in the Classroom

January 13, 2013

Intelligible speech closes the gap between hearing-impaired children and their normal-hearing peers, Tel Aviv University researcher says.Current special education laws are geared towards integrating s...   Read More

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Audiology Systems Inc. Enters California and Nevada

January 12, 2013

Company Brings Acousti-Medical Instruments and AudioMed Inc. Onboard.Schaumburg, IL. - January 09, 2013 – Audiology Systems Inc., a national partnership of industry professionals, audiologists a...   Read More

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Hear the World Foundation Invests Over CHF 660,000 in Support of Children with Hearing Loss

January 11, 2013

The non-profit foundation publishes its 2012 annual report.The Hear the World Foundation aims to create a world where every person has a chance to enjoy good hearing. It focuses particularly on provid...   Read More

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Listen To Your Buds Campaign Spreads Safe Listening Message at 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show

January 10, 2013

Appearance to follow year when experts said parental concerns about misuse of personal audio technology were behind calls for youth hearing screenings and poll showed parents want unsafe listening rec...   Read More

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Starkey Hearing Technologies Introduces Tinnitus Treatment Solution and New Wireless Products

January 9, 2013

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 8, 2012 – Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to introduce its new tinnitus treatment solution and two new members to its wireless f...   Read More

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Beltone Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Larry Mauldin Award

January 8, 2013

Peer-Nominated Award Honors Individuals Who Demonstrate Dedication to Excellence in Education and Professionalism.Chicago, January, 2013 - Don’t miss the opportunity to nominate your colleagues...   Read More

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Patients With Online Access to Clinicians, Medical Records Have Increased Use of Clinical Services

January 7, 2013

CHICAGO – Patients with online access to their medical records and secure e-mail communication with clinicians had increased use of clinical services, including office visits and telephone encou...   Read More

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Worldwide Incidence of Traumatic Brain Injury Could be Six Times Higher Than Previous Estimates

January 6, 2013

The first study to estimate rates of traumatic brain injury (TBI), without relying on official figures, suggests the worldwide incidence of TBI could be six times higher than previously estimated. The...   Read More

Research Shows Nerve Stimulation Can Help Reorganize Brain

January 5, 2013

UT Dallas researchers recently demonstrated how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences, such as movements or sounds, can reorganize the brain. This technology could lead to new treatments...   Read More

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2013 Strategic Management Direction for Comfort Audio Inc.

January 4, 2013

Comfort Audio, Inc., Mount Prospect, Illinois (Chicago) based importer and distributor of the superior hearing technology products manufactured by Comfort Audio AB in Halmstad, Sweden, is proud to ann...   Read More

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Bilingualism Fine-Tunes Hearing, Enhances Attention

January 2, 2013

Dual language speakers better able to encode basic language sounds and patterns. A new Northwestern University study provides the first biological evidence that bilinguals' rich experience with langua...   Read More

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Hansaton USA Adds AQ Slim BTE to the Family of AQ Rechargeable Hearing Instruments

January 1, 2013

HANSATON leads the hearing industry with the first family of hearing aids to combine unparalleled digital processing with a unique rechargeable system. Slim is in! September 2012 – Minneapolis,...   Read More

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