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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Smooth Sailing for Deaf Water Sports Instructor
March 13, 2012
Aquaris waterproof hearing solution from Siemens Hearing Instruments helps users navigate uncertain waters in safety. Innovative waterproof, dust and impact resistant hearing instrument Aquaris™... Read More
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Phonak Grant Funds AAA Foundation's Presentation at AudiologyNOW!
March 11, 2012
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation announced that it will offer as its inaugural Improving Patient Care through Innovation in Workplace Management Lecture at AudiologyNOW! 2012. The Influenc... Read More
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Diabetes Affects Hearing Loss, Especially in Women
March 10, 2012
Having diabetes may cause women to experience a greater degree of hearing loss as they age, especially if the metabolic disorder is not well controlled with medication, according to a new study from H... Read More
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Unitron Announces Tiniest Quantum Ever
March 9, 2012
Quantum family of custom products expands to include tiny micro CIC. Unitron announced today a new addition to its Quantum™ product family - the Quantum micro CIC. Available with Quantum 20, 12,... Read More
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Drug Halts Organ Damage in Inflammatory Genetic Disorder
March 8, 2012
NIH study shows benefits of long-term Kineret therapy in people with NOMID. A new study shows that Kineret (anakinra), a medication approved for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, is effective in... Read More
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NHS To Feel the Impact of New Hearing Instrument Technology
March 7, 2012
IMPACT Pro range from Siemens Hearing Instruments upgraded. Siemens Hearing Instruments has announced that its IMPACT range of hearing solutions have been upgraded and have been successfully placed on... Read More
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Call for Nancy J. Bloch Leadership & Advocacy Scholarship Applications
March 7, 2012
Applications are now being accepted for Nancy J. Bloch Leadership & Advocacy Scholarship stipend awards for the summer of 2012 (Application deadline: March 14, 2012). Qualified applicants will spend t... Read More
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7th International Symposium on Objective Measures on Auditory Implants
March 6, 2012
The 7th International symposium is hosted by the University Medical Centers of Leiden and Nijmegen on 19 - 22 September 2012, and focuses on objective measures in the field of electrical and mechanica... Read More
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Cochlear Implants May Be Safe, Effective for Organ Transplant Patients
March 5, 2012
Cochlear implants may be a safe, effective option for some organ transplant patients who've lost their hearing as an unfortunate consequence of their transplant-related drug regime, researchers report... Read More
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Substantial Investment Gives Oticon Oceans of Green Power
March 4, 2012
The Oticon Foundation, jointly with LEGO's parent KIRKBI, has invested a total of EUR 675 million in the erection of a large new wind farm 55 kilometers off the German coast in the North Sea. By the e... Read More
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NIH-Funded Science on Hearing Research at Annual ARO Meeting
March 3, 2012
NIDCD-supported scientists presented their latest research findings at the 2012 Midwinter Meeting of the Association for Research in Otolaryngology, February 25-29, 2012, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt... Read More
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Unitron Announces Premium Hearing Instruments for Quantum and Moxi
March 2, 2012
Quantum Pro and Moxi Pro feature binaural spatial processing for enhanced listening in the most challenging situations. Unitron announced today new premium hearing instruments for its Quantum™ a... Read More
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Multisensory Integration of Natural Odors and Sounds in the Auditory Cortex
March 1, 2012
Instinctive mothering behavior towards care of newborns has long been recognized as a phenomenon in humans and animals, but now research at the Hebrew University has shown that motherhood is associate... Read More
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Sycle.net Welcomes Andi Smith, Ancillary Product Specialist
February 29, 2012
Sycle.net is pleased to announce the newest addition to our team. Andi began as an intern last fall as she completed her degree at San Francisco State University. We are very excited to bring her on a... Read More
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New Surgical Technique for Perforations of the Eardrum
February 28, 2012
A revolutionary surgical technique for treating perforations of the tympanic membrane (eardrum) in children and adults has been developed at the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Centre, affiliated t... Read More
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Recharge Your Hearing, Clean Up Toxic Waste
February 27, 2012
Siemens UK launches hearing instrument rechargeability awareness campaign to educate and inform consumers. Two million people in the UK have hearing instruments to address hearing impairement1. Each w... Read More
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Quality of Life and Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation in Children
February 26, 2012
Receipt of cochlear implants in separate, sequential surgeries appears associated with some improvement in quality of life among children, according to a report published Online First by the Archives... Read More
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Hofstra Professor Helps Develop Sabbath Friendly Hearing Aid
February 25, 2012
Orthodox Jews who wear high end, multi-program hearing aids often disable their devices' most helpful features on the Jewish Sabbath, because they are concerned about inadvertently depressing a progra... Read More
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TSA Launches TSA Cares
February 24, 2012
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the launch of TSA Cares December 22, 2011, a new helpline number designed to assist travelers with disabilities and medical conditions, prior... Read More
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12th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies
February 23, 2012
The Listening Center at Johns Hopkins and The River School are pleased to announce the 12th International Conference on Cochlear Implants and Other Implantable Auditory Technologies! The CI-2012 Confe... Read More
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