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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Siemens UK Launches Sustainability Initiative for the Recharging of Hearing Instruments
February 14, 2012
Retail campaign aims to reduce battery waste and eliminate fiddly replacement for users. Siemens offers the widest range of rechargeable hearing devices on the market and to build on this accolade has... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies Names Chris McCormick Vice President of Marketing
February 13, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that Chris McCormick has been named the new Vice President of Marketing. With more than 15 y... Read More
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Salus University Announces Advanced Studies in Cochlear Implants Certificate Program
February 13, 2012
Two Scholarships to be Awarded. Dr. Victor Bray, dean of the Salus University Osborne College of Audiology (OCA), has announced a new graduate level certificate program, Advanced Studies in Cochlear I... Read More
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EarCommunity.com is First to Offer Support and Resources for Individuals and Families Living with Microtia and Aural Atresia
February 12, 2012
New Global Website Addresses Rare Congenital Deformities of the Ear. In the US, 1 in every 6,000 children is born with Microtia and Aural Atresia, rare congenital deformities of the ear. The condition... Read More
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Unitron Named Among 50 Best Small & Medium Employers in Canada
February 11, 2012
Employees Give Unitron High Marks for Corporate and Social Responsibility. Unitron announced today it has been once again named as one of Canada's top 50 Small & Medium Employers. This is the third ye... Read More
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SYCLE WORLD 2012: 1 day, 8 classes, 4 CEUs, 120 attendees
February 10, 2012
Over 120 hearing care professionals gathered in San Francisco for Sycle World. Sycle.net, the number one hearing care practice management system, invited users from across the United States to convene... Read More
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Got Talent?
February 9, 2012
Oticon, Inc. and AAA Foundation Invite Audiologists to Showcase Their Talents for a Good Cause. Got talent and a desire to make a positive difference for your favorite charity? Oticon, Inc. and the Am... Read More
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Brian Kinnerk Takes Over As President of Comfort Audio Inc, USA
February 9, 2012
Comfort Audio expands its organization in the US: with the appointment of Brian Kinnerk as new President of Comfort Audio Inc, Comfort Audio gains outstanding expertise as well as many years of experi... Read More
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Cochlear™ Americas Introduces an App for Listening and Spoken Language
February 8, 2012
Cochlear Americas announces the first rehabilitation App developed by an implantable hearing solutions manufacturer - the Cochlear HOPE Words App. Cochlear Americas announced today the arrival of a ne... Read More
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Licensure Remains Intact for Hearing Aid Specialists in Indiana After Substantial Opposition to HB 1006
February 7, 2012
Hearing aid specialists, dieticians, cosmetologists, barbers, security guards and private investigators claimed victory in Indiana when HB 1006, which would have deregulated these professions, was wit... Read More
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Beltone Calls for Nominations for Prestigious Larry Mauldin Award
February 7, 2012
Peer-Nominated Award Honors Individuals Who Demonstrate Dedication to Excellence in Education and Professionalism. Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your colleagues for the 13th Annual Larry Maul... Read More
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Sonus Franchise Reaches 100 Location Milestone, Offers Growth Opportunity For Audiology Private Practice Owners
February 6, 2012
As U.S. small business owners seek innovative ways to expand during a still unyielding economy, Sonus has announced through Michele Fusco, Senior Vice President of Medical Business Operations for Ampl... Read More
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First FDA-Approved Study of Stem Cells to Treat Hearing Loss Begins at Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
February 5, 2012
Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital and Cord Blood Registry® (CBR) are launching the first FDA-approved, Phase I safety study on the use of cord blood stem cells to treat children with sensorineu... Read More
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Clarke Mainstream Services - Call for Proposals
February 4, 2012
Clarke Mainstream Services has begun a Call for Proposals for their upcoming conference: "Apps to FMs: Expanding Opportunities through Technology" to be held at The Springfield Sheraton in Springfield... Read More
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Oticon Medical Announces New Hires
February 3, 2012
Oticon Medical, a global medical device company within the William Demant Group, today announced the appointment of Kimberlee M. Griffey, AuD as Regional Manager and Beverly Ostrowski as Customer Serv... Read More
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House Research Institute Outlines Five Ways Musicians Can Protect Their Hearing in 2012
February 2, 2012
How to Preserve Your Sense of Sound. As the 2012 NAMM Winter Show approaches, musicians from all over the world are eagerly anticipating the most recent music gear developments and exciting equipment... Read More
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Simply Hearing Software Launches a SaaS Subscription Model for Its Industry Leading Office Management System - Simply Hearing OMS.
February 1, 2012
Simply Hearing Software, the premier supplier of Enterprise Clinic Management Software for the Hearing Healthcare Industry, today announces that it has launched a Software-as-a-Service ("SaaS") subscr... Read More
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Dr. Linda Luxon Selected as 2012 Marion Downs Lecturer in Pediatric Audiology
January 31, 2012
The American Academy of Audiology Foundation is pleased to announce that Linda Luxon, CBE, BSc, FRCP, will present the 2012 Marion Downs Lecture in Pediatric Audiology. Dr. Luxon's presentation, The D... Read More
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BHI Urges People with Heart Disease to Get Their Hearing Checked During American Heart Month
January 30, 2012
People with heart disease should get their hearing checked because of the link between cardiovascular and hearing health, according to the Better Hearing Institute (BHI). Likewise, anyone with hearing... Read More
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Variant of Usher Syndrome Gene Preserves Vision and Balance
January 28, 2012
Usher syndrome, an inherited, recessive disorder that causes deafness and blindness ("deaf-blindness") as well as balance problems, can result from a mutant copy of any one of several different genes.... Read More
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