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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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
Research
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
Industry
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
Research
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
Research
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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Dr. Jane Madell Brings Expertise in Pediatrics to Her New Blog at Hearinghealthmatters.org
February 22, 2012
Jane R. Madell, PhD, one of the nation's pre-eminent pediatric audiologists, has begun blogging at Hearinghealthmatters.org. In Hearing and Kids, Dr. Madell shares with audiologists and with the paren... Read More
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Audiology Boot Camp: Compliance, Coding and Reimbursement, June 1 - 2, 2012
February 22, 2012
Audiology Resources will be hosting an Audiology Boot Camp: Compliance, Coding and Reimbursement on June 1 and 2, 2012 at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1191 Woodfield Rd., Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173. The co... Read More
Industry
Starkey Hearing Technologies' Wireless Custom Products Now Available
February 21, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing technology, is excited to announce that three custom wireless styles - completely-in-canal (CIC), in-the-canal (ITC) and in-the-ear (ITE) were... Read More
Industry
Monthly Review - Spin-free Zone
February 20, 2012
In addition to articles designed to enhance your clinical effectiveness, whether your specialty is pediatric audiology, auditory processing, private practice, adult hearing aids or another area, at Au... Read More
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Cochlear™ Americas Brings Total Scholarships Awarded to $320,000, Adds New Program
February 20, 2012
Record Number of Students Receive Scholarships In 2012 For the tenth year in a row, Cochlear Americas, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, has announced winners of its prestigious Coch... Read More
Industry
Oticon 'At the Heart of It' Campaign Supports Heart and Hearing Health Awareness and the Important Role of Hearing Care Professionals
February 19, 2012
Oticon, Inc. today announced that the company will again partner with the American Heart Association for the "At the Heart of It. . .We Put People First" campaign, a heart and hearing health awareness... Read More
Industry
Meagan P. Lewis, AuD, and Elizabeth Erickson O'Neill, AuD, Earns Prestigious Cochlear Implants Specialty Certification
February 18, 2012
The American Board of Audiology® is pleased to announce that Meagan P. Lewis, AuD, Winston-Salem, NC, and Elizabeth Erickson O'Neill, AuD, of Children's Hospital Boston at Waltham, MA, recently ea... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Sponsors Innovative Initiative to Speak Up for Action and Public Awareness for Hearing Loss
February 17, 2012
Ida Institute Will Facilitate Creative Input from Around the World with Unique Online Idea-Generating Campaign. The Oticon Foundation announced today that it will launch an innovative hearing loss awa... Read More
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The Hearing Loss Association of America's Walk4Hearing® Surpasses $1.2M Goal
February 16, 2012
The Hearing Loss Association of America® is pleased to announce its line-up of 2012 spring and fall Walks in 21 cities across the country. The Walk4Hearing experienced growth for the sixth straigh... Read More
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ReSound Partners with Auburn University to Provide Hearing Aids to Children in Guatemala
February 15, 2012
ReSound is helping Guatemalan children hear via an Audiology Outreach Program created by Auburn University. www.gnresound.com - ReSound, a technology leader in hearing aid solutions, has partnered wit... Read More
Industry
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
Industry
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
Industry
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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