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New Clues to Human Deafness Found in Mice
January 24, 2012
Providing clues to deafness, researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have identified a gene that is required for proper development of the mouse inner ear. In humans, this... Read More
Research
13 Audiologists Earn Prestigious Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification
January 23, 2012
The American Board of Audiology® is pleased to announce the 13 audiologists who recently earned the Pediatric Audiology Specialty Certification (PASC) credential. A listing of the Class of 2011 PA... Read More
Associations
Children's Ear Infections Caused by MRSA Following Tympanostomy Tube Placement Not Associated With Additional Surgical Procedures or Other Complications
January 22, 2012
A diagnosis of otorrhea (ear discharge and drainage) due to methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus(MRSA) following ear tube placement in children does not appear to be associated with an increase... Read More
Research
Uncle Joe to Appear at HRI Booth on Saturday, January 21 Encouraging Musicians and Fans to Get their Hearing Tested while Learning About Noise Induced Hearing Loss
January 21, 2012
As part of its 2012 NAMM Winter Show activities, the House Research Institute (HRI) [NAMM booth 1292, Hall E] will host special guest Uncle Joe Benson of Los Angeles' KLOS radio on Saturday, January 2... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Technologies' Hearing Innovation Expo 2012 Deemed a Success
January 20, 2012
Starkey Hearing Technologies, a global leader in hearing healthcare, is excited to announce that its first-ever Hearing Innovation Expo held last week at The Cosmopolitan™ of Las Vegas was a suc... Read More
Industry
ReSound Partners with Bosma Enterprises to Provide Hearing Aids for Government Agencies in the State of Indiana
January 19, 2012
ReSound is helping transform the lives of people who are blind or visually impaired by providing products and services. www.gnresound.com - ReSound, a technology leader in hearing aid solutions, has t... Read More
Industry
Monthly Review - Tired of Listening To Me?
January 19, 2012
Well, hello there! I wanted to start off the new year saying "Thanks" to all of you, our amazing subscribers who continue to make AudiologyOnline great! We had another record setting year with approxi... Read More
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New Teleaudiology Program to Improve Follow-Up for Newborns Who Did Not Pass Hearing Screening
January 18, 2012
Program hopes to facilitate follow-up for infants needing diagnostic audiology evaluations. Babies who do not pass newborn hearing screening tests require immediate diagnosis and intervention, but tha... Read More
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Call for Speakers - 2012 IHS Convention & Expo
January 18, 2012
The International Hearing Society is proud to announce our 61st annual convention on September 20-22, 2012 in Phoenix, Arizona. The continuing education seminars at the convention are an exciting foru... Read More
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Siemens Minitek® Wins Best of CES and Fan Favorite in Bluetooth Special Interest Group Best of CES Awards
January 17, 2012
Siemens miniTek® wireless streamer and remote recognized among most innovative products using Bluetooth® wireless technology. "We are thrilled and honored to be chosen by both Bluetooth SIG an... Read More
Industry
Rate of Cochlear Implant Failure, Reimplantation Appears to be Low Among Children
January 16, 2012
Overall, the rate of reimplantation of cochlear implants due to device failure appears to be low among children who were treated at a pediatric tertiary care clinic in Canada, however children who dev... Read More
Research
Oticon Medical Sponsors Masterclass on Bone Anchored Hearing Systems
January 15, 2012
Patient-Centered Focus Combines Clinical, Surgical and Quality of Life Topics. Oticon Medical recently sponsored a Masterclass on bone anchored hearing systems at Stockholm's Karolinska University Hos... Read More
Industry
Minnesota Academy of Audiology to Host 2012 Upper Midwest Audiology Conference
January 14, 2012
The Minnesota Academy of Audiology will host the 2012 Upper Midwest Audiology Conference on February 24-25th, 2012 in Bloomington, MN. This year's theme is "Professional Issues in Audiology" and will... Read More
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Unitedhealth Group Company Hires Dr. Jerry L. Yanz as Vice President of Hearing Health
January 13, 2012
hi HealthInnovations, a UnitedHealth Group [NYSE: UNH] company, has named Jerry L. Yanz, Ph.D., as vice president of hearing health. Dr. Yanz, who will lead the company's team of hearing health profes... Read More
Industry
Starkey Laboratories Changes Name to Starkey Hearing Technologies
January 13, 2012
Baby Boomers, International Growth and a Changing Marketplace Behind Name Change of 45-Year-Old Organization. Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, annou... Read More
Industry
Experience Water and Dirt Repellent Hearing Systems with audifon nanoShield
January 12, 2012
During everyday use, hearing systems are exposed to many circumstances or environments that can cause malfunctions and irreparable damage. Therefore, audifon protects each of its BTE hearing systems w... Read More
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Foundation Publishes 2011 Activity Report
January 11, 2012
The charitable foundation set up by the hearing instrument manufacturer Phonak has given over CHF 520,000 worth of support to projects for people with hearing loss around the world. The Hear the World... Read More
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Hearing Professional of the Year joins Hearinghealthmatters.org
January 9, 2012
Hearinghealthmatters.org "Hear Well, Live Well". C. Scot Frink, who was recently selected by Rayovac as the 2011 Hearing Professional of the Year in the U.S., has joined Hearinghealthmatters.org as a... Read More
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Otometrics Now Featured on Attainia's Equipment Planning Portal
January 8, 2012
Otometrics, a leading manufacturer of advanced medical equipment for the hearing healthcare industry, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Attainia, making all Otometrics' medical equi... Read More
Industry
Rayovac Announces 2011 Hearing Professional of the Year Awards
January 7, 2012
National and Regional Winners Recognized for Role in Advancing Hearing Health. Six of the nation's top hearing professionals have been recognized by Rayovac® for dedication to excellence in caring... Read More
Industry
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