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Knowing When to Stop: NIDCD Researchers Discover Unique Protein That Appears to Control Stereocilia Length
March 25, 2011
If there were a Seven Wonders of the human body, stereocilia would definitely be one of them. Perched like a bristly, V-shaped battlement atop the sensory cells that line the inner ear, their formatio... Read More
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ConnectLine Microphone Bridges Communication Gap for More Personal, One-on-One Connections
March 24, 2011
The Oticon ConnectLine system empowers users to take full advantage of their Oticon hearing instruments' wireless connectivity by streaming audio from a variety of modern communication and entertainme... Read More
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Audiology Boot Camp: Compliance, Coding and Reimbursement
March 24, 2011
How much do you know about Compliance? Coding? Managing Insurance and Reimbursement? Ready to learn NOW? Kim Cavitt and Audiology Resources will provide audiologists and their staffs with comprehensiv... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Announces Acting CEO
March 23, 2011
Scott Davis is a former Boston Consulting Group Partner and Managing Director Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., (www.usa.siemens.com/hearing) has announced that Scott Davis, currently vice president... Read More
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Nerve Stimulation Highly Effective in Battling Tinnitus, Study Reports
March 23, 2011
Targeted nerve stimulation could yield a long-term reversal of tinnitus, a debilitating hearing impairment affecting at least 10 percent of senior citizens and up to 40 percent of military veterans, a... Read More
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Unitron Welcomes CounselEAR to their Unite Program
March 22, 2011
Unitron, a global provider of world-class hearing innovations, announced the addition of CounselEAR to their customer loyalty program Unite. "We are constantly looking for ways to enhance the patient... Read More
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Starkey's SoundLens Named a 2011 Edison Awards Finalist
March 22, 2011
Starkey to be Recognized at Edison Gala on April 5 in New York Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that SoundLens™, its invi... Read More
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ICS Celebrates 30 Years of Excellence in Balance
March 21, 2011
Otometrics is pleased to announce that this year is the 30th anniversary of ICS, its balance assessment brand. A year-long celebration will focus on the brand's innovative history and provide an oppor... Read More
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People with Chronic Kidney Disease Should Have Their Hearing Checked
March 20, 2011
March is National Kidney Month People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) should take the Across America Hearing Check Challenge—a free, quick, and confidential online hearing test at www.hearingc... Read More
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Ida Institute Pediatric Focus Group Explores Application of Clinical Tools to Pediatric Population
March 20, 2011
Ida Institute convened a special focus group of pediatric hearing care professionals to explore application of the Institute-developed clinical tools for pediatric patients and their families. The two... Read More
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Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) Contests: Two Ways to Win!
March 19, 2011
Enter your student's drawings in ASHA's fifth annual National BHSM Drawing Contest [PDF] for students 10 years of age and younger. Drawings should focus on the contest theme, First-place artwork will... Read More
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BHI Highlights Connection between Diabetes and Hearing Health for American Diabetes Association Alert Day℠
March 19, 2011
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is highlighting the connection between diabetes and hearing health and is urging all Americans to take the Diabetes Risk Test and the Across America Hearing Check Ch... Read More
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Sonus Creates First Audiology-Based Franchise in Hearing Aid Industry
March 18, 2011
Renowned Audiology Business Expert Dr. Kathy Foltner Joins Sonus Franchise Sales Sonus, a division of Amplifon USA, announces the hearing industry's first audiology-based franchise model. Sonus now of... Read More
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NIDCD Research at ARO
March 18, 2011
NIH-funded science on hearing loss in pre-term infants, people with autoimmune disease to be featured at international research meeting in Baltimore NIH-supported scientists will be presenting their l... Read More
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Oticon Ino Delivers Sound Essentials in a Discreet, Affordable Hearing Solution
March 17, 2011
Oticon empowers users to enjoy the "essentials" of modern communication with Oticon Ino, a reliable, discreet hearing solution that delivers excellent value. The new entry-level hearing device is desi... Read More
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Celebrate National Deaf History Month - Beginning March 13
March 17, 2011
Hearing-Aid.com and the National Council for Better Hearing offer a look back at this important hearing healthcare event National Deaf History Month, which begins on March 13, was originally envisione... Read More
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audifon USA staffs Audiologist
March 16, 2011
Eunice Straw, M.S.,CCC-A, comes to audifon USA from Purdue University in Lafayette, IN and brings twelve years of combined clinical and dispensing experience with acute care hospitals and ENT clinics.... Read More
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Gus Mueller, Ph.D., Joins AudiologyOnline as Contributing Editor
March 16, 2011
AudiologyOnline, the leading online resource for audiology and the hearing profession, today announced that Gus Mueller, Ph.D., has joined the site as Contributing Editor. In this role, Dr. Mueller wi... Read More
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Sonova Agrees With Former InSound Medical Inc. Shareholders to End Existing Earn-Out Agreement With a One-Off Payment of USD 94 Million
March 15, 2011
Sonova Holding AG, the world's leading provider of hearing systems, today announced a change in the existing acquisition agreement with representatives of the former shareholders of InSound Medical In... Read More
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ReSound iSolate™ Nanotech Reduces Moisture Related Repairs By 50%
March 15, 2011
Hearing aid manufacturer, ReSound, is using a protective coating for hearing instruments that has resulted in a 50% reduction in moisture related repairs. www.gnresound.com - ReSound, the technology l... Read More
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