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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
HIMSA Seeks Noah 4 Beta Testers
November 20, 2010
Help Us Test the Future of Noah November 16, 2010. In 2011, HIMSA will release a completely new version of the NOAH System software, Noah System 4, the new wave in audiology software. To ensure a succ... Read More
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Effects of Light Smoking on Extra High Frequency Auditory Thresholds in Young Adults
November 20, 2010
A new study conducted in Japan and published online in the journal Toxicology and Industrial Health (doi: doi:10.1177/0748233710382539), found a correlation between hearing loss at 12 kHZ and light sm... Read More
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Unique Henry Ford Case Offers Cautionary Cotton Swab Tale
November 19, 2010
The old saying, "never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear," couldn't be truer for a patient who experienced vertigo and severe hearing loss after a cotton swab perforated her eardrum and... Read More
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ReSound Hosts YouTube Video Contest for Audiologists - Most Popular Video Wins a Trip for Two
November 18, 2010
www.gnresound.com - ReSound, the technology leader in hearing aid solutions, is currently hosting a YouTube video contest, giving audiologists the chance to win one of two fantastic prizes. Audiologis... Read More
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Oticon Chili Helps People with Moderately-Severe to Profound Hearing Loss to Meet Everyday Communication Challenges
November 18, 2010
To build the next generation of super power instruments, Oticon called upon the company's considerable experience developing innovative solutions for power users and the extensive resources of the wor... Read More
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Study is First to Find Direct Evidence That ADHD is a Genetic Disorder
November 17, 2010
In a study published Online First (www.thelancet.com) and in an upcoming Lancet, researchers have provided the first direct evidence that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a genetic c... Read More
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Nation's Leading Infectious Deseases Experts Call for Mandatory Flu Vaccine for All Healthcare Personnel
November 17, 2010
Vaccination Should Be Requirement for Continued Employment for Healthcare Personnel, Epidemiologists and Infectious Disease Physicians Say Influenza vaccination of healthcare personnel is a profession... Read More
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Louder at the Back, Please
November 16, 2010
White noise improves memory in schoolchildren Playing white noise in class can help inattentive children learn. Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Behavioral and Brain Functio... Read More
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ASHA Among Top Ten 'Exceptional' Businesses in Maryland
November 16, 2010
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has been named the 6th most exceptional business in Maryland. ASHA received its award at a dinner last night hosted by The Gazette of Politics a... Read More
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The Starkey Hearing Foundation Delivers the Gift of Hearing to Southern Africa
November 15, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in hearing technology, is proud to announce that the Starkey Hearing Foundation fit nearly 2,000 free hearing aids on underprivileged children and adults th... Read More
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The Hear the World Foundation to Support Deaf-Blind Artist in Pursuit of a Musical Career
November 14, 2010
Born blind and deaf in Valparaiso, Chile, 17-year-old piano prodigy Yerko DiFonis, surpassed all expectations when his family discovered his extraordinary musical ability. Hindered by the lack of educ... Read More
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Oticon's Donald Schum, Ph.D. Named Distinguished Alumnus by University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign College of Applied Health Sciences
November 13, 2010
Donald Schum, PhD, vice president of audiology and professional relations for Oticon, Inc., has received the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Applied Health Sciences at the Universi... Read More
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Full House at 'A Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification'
November 12, 2010
The International pediatric conference to take place in Chicago on November 8-10, 2010 is fully booked Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing systems is proud to announce that the Inte... Read More
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Oticon Acto Hits the Mid-Market Sweet Spot with Binaural Synchronization, Wireless Connectivity and Outstanding Flexibility
November 11, 2010
A new hearing solution from Oticon gives hearing care professionals an all together better way to meet the growing expectations and preferences of users who demand superior performance in a mid-range... Read More
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HearUSA and Veterans Care Plus Provide Savings on Hearing Care to America's Veterans and Their Families
November 11, 2010
HearUSA, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: EAR), a leader among the nation's hearing care providers, recognizes the challenges faced by our military veterans and their loved ones who are living with untreated hearing... Read More
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LUMEO X-Mini Now Available in North America
November 10, 2010
Hansaton USA announces arrival of new Comfort Class receiver-in-the-canal hearing system Minneapolis, MN Another breakthrough in hearing systems from Hansaton USA has arrived. The LUMEO X-Mini is Hans... Read More
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AA222h Now with High Frequency Probe Tones & Manual Pump Control
November 9, 2010
Interacoustics has introduced a "h" version of the AA222 Audio Traveller. The AA222h extends the AA222 to include high frequency probe tones and manual pump control. The AA222h also includes intact an... Read More
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Oticon Agil Think Pink Campaign Benefits Breast Cancer Research
November 8, 2010
A team of Oticon employees joined forces with tens of thousands of walkers who participated in the American Cancer Society's "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer" noncompetitive walks in New York and... Read More
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New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Receives a $2.5 Million Grant for Cochlear Implant Study by the National Institutes of Health
November 7, 2010
The Children's Hearing Institute is proud to announce that The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary has been awarded a $2.5 million dollar grant by the NIH - National Institute on Deafness and other Communica... Read More
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MicroTech Announces Ann Spilker as Managing Director
November 6, 2010
MicroTech announced today that Ann Spilker has been named its new Managing Director. In this position, Spilker is responsible for all strategy development, daily operations and personnel growth for Mi... Read More
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