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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Monthly Review - Spring Training
March 16, 2010
Can you believe it's only a few more weeks until spring? We've got lots of great content on AO to help with your spring training and education, whether you're an audiology rookie or you're playing in... Read More
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Oaktree Products, Inc. Donates Equipment to Rady Children's Hospital Parent-Teen ALD Workshop
March 15, 2010
St. Louis, MO. March 1, 2010. Oaktree Products, Inc. a leading multi-line distributor of audiology and hearing aid supplies, accessories and equipment is pleased to support an upcoming parent-teen wor... Read More
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New Research Gives New Meaning To The Phrase 'Listen To Your Heart'
March 15, 2010
With Heart Health Comes Hearing Health New research published in a recent edition of the American Journal of Audiology, a journal published by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA),... Read More
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Introducing the Next Generation RIC Product Line from Sebotek—The Sebo HD
March 15, 2010
SeboTek hearing instruments are recognized around the world for their magnificent sound quality and their patented receiver in the canal design, which has revolutionized the hearing aid industry. Sebo... Read More
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Survey Finds Misperception Around Hearing Aids Despite Significant Advances In Hearing Technology and Design
March 14, 2010
According to a survey conducted by Hear the World, a global initiative by leading hearing system manufacturer Phonak, despite significant advances in hearing technology, hearing aids were associated w... Read More
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Why Wearing a Helmet Could be Bad for a Biker's Hearing Health
March 13, 2010
Wearing a crash helmet is essential to a motorcyclist's safety, but could it actually be harming their health and affecting their riding? That is what academics from the two Bath universities are inve... Read More
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Florida Commits to Provide Effective Communication for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Persons
March 12, 2010
The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) will provide qualified sign language interpreters as required by federal law to deaf and hard-of-hearing persons using its programs and services a... Read More
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NJSHA 2010 Convention Features Outstanding Audiology Program
March 11, 2010
The New Jersey Speech and Hearing Association has announced its 2010 convention, with a focus on a world-class audiology program. The convention will be held May 6-8, 2010, with the audiology sessions... Read More
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'Get in the Hearing Loop' Campaign Promotes Doubling Functionality of Hearing Aids
March 11, 2010
The American Academy of Audiology, on behalf of audiologists, and the Hearing Loss Association of America, on behalf of people with hearing loss announce a collaborative public education campaign, "Ge... Read More
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Deafness Research Foundation Drawing Contest: 'It's a Noisy Planet: What Are You Doing to Protect Your Hearing?'
March 10, 2010
In celebration of Better Hearing and Speech Month in May, Deafness Research Foundation (DRF) announces a drawing contest for children and tweens ages 5-7 and 8-12, and teenagers age 13-18. The theme o... Read More
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2010 AFA Otoscope Program Supports 100 Au.D. Students
March 10, 2010
One hundred Au.D. students from almost 40 different Au.D. programs across the country earned otoscopes this year as part of the 5th annual Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) "Clued into Audiology"... Read More
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New Website Connects Consumers and Hearing Professionals to More Resources
March 9, 2010
Unitron announced today the launch of new websites that exemplify the Company's brand, values and promise to connect with hearing healthcare professional and their clients. The Company's global websit... Read More
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Diabetics Twice as Likely to Have Hearing Loss; HearUSA Centers to Offer Free Hearing Screening and Diabetes Video in March
March 8, 2010
All of the more than 180 HearUSA (Amex:EAR) company-owned hearing care centers will be offering free hearing-loss screenings, along with a free 80-minute Living With Diabetes video produced by the Ame... Read More
Research
ASHA Foundation Awards 39 Research Grants, Scholarships, Clinical Awards
March 8, 2010
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation (ASHFoundation) recently awarded $378,000 to 39 individuals in support of groundbreaking research investigations, research travel stipends, doctoral and... Read More
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2010 South African ENT, Audiology & Head and Neck Oncology Congress
March 7, 2010
The South African Society of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery in association with the South African Association of Audiologists and the South African Head & Neck Oncology Society has announce... Read More
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AG Bell Announces Association Award Recipients for 2010
March 6, 2010
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) today announced the 2010 recipients of its highest honors, recognizing individuals or organizations who make a signific... Read More
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SignON and Alternative Communication Services Announce a Collaborative Partnership
March 5, 2010
SignOn: A Sign Language Interpreting Resource, Inc., (SignOn), a Seattle-based corporation, and Alternative Communication Services, LLC, (ACS), of Illinois announce a collaborative partnership in orde... Read More
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New Chief Medical Officer Joins Cochlear, the Implantable Hearing Solutions Industry Leader, to Advance Standard of Care for Cochlear Implantation
March 5, 2010
Cochlear, the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, announced today its appointment of Peter Weber, MD, to Chief Medical Officer for Cochlear Americas, effective March 1. In this newly creat... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Research Center Staff Presents Around the World
March 4, 2010
Researchers Share Knowledge at Conferences in Colombia, Scotland and Sweden The Starkey Hearing Research Center, a division of Starkey Laboratories, Inc., is proud to announce that its staff has been... Read More
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ADA 2010 Convention Course Submission Deadline Extended to March 11th
March 4, 2010
ADA Members and Friends, Please be advised that due to the high volume of speaker interest and requests for additional preparation time, the Course Submission deadline for ADA's 2010 Convention has be... Read More
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