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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Starkey Named Distinguished Honoree in Seventh Annual International Business Awards for Sweep Technology
August 5, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has earned a Distinguished Honoree Stevie® medal in the Best New Product or Servic... Read More
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Americans Believe Their Social Life and Safety Would Suffer Most From a Hearing Loss, Sex Life Not So Much, HearUSA Survey Finds
August 4, 2010
Americans believe that their social life and their safety would suffer the most if they had a substantial hearing loss, but think it would have little impact on their sex life or income, according to... Read More
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ReSound Announces Alera - The First Truly Wireless Hearing Aid with No Strings Attached
August 3, 2010
Minneapolis, MN, August 2, 2010 - ReSound, the technology leader in hearing solutions, has launched ReSound Alera™, the industry's first truly wireless hearing aid. Operating on the 2.4 GHz freq... Read More
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NIDCD-Funded Researchers Cook Up First Recipe for Functional Hair Cells from Stem Cells
August 3, 2010
Hair cells grown from mouse embryonic stem cells display their characteristic stereocilia. Credit: S. Heller and K. Oshima Hair cells, the tiny sensory cells located in the cochlea of the inner ear th... Read More
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Starkey Donates Hearing Aids to Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program
August 2, 2010
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce that it has donated 100 hearing aids to the Special Olympics Healthy Hearing Program for the b... Read More
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Free Seminars for Employers in Chicago, Cincinnati, Davenport, Indianapolis Will Focus on Occupational Hearing Loss Prevention, Hearing Protector Label Changes
August 2, 2010
Free seminars focusing on the increasing critical importance - and rapidly changing regulatory environment - of occupational Hearing Conservation Programs will be held for employers in Chicago, Cincin... Read More
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Oticon's Mission to Xanthia Blog and Donation Program Offer Unique Opportunity to Participate Virtually in Humanitarian Expedition
August 1, 2010
A new Mission to Xanthia blog and hearing instrument donation program created by Oticon, Inc. may provide a way for hearing care professionals across the US to make a positive difference in a part of... Read More
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AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language Announces New Board Appointments
July 31, 2010
The Alexander Graham Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language (AG Bell Academy) today announced two new appointments to its board of directors. Established in 2005, the AG Bell Academy is the on... Read More
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Sycle.net is Hosting In-depth Training at their San Francisco Headquarters, September 29, 2010.
July 30, 2010
Sycle.net has announced they will host live training courses for the Sycle.net practice management system on September 29, 2010. The training courses will be held the day before the California Academy... Read More
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Parents of Children with Hearing Loss Go Online to Find Support and Advice
July 29, 2010
In this age of Web 2.0, more parents are going online to find support and advice. Parents of children with hearing loss often struggle to find guidance on raising their children with unique needs. One... Read More
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Imaging Reveals How Brain Fails to Tune Out Phantom Sounds of Tinnitus
July 28, 2010
GUMC researchers: If a healthy noise cancellation system is restored within the brain, it may be possible to treat the disorder he most common auditory disorder in adults About 40 million people in th... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Research Center Honored with Editors' Award for Best Paper of the Year
July 27, 2010
Research Paper Looks at Listening Effort and the Effects of Background Noise and Noise Reduction The Starkey Hearing Research Center , a division of Starkey Laboratories, Inc., in collaboration with t... Read More
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New Gene Makes the Difference in Usher Syndrome
July 26, 2010
New gene makes the difference: genetic modifier in Usher Syndrome explains variability in symptoms and will lead to better diagnosis Usher syndrome (USH), an inherited condition involving both hearing... Read More
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WMU Receives $300,000 Gift to Help Children Hear
July 25, 2010
Imagine not being able to hear people talk clearly. Now imagine that you're a baby or a toddler. You may never learn how to speak like other children. With that idea in mind, the Carls Foundation of D... Read More
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A New Notion of How We Hear Takes Root
July 24, 2010
Although scientists are still working out the fine details of how we hear, they at least thought they had most of the major players nailed down. Now, new research published in the May 28 issue of the... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Adds Custom Earmolds to Product Offerings
July 23, 2010
Sonic Innovations, Inc., a global provider of hearing care services and solutions, has added custom earmold manufacturing for all Sonic behind-the-ear (BTE) products, including thin tube and receiver-... Read More
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Briseida "Brisy" DeLeon Northrup, Au.D., In Memoriam
July 23, 2010
Briseida DeLeon Northrup, AuD., died on July 3, 2010. Dr. Northrup, known as Brisy to friends and family, spent her career dedicated to serving the underserved in the U.S. and abroad. Dr. Northrup ear... Read More
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Ear Tubes Appear Safe for Children With Cochlear Implants
July 22, 2010
A history of ear tubes to treat infections does not appear to adversely affect children with cochlear implants, regardless of whether the tubes are left in place or removed before implantation, accord... Read More
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New and Redesigned AT235 Middle Ear Analyzer
July 21, 2010
The new AT235 middle ear analyzer offers a timeless design that fits the modern clinic. Ergonomically designed and user friendly it can be used as both a desktop and a portable instrument. With the bu... Read More
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Ear Gear Safari Model for Oticon Pediatric Kits
July 20, 2010
Ear Gear Mini Curved Corded in beige has been chosen by Oticon Pediatrics to be included in all of their Pediatric kits from birth to 18 years of age. This model of Ear Gear has been specially created... Read More
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