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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Oticon Conferences Explore Importance of Staying Connected for Cognitive Function and Longevity
April 13, 2010
More than 900 hearing care professionals from across the country attended two recent conferences held by Oticon, Inc. that looked at the impact of hearing loss on cognitive function and the ability to... Read More
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Hansaton AQ Introduces Rechargeable Battery Technology
April 12, 2010
AQ In-The-Ear hearing system changes the experience of an entire generation Hansaton USA announces the AQ In-The-Ear hearing system, with patented rechargeable battery technology. The AQ hearing syste... Read More
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University of Northern Colorado Professor Deanna Meinke Receives 'Michael Beall Threadgill' Award from the National Hearing Conservation Association
April 11, 2010
University of Northern Colorado Professor Deanna Meinke, AuD., has received the "Michael Beall Threadgill" Award from the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA). Established in 1985, the Mic... Read More
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Howard Leight Offers Free Samples of New Pilot Push-in Ear Plugs for Occupational Hearing Protection
April 10, 2010
Howard Leight® is offering employers and workers free samples of its new Pilot™ push-in ear plugs for occupational hearing protection. Pilot features an innovative hybrid design offering sup... Read More
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Wanted: Hearing Health Ambassador for Siemens UK
April 9, 2010
Siemens launches a campaign in UK to find the face of hearing for 2010 From Popstars to X-Factor, Big Brother to Britain's Missing Top Model, reality competitions look to find real life stars from the... Read More
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Starkey Announces Harvey Abrams, Ph.D., as Director of Audiology Research
April 8, 2010
one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, today announced the appointment of Harvey Abrams, Ph.D., to the position of Director of Audiology Research. Dr. Abrams is responsible for leadi... Read More
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Mike Woelffer Joins Hansaton USA
April 8, 2010
Representatives of Hansaton USA announced that Mike Woelffler has joined the organization in the role of Sales Executive. Woelffer is responsible for sales across the United States for the hearing aid... Read More
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HIA and EHIMA Partner on Hearing Aid Interference Study
April 7, 2010
EHIMA and HIA have completed a study on future Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Hearing Instrument RF Interference Analysis. This study was the work of two experts wi... Read More
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April 7 is International World Health Day
April 7, 2010
On World Health Day, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) is celebrating the important work speech-language pathologists, audiologists and supportive pers... Read More
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Study Suggests that Tinnitus Does Not Appear to Be a Highly Inherited Condition
April 6, 2010
Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, does not appear to be a highly inherited condition (i.e., does not pass frequently from parents to offspring), according to a report in the February issue of Archives... Read More
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Have Safari Care Kits, Will Travel. . . Through Childhood and Beyond!
April 6, 2010
Any well-planned adventure starts with the right equipment. For children and teens ready to take full advantage of new Safari state-of-the-art advanced technology hearing solutions, there are now a se... Read More
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The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders Receives 'Media Award' from the National Hearing Conservation Association
April 5, 2010
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has received the "Media Award" from the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) for its "It's a Noisy Planet, Prot... Read More
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Antibiotic Found to Protect Hearing in Mice
April 4, 2010
A type of antibiotic that can cause hearing loss in people has been found to paradoxically protect the ears when given in extended low doses in very young mice. The surprise finding came from research... Read More
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Oaktree Products, Inc. Partners with Beltone New England to Develop Company-Wide Infection Control Plan
April 3, 2010
Oaktree Products, Inc. a leading multi-line distributor of audiology and hearing aid supplies, accessories and equipment, recently partnered with Beltone New England (NE), the largest Beltone dispense... Read More
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Excellent Hearing in Great Design: Phonak Succeeds with Audéo MINI at Red Dot Product Design Award 2010
April 2, 2010
Smallest Behind-the-ear hearing device awarded for outstanding quality of design Phonak, the leading manufacturer of innovative hearing systems, strongly focuses on functionality, quality and design i... Read More
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Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids May Be a Useful Option for Children and Teens With Single-Sided Hearing Loss
April 2, 2010
Surgically implanted hearing aids anchored to the skull bone appear to be a durable treatment option that noticeably improves hearing among children with deafness in one ear, according to a report in... Read More
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Kristen Ashwell Joins Hansaton USA
April 1, 2010
Representatives of Hansaton USA announced that Kristen Ashwell has joined the organization as a Professional Services Representative. In this role Kristen will be responsible for all aspects of custom... Read More
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ASHA Warns FCC on Impact of Entertainment Media on Children's Hearing, Communication Development
April 1, 2010
The American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to consider the potential negative impact that the misuse of entertainment media could hav... Read More
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Word Learning in Deaf Children with Cochlear Implants
March 31, 2010
Learning words may be facilitated by early exposure to auditory input, according to research presented by the Indiana University School of Medicine at the American Association for the Advancement of S... Read More
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P2i Showcased Liquid Repellent Nano-Coating for Hearing Aids at AudiologyNOW! 2010
March 31, 2010
Aridion™, a revolutionary liquid repellent nano-coating that protects hearing aids against corrosion and warranty failure, will be showcased by P2i at AudiologyNOW! 2010. Already used by three o... Read More
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