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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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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Hearing Coalition Continues to Oppose Hearing Aid Tax
March 30, 2010
Congress works to reconcile House and Senate healthcare reform proposals The House of Representatives and Senate are working to enact comprehensive health reform legislation using legislative procedur... Read More
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Etymotic Research Wins Prestigious Safe-in-Sound Innovation Award
March 29, 2010
Etymotic Research, a leader in products that measure, improve and protect hearing, has won a 2010 Safe-in-Sound Excellence in Hearing Loss Prevention Award from the National Institute for Occupational... Read More
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Summer Career Exploration Program Announced for College-Bound High School Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
March 28, 2010
The Explore Your Future (EYF) program at Rochester Institute of Technology offers college-bound high school sophomores and juniors with hearing loss a unique opportunity to experience life on a colleg... Read More
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Researchers Find How Brain Hears the Sound of Silence
March 28, 2010
University of Oregon team discovers that separate brain pathways process the start and end of what we hear Feb. 10, 2010) team of University of Oregon researchers have isolated an independent processi... Read More
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NIOSH Researcher Mark Stephenson Presented 'Outstanding Hearing Conservationist' Award by the National Hearing Conservation Association
March 27, 2010
NIOSH researcher Dr. Mark Stephenson has been named "Outstanding Hearing Conservationist" by the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) for his noteworthy contributions to hearing loss preve... Read More
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Final Legislation Exempts Hearing Aids from Device Tax
March 27, 2010
Tax will apply to other Class I devices The complicated process by which the Senate and House adopted sweeping health reform legislation ended yesterday with the House's adoption of minor changes that... Read More
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Mice Shed New Light on Causes of Childhood Deafness
March 26, 2010
Deafness is the most common disorder of the senses. Tragically, it commonly strikes in early childhood, severely damaging an affected child's ability to learn speech and language. In many cases, child... Read More
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HIA Convenes Industry, Affirms Action, Elects Leaders
March 26, 2010
Corporate CEOs and professional organization leaders of the hearing healthcare industry met February 25 and 26 at the annual meeting of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA). Opening the two-day se... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Launches BestSound™ Technology
March 25, 2010
Hearing industry leader sets new standard in hearing aid devices and hearing care with market leading technologies Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., (SHI) today announced a new product line based on... Read More
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