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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Search for Blood Pressure Secrets Reveals a Surprising New Syndrome
April 25, 2009
Yale researchers investigating the genetic causes of blood pressure variation have identified a previously undescribed syndrome associated with seizures, a lack of coordination, developmental delay an... Read More
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New Website to Launch Speech and Hearing Awareness Month 2009
April 24, 2009
Many of us take our hearing and ability to speak for granted. Whether we are chatting with a group of friends, playing on the basketball court or listening to the radio, our ability to communicate is... Read More
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ASHA Renews Call For Adequately Insured Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services
April 24, 2009
Two Years Ago The Group Highlighted Rehab Needs In The Area Of Civilian TBI With the recent tragic death of actress Natasha Richardson bringing traumatic brain injury (TBI) to the forefront, the Ameri... Read More
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Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EDHI) Act Update
April 23, 2009
On Monday, March 2, Representatives Capps (D-CA), Emerson (R-MO) and Sutton (D-OH) reintroduced EHDI (HR 1246 - Early Hearing Detection and Intervention) legislation in the 111th Congress. The bill wa... Read More
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Study Offers Clues to Beating Hearing Loss
April 22, 2009
Researchers at the University of Leeds have made a significant step forward in understanding the causes of some forms of deafness. The Leeds team has discovered that the myosin 7 motor protein - found... Read More
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Green Hearing Health - Tell Your Patients!
April 22, 2009
In view of Earth Day (April 22, 2009), Healthy Hearing (www.healthyhearing.com), a leading online consumer resource for hearing health care and hearing aid information, has published tips for going gr... Read More
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ReSound Introduces World's First Remote Microphone Custom Hearing Instrument
April 21, 2009
AudiologyNOW! attendees experienced firsthand the benefits of a remote microphone based hearing device, available exclusively from ReSound. They heard with their own ears the amazing patient benefits... Read More
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Phonak Sets New Standards with Premium Models Exélia Art, Audéo Yes IX and Naída IX
April 21, 2009
With its new premium product offering, Phonak introduces an unrivalled series of innovations The new products redefine excellence in terms of performance and connectivity. The extensive product offeri... Read More
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Can a Dietary Supplement Stave Off Hearing Loss?
April 20, 2009
Many people take a vitamin each morning to maintain good nutrition, energy, bone strength, and overall health. Can popping a pill also protect our hearing against damage caused by loud noise? Research... Read More
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Speech, Language and Hearing the Focus of CASLPA Conference
April 19, 2009
Scenic southwestern Ontario will host the 34th annual conference of the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA), April 29 - May 2. Professionals from across Cana... Read More
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NIH Receives $10 Billion in Recovery Act Funds
April 18, 2009
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Among the goals of the Recovery Act are to preserve and create jobs, promote economic recovery, and prov... Read More
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For Implant-Wearing Guitarist, Hearing the Notes Not Necessary for Staying on Key
April 17, 2009
The cochlear implant is a remarkable technology that helps people with severe hearing loss to understand speech, even when on the telephone. Listening to music, however—even a simple melody&mdas... Read More
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Hearing Aid Tax Credit (H.R. 1646) Reintroduced, Attracts Record Support
April 16, 2009
Representative Carolyn McCarthy (D-NY) has reintroduced the bipartisan Hearing Aid Tax Credit (H.R. 1646) along with Rep. Vern Ehlers (R-MI) and a record number of original co-sponsors, including 8 me... Read More
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Fostering the Entry of Clinically-Trained Individuals into the Research Pipeline
April 16, 2009
NIDCD has recently issued the following announcement about "PIPE" to request proposals for supplements "to recruit clinically-trained individuals into its research enterprise to facilitate translation... Read More
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Visit the AFA's New Business Resources Webpage
April 15, 2009
The AFA is developing a new page on its website focusing on Business Resources for practice ownership. Here, you'll find tips from practice owners and articles about business ownership, as well as per... Read More
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Salus University Names Dean of Audiology
April 15, 2009
Salus University proudly announces the appointment of Victor Bray, Ph.D., who will become the new Dean of the George S. Osborne College of Audiology in June. In announcing the appointment, Dr. Anthony... Read More
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Oticon A/S Appoints Ole Jørgensen Vice President of Marketing
April 14, 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark - Oticon A/S has named Ole Asboe Jørgensen as Vice President of Marketing. In his new position, Jørgensen will use his extensive experience in marketing and sales to... Read More
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How Your Brain Deciphers Cocktail Party Banter
April 14, 2009
Anyone who has tried to carry on a conversation in a roomful of talkers knows how difficult it can be to concentrate on what one person is saying while tuning everyone else out. Researchers at the Uni... Read More
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EHDI Phase II State Model Legislation and Talking Points Now Available
April 13, 2009
The final version of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Phase II state model bill [PDF] is now available on ASHA's Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Action Center. The revised... Read More
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HEARt of the Village, Inc. and Salus Au.D. Students Help Establish Audiological Services to Children with HIV in Kenya
April 12, 2009
Tomi T. Browne, Au.D., founder of the not-for-profit organization HEARt of the Village, Inc., (www.heartofthevillage.org) visited the Nairobi and Kitui Districts of Kenya for two weeks in February, la... Read More
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