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VitaSound Audio and Exsilent Partner Up to Unveil Breakthrough Technologies at Audiology Now! in Dallas
March 30, 2009
VitaSound Audio of Toronto, Canada and Exsilent of Amsterdam, The Netherlands are pleased to announce the unveiling of breakthrough hearing technologies at the Audiology Now! Conference in Dallas, Tex... Read More
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Therese M. Velde, Ph.D. Joins Ida Institute
March 30, 2009
Ida Institute announced today that Therese M. Velde, Ph.D. has joined the non-profit educational institute as Senior Audiologist. A specialist in Speech Pathology and Audiology, Dr. Velde will use her... Read More
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Oticon A/S Appoints Thomas E. Christensen Vice President of Research & Development
March 29, 2009
Oticon A/S has named Thomas E. Christensen as Vice President of Research & Development. In his new position, Christensen will lead Oticon's research and product development teams in the development of... Read More
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May is Better Hearing and Speech Month
March 29, 2009
This annual event provides opportunities to raise awareness about communication disorders and to promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking,... Read More
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Vanderbilt Announces Second Biennial Modern Developments in Audiology Conference to be Held May 15 - May 16, 2009
March 28, 2009
The Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences has announced that its Second Biennial Modern Developments in Audiology conference will be held May 15 - May 16th, 20... Read More
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Our Aging Ears and Brains: Why Listening in Background Noise Gets Tougher as We Age
March 28, 2009
Older adults often have trouble understanding what someone is saying when surrounded by background noise, such as at a restaurant or party, but their ears may not be the only problem. Researchers at t... Read More
Research
Pharmacokinetics May Explain Differences in Cisplatin and Oxaliplatin Ototoxicity
March 27, 2009
More cisplatin enters the inner ear in an animal model than oxaliplatin. The difference may explain why cisplatin treatment in humans can lead to hearing problems while oxaliplatin rarely does. The am... Read More
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NPR Leads Industry in Bringing Innovative, Accessible Radio Services to Market
March 26, 2009
NPR to Receive Stevie Wonder "Vision Free Award" at CES Captioned, Braille, and Radio Reading Service Radios will Serve Millions of Hearing and Visually Disabled Worldwide; Blackboard Radio will Se... Read More
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Many Children With Hearing Loss Also Have Eye Disorders
March 25, 2009
About one-fifth of children with sensorineural hearing loss also have ocular disorders, according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery, one of the... Read More
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Interview with Hugh McDermott
March 25, 2009
First I would like to congratulate you on winning the first Callier Prize from the University of Texas at Dallas. Could you explain to us for which part of your extensive work the prize has been award... Read More
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AudiologyOnline Takes You Around the Web in 60 Seconds! - Vol. 5, No. 3
March 25, 2009
AudiologyOnline uses the latest in internet scanning and retrieval technology to find hearing health-related news and web sites from around the world. This information is then compiled and summarized... Read More
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Starkey Introduces Starkey Audiology Series
March 24, 2009
Four Issues to be Published in 2009; Readers Encouraged to Share Insights Online - Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, is proud to announce the laun... Read More
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ASHA and NIDCD Join Forces on Protecting the Hearing of the Young
March 24, 2009
Safety Message Will Be Part Of Washington, DC Concert Featuring Billy Jonas Encouraging children to protect their hearing from noise is the objective of a new joint effort between The American Speech-... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America Supports Veterans with New Initiatives
March 23, 2009
Hearing Loss Association of America Announces Partnership with the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) and Support of Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Free... Read More
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HIA Connects the Industry
March 22, 2009
Members of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) met on February 26 and 27 to elect new leaders for the Association and set the organization's course for the year. Jerry Ruzicka, Starkey, HIA Chair... Read More
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University of Florida Awards AFA Professional Leadership Award
March 21, 2009
During December graduation exercises at the University of Florida, Suparna Malhotra, Au.D., received the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) Professional Leadership Award. This award honors a gradua... Read More
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ASHA's 2009 Better Speech & Hearing Month Make Your Own Video Contest
March 21, 2009
ASHA is offering a new way for you to share your Better Hearing and Speech Month stories—and a chance to win $300 cash! To enter the contest all you have to do is make a video about . Your video... Read More
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Smoke Alarms and Hearing Loss - What Works Best?
March 20, 2009
A new study published in the February 2009 edition of the journal Ear and Hearing (Volume 30, No. 1, pp 73 - 80) investigated the effectiveness of various smoke alarms in waking people with hearing lo... Read More
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New Comprehensive Textbook on Pure-tone Audiometry and Masking
March 19, 2009
Pure-tone Audiometry and Masking by Maureen Valente, Ph.D., the first textbook within the Basic Audiometry division of the Core Clinical Concepts in Audiology Series by Plural Publishing, will be rele... Read More
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Comfort Audio Names Inger Rydin As New Managing Director
March 19, 2009
Comfort Audio has announced that Inger Rydin will take office as new managing director of the assistive listening device manufacturer. Rydin replaces Ragnar Åhgren who had been managing director... Read More
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