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An 'Audiology Teaching' Conference: The Art and Science of Teaching Practice Management
August 13, 2008
Audiology educators will gather on June 11-13, 2009 for the third biennial audiology teaching conference at the University of Pittsburgh. This year's focus will address the art and science of teaching... Read More
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AG Bell And HLAA State Chapters Host Events For Members Of Congress
August 13, 2008
The A.G. Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) and Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) California and Nevada chapters are holding events for two members of the House Ways... Read More
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Location at the Ear Identified as an Increase Risk of Skin Cancer Recurring or Spreading
August 12, 2008
The risk of cutaneous squamous-cell carcinoma (skin cancer) recurring or spreading around the body is increased when tumour thickness exceeds 6.0 mm or when desmoplastic growth* occurs. Location at th... Read More
Research
AFA Awards Leo Doerfler, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship
August 11, 2008
After a thorough review process, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has chosen Skyler Jennings, Au.D., as the 2008 recipient of its Leo Doerfler, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Award. The $5,000 sc... Read More
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Home Runs and Hearing Aids 2: Amplification Verification Conference
August 10, 2008
Children's Hospital Boston announces Home Runs and Hearing Aids 2: Amplification Verification, a professional conference for clinical, dispensing and educational audiologists to be held at the hospita... Read More
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Taxi and Limousine Commission HearingLoop Pilot Project is Underway
August 9, 2008
The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is pleased to announce that a pilot program to test the functionality and public acceptance of Induction Loop Systems is now underway. This pilot... Read More
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Daniel and Jean Fletcher Receive Beltone President's Cup
August 8, 2008
Prestigious Award Honors Practitioners for Excellence in Patient Care Beltone proudly presented its prestigious President's Cup Award to Daniel and Jean Fletcher at its 2008 National Meeting held in M... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Appoints New Vice President of Auditory Research
August 7, 2008
Salt Lake City-Sonic Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCI), the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, has appointed Dr. Michael Nilsson as vice president of Auditory Researc... Read More
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Hearing Industries Association Releases Report for Second Quarter 2008
August 6, 2008
Hearing Industries Association released its quarterly statistical report of U.S. hearing instrument sales for the second quarter of 2008 with twenty-one companies reporting data. Based on this survey... Read More
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FDA Preliminary Public Health Notification
August 6, 2008
The FDA has issued a preliminary public health notification regarding the possible malfunction of electronic medical devices caused by computed tomography (CT) scanning. According to the notification,... Read More
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AFA Conference on Professional Education II Update
August 5, 2008
With over 40 Au.D. programs on the attendee list, and almost 10 professional audiology organizations, the AFA's "Conference on Professional Education II: Positioning Audiology for the 21st Century" is... Read More
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Cochlear Announces Milestone in Hearing Restoration with 120,000 Nucleus® Cochlear Implants
August 4, 2008
New York Resident Expected To Regain Hearing in Both Ears for the First Time in Over 40 Years Cochlear, the world's leader in advanced hearing technologies, today announced a landmark milestone when D... Read More
Industry
A Sonar System for the Blind
August 4, 2008
Echolocation is a method of perceiving the world by emitting noises, then listening to the reflections of these noises off objects in the environment. Animals use echolocation for hunting and navigati... Read More
Research
New Hearing Aid Technology Passes the Restaurant Noise Test
August 3, 2008
~By Gwen Ericson The sound of a noisy Chicago restaurant during the breakfast rush — the clang of plates and silverware and the clamor of many voices — was the crucial test of new hearing... Read More
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American Speech-Language Hearing Association, Parents' Choice Foundation To Form National Coalition Of Musicians To Promote Safe Listening
August 2, 2008
Children's Music Star Justin Roberts To Give First Ever "Listen To Your Buds" Concerts The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Parents' Choice Foundation have announced today that... Read More
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Integrity™ Ver. 4.5 Release
August 1, 2008
Vivosonic Inc., the Toronto-based developer and manufacturer of the world's only Auditory Evoked Response system enabling non-sedated ABR is pleased to announce the release of its Integrity™ Ver... Read More
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AFA Grant Assists NAFDA Chapter Development
July 31, 2008
A recent $4,000 grant from the Audiology Foundation of America will assist the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) with ongoing chapter development and growth. The grant is int... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Establishes Donation Fund for the Armed Forces Foundation
July 30, 2008
Utah-based company to donate up to $50 for each Velocity hearing aid purchase to help improve the quality of life for U.S. service men and women Salt Lake City-Sonic Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCI) i... Read More
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OMRF and Hough Ear Institute Develop a Promising New Approach to Prevent Hearing Loss
July 29, 2008
Oklahoma City, June 23, 2008 - Explosions. Jet engines. Bursts of gunfire. In today's military, soldiers can be hurt by more than just bullets, and one very sensitive area has been under constant atta... Read More
Research
Task Force Recommends Screening for Hearing Loss In All Newborns
July 28, 2008
All newborn infants should be screened for congenital hearing loss that is present at birth, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The recommendation and the... Read More
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