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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Sale of Resound to Sonova Terminated
August 30, 2007
The agreement for Sonova to purchase ReSound has been officially terminated. If it had been successful, it would have made Sonova the largest hearing aid maker in the world. Even though the sale had b... Read More
Industry
Open-Fit Products, Direct-to-Consumer Marketing Create Buzz in Hearing-Health Industry in 2007
August 30, 2007
Sonus Professionals Review Recent Trends, Look Forward to 2008 - The growing popularity of open-fit products and the increase in direct-to-consumer marketing are impacting the ways hearing-health prof... Read More
Industry
Avada Acquires 4 Hearing Care Centers in Columbus, OH Area
August 29, 2007
Avada Audiology & Hearing Care Centers, operating subsidiary of Hearing Healthcare Management, Inc. (HHM), announces the acquisition of 4 hearing care centers—Reliable Hearing and Wright's Heari... Read More
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iPods and Thunderstorms: Danger Alert
August 28, 2007
So you're jogging your usual route, listening to your iPod to block out the world and suddenly, out of nowhere, a bolt of lightening hits a nearby tree. You think that could be a problem? Well, accord... Read More
Research
Cochlear Americas Announces Expanded OMS Insurance Support Program
August 27, 2007
Do you need help verifying that your insurance will cover the cochlear implant or Baha device that your medical provider has recommended for you? Do you need help appealing your insurance company's de... Read More
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Audéo - Attracting a New Generation
August 26, 2007
It is well-known that traditional hearing instruments reach only a small portion of people with hearing loss, especially those in the younger age group, 50-65. Audéo Personal Communication Assi... Read More
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United Hearing Systems, Inc. (UHS) Announces Name Change and New Location
August 25, 2007
Amplisound Hearing Products & Services (formerly UHS) proudly announces its new name — and its beautiful new offices, conveniently located in downtown Danielson, Connecticut. Amplisound presiden... Read More
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St. Jude Study Solves Mystery of Mammalian Ears
August 24, 2007
A 30-year scientific debate over how specialized cells in the inner ear amplify sound in mammals appears to have been settled more in favor of bouncing cell bodies rather than vibrating, hair-like cil... Read More
Research
Siemens Introduces Completely-In-The-Canal Hearing Instrument Designed for Wearers with Severe Hearing Loss
August 23, 2007
Siemens NITRO™ CIC is Equipped with Advanced Hearing Technology In a Small, Custom Design Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc., one of the leading manufacturers of hearing instruments in the United... Read More
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Special Lifestyle Edition Delta Benefits Breast Cancer Research
August 21, 2007
Oticon, Inc. today unveiled Oticon Delta Think Pink, the first in a series of special Lifestyle Editions of the trendy, triangular hearing device that encourage users to "wear their passion on their e... Read More
Industry
AFA Awards Leo Doerfler, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship
August 21, 2007
After a thorough review process, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has chosen Christopher Spankovich, Au.D., as the 2007 recipient of its Leo Doerfler, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Award. The $5... Read More
Associations
GN ReSound Sale Update
August 20, 2007
On August 8, 2007, the appeal court (Oberlandesgericht) in Dusseldorf, Germany, decided that it does not have the power to grant injunctive relief in merger prohibition cases, since only the German Fe... Read More
Industry
Current Smoke Alarms Unable to Wake Millions of Hard of Hearing People
August 19, 2007
According to the July 2007 study, "Waking Effectiveness of Alarms for Adults who are Hard of Hearing," the typical audible signal used by smoke alarms failed to wake up 43 percent of tested subjects w... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Releases Downloadable Educators Guide to Cochlear Implants
August 18, 2007
A child with a cochlear implant needs a team to support his or her needs and professionals at school are a critical part of that team. This guide is an important resource for the educational professio... Read More
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4th International Pediatric Conference - Call for Posters
August 17, 2007
Building on the overwhelming success of the previous three conferences, Phonak is proud to announce the 4th international pediatric conference. The conference will focus on maximizing the use of resid... Read More
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Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. Announces Gora Ganguli as President of Vitasound Audio Inc.
August 16, 2007
Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (TSX VENTURE: SHH) (www.sonomax.com) is pleased to announce the appointment of Gora Ganguli to the position of President, Vitasound Audio Inc., a subsidiary of Sonomax,... Read More
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Unitron Hearing Offers First Spanish e-Seminar for Hearing Professionals
August 15, 2007
Kitchener, ON, Canada- Unitron Hearing, in partnership with Audiology Online, will offer the first e-seminar for Spanish speaking Hearing Professionals on August 17 and August 24th at both 3:00 pm and... Read More
Industry
From the Editor - The Early Bird Gets the CEUs
August 15, 2007
While this varies around the country, many state licensure laws have CEUs due by the end of the calendar year. How do I know this? It is based on the type of phone calls that we get in December - "I j... Read More
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2007 Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology Institute
August 14, 2007
Plan to attend the 2007 ARA Institute in St. Louis, MO, October 18-20, 2007. Nancy Tye-Murray, Ph.D., Research Professor of Otolaryngology, Washington University School of Medicine, is the keynote spe... Read More
Associations
AFA Honors Audiologists with Professional Leadership Awards
August 13, 2007
The Pennsylvania College of Optometry School of Audiology (PCO) and the University of Florida both recently bestowed Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) Professional Leadership Awards on graduating... Read More
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