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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Registration Now Open for Annual AFA Golf Tournament
July 21, 2007
Registrations are now being accepted through Sept. 20, 2007, for the annual AFA Golf Tournament to be held this year on Friday, October 12, at 1 p.m. at the Grande Pines Golf Club during the ADA Conve... Read More
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Participate Now in AFA's Graduate Survey
July 20, 2007
The AFA is conducting a survey on residential Au.D. student experiences, and we need your help. Participants for this survey must be an Au.D. residential graduate from 2000-2007. Please click on this... Read More
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For First Time, Cochlear Implant Restores Hearing To Patient With Rare Genetic Disorder
July 20, 2007
Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have, for the first time, used a "bionic" ear to restore hearing in a patient with von Hippel-Lindau dis... Read More
Research
Liz Brassine, Owner of Hearing Services of McKinney Sings Sycle's Praises.
July 19, 2007
A recently published interview with hearing care professional Liz Brassine reveals how Sycle has helped her grow her practice. Liz Brassine is the owner of Hearing Services of Mckinney. Prior to openi... Read More
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This Year's Starkey Foundation Gala Breaks Fund-Raising Records
July 18, 2007
The Starkey Hearing Foundation received $4.5 million in donations and contributions this past June 23, 2007 during its Seventh Annual "So the World May Hear" Gala held at St. Paul's RiverCentre in Min... Read More
Industry
EAR GEAR - A New Option for Pediatric Patients
July 18, 2007
Ear Gear is a hearing instrument security and protection device, which combines function with fashion. Made of flexible, durable double wall spandex and available in 14 colors, the Ear Gear sleeve, sl... Read More
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Canadian Academy of Audiology Launch the National Audiology Week, Fall 2007
July 17, 2007
The public relations and visibility committee of the Canadian Academy of Audiology is pleased to announce the official launch of the first National Audiology Week from October 22 to 28 2007 . This wee... Read More
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ASHA: Lower Volume Means 'iHear'
July 16, 2007
New iPhone Popularity Prompts Safe Listening Reminder With nearly 20 million Americans reportedly interested in listening to their music through Apple's new iPhone after it goes on sale June 29th, the... Read More
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In Memoriam: Anita Pikus
July 15, 2007
Dr. Anita Pikus passed away on July 1, 2007. Dr. Pikus was an adjunct faculty member with A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences since the inception of the online program in 2000. She... Read More
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America's Relationships at Risk: 19 Million Adult Relationships Are Negatively Impacted By Hearing Loss, Survey Finds
July 14, 2007
Nearly Half of Those Affected by Hearing Loss Have Not Sought Treatment -- Hearing loss is much more common than most realize and significantly impacts personal relationships, according to a survey re... Read More
Industry
Student Mentoring Scholarships Available
July 13, 2007
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is accepting applications for student grants to attend the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention as part of the AFA's Student Mentoring Program. Th... Read More
NOAH System 3.6 Released!
July 12, 2007
New release offers faster networking, high stability and more storage room for client records NOAH System 3.6 will also update its current database, allowing NOAH System users to store considerably mo... Read More
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Micro-Tech Introduces 'HEAR, There and Everywhere' Campaign Materials to Support Radius Hearing Instruments
July 12, 2007
Micro-Tech has developed a set of promotional and patient usage materials to support Radius hearing instruments before and during an office visit. "HEAR, There and Everywhere" materials promotes the b... Read More
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Sycle.net, The Number One Hearing Care Practice Management System, Releases New Features & Upgrades to All Users Always At No Charge
July 11, 2007
Sycle is very pleased to announce the new features that have been added to the system. Collapsible Equipment Fields on Intake Form: To speed up the time it takes to load patient intake forms we have r... Read More
Industry
Call for Nominations: The Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award Recognizing Outstanding Achievement in Educational Audiology
July 11, 2007
Each year, Phonak honors one audiologist working in a school program or in pediatric research in the United States. The award goes to an individual who has made a significant contribution to the enhan... Read More
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Sonus Offers Low-Cost Health-Care Plan for Network Members
July 10, 2007
Voluntary Benefit Plan Allows Sonus Network Members Affordable Alternative to Traditional Medical Insurance Plans - Sonus, the largest professional hearing-care network in North America, announced tod... Read More
Industry
Finalists for the Oticon Makeover Contest Selected
July 10, 2007
Oticon is pleased to announce that 12 practices were selected by our panel of judges from over 125 applicants as finalists in the Oticon Practice makeover contest. Audiocare Hearing Centers Marlene Be... Read More
Industry
AMA Refers Resolution on In-Ear Headphones for More Study at the Urging of the Academy, Others
July 9, 2007
As a result of testimony provided by the American Academy of Audiology (Academy) along with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA), the American Medical Association referred consideratio... Read More
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Celebrities Help Starkey Hearing Foundation Raise $4.5 Million at Annual Gala
July 8, 2007
Jim Belushi, Glenn Frey, Goldie Hawn, Jay Leno, Kenny Loggins, Jane Seymour, Kevin Sorbo, and many others help the world to hear —With the help of dozens of well-known and highly respected celeb... Read More
Industry
Beltone Hits the 'Marq' with Industry's Smallest Receiver-In-The-Ear Instrument
July 7, 2007
New Product Offers Patients Powerful "Out of Sight - Out of Mind" Hearing Solution Beltone Electronics announces the introduction of Beltone Marq™, the industry's smallest and lightest RIE heari... Read More
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