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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
VCU Grant to Study Impact of Hearing Loss and Related Health Problems in Virginia Children
December 10, 2007
Virginia Commonwealth University will use a federal grant to determine how disabilities that are present at birth affect how physicians identify, evaluate and treat hearing loss in infants and young c... Read More
Research
Foundation Spotlight: Trisha Yearwood and the SHF Promote Hearing Conservation
December 9, 2007
Trisha Yearwood and the Starkey Hearing Foundation have launched a new hearing awareness campaign to educate the general public in protecting their family and preserving their hearing. While hearing l... Read More
Industry
Unitron Hearing Introduces Yuu™
December 8, 2007
The first truly interactive, automatic hearing solution Unitron Hearing US announced today the introduction of its new innovative hearing solution, Yuu™. Yuu is the first interactive, automatic... Read More
Industry
Ears Ringing? Johns Hopkins Scientists I.D. the Brain's Own Clarion
December 8, 2007
Brain scientists at Johns Hopkins have discovered how cells in the developing ear make their own noise, long before the ear is able to detect sound around them. The finding, reported in this week's Na... Read More
Research
Employee Benefit News To Be Honored for ASHA Coverage
December 7, 2007
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to Present Media Award to Trade News Outlet at November 2007 Convention in Boston Employee Benefit News is as a winner of the 2007 Media Award from the Ame... Read More
Associations
Newest CASLPA Accredited Site
December 6, 2007
On November 19, 2007, the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists (CASLPA) awarded a five-year accreditation to The Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre under the Canadi... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America Convention 2008
December 6, 2007
Register by December 31st and receive super discounts! The Hearing Loss Association of America Convention is a highly interactive and accessible event for all people who are affected by hearing loss.... Read More
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AG Bell Board of Directors Unanimously Endorses New Professional Certification for AG Bell Academy
December 5, 2007
Creation of New LSLS® Certification Exam Underway The Board of Directors of the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) announced today it has unanimously pass... Read More
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Sonomax's 17th Licensee, The Shinar Group, Equips Military Personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan
December 4, 2007
Hearing Protection and Earphone Technology from Sonomax now Available at Military Bases - Sonomax Hearing Healthcare Inc. (TSX Venture: SHH) is pleased to announce an exclusive agreement with The Shin... Read More
Industry
Hearing Loss Association of America Announces Executive Director Search
December 3, 2007
The Board of Trustees of Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) announces the convening of a search committee for a new executive director. HLAA is the nation's largest consumer advocacy organizat... Read More
Associations
Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act Before Congress
December 3, 2007
U.S. House of Representatives member from New York, Carolyn McCarthy, and Rep. Vernon Ehlers, from Michigan, have jointly introduced the Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act to the House (H.R. 2329).... Read More
Industry
Oticon Epoq Hearing Device Honored with Prestigious 2008 CES Best of Innovations Design and Engineering Award
December 2, 2007
Oticon Captures a Top Spot in International Competition for Second Year in a Row The American Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), producer of the world's largest consumer electronics show (CES), a... Read More
Industry
From The Editor: Audiology Online Welcomes Dr. David Fabry
December 2, 2007
Dr. David Fabry, or "Dave" as he prefers to be called, has had a distinguished career in audiology. He is a past President of AAA, he was the Director of Audiology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, and... Read More
AO News
Leading Educational, Virtual World is New Home For ASHA's 'Buds'
December 1, 2007
Earbud Avatars Roam Whyville, Teaching Safe Listening to Nearly 3 Million Kids Recognizing that the best way to prevent lifetime hearing loss is to reach children before they become heavy users of per... Read More
Associations
Sonus Encourages Building Collaborative Partnerships with Physicians
November 30, 2007
Identifying Hearing Loss Can Aid In The Diagnosis of Depression, Paranoia and Other Patient Conditions -Sonus, the largest professional hearing-care network in North America, is working to establish r... Read More
Industry
Lighthouse Foundation Provides Digital Hearing Aids to Low-Income Georgians
November 30, 2007
Foundation Improves and Expands Hearing Program The Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation launched a new expanded program providing low-income Georgians facing hearing loss with digital hearing aids. Th... Read More
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Sonic Innovations Adds Two New Poster Reports To Product Research Archive
November 29, 2007
Sonic Innovation's commitment to design, develop, manufacture and market advanced digital hearing aids and hearing aid components continues, as does their dedication to dispenser and consumer satisfac... Read More
Industry
'Sound Foundation Through Early Amplification', an International Conference Sponsored by Phonak
November 29, 2007
Don't miss the opportunity to virtually attend the most interesting pediatric conference of the year. For the first time, Phonak will webcast the entire conference. Logging in to listen is the next be... Read More
Industry
Amplifon Holds a 4-Day Greenhouse for Professional Training Managers
November 28, 2007
Amplifon, a worldwide leader in hearing health care, recently held a 4-day International Greenhouse for it's professional training managers. Fourteen trainers, representing eight countries, participat... Read More
Industry
American Tinnitus Association Selects Caren Sharp to Direct Chicagoland Chapter
November 28, 2007
Premier chapter launches full throttle effort in support of tinnitus cure Caren Sharp has been chosen to direct the Chicagoland chapter of the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). Sharp joins the orga... Read More
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