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Genetic Hearing Loss May Be Reversible Without Gene Therapy
May 13, 2007
A large proportion of genetically caused deafness in humans may be reversible by compensating for a missing protein, based on discoveries in mice. Emory University researchers have found that in mice,... Read More
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ASHA Applauds Introduction of Medicare HEAR Legislation
May 13, 2007
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) applauds Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) for introducing H.R. 1912, the Medicare Hearing Enhancement and Auditory Rehabilitation (HEAR) Act of... Read More
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Preben Brunved (1941-2007) - Oticon, Inc.'s Longest Serving Employee
May 12, 2007
Preben Brunved, the longest serving employee of Oticon, Inc., the U.S. sister unit of international hearing instrument manufacturer Oticon A/S, died March 1, 2007 at his home in Somerset, New Jersey.... Read More
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Dr. Richard Seewald Receives the International Award at the AudiologyNOW!
May 12, 2007
At the American Academy of Audiology conference in Denver, Colorado on April 19th, 2007, Dr. Richard Seewald was awarded the International Award. The award is given to honor and recognize achievements... Read More
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Turn Down That Radio! Years of Loud Noise May Cause Tumor
May 11, 2007
New research suggests that years of repeated exposure to loud noise increases the risk of developing a non-cancerous tumor that could cause hearing loss. "It doesn't matter if the noise comes from yea... Read More
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Study Reveals Recurrent Middle Ear Infections Can Have a Major Impact on Children's Development
May 11, 2007
Study author, Dr Heather Winskel, from the University's School of Psychology, says middle ear infection or otitis media (OM) is the most common childhood illness. "At least 70% of children are likely... Read More
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Pediatric Amplification Conference to Be Held in December 07
May 10, 2007
Sponsored by Phonak, the conference is chaired by Prof. Richard Seewald and Prof. John Bamford and the Phonak Pediatric Advisory Board serves as the Steering Committee. The committee has selected spea... Read More
Industry
Exclusive Alliance Between Siemens and Westone Creates Unique, Rapid System for Custom Earmold Ordering, Manufacturing, Delivery and Fitting
May 10, 2007
Partnership Means Turnaround Time as Fast as 72-Hours for Earmolds Ordered via mySiemens with iScan™ - A joint technology development effort between two of the hearing industry's leading compani... Read More
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The Hearing Loss Association of America Welcomes You to the 2007 Walk4Hearing!
May 9, 2007
The Walk4Hearing is a nationally coordinated effort sponsored by the Hearing Loss Association of America. Its purpose is to increase awareness about the causes and consequences of hearing loss and to... Read More
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ASHA's Kid-Friendly Cartoon Characters Release
May 9, 2007
Safe Listening is the Buds Message — The Buds, two kid-friendly cartoon characters created by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to promote safe usage of personal audio tech... Read More
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Starkey Hearing Foundation's 'Don't Say What?' Program
May 8, 2007
To kick-off Better Hearing Month, the Starkey Hearing Foundation, a world leader in promoting hearing health awareness, will nationally promote its new "Don't Say What?" initiative beginning Friday, M... Read More
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Breaking News - Hearing Loss Association of America Annnounces Agreement with the Wireless Industry
May 8, 2007
The Hearing Loss Association is delighted to announce it has reached a consensus agreement with the wireless industry on increasing the accessibility of wireless telephones over the next few years. Th... Read More
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Audéo - Redefining the State of the Art with Style
May 7, 2007
Phonak's new Audéo Personal Communication Assistant (PCA) is set to change the perception of hearing instruments forever. Developed to address the enormous potential of a virtually untapped mar... Read More
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AFA Offers Student Grants to Attend ADA Convention
May 7, 2007
Beginning May 1, the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) will begin accepting applications for student grants to attend the Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) convention as part of the AFA's Stud... Read More
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Sorenson Communications Launches High Quality Spanish Video Relay Services
May 6, 2007
Company Offers the Only Spanish Video Relay Service with Professionally Rated Spanish-Speaking Interpreters —Sorenson Communications(TM), the nation's leading provider of video relay services (V... Read More
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National Hearing Conservation Association Scholarship Foundation Announces the Availability of Scholarships
May 6, 2007
The National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Scholarship Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of two $1,500 research scholarships. These awards are available to undergraduate or... Read More
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Oticon Announces New Team Members
May 5, 2007
Oticon, Inc. continues to expand its sales and training force with the addition of ten new Account Managers and five new Inside Sales Representatives . Ashley C. Al-Izzi, M.S., F-AAA is Oticon's new A... Read More
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AFA Awards Residential Student, Distance Ed Grads at ASHS
May 5, 2007
ASHS Bestows AFA Endowed Student Excellence Award In a recent ceremony, the Arizona School of Health Sciences (ASHS) awarded its Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) Student Excellence Award scholars... Read More
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Unitron Hearing Concerto Competition Focuses on Hearing Awareness and Music Appreciation
May 4, 2007
Today Unitron Hearing announced its support of the Stratford Civic Orchestra's 2007/08 season through the Unitron Hearing Concerto Competition. The Unitron Hearing Concerto Competition, to be held on... Read More
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Children with Hearing Loss: Are We Letting Them Down?
May 4, 2007
New National Data to Reveal Just How-- Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, yet even though more than 95% of babies are screened for it at birth, about half of those who fail these screenings... Read More
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