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4th International Phonak Pediatric Conference - Register Now
June 28, 2007
On December 6-8, 2007, the pediatric amplification conference "A Sound Foundation through Early Amplification" will be held in Chicago. Early registration is highly recommended due to the very strong... Read More
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RIT Researchers Developing 'Micropump' For Hearing-Loss Treatments
June 27, 2007
Project funded by $900K grant from National Institutes of Health Hearing aids have existed, in one form or another, for hundreds of years. Wearable, electrical hearing aids have been around for about... Read More
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Camp Hear Me 2007 and the Hear Me Foundation
June 26, 2007
The Hear Me Foundation, established in 1999 is a non-profit 501(c)(3) founded in Fort Bend County serves hundreds of families, children and professional throughout the state of Texas. Presently, the H... Read More
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Phonak Releases Focus Number 37
June 25, 2007
Phonak Focus has been a respected source of valuable information for hearing healthcare professionals. The publication has contained articles and contributions from both Phonak experts and internation... Read More
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ASHA and CEA Agree to Combine Forces on Public Education Campaign
June 24, 2007
The "Buds," Hearing Loss Prevention Advocates ASHA Slated for Boost from the Consumer Electronics Association Coinciding with May's Better Hearing and Speech Month, the Rockville, MD based American Sp... Read More
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Oticon Pediatrics National Loaner Bank Program Answers Needs of Children Awaiting Permanent Amplification
June 22, 2007
Oticon Pediatrics today unveiled a new program designed to assist hearing care professionals in providing optimum care for infants and toddlers newly identified with hearing loss. The national Loaner... Read More
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Santa Cruz Doctor's Cutting Edge Procedure Providing Patients Worldwide with Relief from 'Surfer's Ear'
June 21, 2007
Respected medical journal publishes article validating treatment - A new study by Douglas Hetzler, M.D., an ear, nose and throat specialist at Sutter Health-affiliated Santa Cruz Medical Foundation, s... Read More
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In Memoriam: Dr. George S. Osborne
June 21, 2007
Dean of the School of Audiology Pennsylvania College of Optometry Sadly, we must report the sudden passing of Dr. George S. Osborne, Dean of the School of Audiology at the Pennsylvania College of Opto... Read More
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Announcing the Deaf Arts Festival Walk/Run
June 20, 2007
All proceeds to benefit "Deaf Arts Festival September 20, 2008 Nankin Mills Park located at Hines Drive and Farmington Rd & Ann Arbor Trail The Run and Walk will start in front of the Nankin Mills Par... Read More
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Automatic Online Updates for FM System Fitting Software
June 19, 2007
Phonak announces another trailblazing development: the hearing healthcare industry's first fitting software to feature an automatic Internet-based upgrade service. More and more hearing care professio... Read More
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The Oticon Library is Now Open
June 18, 2007
Douglas L. Beck, Director of Professional Relations at Oticon Inc., announced today the opening of the new online Oticon Library. Although The Oticon Library is founded on recent USA-based Oticon publ... Read More
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AFA Founder Honored with National Award
June 18, 2007
Audiology Foundation of America founder Dr. David Goldstein, Professor Emeritus in audiology at Purdue University, was honored with a Distinguished Achievement Award at the American Academy of Audiolo... Read More
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NIDCD Releases New Fact Sheet on Pendred Syndrome
June 17, 2007
Pendred syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes early hearing loss in children. It also can affect the thyroid gland and sometimes may affect a person's balance. The syndrome is named after Vaughan... Read More
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Christy Smith Discovering Deaf Worlds!
June 17, 2007
We're doing it!! Dave and I will travel around the world, we hope to raise Deaf awareness internationally by sharing our experience. We will meet with Deaf storytellers, community leaders, youth, and... Read More
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Grassroots Article on Tax Credit Bill Available from BHI
June 16, 2007
With the reintroduction of the hearing aid tax credit bill in both the House and Senate, we have issued a call to action article which hearing healthcare professionals can use to promote this importan... Read More
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23rd Annual Scott Haug Hill Country Audiology Retreat
June 16, 2007
September breezes will mean that it's time to set your sails and trail the wind to the 23rd annual Scott Haug Hill Country Audiology Retreat. Mark your calendars for, "Pirate o'the Hill Country", Sept... Read More
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DSL v5 - the New Pediatric Standard Now Available in Phonak Fitting Software
June 15, 2007
The newly developed and improved pediatric fitting rational DSL v5 is now available in the newest release of the Phonak Fitting Guideline iPFG1.7. DSL was originally developed to meet the special hear... Read More
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Children With Hearing Loss Often Don't Receive Needed Care, National Data Show
June 15, 2007
Former Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett Koop Joins Pediatrics and Education Experts to Discuss How to Close Remaining Gaps - Hearing loss is the most common birth defect, yet one-third of babies who fai... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Announces Sound Partnership - A Program Providing Audiologists More Time for Direct Patient Care
June 14, 2007
Cochlear Americas, the world leader in cochlear implant technology, recently announced the launch of Sound Partnership™, a group of initiatives that provide hearing device implant centers with m... Read More
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Effects Of Doubling Up On Hearing Protection Described In New Sound Source™ Bulletin From Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group
June 13, 2007
Will doubling up or wearing dual protection—an earmuff in addition to earplugs—provide added protection against extreme noise levels? The answer is yes, according to a new Sound SourceT... Read More
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