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Chronic Middle Ear Infections Linked To Resistant Biofilm Bacteria
August 19, 2006
Groundbreaking study makes definitive statement against use of antibiotics to treat children with chronic otitis media Direct evidence of bacterial biofilms has been found on the middle ear tissue of... Read More
Research
2006 College and Graduate-Level Scholarships
August 18, 2006
AG Bell Awards $93,000 in College and Graduate-Level Scholarships to Students with Hearing Loss - The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) has awarded $93,000 i... Read More
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Project Offers Hope to Those with Hearing Loss
August 17, 2006
The world could start sounding a lot clearer to people suffering from hearing loss if ASU researchers succeed in a new project to be funded by a recently awarded $200,000 grant from the National Scien... Read More
Associations
Important Conference on EBP & Adult AR! September in DC- Don't miss it!
August 16, 2006
The Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center on Hearing Enhancement (RERC-HE), in conjunction with Gallaudet University and New York University-School of Medicine, is pleased to announce a three-day... Read More
Associations
Most Moms Not Getting Information About How Deaf Children Can Learn to Listen and Talk, Survey Shows
August 15, 2006
Extensive, Multi-Year Campaign Launched to Fill Educational Gap- -- Children with even profound deafness can learn to listen and talk as well as their hearing peers, thanks to advances in technology a... Read More
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UT Southwestern Physician Helps Craft First Guidelines for Care, Diagnosis of Swimmer's Ear
August 13, 2006
Antiseptic or antibiotic ear drops should be the front-line treatment for people suffering from swimmer's ear, while restraint should be exercised in using oral antibiotics, according to new treatment... Read More
Research
Online Digital Hearing Aid Exhibit Now in 3D
August 12, 2006
The Washington University School of Medicine Bernard Becker Medical Library is pleased to announce the release of a new digital exhibit, Exploring Object Virtual Reality: A Manual for Libraries and Mu... Read More
Associations
New Department of Defense Hearing Conservation Toolbox Released
August 11, 2006
Available via the US Navy website this online resource consists of 5 modules: Module 1 - Introduction & History of Hearing Conservation in the Military Module 2 - DoD Occupational Hearing Conservation... Read More
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Vinton Cerf, One of the Internet's Inventors, to Partner With Better Hearing Institute
August 10, 2006
Says new, digital hearing technology can transform the lives of people with hearing problems Vinton Cerf, a computer pioneer who is now Google's "Internet evangelist," is joining the Better Hearing In... Read More
Associations
RNID Research Discovers Genetic Link to Hearing Loss Caused by Loud Noise
August 9, 2006
Royal National Institute for the Deaf (RIND) - Scientists funded by RNID, the national charity for deaf and hard of hearing people, have discovered a genetic link between exposure to loud noise and he... Read More
Research
AG Bell Welcomes New Board Members
August 8, 2006
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to welcome Karen Youdelman, Ed.D., a longtime member and former president of the organization's Ohio chapter... Read More
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Captioned Telephone Service to be Provided in New York State
August 7, 2006
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) announced that beginning January 2007, PSC will provide Captioned Telephone relay service for the two million people in New York State who cannot und... Read More
Associations
War Blast Injuries A Focus of Leading Professional Group
August 6, 2006
Report Describes How Multi-level Injuries Present Challenges and Shape Treatment for Soldiers and Combat Veterans A report on cognitive-communication disorders, swallowing dysfunction, and ear injurie... Read More
Associations
From The Editor: More Than Just a Pretty Face
August 5, 2006
If you've visited the website this week, you've already noticed that we have a completely new look and feel! I am here today to tell you that this release is more than, "just a pretty face." We have a... Read More
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With Cochlear Implants, Earlier Use Leads to Better Speech
August 4, 2006
By Gwen Ericson -- "Bye-bye, bye-bye," said one 3 and a half-year old child, born deaf but with a cochlear implant that partially restored hearing nine months earlier. That's the most complex speech t... Read More
Research
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 2006
August 3, 2006
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has helped fulfill the promise of America for millions of individuals living with disabilities... Read More
Associations
AO Journal Group: Bi-thermal Caloric Test
August 2, 2006
Do you want to stay up on the latest research related to hearing? Tune into the AO Journal Group where on a monthly basis our group of Contributing Editors will provide reviews of timely journal artic... Read More
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Siemens Hearing Instruments Recognized for Excellence in Healthcare
August 1, 2006
Outstanding performances in Europe's healthcare industry were recognized at Frost & Sullivan's 2006 Excellence in Healthcare Awards Banquet held in London on 12th July 2006. Fourteen companies were pr... Read More
Industry
American Academy of Audiology: Call for Nominations 2007 Board of Directors
August 1, 2006
Nominations for three Board of Director positions of the American Academy of Audiology are now open and may be made by any member of the Academy. Members-at-Large serve a three year term in office beg... Read More
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Audiology Online Launches Newly Designed Website
July 31, 2006
Ease-of-Use and New Features Enhance User Experience --Audiology Online - the leading online resource for news, information, continuing education, careers, and website services - recently underwent a... Read More
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