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Microsonic Earmolds for Open-fit Hearing Aids
February 20, 2007
Open-fit hearing aids are highly effective and popular. And you can make them even better in many instances by adding a specially designed Microsonic earmold. You can offer your patients Increased com... Read More
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AFA Student Otoscope Program Now Open
February 19, 2007
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is again offering its "Clued into Audiology" otoscope program for third-year Au.D. students. "Clued into Audiology" will be open through March 21, 2007, and r... Read More
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60 Years of Innovative Hearing Instruments from Bernafon
February 19, 2007
What began back in 1946 with the company owner's hearing impairment has grown to become a globally successful high-tech company developing hearing instruments for the hard of hearing. Over 500 highly... Read More
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Psychotherapy Quiets Concerns Over Ringing in the Ears
February 18, 2007
By Taunya English, Science Writer, Health Behavior News Service Psychotherapy may help tinnitus sufferers cope with the life disturbances that sometimes accompany their condition, according to a new r... Read More
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Folic Acid Slowed Hearing Loss in Special Elderly Population
February 16, 2007
In a three-year study, 728 older men and women with high blood homocysteine levels and no hearing loss were given either daily oral folic acid or a placebo supplement (Article p. 1.) Daily folic acid... Read More
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In Memoriam - John K. Duffy, Ph.D.
February 15, 2007
It is with deep regret that we report the death of Dr. John K. Duffy, a pioneer in the field of audiology who served as a prominent member of the Brooklyn College faculty for more than three decades.... Read More
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Microsonic at AudiologyNOW! 2007
February 14, 2007
Microsonic will be showing an extensive variety of custom earmolds, including the extremely popular OPEN-FIT styles, along with its wide assortment of patient accessories and supplies for the hearing... Read More
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from Pearson Allyn & Bacon
February 12, 2007
Comprehensive Source For Graduate Students and Practicing Clinicians - The New Handbook for Auditory Evoked Responses, from Pearson Allyn & Bacon, provides an up-to-date overview of test principles, p... Read More
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2007 ASHA Convention Call for Papers is Now Open
February 10, 2007
Submit a proposal, edit an existing proposal and have all of your questions about the call for papers answered. For more information, visit www.asha.org/about/events/convention/papers/default.htm Read More
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Sonus Launches Scholarship Program for Future Audiologists
February 9, 2007
$20,000 to be Awarded to Third- and Fourth-Year Au.D. Students View PDF Brochure with Scholarship Details - Sonus, the largest professional hearing-care network in North America, announced today that... Read More
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Outcomes Comparable for Younger and Older Children with Surgically Implanted Hearing Aids
February 8, 2007
Outcomes following surgically implanted hearing aids that are anchored to bone appear comparable for children younger than 5 years and those older than 5 years, according to a report in the January is... Read More
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Better Hearing Institute's PBS Documentary 'Spotlight on Hearing Loss' Available for Purchase on DVD
February 7, 2007
BHI is pleased to announce that our PBS documentary "Spotlight on Hearing Loss" has been converted to DVD for viewing on either computer with DVD player or home DVD player. We have received a number o... Read More
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Clarke's Summer Jam Features Music
February 6, 2007
25th annual summer program for deaf students... Join Clarke School for another exciting summer adventure! From July 8 - 20, Clarke School for the Deaf in Northampton, MA will host its 25th annual two-... Read More
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AFA Now Accepting Applications for Leo Doerfler Memorial Scholarship
February 5, 2007
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is now accepting applications for the Leo Doerfler Memorial Scholarship. The $5,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a Ph.D. student who holds an Au.D. degr... Read More
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NIDCD-funded Research Explores Use of Laser to Stimulate Auditory Nerve
February 4, 2007
The cochlear implant is a great biomedical success story, enabling tens of thousands of people with profound hearing loss to communicate effectively in today's society. Nevertheless, the ability to de... Read More
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Clinical Factors of Tinnitus Influence Perceived Loudness and Annoyance
February 2, 2007
Clinical characteristics of tinnitus such as duration, consistency and other factors influence the way individuals perceive loudness and annoyance associated with the condition, according to a report... Read More
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Miss America 2005 Identifies with ABC's 'What About Brian'
February 1, 2007
Deidre Downs relates to today's episode about living with hearing loss -- Monday's ABC primetime drama "What About Brian" explored the neglected issue of hearing loss. Characters faced a situation mil... Read More
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From the Editor: Happy New Year - Lend Us Your Ears!
January 31, 2007
The new year is now in full swing and hopefully you have converted to writing 2007 on all of your audiograms and reports. I want to thank you for your support in 2006 and let you know that we have som... Read More
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Fith Anniversary for No Child Left Behind Landmark Legislation has Changed Landscape of American Education
January 31, 2007
This month marks the fifth anniversary of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), the bipartisan legislation signed into law by President George W. Bush on Jan. 8, 2002, to reform America's public school... Read More
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Phonak Has Made Major Progress in Obtaining Regulatory Approvals for the Closing of the ReSound Group Acquisition
January 30, 2007
All but one of the required regulatory clearances have been granted The Phonak Group is pleased to announce that it has received all but one of the required regulatory approvals, including that of the... Read More
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