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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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Siemens New Intuis™ Hearing Instruments Deliver Features that Consumers Want - At an Affordable Price
January 29, 2007
Performance, Reliability, Comfort, Simplicity in Fitting, and Affordability Make the New Model an "Intuitive" Solution - With value- and feature-conscious consumers in mind, Siemens Hearing Instrument... Read More
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AFA Names New Chair, Board Members
January 28, 2007
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) named Deborah R. Price, Au.D., as the new chair of its board during a November 2006 meeting in Dallas, TX. In addition, two new directors, Granville Y. Brady,... Read More
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Modern Developments in Audiology, May 18th and 19th, 2007, Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center
January 26, 2007
On May 18 and 19th, 2007 the Vanderbilt Bill Wilkerson Center for Otolaryngology and Communication Sciences, Nashville, TN, is sponsoring a workshop on Modern Developments in Audiology. Topics will in... Read More
Research
Bionic Ear Association Announces 2007 BEA Kids Calendar
January 25, 2007
The Bionic Ear Association is an organization of people who use cochlear implant technology, those who are evaluating the technology and hearing health professionals. Membership to the association is... Read More
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Hear the World to Launch Global Hearing Awareness Magazine: First Issue of Hear the World Magazine Appears in January 2007
January 24, 2007
Hear the World, a global initiative by Phonak created to raise awareness about the importance of hearing, is launching an international magazine of the same name. Utilizing a culture and lifestyle pla... Read More
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Siemens Hearing New CEO Affirms Company's Leadership in Global Sales of Hearing Instruments
January 23, 2007
Christi Pedra says Siemens will keep focus on building stronger bonds with customer Christi Pedra, President and Chief Executive Officer Siemens Hearing Instruments - Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.... Read More
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Kinnerk Elected President of Better Hearing Institute; Three New Board Members Join BHI Board
January 22, 2007
The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) elected Brian Kinnerk, President of Unitron Hearing US, to a one-year term as President. The election was held December 5th in New York City, NY. Kinnerk has served... Read More
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Antibiotics for Otitis Media: New Research Suggests a New Plan of Action
January 21, 2007
A recent meta-analysis combined individual data from children with acute otitis media as a means to identify groups of children who benefit from antibiotic management/treatment for infections. A group... Read More
Research
Phonak International Hearing Aid Conference a Success - Webcast Of Selected Talks Now Available
January 20, 2007
The Hearing Care for Adults Conference, sponsored by Phonak Hearing Systems, was held in Chicago, Illinois on November 13-15, 2006. Over 400 attendees from 28 countries attended the conference, which... Read More
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Unitron Releases Information on Element Series to Consumers
January 19, 2007
Element 16™ is ideal for active people who interact in many different listening environments as well as those desiring an automatic hearing instrument. Available in open fit Moda™. www.uni... Read More
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Update the Look of Your Desktop with Bernafon Screensavers
January 18, 2007
Tired of the same old screensaver? Try Bernafon's series of ten new images depicting engineering and digital processing to client-centered portraits. This downloadable application for your desktop can... Read More
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UTMB Researchers Discover Breast-Feeding Overcomes Genetic Tendency to Ear Infections
January 17, 2007
Breast-feeding protects children otherwise made susceptible to ear infections by abnormalities in specific human genes, researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have discover... Read More
Research
Gennum Corporation Recognized for Excellence in Technical Innovation at CES 2007
January 16, 2007
Canadian company wins Technical Emmy® for achievement in HDTV innovation -Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND) will be receiving a Technical Emmy® Award at CES 2007 for more than a decade of technolo... Read More
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Phonak Launches the Verve Steinway Edition
January 15, 2007
Leading hearing healthcare company partners with makers of world's finest pianos to launch special edition hearing instrument — Phonak and Steinway & Sons launch a special edition of the world's... Read More
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The Romanian Hearing Project
January 14, 2007
Audiologist Tricia Towle asks for your help in supporting the Romanian Hearing Project Just try to imagine jettisoning yourself back about 40-50 years to a medieval land that is 60% peasant with an ar... Read More
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Hearing Loss Association of America Applauds the FCC for it's Decision to Approve Internet Captioned Telephone for People with Hearing Loss
January 13, 2007
In October 2005 the Hearing Loss Association of America petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to include Internet-enabled captioned telephone for reimbursement from the telecommunicat... Read More
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