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Cochlear Americas Informational Forums-April 2006
March 19, 2006
Embassy Suites Columbia 200 Stoneridge Dr Columbia, SC 29210 8:00 - 4:40 p.m. Sponsored by Cochlear Americas, Medical University of South Carolina and University of South Carolina Facilitating Spoken... Read More
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Hormone Linked to Good Hearing As We Age
March 18, 2006
Researchers have linked a hormone known to adjust levels of key brain chemicals to the quality of our hearing as we age. The more of the hormone that older people have in their bloodstream, the better... Read More
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Amplifon USA Names Brian Taylor Director of Professional Development
March 17, 2006
Taylor to further company's customer-focused mission by strengthening training, education and professional development programs for hearing care specialists Amplifon USA, the nationwide leader in deli... Read More
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Tax Credits for Hearing aids - A Time Which Has Come
March 16, 2006
According to the Better Hearing Institute's (BHI) most recent survey of 53,000 households 31.5 million Americans have hearing loss. Hearing loss affects 1 in 10 Americans and 1 in 4 households. While... Read More
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New Cochlear Implant Could Improve Hearing
March 16, 2006
A ribbon-like cochlear implant developed at the University of Michigan could greatly improve hearing for profoundly deaf patients, and simplify insertion to help surgeons minimize damage to healthy ea... Read More
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The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology Announces their Annual ARA Institute
March 15, 2006
This year's conference theme is: . To celebrate the 40th anniversary two past ARA presidents will be the featured speakers. Dr. Julia Davis (President 1980) will talk about the history and the future... Read More
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Academy Founding Father Dr. James Jerger and Innovative Speaker John Sweeney to Address Audiologists in Minneapolis, MN
March 15, 2006
Sharing the stage as Keynote Speakers at AudiologyNOW! will be Dr. James Jerger and John Sweeney. Dr. Jerger, an integral figure in audiology and The American Academy of Audiology, will share his insi... Read More
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JRRD Special Issue on Hearing and Hearing Loss
March 14, 2006
The current issue of the Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development (JRRD) is a supplement on hearing loss, which affects 31 million Americans. This supplement addresses topics at the cutting... Read More
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Phonak Introduces Eleva
March 13, 2006
Eleva introduces a range of new features into the mid segment — Phonak, a leading provider of high-tech hearing solutions, has revolutionized the high end and value segments over the past year b... Read More
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OSHA Provides Guidance on Hearing Conservation for Workers with Hearing Impairment
March 12, 2006
Hearing-impaired workers face challenges responding to emergencies, working safely around machinery, communicating with coworkers, and receiving training. Accommodations necessary to address these cha... Read More
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From the Editor: New! Career Center
March 10, 2006
Dear Colleague, Audiology Online's Career Center has always been a great source for online job opportunities, and we just made it better! Here are some of the great new features of the Career Center f... Read More
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AFA Announces New Otoscope Program
March 9, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has created a new otoscope program for third year Au.D. students. The new program, "Clued in to Audiology" asks students to read several articles and complete... Read More
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MRIs Better at Diagnosing Needs for 'Bionic Ear' Implants
March 8, 2006
Magnetic resonance imaging is a better diagnostic tool for cochlear ear implants than the more commonly used high-resolution computed tomography, a UT Southwestern study shows. A cochlear implant, som... Read More
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Energizer® Battery Signs Agreement with House Ear Institute to Fund Audiologist Trainee Program in Children's Hearing Center
March 7, 2006
Energizer® Battery, Inc., a provider of batteries for hearing aids and devices as well as consumer electronics, today announced the signing of an exclusive multi-year agreement with the House Ear... Read More
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AFA Announces 'Au.D. News' E-Newsletter
March 7, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) has created a new e-newsletter, "Au.D. News," intended for Au.Ds to keep them informed about important issues within their profession. The free "Au.D. News" w... Read More
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MedRx, Inc. and AuDNet™ Enter into Supply Agreement
March 6, 2006
MedRx, Inc. a U.S. manufacturer and developer of advanced computerized testing and diagnostic instrumentation, is pleased to announce a supply agreement with AuDNet - America's Audiology Network for i... Read More
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The American Academy of Audiology Announces the 2006 Academy Honorees
March 5, 2006
The American Academy of Audiology is proud to announce the recipients of the 2006 Academy Honors. Each of this year's honorees have made significant contributions in our field. They inspire us to grea... Read More
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Cochlear Americas Informational Forums - March 2006
March 4, 2006
Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Best Western Binghamton Regency Hotel and Conference Center One Sarbro Square 225 Water Street Binghamton, NY 13902 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Sponsored by Cochlear Americas Designed with... Read More
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2005 Report: Noah Evolution Begins
March 3, 2006
HIMSA lays the groundwork for new NOAH 3 technologies in 2006 Year 2005 was highlighted by the long-waited release of the NOAH electronic ordering feature, eTONA. "eTONA was released in version 3.5 of... Read More
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National Hearing Conservation Association
March 2, 2006
The National Hearing Conservation Association is joining with the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Canadian Society of Sa... Read More
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