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Researchers Identify Early Warning Signs for Meningococcal Disease in Children
January 30, 2006
Researchers have identified a number of early symptoms for meningococcal disease in children that could substantially speed up diagnosis, reporting their findings online The Lancet published on Wednes... Read More
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New Board Members Join the AFA
January 29, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) appointed three new directors to its board during a Nov. 12 meeting in St. Charles, IL. The new board members, Charles Stone, Au.D., Parry Heide, B.S.E.E., an... Read More
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Years of Repeated Exposure to Loud Noise May Increase the Risk of Developing Acoustic Neuromas
January 28, 2006
New research suggests that years of repeated exposure to loud noise increases the risk of developing a non-cancerous tumor that could cause hearing loss. "It doesn't matter if the noise comes from yea... Read More
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Audiology Online and CAA Form Partnership
January 27, 2006
Audiology Online Offers E-Learning Programs to CAA Members --Audiology Online has recently partnered with the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) to provide continuing education programs to its member... Read More
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State of Arizona Offers CapTel Telephones and Service That Enable The Hard of Hearing to Hear and Read Voiced Conversations!
January 26, 2006
Arizona Relay Service, a division of the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ACDHH), will begin providing qualified Arizona residence with the long awaited CapTel Relay Services and C... Read More
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MicroLink Freedom™ - The Groundbreaking Wireless Solution, Exclusively for Nucleus Freedom Recipients
January 25, 2006
Now you can connect with the world around you in more ways than ever before. MicroLink Freedom is a state-of-the-art wireless FM receiver for the Nucleus Freedom cochlear implant system. Whether your... Read More
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AFA Offers Student Scholarships
January 25, 2006
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is accepting nominations for Outstanding Au.D. Student Scholarships through January 31, 2006. Students, who must be nominated by their program directors, are... Read More
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George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy
January 24, 2006
The George H. Nofer Scholarship for Law and Public Policy has been established to recognize George H. Nofer's service and generosity to the Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of H... Read More
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AO Journal Group: Hearing Loss In Older Adults Can Shrink Cognitive Resources
January 23, 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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Hearing Loss from Chemotherapy Underestimated
January 22, 2006
OHSU study shows platinum-based ototoxicity in children prevalent, but new drugs offer prevention hope - By 14, Peter Johnson had survived brain cancer and a relapse of the disease in his shoulder. Bu... Read More
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Age Does Not Predict Hearing Outcomes for Elderly Recipients of Cochlear Implants
January 20, 2006
Among elderly patients with profound hearing loss, age at time of receipt of an electronic hearing device known as a cochlear implant does not predict subsequent hearing ability, according to a study... Read More
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Key Issues for Audiologists Advance in Budget & 2006 Appropriations Bills
January 18, 2006
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on December 29, 2005. In a flurry of last minute action before their end of the year adjournment, Congress... Read More
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CompUSA® Selects Gennum nXZEN™ Bluetooth® Headset for Distribution
January 16, 2006
Gennum Corporation (TSX: GND), a leading provider of technology for personal audio products, today announced that CompUSA, one of the leading retailers of technology roducts and services in the United... Read More
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NIDCD-Supported Scientists Use Cochlear Implants to Restore Auditory Synapses in Deaf Cats
January 14, 2006
NIDCD Scientists supported by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders have demonstrated that cochlear implants can restore the structure of synapses—the connecting s... Read More
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Leadership Enrichment Adventure Program (LEAP)
January 13, 2006
AG Bell invites undergraduate and graduate students to attend the Leadership Enrichment Adventure Program (LEAP)-designed to help young adults develop skills in leadership, teamwork, conflict resoluti... Read More
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Oticon Expands Pediatric Capabilities with Addition of Personal FM Product Line from Phonic Ear
January 12, 2006
Oticon Aims to Make Managing Pediatric Hearing Care Simpler, More Effective with Full-Range of Integrated Pediatric Solutions - Niels Jacobsen, President and CEO of William Demant Holding Group, today... Read More
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Amplifon USA Executive Named Senior Vice President of the Sonus Network
January 11, 2006
Amplifon USA, the nationwide leader in delivering quality patient care and hearing solutions to individuals affected by hearing loss, announced today that Dan Quall has been named senior vice presiden... Read More
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Audiology Online Names Marketing Director
January 10, 2006
Audiology Online has announced the promotion of Russell Kacer to Marketing Director. With this promotion Russell's responsibilities will include advertising campaign management, convergent web analyti... Read More
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Canadian Academy of Audiology Launches New Website
January 9, 2006
The CAA Vision boldly pronounces that "We will be the national association for audiology in Canada." And with a country as large and diverse as Canada, one of the best ways to support and connect Audi... Read More
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Peppers Give $5M to School of Communication
January 8, 2006
A Northwestern alumni couple plans to donate $5 million to the School of Communication to endow the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. The gift will be made by Richard and Roxelyn Pep... Read More
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