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From The Editor: CEUs? You May Be Halfway There!
May 11, 2006
Dear Colleague, Need CEUs? Did you know that many of our published articles are peer reviewed and available for CEU credit? Due to the great work performed by our Review Board we offer CEUs for more t... Read More
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Starkey Laboratories Unveils the Only Smart Hearing Aids that Provide Effortless, Near-Perfect Hearing
May 10, 2006
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, today announced the introduction of a revolutionary new hearing system which, at long last, provides hearing aid us... Read More
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Phonak Releases Focus Number 36
May 9, 2006
Phonak Focus has been a respected source of valuable information for hearing healthcare professionals. The publication has contained articles and contributions from both Phonak experts and internation... Read More
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New MADSEN XETA™ Makes Fundamental Audiometry Fast, Efficient
May 8, 2006
GN Otometrics, the world leader in hearing and balance diagnostic systems, is introducing the MADSEN Xeta™ audiometer. MADSEN Xeta provides fast, efficient testing, a short learning curve, and a... Read More
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AFA Awards Over 100 Otoscopes to Au.D. Students
May 7, 2006
Over 100 Au.D. students recently participated in the AFA's new "Clued in to Audiology" otoscope program, which tested the students' knowledge of the history of their profession. Students were asked to... Read More
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UTD Professor Awarded $1.3 Million NIH Contract To Build PDA Interface for Hearing Impaired
May 6, 2006
Three-year Project Will Make Cochlear Implant Technology Portable and Affordable for Those with Profound Hearing Loss — Dr. Philip C. Loizou, an electrical engineering professor in the Erik Jons... Read More
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CAA Call for Nominations Due June 1st
May 5, 2006
The Nominating Committee for the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) is soliciting nominations to fill five vacancies on the CAA in 2007. The positions a... Read More
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Siemens Pioneers Nanotechnology in Hearing Instruments
May 4, 2006
Siemens applies nanotechnology to the manufacturing of instruments for greater durability with active wearers. - Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the world's first application of nanotechnology t... Read More
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Starkey Laboratories Becomes First Hearing Aid Manufacturer to Offer LACE Aural Rehabilitation Training Software
May 3, 2006
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., one of the world's leading hearing technology companies, today announced a partnership with NeuroTone Inc., a leading provider of auditory training solutions, to become the... Read More
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MyLink: New Affordable Wireless FM Receiver for Custom Products
May 3, 2006
A new invention by Phonak, MyLink, makes wireless communication possible for many hearing instrument users, who so far could not benefit from this technology. Recent studies (Markettrack VI & VII) hav... Read More
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MedRx, Inc. Introduces Mobile Testing and Fitting Office
May 2, 2006
MedRx, Inc introduces the AVANT Mobile Office which provides a computerized testing and fitting system which is extremely portable for the traveling professional who needs convenience on the road. The... Read More
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Oticon Exhibit at Audiology NOW! Featuring Huey Lewis and Peer Lauritsen
May 1, 2006
Rock legend Huey Lewis (with Oticon President Peer Lauritsen) kicked off a year-long marketing campaign for the new Oticon Delta at the 2006 Audiology NOW! Conference in Minneapolis. Huey meet with co... Read More
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American Academy of Audiology Applauds Apple's Introduction of Software to Limit iPod Volume
April 30, 2006
The American Academy of Audiology applauds Apple's introduction of a free software update that gives iPod users the ability to set maximum volume limits on the device. In light of the potential for us... Read More
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Sound ID Delivers Personalized Sound with New Products
April 29, 2006
Company fuses state-of-the-art technologies enabling people to enjoy better sound quality in noisy environments - "personalizing" sound to individuals' needs - Bringing new sound clarity to everyday c... Read More
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U:fit™, Unitron Hearing's Newest Generation of Fitting Software, Delivers Simplicity
April 28, 2006
Unitron Hearing today announced the introduction of its newest generation of fitting software, U:fit™, at the American Academy of Audiology (AAA) "Audiology Now!" conference in Minneapolis, Minn... Read More
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Cochlear Receives Medical Design Excellence Award
April 28, 2006
Cochlear Receives Medical Design Excellence Award for Nucleus Freedom Implant System Cochlear today announced that it is the recipient of a 2006 Medical Design Excellence Award. The Medical Design Exc... Read More
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GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Partners with Audiology Awareness Campaign to Raise Awareness of Hearing Health Care
April 27, 2006
Debrox Packaging to Include Valuable Consumer Information - There's a quiet crisis in America as more than 30 million people deal with hearing loss and ear health problems. To shed some light on the i... Read More
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Micro-Tech Releases Seneca Plus Open Ear BTE
April 26, 2006
Micro-Tech Hearing Instruments has introduced the Seneca Plus Open Ear BTE, a new Open Fitting behind-the-ear hearing instrument that provides the power appropriate for a broader range of fittings wit... Read More
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CENTRA: The First Hearing Instrument to Instantly Smooth Annoying Transient Noise
April 26, 2006
CENTRA's Trendsetting Technologies Revolve Around Wearers. - Siemens Hearing Instruments today introduced CENTRA™, a new hearing system equipped with new "wearer-centered" technologies: transien... Read More
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ASHA Praises Introduction Of New Apple Volume Setting Software
April 25, 2006
Originally posted to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Headlines e-mail list on March 29, 2006. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) today praised Apple for introduc... Read More
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