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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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In Memoriam - Carl C. Crandell, Ph.D.
January 6, 2006
Dr. Carl C. Crandell died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at his home at the age of 47. Dr. Crandell received his bachelor's degree and master's degree from Florida State University and obta... Read More
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AG Bell Launches Academy for Listening and Spoken Language
January 5, 2006
The Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) is pleased to announce the launch of the AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language® (the Academy). A result... Read More
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MedRx, Inc. Negotiates Supply Agreement with Audigy Group, LLC.
January 3, 2006
MedRx, Inc. a manufacturer and developer of advanced computerized testing and diagnostic instrumentation, is pleased to announce a supply agreement with Audigy, Inc. for its full line of audiometric i... Read More
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From the Editor: Around the Web in 60 Seconds
January 3, 2006
Dear Colleague, I would like to wish you a happy New Year and thank you for being a part of the Audiology Online (AO) community. AO is looking forward to 2006 and here are just two of several items we... Read More
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Launch of the 2006 NIH Director's Pioneer Award Program
January 2, 2006
The National Institutes of Health announces the opening of the 2006 NIH Director's Pioneer Award program, a key component of the NIH Roadmap for Medical Research. "The Pioneer Award supports exception... Read More
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Hopkins Study Proves Cochlear Implants Prevent or Reverse Damage to Brain's Auditory Nerve System
December 30, 2005
Animal study advances call for early implants in children born deaf New research at Johns Hopkins has clearly demonstrated the ability of cochlear implants in very young animals to forge normal nerve... Read More
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NAFDA 2006-2007 Executive Board
December 28, 2005
The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology www.nafda.org is proud to announce their 2006-2007 Executive Board: Elizabeth Gray, Rush University Nicole Lynch, Vanderbilt University Kirsten... Read More
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