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Starkey Laboratories Releases Internet Site for SoundChoice, its Proprietary Credit Program for Hearing Care Practices
November 28, 2004
Hearing care professionals and their patients now have access to extensive information about the new SoundChoice Credit Card at www.soundchoicefinancing.com. This popular financing option for hearing... Read More
Prevalence of Cataracts Expected to Increase Substantially in Coming Decades
November 27, 2004
CHICAGO - The number of persons in the United States affected by cataracts is estimated to rise to 30.1 million people in the next 20 years, an increase of 50 percent, according to an article in the A... Read More
Higher Consumption of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Associated With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes, Weight Gain in Women
November 26, 2004
Women who drink higher amounts of sugar-sweetened beverages have an increased risk for developing type 2 diabetes and gaining weight, according to a study in the August 25 issue of JAMA, the Journal o... Read More
Timely Surgery Dramatically Reduces Stroke Risk for People with Carotid Stenosis
November 25, 2004
Lancet 2004; 363: 915-24 Surgical intervention to remove narrowing in the carotid artery (carotid endarterectomy) could substantially reduce the risk of major strokes in certain groups of patients if... Read More
Patients with Chronic Sinus With Recurrent Attacks Do Not Necessarily Develop Resistance to Antibiotics
November 24, 2004
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS, inflammation of the nasal passages and sinuses) do not necessarily develop resistance to antibiotics although they may be treated for long periods of time wi... Read More
NAFDA Announces a Call for Papers to Launch the NAFDA-J
November 23, 2004
A meeting of the National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology (NAFDA) board of directors was generously hosted by the Academy of Dispensing Audiologists (ADA) during their national convention i... Read More
Third International Pediatric Conference sponsored by Phonak Hearing Systems
November 22, 2004
Written by: David Fabry, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research, Phonak Hearing Systems - On November 4-6, over 550 attendees from 32 countries were in Chicago, Illinois for the Third International Pedi... Read More
Siemens Pioneers Wireless Communication Permitting Hearing Instruments to Synchronize with Each Other
November 22, 2004
ACURIS™ hearing instruments with e2e wireless™ achieve true binaural amplification through synchronized digital signal processing and wearer controls - Siemens Hearing Instruments introduc... Read More
Aspirin Use Associated with Reduced Risk of Breast Cancer
November 21, 2004
Women who report regular use of aspirin appear to have a reduced risk of breast cancer, according to a study in the May 26 issue of The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA). While cancer... Read More
AFA "Rounds Up" Audiologists to Raise Money for the AuD Movement
November 21, 2004
Audiologists attending the ADA Convention helped the AFA celebrate its 15th anniversary and raise almost $30,000 for the AuD movement through the AFA's art auction and golf tournament. This year's pre... Read More
Hearing Protection for Musicians and Music Lovers from Westone
November 20, 2004
View PDF Brochure I'm all about ear candy. Groove-shakin'. Hangin' loose. Livin' the music. I create it. Express it. Get off on performin' it. But before the session or concert starts, I protect mysel... Read More
Over 80 Attendees Witness ASHS Au.D. Students Mark Educational Milestone
November 19, 2004
Arizona School of Health Sciences Audiology celebrated its Second Annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the School's Mesa Campus outdoor amphitheater. Over 80 family members and friends e... Read More
Schools Need Hearing Conservation Programs, Experts Warn
November 18, 2004
Noise-induced hearing loss among children is increasing and children are frequently exposed to excessive levels of sound. Listening to a personal stereo system, television that is too loud, using powe... Read More
CMU Assistan Dean, Alumni Selected for State Licensure Board
November 17, 2004
A Central Michigan University assistant dean and three alumni will help launch Michigan's new Board of Audiology. Gov. Jennifer Granholm has appointed Linda Seestedt-Stanford, assistant dean of The He... Read More
WiFi Mic System: Wireless CROS & BI-CROS
November 15, 2004
Hi John. Thanks for your time today. I understand you have new wireless CROS and BiCROS news to share with the Audiology Online readers? Yes Doug. I'm happy to tell you our new WiFi Mic System offers... Read More
Experts to Meet About Latest Research and Treatments for Speech, Language, and Hearing Disorders
November 13, 2004
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association's (ASHA) Annual Convention "United in Science and Service" November 18 - November 20, 2004 Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA The 2004 AS... Read More
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet ''CONVERSA with ClearCall''
November 12, 2004
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet "CONVERSA with ClearCall", which addresses 4 key concerns of people who wear hearing aids. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the... Read More
Early Results Show Promise for Strep Vaccine
November 11, 2004
Preliminary results from a trial for a streptococcal vaccine indicate the vaccine appears likely to offer protection against streptococcal infections, according to a study in the August 11 issue of JA... Read More
Pennsylvania Ear Institute Welcomes Community to November 19 Dedication
November 10, 2004
On November 19, 2004, the School of Audiology at The Pennsylvania College of Optometry will dedicate its new clinical facility, the Pennsylvania Ear Institute (PEI). The dedication, scheduled for noon... Read More
Starkey Hearing Foundation Founder William Austin Named as 'Humanitarian of the Year' by the National Association for Home Care & Hospice
November 9, 2004
Among all of the people in the country, no one cares more about helping those less fortunate than William Austin, founder/CEO of Starkey Laboratories, Inc.," said Val J. Halamandaris, President of the... Read More
