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Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their Kids Klub pamphlet
March 3, 2004
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their Kids Klub pamphlet. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
AFA Participates in National Conventions
March 2, 2004
During 2003, the AFA has participated in nineteen state and national conventions. Representatives of the organization have given presentations on professionalism, the Au.D. transition and model licens... Read More
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing the ER-20, ready fit, low-cost hearing protection devices
March 1, 2004
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing the ER-20, ready fit, low-cost hearing protection devices. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Etymotic Research website Read More
Siemens Introduces Super Power BTE to INFINITI™ PRO Family of Hearing Instruments
February 23, 2004
Siemens Hearing Instruments announces the introduction of the INFINITI™ Pro SP BTE instrument to its INFINITI Pro family of hearing instruments. Delivering maximum output of 138 dB and maximum g... Read More
Energizer announces: "It's HIP to HEAR" with Pat Benetar
February 20, 2004
Although there are more than 16 million baby boomers with hearing loss, not many of them do anything about it! Those 32 million ears represent opportunity for hearing healthcare professionals. To help... Read More
Dspfactory Selects JEPICO to Enhance Presence in Asia
February 19, 2004
Dspfactory Ltd., a leading provider of reprogrammable digital signal processing (DSP) technology for digital hearing aids, wireless headsets and other portable audio devices, today announced that it h... Read More
Deaf-Blind Students at Helen Keller National Center Take Maiden Voyage on a Tricycle Built for Seven
February 17, 2004
Despite the bitter cold, six intrepid students who are deaf and blind, and a sighted driver took a tricycle built for seven out for a spin. The $10,000 ConferenceBike was donated to the Helen Keller N... Read More
Listen Up Salt Lake City: The World's Largest Gathering of Audiologists is Coming Your Way!
February 16, 2004
Salt Lake City, Utah will play host to the American Academy of Audiology's 16th Annual Convention & Expo from March 31 - April 3, 2004. This year's event promises to be the most successful to date wit... Read More
HRT Trial Stopped Early After 'Unacceptable Risks' for Women with Previous Breast Cancer
February 16, 2004
The increasing survival of women with breast cancer has made the management of menopause (either natural or early-onset due to hormone therapy or chemotherapy) an important clinical issue. The HABITS... Read More
NAFDA Announces 2004 Convention
February 14, 2004
LOUISVILLE, KY --- The National Association of Future Doctors of Audiology is excited to announce several student-sponsored events coupled with the 2004 American Academy of Audiology Convention. The 2... Read More
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UM 60 H BTE, with high frequency emphasis
February 13, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on UM 60 H BTE, with high frequency emphasis. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Unitron Hearing releases e-version of their pamphlet on CONVERSA with ClearCall. Say Hello to Better Listening.
February 13, 2004
Unitron releases e-version of their pamphlet on CONVERSA with ClearCall. Say Hello to Better Listening. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Unitron Hearing website Read More
Home-Based Therapy Beneficial for Stroke Patients
February 12, 2004
A systematic review of published studies investigating the provision of therapy-based services targeted towards people living at home who have had strokes highlights the benefits of these services-the... Read More
UK Study Quantifies Cancer Risk from Diagnostic X-Rays
February 11, 2004
The most detailed calculation of its kind to estimate the risk of cancer from exposure to diagnostic X-rays is published in this week's issue of THE LANCET. It suggests that in the UK around 700 of th... Read More
Annual, Hourly Salary Figures Available
February 11, 2004
by Jeanette Janota Two 2003 salary reports of the annual and hourly salaries of speech-language pathologists and audiologists show a steady rise in salaries from 2001. Annual salaries for SLPs rose fr... Read More
Audiology Awareness Campaign (AAC) Introduces Newest Board Member
February 10, 2004
The AAC is pleased to announce that Douglas L. Beck Au.D., was elected to serve as Board Member at Large on the AAC Board of Directors. Dr. Beck received his M.A. from the State University of N.Y. in... Read More
AFA Sponsors Outreach Program for Au.D. Students
February 10, 2004
Thirty-seven third year Au.D. students had an opportunity to attend this year's ADA Convention as the result of $25,000 donated by the AFA to support ADA's Student Outreach Program. The program was de... Read More
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing ER-6 EarPhones and why you DON'T need electronic noise cancellation
February 9, 2004
Etymotic releases e-version of their pamphlet addressing ER-6 EarPhones and why you DON'T need electronic noise cancellation. Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Etymotic Research... Read More
The Digital Hearing Aid Revolution - Your Gateway to Improved Hearing
February 7, 2004
The Digital Hearing Aid Revolution - Your Gateway to Improved Hearing... Click Here for more information. Click here to visit the Interton USA website Read More
AFA Announces New Director
February 6, 2004
Christine Lomey Ulinski, Au.D. was recently elected to serve on the Audiology Foundation of America's (AFA) Board of Directors. Directors make a major commitment to the profession by volunteering thei... Read More
