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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
W/ Modifications, Canalith Positioning Maneuver Safe & Effective for Treating Benign Positional Paroxysmal Vertigo in Elderly
October 14, 2002
Benign positional paroxysmal vertigo (BPPV) is a disorder of the inner ear that is most associated with dizziness in the elderly. The condition is caused by a dislodging of very small crystals of calc... Read More
AuD Students Honored by AFA
October 10, 2002
West Lafayette, IN - AuD students at University of Texas - Dallas and Ball State University were honored by the Audiology Foundation of America at luncheon ceremonies held on August 23, 2002 and Septe... Read More
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Executive Director to Retire in 2003
October 9, 2002
Executive Director of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Frederick T. Spahr, PhD, CCC-SLP, has announced his retirement effective December 31, 2003. Spahr will have served 24 yea... Read More
Steroid and Antiviral Therapy Found to be More Effective in the Treatment of Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
October 8, 2002
Each year, some 20 of every 100,000 Americans will incur sudden sensorineural hearing loss, characterized by hearing loss that is greater than 30 dB in three contiguous frequencies and that occurs ove... Read More
Siemens First Artists-in-Residence Debuts ''Hearing Solution''
October 7, 2002
Cultural Exchange Core Value of Siemens Artists-In-Residence Program Hoboken, N.J., October 7, 2002 - Tonight, the New Juilliard Ensemble will debut Hearing Solution, a classical, musical composition... Read More
Pediatric Amplification Protocol Statement Enters Review Stage
October 7, 2002
The American Academy of Audiology's newest Position Statement - Pediatric Amplification Protocol - has been posted on www.audiology.org and is ready for review and comment. Please take time to read th... Read More
Sonic Innovations Hearing Aid Products Proven Effective in New Clinical Study
October 4, 2002
Salt Lake City, Utah, September 16, 2002 -- Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, announced today that two of its products have been proven to he... Read More
St. Croix Medical® Hires New President and C.E.O. to Lead the Company
October 3, 2002
Minneapolis, MN-St. Croix Medical®, a high-tech medical device company nearing completion of the world's only totally implantable hearing restoration system, announced today that Mr. Hans Neisz ha... Read More
AFA Activities Promise Fun and Adventure
October 3, 2002
West Lafayette, IN -Two major charity events at the ADA Convention will help fund AFA's efforts to promote the AuD transition. Sculptures, paintings, carvings and other unique items will be offered at... Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Clears BAHA® for a New Indication in Treating Single-Sided Deafness (SSD)
October 2, 2002
Powell, Ohio, September 9, 2002...The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has cleared the Baha® System to be used in a new indication to treat Single-Sided Deafness (SSD). Studies conducted by Johns... Read More
Starkey's Great American Gala raises $1 million for The Hearing Foundation
October 1, 2002
The Hearing Foundation's 2002 "Great American Awards Gala" raised more than $1 million for the purchase and dissemination of hearing instruments for needy adults and children throughout the world. Co-... Read More
Revolutionary Battery Dispenser Offers Easy Solution for Hearing Aid Users
September 30, 2002
ST. LOUIS - With the booming growth of America's elderly population, the number of people with hearing loss is expected to double to more than 50 million by 2020. Surprisingly, however, only one in fo... Read More
Audia Technology, Inc. Invites You to Hawaii
September 30, 2002
On September 25, 2002; Audia Technology, Incorporated of Sunnyvale California announced a "Rename the Company and Win" contest. This contest will be featured at the Academy of Dispensing Audiologist (... Read More
Sonus Presents Batteries to Region 10 Hearing Aid Bank
September 27, 2002
DELTA, CO - Jon Nau, Sonus Network Mountain Region Manager, presented a supply of batteries to the Region 10 Hearing Aid Bank in Delta, Colorado at the September 10 Lions Club meeting. The Delta Lions... Read More
Siemens Pioneers the World's First Digital Super Power BTE With Directionality and Programmable Volume Control
September 27, 2002
Siemens Hearing Solutions Develops TRIANO SP BTE PISCATAWAY, New Jersey, September 25, 2002 - Siemens has developed the first digital super power hearing system using the adaptive TwinMicTM directiona... Read More
SOUNDTEC Receives FDA Approval for In-The-Ear Processor
September 26, 2002
OKLAHOMA CITY -- SOUNDTEC, Inc., manufacturer of the Direct System middle ear implantable hearing device, has received FDA approval for a new sound processor that is worn in the ear canal. SOUNDTEC's... Read More
A Sound Decision: First Deaf Miss America Hears With Cochlear Implant
September 25, 2002
In the seven years since she was crowned Miss America, Heather Whitestone McCallum has journeyed around the world, authored three books and started a family. On August 7, John K. Niparko, M.D., surgic... Read More
GN Otometrics Acquires License for ASSR From Vivosonic
September 24, 2002
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., September 13, 2002 - - GN Otometrics, through its ICS Medical division, announced today that it has executed an agreement with Vivosonic Incorporated of Toronto, Ontario, that will g... Read More
Energizer® Announces Presentation at the ADA, October 11th at 8:00 AM
September 23, 2002
Would you like to fully understand how to manage your battery business? Would you like to find out what the latest news and trends are in the battery industry? The presentation at the ADA (October 11,... Read More
1,000-Mile Bike Ride to Fight Tinnitus
September 19, 2002
PORTLAND, OR (September 2002) - The chair of the American Tinnitus Association, a 70-year-old Chicago attorney is riding a bicycle1,000-miles to raise awareness of tinnitus. The event is sponsored by... Read More
