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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Coalition Responds to OSHA's Proposed Delay of Occupational Hearing Loss Rule
September 7, 2001
(Rockville, MD) In response to a proposed one-year delay in the effective date of the final recordkeeping rule concerning occupational hearing loss, the Coalition to Protect Occupational Safety and He... Read More
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AFA Awards Fellowships to Au.D. Students
September 6, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America has awarded merit based Alliance Fellowships of $2500 each to eight full-time residential Au.D. degree students. The students are enrolled at Ball State University,... Read More
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Movers in Management at Magnatone
September 5, 2001
Luis Robles, who has served in the production department for over seven years, has been promoted to Quality Systems Manager. Robles will oversee the ISO certification for Magnatone and has successfull... Read More
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Audiology Industry Innovator Departs Sonus Launches Consulting Practice
September 5, 2001
Randall E. Drullinger, Vice President of Operations at Sonus announced his imminent departure from this leading hearing healthcare provider and consolidator in North America. His immediate plans are t... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. and Wynd Communications Announce Joint Marketing Promotion
September 4, 2001
Super Power Digital Hearing Instrument from Oticon Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc company: NASDAQ:GOAM), the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people wit... Read More
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Rayovac Posts Strong Third Quarter Results
September 3, 2001
MADISON, Wis., /PRNewswire/ -- Rayovac Corp. (NYSE: ROV) announced strong gains in alkaline battery sales as the Company reported record sales and earnings for the third quarter of Fiscal 2001. Pro-fo... Read More
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Phonak Announces Their Pediatric Conference November 8 - 10, 2001 in Chicago
September 1, 2001
Recent developments in pediatric audiology provide for the accurate detection of hearing impairment in infancy. Consequently, there are now a greater number of young infants and families requiring eff... Read More
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New Siliclone Firm™ cartridge impression material from Westone
August 30, 2001
An all-new ear impression material from Westone provides a stiffer, heavier-bodied and non-sticky composition for dispensers who prefer the convenience of cartridge-based materials. Siliclone FirmT... Read More
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Symphonix Devices, Inc. Appoints Dennis S. Roy Vice President of Marketing
August 28, 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif. /PRNewswire/ -- Dennis S. Roy has been appointed vice president of marketing for Symphonix&##174; Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMPX), announced Kirk Davis, president and chief executive off... Read More
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James W. Hall Appointed Chairman of the Department of Communicative Disorders at University of Florida
August 28, 2001
has been appointed Chairman of the Department of Communicative Disorders at the University of Florida by Dr. Robert G. Frank, Dean of the College of Health Professions. Dr. Hall, a Clinical Professor... Read More
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Recent Master's Graduates Enroll in Record Numbers to the UF Au.D. Distance Learning Program
August 27, 2001
The demographics of the University of Florida Distance Learning Au.D. program is rapidly changing (Table 1). The number of incoming students for the Fall, 2001 semester was typical (71 new students),... Read More
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Michael Fiore Named to Sonus Corp.'s Board of Directors
August 24, 2001
Sonus Corp. (AMEX: SSN), the largest audiology-based retailer of hearing instruments in North America with 1,043 company-owned and affiliated hearing centers, today announced that it has named Michael... Read More
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American Hearing Aid Associates, Inc. and William Demant Holding Group Announce Investment Agreement
August 24, 2001
American Hearing Aid Associates, Inc. (AHAA) announced today that the company had entered into an investment agreement with William Demant Holding Group. Under the terms of the agreement, Demant Holdi... Read More
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Deaf Woman Receives Two Cochlear Implants in Pioneer Study at NYU Medical Center
August 23, 2001
NYU Medical Center surgeons will implant a multichannel cochlear implant in each ear of a deaf women as part of a pioneering study that will determine whether pitch-matching the devices allow recipien... Read More
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PCO School of Audiology Graduates First Six Au.D.s
August 22, 2001
Six audiologists were recently awarded the Doctor of Audiology (Au.D.) degree during the 85th Commencement of the Pennsylvania College of Optometry held at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia. This w... Read More
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Sonic Innovations' Hearing Aid Technology Proven Effective in Independent Clinical Test
August 21, 2001
Sonic Innovations, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNCI), a leading producer of advanced digital hearing aids, announced today that an independent clinical study has demonstrated that its NATURATM 2 SE products help he... Read More
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New UF AuD Distance Learning Admissions Requirements Begin Fall 2002
August 20, 2001
In the Fall of 2002, the University of Florida Distance Learning AuD program will require a minimum of three years post Master's experience for admission to the Distance Learning Au.D. program. This c... Read More
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Rayovac Posts Strong Third Quarter Results
August 16, 2001
Alkaline Battery Sales Up 25 Percent for the Quarter; Pro-Forma Diluted EPS Up 18 Percent -- Meets First Call Consensus Rayovac Corp. (NYSE: ROV) announced strong gains in alkaline battery sales as th... Read More
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New Siliclone Firm™ Cartridge Impression Material From Westone
August 14, 2001
An all-new ear impression material from Westone provides a stiffer, heavier-bodied and non-sticky composition for dispensers who prefer the convenience of cartridge-based materials. Siliclone FirmT... Read More
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Sonus Corp. Names Mark Richards Chief Financial Officer
August 13, 2001
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sonus Corp. (AMEX:SSN), the largest audiology-based retailer of hearing instruments in North America with 1,043 company-owned and affiliated hearing centers, today ann... Read More
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