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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Introducing the Sonus Network Advisory Board
June 21, 2002
Sonus-USA has created a ten-member council to serve in an advisory capacity for the Sonus Network. The Advisory Board will serve for a one-year term and is comprised regionally of Network licensee mem... Read More
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Listening Requires More Effort for Children with Hearing Loss
June 19, 2002
Children with hearing loss expend more effort in listening than their normally hearing counterparts, which may lead to difficulties in classroom work such as note-taking for those with hearing loss, a... Read More
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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Now Finds Sufficient Evidence to Recommend Screening Adults for Depression
June 18, 2002
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force now finds sufficient evidence to encourage primary care clinicians to screen their adult patients for depression. Formal screening can make it easier to identif... Read More
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GN ReSound announces Canta - the only Complete, Single-Platform Digital Family
June 18, 2002
GN ReSound is proud to announce the expansion of the Canta Family- the only Complete, Single-Platform Digital Family. The Canta Family is based on a single proven advanced technology platform, so ever... Read More
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Documentary ''Cecilia's Story'' Available at NO CHARGE for Audiology Online Readers . . .
June 17, 2002
I recently viewed an excellent and inspirational documentary titled "Cecilia's Story," about a child with hearing loss and her cochlear implantation experience. I asked the executive producers if we c... Read More
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Cochlear Launches New Web Site for Professionals and Patients
June 17, 2002
Cochlear has launched a new global Web site, www.cochlear.com, that provides in-depth information, advice and resources for professionals, cochlear implant recipients, individuals considering an impla... Read More
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Auditory Processing Conferences
June 13, 2002
The National Coalition on Auditory Processing Disorders is proud to announce a series of conferences entitled "Straight Talk About Auditory Processing". Conferences are scheduled to be held in San Die... Read More
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The Release of Aventa 1.2 Fitting Software
June 12, 2002
GN ReSound has released our latest software upgrade, Aventa 1.2 Fitting Software. The new software was designed to support the whole Canta family line of products from the Canta7 through to the new Ca... Read More
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May is Hearing Awareness Month in Canada
June 12, 2002
May is Hearing Awareness Month across Canada, and no better time for the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) and The Hearing Foundation of Canada to encourage parents to have their newborn's hearing t... Read More
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Symphonix® Launches Market Growth Initiatives
June 11, 2002
Symphonix Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMPX) - developers of the world's first, FDA-approved, middle-ear implant for those with moderate to severe sensoneural hearing loss - announced today the start of mar... Read More
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Starkey to Match Contributions to the AFA of up to $50,000
June 11, 2002
Starkey Laboratories has been responsible for many industry firsts, including a $50,000 matching donation fund to help establish the Doctor of Audiology program in 1994. As a leading manufacturer, Sta... Read More
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Audiology Online Introduces Free Book Exchange
June 10, 2002
June, 2002. San Antonio. Audiology Online is proud to announce the first international FREE BOOK EXCHANGE. Dr. Beck, Editor-In-Chief of Audiology Online noted "With the vast quantity of audiologists r... Read More
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Alabama Ear Institute Offers Free Weather Radios to Deaf
June 10, 2002
The Alabama Ear Institute, in conjunction with ABC 33/40, is sponsoring a program that will place weather radios that have been modified as assistive alerting devices in the homes of 100 deaf or hard-... Read More
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ICS Medical and University of Colorado to Present Evaluation and Management of Dizziness Course
June 7, 2002
ICS Medical, a leading manufacturer of diagnostic systems for otoneurologic testing, is providing the educational support for a course entitled, "Evaluation and Management of Dizziness." Presented by... Read More
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Sonus Announces Three Key Promotions Within its Organizational Structure
June 6, 2002
has been promoted to a new position, She will be responsible for the Sonus Greenhouse Training Program, Patient Satisfaction Measurement, and Manufacturer Relationships. Michele will be key in the dev... Read More
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The Colorado Neurological Institute Center for Hearing Hosts 2nd Annual Cochlear Kids Camp
June 5, 2002
The Colorado Neurological Institute (CNI) Center for Hearing is now accepting applications for its second annual Cochlear Kids Camp. The camp, which is being held September 12-15, 2002 in Winter Park,... Read More
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Jerry Nelson Appointed Vice President And General Manager Of Wynd Communications Corporation
June 5, 2002
Wynd Communications, (a GoAmerica, Inc. company: NASDAQ: GOAM), the nation's leading wireless communications service provider for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, today announced the promotion... Read More
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AFA Honors Founding Director
June 4, 2002
West Lafayette, IN - Dr. George Osborne, Dean of the PCO School of Audiology, was honored by the Audiology Foundation of America at an open house held at PCO during the 2002 American Academy of Audiol... Read More
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Phonak Introduces Supero™ - a Digital Line Specifically Designed for Power
June 3, 2002
Supero™ is the only digital line specifically designed for power applications. Phonak's commitment to power design has its foundations in three key areas of expertise - the development and produ... Read More
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Brian J. Farrell Awarded 2002 Oticon Focus on People Award
June 3, 2002
Oticon, Inc., a leading manufacturer of hearing instruments, awarded Brian J. Farrell one of the prestigious 2002 Oticon Focus on People Awards. Created in 1998, the national awards program honors ind... Read More
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