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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
The Academy Introduces Newborn Hearing Screening Brochure
October 4, 2001
As many as 3 of every 1,000 babies are born in the United States each year with hearing loss. The first year of life is critical to the development of normal speech and language. Thus, it is imperativ... Read More
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Doctor Donates 100 Hearing Aids, 12 Assisted Listening Devices to Less
October 3, 2001
Dr. Deborah Price, of the Hearing Professional Center, Provides Hearing Aids to Children and Adults Through Hear Now. Dr. Deborah Price, founder and president of the Hearing Professional Center, donat... Read More
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Are 2 Better Than 1? MED-EL, The World Leader in Cochlear Implant Technology, Launches U.S. Bilateral Clinical Study
October 3, 2001
On September 8th, 2001, at the American Academy of Otolaryngology's annual conference in Denver, MED-EL announced the launch of an important clinical research project. This project will study bilatera... Read More
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Hearing Loss Rule Delayed, Coalition Acts
October 1, 2001
by Marat Moore A coalition of diverse groups led by ASHA is opposing a proposed year-long delay in implementing a regulation related to occupational hearing loss. Earlier this year, audiologists invol... Read More
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Rep. Foley Introduces Medicare Aural Rehabilitation and Hearing Aid Act
September 28, 2001
(Rockville, MD - 2001) Congressman Mark Foley (R-FL), who serves on the House Ways and Means Committee, recently introduced H.R. 2934, the Medicare Aural Rehabilitation and Hearing Aid Coverage Act of... Read More
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Symphonix-Sponsored Clinical Study Reports Long-Term Benefits Of The Vibrant Soundbridge For The Hearing Impaired
September 27, 2001
American Academy of Otolaryngologists Annual Meeting -- DENVER -- Results of a study on the long-term effects of the Vibrant® Soundbridge™ were presented today at the American Academy of Oto... Read More
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Symphonix and Siemens Collaborate on Targeted Outreach Program To U.S. Audiologists
September 24, 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif./PRNewswire/ -- Building on a series of joint business initiatives that began in 1999, Symphonix Devices, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMPX), a hearing technology company, and Siemens, a world leader... Read More
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Oticon Foundation Awards $50,000 for New Outstanding Au.D. Student Awards
September 21, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the Oticon Foundation, also known as the William Demant and Wife Ida Emilie Foundation. The... Read More
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CMU to Offer Online Health Administration Doctorate
September 21, 2001
Central Michigan University is accepting applications from professionals in the health care field for admission into an innovative online doctoral degree program in health administration. Approved ear... Read More
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FDA Approves MED-EL's Next Generation Technology for the Hearing Impaired
September 20, 2001
MED-EL, a medical device company on the cutting edge of Cochlear Implant technology, has received U.S. FDA approval for the advanced COMBI 4O+ Cochlear Implant System. This allows severe to profoundly... Read More
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Mexico Mission in Need of Audiometer
September 19, 2001
Last year a group of Colorado audiologist's went to Mexico and fit more than 80 children with hearing aids. With the help of Siemens, Westone, Sertoma and Rotary, they are returning to help others. Ac... Read More
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Career Brochure Available
September 18, 2001
The Audiology Foundation of America has recently developed a new brochure for academic advisors and students. The brochure, Audiology: A Doctoring Profession, answers commonly asked questions includin... Read More
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Series of Hearing Conservation Classes and Courses Announced
September 14, 2001
Co-sponsored by the National Hearing Conservation Association, Gulf Coast Local Section of the American Industrial Hygiene Association, and the Southwest Center for Occupational and Environmental Heal... Read More
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Phonak Hearing Systems Earn Good Housekeeping Seal
September 14, 2001
Reinforcing its position as a leading manufacturer specializing in technologically advanced hearing aids, Phonak Hearing Systems announced it has received the Good Housekeeping Seal. The entire produc... Read More
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Hearing Instrument Markets to Hit $5.6 Billion Driven By Evolving Industry Dynamics
September 13, 2001
SAN JOSE, Calif./PRNewswire/ -- The increasing popularity of technologically advanced and higher-priced hearing instruments is fueling rapid revenue growth in specific market segments of the U.S. hear... Read More
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Magnatone Introduces TruVoice®. A 3 in 1 Multi Channel 100% Digital Circuit for Custom Instruments.
September 12, 2001
Coming soon, Magnatone will offer a 3 in 1 circuit in the TruVoice&##174; 100% Digital custom instruments. This new circuit will provide audiologists and dispensers something unique when fitting a Dig... Read More
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Oticon, Inc. and Wynd Communications Announce Joint Marketing Promotion
September 11, 2001
Award-Winning WyndTell Service Teams Up with New DigiFocus II Super Power Digital Hearing Instrument from Oticon SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA / SOMERSET, NJ - Wynd Communications Corporation (a GoAmerica, Inc... Read More
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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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Barry Freeman, Ph.D. Joins Audiology Online Advisory Board
September 7, 2001
Barry Freeman Ph.D., Program Dean of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has joined the Advisory Board of Audiology Online. Dr. Freeman serv... 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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