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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
WIPO Report Ranks WS Audiology as the Top Patent Applicant in the Hearing Industry
April 14, 2021
WS Audiology is ranked as the top patent applicant for conventional hearing assistive technology, according to the 2021 World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) report. Read More
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Signia Active Pro Awarded iF Design Award for Overcoming Stigma
April 14, 2021
Hearing aid innovator Signia today announced that it has been awarded the prestigious iF Design award for Signia Active Pro hearing aids. Read More
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Phonak Virto Black Receives Highest Honor at International Red Dot Product Design Awards
April 13, 2021
Soon-to-be-released Phonak Roger On also earns Red Dot Award for its potential to help hearing aid wearers hear better while social distancing. Read More
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Ida Institute Introduces Pioneering Report on Future of Hearing Care and Other New Initiatives at AAA 2021 Virtual
April 12, 2021
The Ida Institute will present the non-profit’s newest person-centered resources at AAA 2021 Virtual, this year’s virtual American Academy of Audiology conference. Read More
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Audioscan to Showcase Latest Verification Innovations at AAA 2021 Virtual
April 12, 2021
Audioscan is pleased to announce it will be exhibiting at the 2021 American Academy of Audiology Virtual Conference, April 14-16. Read More
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Unitron Announces The Blu Platform Powered by the Sonova PRISM™ Chip
April 8, 2021
Adapting to each hearing aid wearer’s unique experiences and lifestyle, Unitron introduces Blu, an innovative new platform designed to keep up with the complexity of everyday life. Read More
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Starkey Serves as Presenting Sponsor of AAA 2021
April 8, 2021
Registration still open for next week’s virtual conference Read More
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U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell to Open American Cochlear Implant Alliance Conference
April 7, 2021
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell from Michigan’s 12th District will speak live at the Opening Session of the upcoming annual conference hosted by the American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Allianc... Read More
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Save the Date! Biennial Teaching Conference (Virtual) June 10-11, 2021
April 7, 2021
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Communication Science and Disorders is hosting their biennial Teaching Conference on Thursday June 10 and Friday June 11, 2021. Read More
Starkey Chief Technology Officer Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D., Named a 2021 Health Care Heroes Honoree
April 6, 2021
Recognition by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal follows company’s response to COVID-19 pandemic Read More
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Audioscan Enhances Verifit2, Axiom and Noah Module with Latest Software Release
March 30, 2021
Audioscan is pleased to announce new software updates for its market-leading Verifit2 and Axiom hearing instrument verification systems. Read More
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Oticon Salutes America’s Largest Veterans Group on National Vietnam Veterans Day
March 29, 2021
In recognition of National Vietnam Veterans Day (March 29), Oticon, Inc. honors the service and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans who represent the largest group of veterans in the US. Read More
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Starkey Reinforces Commitment to Hearing Health Care with New Specialty Series
March 22, 2021
Starkey invites hearing healthcare professionals to participate in a three-part fitting series to build upon their extensive knowledge and help them continue to provide the best care for their patient... Read More
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Hearing Aids Disguised as Earbuds: The New High-Tech Signia Active X Expands the Market by Delivering Optimized Hearing Performance without the Stigma
March 22, 2021
Signia announces the general availability of its latest paradigm-shifting hearing aid, Signia Active X, that enhances human performance by delivering breakthrough signal processing technology for opti... Read More
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Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, 2nd Edition
March 19, 2021
Plural Publishing recently released Deaf Culture: Exploring Deaf Communities in the United States, Second Edition by Irene W. Leigh, Jean F. Andrews, Raychelle Harris, and Topher Gonzalez Avila. Read More
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WS Audiology Promotes Jennifer Wright, Au.D. to Senior Director of Partner Marketing
March 16, 2021
WS Audiology announced the appointment of Jennifer Wright, Au.D. to Senior Director of Partner Marketing to lead an expert marketing team serving hearing aid brands in the US. Read More
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MED-EL USA Releases New S-Vector Magnet for SYNCHRONY 2 Cochlear Implants
March 16, 2021
MED-EL has released a next-generation S-Vector diametric magnet for their SYNCHRONY 2 cochlear implants. This technology builds on the previous industry-changing MRI-safe magnet technology. MRI scans... Read More
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Opens Registration for Hearing Aid Specialist Workshop
March 15, 2021
The American Cochlear Implant Alliance (ACI Alliance) has opened registration for a Hearing Aid Specialist Virtual Workshop on May 1, 2021. Read More
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AudiologyDesign Adds Direct Mail Services
March 10, 2021
AudiologyDesign, the leading digital marketing provider for the hearing healthcare profession, is adding direct mail marketing services. Read More
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Cochlear Receives FDA Clearance of Baha 6 Max
March 8, 2021
Cochlear receives FDA clearance of Baha 6 Max, industry's smallest 55 dB sound processor now with direct Android streaming. Read More
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