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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
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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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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WHO: 1 in 4 People Projected to Have Hearing Problems by 2050
March 3, 2021
WHO: 1 in 4 people projected to have hearing problems by 2050 Read More
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Cochlear Welcomes Landmark WHO Report Calling on Governments and Societies to Prioritize Hearing Health
March 3, 2021
Cochlear has joined people with hearing loss, hearing care experts and advocates in welcoming the World Health Organization's (WHO) landmark World Report on Hearing, which calls upon governments and s... Read More
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AAA, ADA, and ASHA Unite on World Hearing Day to Support Critical Audiology Legislation for Medicare Beneficiaries
March 3, 2021
The Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act (MAASA) of 2021 will enhance the Medicare benefit by providing critical direct access to both diagnostic and therapeutic services provided by audiologi... Read More
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Phonak Teams Up Once Again With HearStrong And Lemon-Aids To Change Kids’ Lives Through Better Hearing
March 1, 2021
Joseph Brisco from Hastings, MI, was recently fitted with top-of-the-line Phonak Sky Marvel hearing aids at no cost to his family through HearStrong and Lemon(aids) 4 Hearing Aids partnership. Read More
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Oticon Joins in International Celebration of World Hearing Day “Hearing Care for All”
March 1, 2021
On World Hearing Day, March 3, Oticon joins with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a global call for action to address hearing loss that underlines the importance of hearing health throughout a l... Read More
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Manchaiah and Beukes author “Evaluating and Conducting Research in Audiology”
February 26, 2021
The Lamar University Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences is pleased to announce the publication of “Evaluating and Conducting Research in Audiology”, a new textbook from Plural Publishing, c... Read More
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