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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Organization of Cells in the Inner Ear Enables the Sense and Sensitivity of Hearing
June 22, 2018
A research team from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has shown that the 'outer hair cells' within the ear can only be effective in amplifying sound when they are configured in a Y-shaped arrangement... Read More
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Young Children's Popular Tech Use Distracts From Reading and Daily Conversation, According to New Poll of U.S. Parents
June 20, 2018
Experts Stress Need for Offline Activities That Promote Development, Academic Success This Summer and Throughout the Year.June 18, 2018 - (Rockville, MD and Cincinnati, OH) National polling released t... Read More
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Judith A. Cooper, Ph.D., is Named Acting Director of the NIDCD
June 18, 2018
Judith A. Cooper, Ph.D., has been named acting director of the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) upon the retirement of longtime director James F. Battey, Jr., M... Read More
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AOTA, APTA, and ASHA Win Association Industry Honor
June 17, 2018
ASAE’s Power of A Gold Award recognizes innovative associations working to positively impact the world.BETHESDA, MD—The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), the American Physi... Read More
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From the Mouths of Babes: Infants Really Enjoy Hearing from their Peers
June 16, 2018
An attraction to vocal sounds from infants may help build spoken language skills in infancy.ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA - WASHINGTON, D.C., May 9, 2018 -- Sorry, new moms and dads -- even though you... Read More
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Are Portable Music Players Associated With Hearing Loss in Children?
June 15, 2018
The effect of portable music players on the hearing of children is unclear. A new study found that about 1 in 7 children (9 to 11 years of age) showed signs of noise-induced hearing impairment, prior... Read More
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Ultrasonic Attack is Unlikely, but Incidental Exposure Presents Plenty of Problems
June 14, 2018
While ultrasonic death rays are still a thing of fiction, there is growing evidence that exposure to ultrasonic waves may cause adverse health effects.ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA - WASHINGTON, D.C.,... Read More
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Oticon Opn Brings Home the Gold Again with 2018 Gold Stevie Award
June 13, 2018
Sheena Oliver, AuD, Vice President of Marketing for Oticon, Inc., accepted a Gold Stevie Award for Oticon Opn™ at the 2018 American Business Awards Gala, held June 11 in New York City. Read More
Industry
Connecting Hearing Helper Molecules to the Ear Bone
June 13, 2018
AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY - Hearing loss is a common affliction associated with advancing age and exposure to very loud noises, affecting two-thirds of adults over age 70. But living with hearing loss... Read More
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Unitron U.S. Announces New Team Leader Roles
June 12, 2018
Unitron U.S. today announces a series of new team leader roles designed to reinforce the company’s position as the industry’s customer support leader. The new roles, effective immediately, come in... Read More
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Sonova Shareholders Approve All Motions of the Board of Director
June 12, 2018
The shareholders of Sonova Holding AG approved all motions of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting (AGM) Read More
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Phonak Sponsors Golf Tournament Benefiting Children with Hearing Loss
June 11, 2018
LPGA Pro, 2017 Deaflympics gold medalist and life-long hearing aid wearer, Kaylin Yost will participate at the Child’s Voice golf tournament, Tuesday, June 12th at the Cantigny Golf Club in Wheaton,... Read More
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Ida Institute Awards 2018 Research Grants
June 11, 2018
The Ida Institute is pleased to announce that three projects have been awarded Ida Institute Research Grants for 2018 through the Ida Research Committee. Read More
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Hansaton Launches Rechargeable Behind-the-ear Hearing System with Powerful Lithium-ion Batteries
June 11, 2018
The Hamburg-based hearing system manufacturer HANSATON has added the new behind-the-ear AQ jam SHD to its portfolio of rechargeable hearing systems. Read More
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Researchers Find the Brain Processes Sight and Sound in Same Manner
June 10, 2018
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - WASHINGTON -- Although sight is a much different sense than sound, Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists have found that the human brain learns to... Read More
Research
Why Noise Can Enhance Sensitivity to Weak Signals
June 8, 2018
HOKKAIDO UNIVERSITY - A team of Japanese researchers has discovered a new mechanism to explain stochastic resonance, in which sensitivity to weak signals is enhanced by noise. The finding is expected... Read More
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RIT/NTID Travels to California to Offer Summer Program for Deaf Teens
June 7, 2018
Rochester Institute of Technology’s National Technical Institute for the Deaf is offering a free one-week summer program for college-bound deaf and hard-of-hearing students from the Central Valley C... Read More
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GN Hearing Named Gold Stevie Award Winner in 2018 American Business Awards
June 7, 2018
GN Hearing, a global leader in Smart Hearing aid technology, announced today the company’s two signature products, ReSound LiNX 3D™ and Beltone Trust™, were named winners of two Gold Stevie® Aw... Read More
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Synchronizing Cochlear Signals Stimulates Brain to 'Hear' in Stereo
June 6, 2018
Researchers are working to synchronize cochlear implant signals to provide a more realistic hearing experience for deaf adults and children.ACOUSTICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA - WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Using bo... Read More
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Oticon DRIVE Marketing Conference Steers Hearing Care Professionals
June 6, 2018
More than 150 hearing care professionals participated in the 2018 Oticon Drive Marketing Conference held June 1-3 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Oticon “marketing intensive” aims to empower ind... Read More
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