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Read the latest news about audiology and hearing aid systems.
Mifepristone May Halt Growth of Intracranial Tumor that Causes Hearing Loss
May 1, 2018
Researchers have identified mifepristone, an FDA-approved drug for chemical abortion, as a promising candidate for the treatment of vestibular schwannoma.MASSACHUSETTS EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY - Boston,... Read More
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MED-EL USA Receives FDA Clearance for ADHEAR, a Revolutionary Non-surgical Bone Conduction Hearing Solution
May 1, 2018
MED-EL USA, a leading provider of hearing implant solutions, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared the next generation of non-surgical bone conduction hearing te... Read More
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Phonak Launches eAudiology Webinar Series to Support Hearing Care Professionals through Digital Transformation
April 30, 2018
Phonak, the leading global innovator for hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, announces the launch of a monthly online lecture series on eAudiology. Read More
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American Cochlear Implant Alliance Adult Rehabilitation Blog
April 30, 2018
American Cochlear Implant Alliance offers a unique auditory rehabilitation resource, Naama’s Blog. The blog provides support to adults who are either candidates for, or recipients of, cochlear impla... Read More
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ASHA First Organization To Receive William T. Simpkins, Jr. Service Award
April 29, 2018
Honor To Be Given by National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing.(Rockville, MD) - The National Black Association for Speech-Language and Hearing (NBASLH) has awarded its William T. Sim... Read More
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New Professional Resource for Audiologists Treating Patients with Hyperacusis
April 28, 2018
Hyperacusis and Disorders of Sound Intolerance: Clinical and Research Perspectives is a professional resource for audiology practitioners involved in the clinical management of patients who have sound... Read More
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New Study Shows Hope for Hearing Loss
April 27, 2018
Scientists develop method to repair damaged structures deep inside the ear.UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA - Researchers at USC and Harvard have developed a new approach to repair cells deep inside... Read More
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'See Sound Differently,' Take the #MillionEar Challenge to Protect Your Hearing this Better Hearing & Speech Month
April 27, 2018
This Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), Cochlear Limited (ASX: COH), the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, launches the "See Sound Differently" video campaign for its annual #Millio... Read More
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RIT's Barry Culhane Receives NTID National Advisory Group Award
April 26, 2018
Culhane is honored for his service to RIT, NTID and the Rochester communityRochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf recognized Barry Culhane, executive assistant t... Read More
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Phonak Faces of Audiology: We Proudly Present the People Behind the Scenes
April 26, 2018
Phonak, the leading global innovator for hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today launches a long-term initiative – Faces of Audiology – on the Phonak Audiology Blog to intr... Read More
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HLAA Kicks Off the 2018 Walk4Hearing
April 25, 2018
Bethesda, MD: The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2018 Walk4Hearing program. With events scheduled in 18 cities across the country, the Walk4Hearin... Read More
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Microsoft Partners with NTID on Communication Technology
April 24, 2018
Microsoft recently announced a partnership with Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf, which has piloted the use of Microsoft Translator language technology to... Read More
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Where the Brain Detects Changes in Natural Sounds
April 23, 2018
Research provides insight into how the brain tunes into relevant changes in the environment.SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE - Electrical activity in a region of the parietal cortex underlies the detection of... Read More
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Oticon Closes Another Gap to Normal Hearing with Showcase of the Expanded Possibilities of Oticon Opn At 2018 AAA
April 23, 2018
SOMERSET, NJ Oticon continues to expand the possibilities for Oticon Opn™ to benefit people with hearing loss and the hearing care professionals who serve them. At the 2018 American Academy of A... Read More
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Phonak Broadens Industry-Leading Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Hearing Solutions Portfolio with New Wireless CROS B-R
April 22, 2018
Stäfa, Switzerland, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces the launch of its new CROS B-R device,... Read More
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What Factors Are Associated With an Increased Risk of Temporary Hearing Loss After Attending an Outdoor Music Festival?
April 20, 2018
Bottom Line: People who attended an outdoor music festival who did not use earplugs, used alcohol and/or drugs and were male were more likely to experience temporary hearing loss.Why The Research Is I... Read More
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Signia Silk Nx Hearing Aids Deliver Instant Fit, High Discretion, and Most Natural Sound Quality
April 19, 2018
Audiology technology leader Signia today announced its latest innovation, the new Silk Nx hearing aids. Read More
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Phonak Opens North American Audiological Center of Excellence
April 19, 2018
Stäfa, Switzerland and WARRENVILLE, IL, April 18, 2018 – Phonak, the leading global provider of hearing instruments and wireless communication solutions, today announces a new audiological... Read More
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Otometrics Otoscan Transforms the Future of Hearing Care
April 19, 2018
Otometrics unveils today at AAA 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee, Otoscan® – a breakthrough 3D digital ear scanning solution. Read More
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Widex Launches the World's First Machine-Learning Hearing Aid: Widex Evoke
April 18, 2018
Lynge, Denmark-- April 18, 2018 Today, leading Danish hearing aid manufacturer Widex, announces the launch of the ground-breaking WIDEX EVOKE™ – the first hearing aid to ever feature advan... Read More
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