Musician Bryan Adams Joins Phonak’s “Hear the World” Initiative
Bryan Adams has become the official photographer for the Hear the World initiative.
Read MoreMonth: July 2007
Bandwidth Matters for Children, Says New Study
Researchers at Boys Town National Research Hospital have concluded that a restricted listening bandwidth (below 6-7 kHz) can negatively affect childrens perception of /s/ and /z/ sounds when spoken by female talkers like mothers and other female caregivers.
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Amplified Telephones: Past, Present, and Future
A revolution is taking place in assistive devices. Digital signal processing and connectivity will play a large role in improving and extending the independent lifestyles of the senior population.
Read MoreRadio Earmuff Improves Worker Safety, Motivation
New earcups provide clear visibility and AM/FM radio function
Read MoreOticon Funds $12,000 In Scholarships
Sertoma International awards scholarships to 12 college-bound students with hearing loss.
Read MoreLong-term selenium supplementation may raise risk of type 2 diabetes
Those who use supplements and multi-vitamins containing substance cautioned.
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Language Progress of Children Using Advanced Hearing Aids: A Multisite Clinical Research Project Report
A multisite clinical study on hearing-impaired children ages 2 weeks to 13 years fitted with hearing aid technology employing advanced directional systems and noise reduction algorithms.
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A Tough Half-Year
In the first half of 2007, we lost a number of wonderful and talented people who have contributed much to the field of hearing health care, including renown researchers like Stuart Gatehouse and Dr. James Sheehy; distinguished clinicians and ed
Read MoreFormer Bush Surgeon General Says He Was Muzzled
The first U.S. surgeon general appointed by President George W. Bush accused his administration on Tuesday of political interference and muzzling him on key issues like embryonic stem cell research.
Read MoreScientists Identify Parkinsons Networks
Scientists at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have conducted the first longitudinal study of Parkinsons disease using a brain scan to follow the diseases brain network over time.
Read MoreMemorial Scholarship Established in Memory of AFA Founding Member
One of the Audiology Foundation of America (AFA) founding members, Anita Pikus, AuD, passed away on July 1. A scholarship fund has been set up through the AFA in her memory.
Read MoreAMA Refers Resolution on In-Ear Headphones for More Study at Urging of AAA and NHCA
The American Medical Association (AMA) referred for more study a policy resolution calling for the establishment of regulations that would limit the output of portable musical devices.
Read MoreInjected Stem Cells Aid in Hearing Recovery
Researchers have shown that bone marrow stem cells injected into a damaged inner ear can speed hearing recovery after partial hearing loss.
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Your Practice, Your Brand
Effective branding of your practice can set you uniquely apart from the competition. Make your practice seem like the kind of place where patients can trust the expertise that you have built over the years.
Read MoreNovartis gets U.S. approval for Alzheimer patch
Pharmaceutical group offers transdermal treatment for mild to moderate cases.
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