Senator Olympia Snowe Cosponsors Hearing Aid Tax Credit
As an influential member of the Senate Finance Committee, which reviews all tax legislation, Snowes cosponsorship and active support of the bill is significant, says HIA.
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House Ear Institute, Sennheiser Campaign for Healthy Hearing, Top Sound Quality
The Sennheiser Sound Tour “Guys Team” and EarBud join forces, offering healthy hearing tips and sound advice on headphone use, says the Institute.
Read MoreClarity Unveils New Line of DECT Cordless Amplified Phones
Enhanced technology, user-friendly design aim to help people with hearing loss, low vision, and limited mobility.
Read MoreTony Strong Named National Sales Manager at Williams Sound
He plans to expand sales growth opportunities in the United States.
Read MoreAvada’s Direct Link Fosters Wireless TV Viewing, Phone Use
Using the accessory in conjunction with Blulink or Arris PHD Plus, patients can stream TV and landline phones directly into both of their hearing instruments simultaneously, says the company.
Read MoreAudiologist Mark Ross, PhD, to Host Web Chat as Part of HLAA Series
Registration is not required, and listeners can pose questions to the hearing expert.
Read MoreQuest Technologies Introduces Reverberation Option for SoundPro SE and DL 1/1 & 1/3
New reverberation option
Read MoreSensaphonics Upgrades Earphones With Field-replaceable Cable
ProPhonic 2X-S, 2MAX custom earphones now offer a totally secure cable system, says the company.
Read MoreAdvanced Bionics Debuts Pediatric Accessories Kit
Kits were distributed to audiologists and clinicians at more than 200 centers nationwide.
Read MoreHearing Improved In First Successful Medical Treatment For Tumor-Inducing Genetic Disorder
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital report that Avastin treatment successfully shrank characteristic tumors in a small group of NF2 patients, the first reported successful NF2 treatment not involving surgery or radiation, according to a statement released by the hospital.
Read MoreDeadline Nearing to Apply for AFA’s Student Mentoring Program
The Audiology Foundation of America is accepting applications for AuD student grants to attend the Academy of Doctors of Audiology convention in Florida.
Read MoreAAO-HNS Responds to Statement by AAA on Hearing Loss Legislation
AAA’s implied statement regarding AAO-HNS approval of the introduction of HR 3024 as a placeholder for future negotiations is a disappointing, gross misrepresentation of the truth, says the statement.
Read MoreBHI Introduces BH Blog for People With Hearing Loss Concerns
The blog will post short articles with expert views and cover topics including hearing loss, technology for hearing loss, hearing care journey, pediatrics, hearing loss prevention, family relationships, and tinnitus.
Read MoreCommon Antibacterial Treatment Linked to Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Researchers reviewed the medical records of cystic fibrosis patients at Children’s Hospital Boston over a 13-year period, and found that seven of 50 CF patients (14%) suffered from sensorineural hearing loss, according to AAO-HNS.
Read MoreGenetic Hunt Uncovers Deafness-Causing Mutation In Gene Linked with Cancer
An international group of researchers has found three mutations responsible for a form of hereditary deafness in a gene that is implicated in cancer, according to a statement from the NIDCD.
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