ASHA Executive Director Wins 2009 SmartCEO BRAVA! Women Business Achievement Award
Arlene Pietranton among top female leaders in Greater Washington area.
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MTV Survey Cranks Up The Volume on Loud Music’s Impact on Hearing
Children and adults at risk of permanent hearing loss due to repeated exposure to loud music would turn down the sound or use ear protection if told to do so by a health care professional, according to a new study performed in conjunction with MTV.com shows.
Read MoreWilliams Sound Throws a Whale of a Pool Party at InfoComm09
Williams Sound, a key sponsor and product supplier for two popular AV Tech Tours at InfoComm09, Orlando, Fla, hosted attendees at a Sea World demo.
Read MoreAdvanced Bionics CEO Hosts Online Chats for Cochlear Implant Patients, Hearing Professionals
Greiner says it is critical to maintain an open and direct line of communication with recipients, audiologists, clinicians, surgeons, and others.
Read MoreEarQ Group Recruits New Business Advisor
James Pageill be responsible for supporting the business and marketing needs of current EarQ Group members and growing membership with new accounts in the south central southwest region, says the company.
Read MoreCochlear Americas Gets FDA Clearance for Baha BP100 Sound Processor
The programmable bone conduction hearing solution is suitable for many children and adults with conductive hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided sensorineural deafness, says the company.
Read MoreHouse Health Care Bill Includes Children’s Coverage Mandate
If enacted as part of overall health care reform legislation, hearing health services and equipment for children would be considered an essential benefit by the federal government.
Read MoreReview: Little Evidence to Support Mandatory Hearing-Loss Prevention Programs at Workplace
A review of existing research finds there is little evidence to support mandatory hearing-loss prevention programs at the workplace. Workers could don earplugs and other hearing-protection devices, but even those are not always effective, the review notes.
Read MoreAmerican Tinnitus Association Names New Executive Director
The board of directors of the American Tinnitus Association has appointed Michael P. Malusevic as its new executive director, charged with leading the research funding organization, which is committed to curing tinnitus.
Read MoreWilliams Sound, TFWM Provide Wireless Education at InfoComm09
Williams Sound provided an array of Personal PA transmitters and receivers, headphones, and microphones, which were used live during audio workshops in the pavilion,
Read MoreStars Stoke $5 Million in Donations at Starkey Hearing Foundation Event
Elton John, Billy Crystal, Tony Bennett, and Gladys Knight were among the headliners.
Read MoreSonic Innovations Appoints New Director of Global Training
Roxann Bonta will deliver training services and support to each of the companys divisions
Read MoreEarQ Group Names Randy Kahn Marketing Director
His duties include strategic plan development, and internal and external communications, says the company.
Read MoreSonic Alert Offers Geemarc Conversation Piece
The device features a sensitive microphone that relays clear sound to the user’s ear via lightweight earbuds, improving hearing so users can participate in conversations in a multitude of settings, according to the company.
Read MoreInstitute of Medicine Lists Hearing Loss Among Top 25 Priorities
IOM recommends comparing the effectiveness of the different treatments for hearing loss in children and adults, especially individuals with diverse cultural, language, medical, and developmental backgrounds.
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