ReSound Unveils Resound Live, a New Surround Sound Hearing Device
Distinguishes bass and treble separately, then blends them into a smooth overall sound.
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HLAA Testifies Before Congress on Emergency Alerting Issues
The Subcommittee also heard testimony from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Government Accountability Office.
Read MoreTouch Screen Meets Hearing Aid in Starkey’s New S Series BTE
Sweep Technology replaces all of the traditional hearing aid buttons and dials with a touch surface that allows users to adjust volume up or down and change memories with the simple sweep or touch of a finger.
Read MoreHealthcare overhaul poised for big step forward
U.S. President Barack Obama’s push for sweeping healthcare reform was poised to clear a key Senate hurdle on Tuesday, opening a new phase in the raging debate over his top domestic policy.
Read MoreLee Woodruff Named Keynote Speaker for AG Bell 2010 Convention
Woodruff is coauthor of a best seller that recounts her familys journey to recovery after her husband, ABC news anchor Bob Woodruff, suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of a roadside bomb while covering the war in Iraq. The Woodruffs are parents to four children, including Nora, who has severe hearing loss.
Read MoreTGen and International Team ID Gene That Could Put People at Risk for Age-related Hearing Loss
Researchers identified a gene that could help lead to the treatment of presbycusis, or age-related hearing loss, which accounts for 30% of all deafness, they say.
Read MoreGenetic Mutation a Strong Indicator of Age-related Hearing Loss Risk
The study, which collected DNA samples from 55 patients with ARHL, indicated that there exists a significant correlation between the presence of a mutation of the GSTT1 gene, and age-related hearing loss.
Read MoreStarkey Hearing Research Center Staff Participates in Success of NCRAR Conference
Fourth international conference held in Portland from October 7 to 9.
Read MoreMen Nearly Three Times as Likely to Develop Noise-induced Hearing Loss
New research released at world’s largest ENT meeting.
Read MoreHearing Loss Risk In Men Can Be Reduced By Higher Folates, Not Antioxidants
Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins have no bearing on whether or not a man will develop hearing loss, but higher folate intake can decrease his risk by 20%, according to new research.
Read MoreConvertibles Hazardous to Your Hearing?
Wind in your hair, noise in your ears; too much top-down driving may harm hearing, say researchers.
Read MoreThird Issue of Starkey Audiology Series Available Online
Robert Sweetow discusses time-based expectations and communication needs assessment.
Read MoreLACE Unplugged Listening, Communication Enhancement Program on DVD
Interactive auditory training DVD provides cost-effective solution for busy practices.
Read MoreBand Leader of Elementary School Steel Drum Orchestra Teaches Musicians About Hearing Protection Too
Use of appropriate ear plugs stressed.
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…Or “Slow Train Coming”?
You might be interested to know that a small riot broke out over the headline for this month’s edition, which includes the latest MarkeTrak VIII information generated by Sergei Kochkin, PhD, and the Better Hearing Institute. The data repres
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