March 2012

First National Guideline for Sudden Hearing Loss Is Now Available

Mar 20, 2012 | Hearing Loss | 0 |

The first national treatment guideline for sudden hearing loss has finally been published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Vivosonic Announces “See it. Try it. Believe it” Promotion for Aurix

Mar 19, 2012 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

Vivosonic Inc has announced “See it. Try it. Believe it, ” an Aurix promotion and sweepstakes program that will give away a new Aurix newborn hearing screening system to a qualifying hospital or clinic.

IHS and Miracle-Ear Partner to Create Special IHS Membership Program

Mar 16, 2012 | Hearing Aids, Marketing | 0 |

The International Hearing Society (IHS) and Miracle-Ear have partnered to create a corporate membership program that allows franchise owners and licensed hearing health professionals working for a Miracle-Ear office to join IHS beginning April 9, 2012.

Longtime Welch Allyn Team Member Stephen Meyer Appointed President and CEO

Mar 15, 2012 | Marketing | 0 |

Welch Allyn has announced the appointment of Stephen F. Meyer as its new president and CEO, effective April 16, 2012. Meyer has been with Welch Allyn since 1981 and most recently served as the company’s executive vice president and chief global business officer.

Post-AAA 2012 PR Opportunity for Hearing Products Manufacturers and Services

Mar 15, 2012 | Hearing Products | 0 |

What new products did you feature at AAA in 2012? Let us know and get your new products featured in the post AAA Hearing Review Products issue! This free PR opportunity is available to all hearing health manufacturers and industry services that exhibited at AAA 2012 in Boston.

New Mobile Software Translates British Sign Language into Text

Mar 14, 2012 | People | 0 |

A new mobile software application developed at the University of Aberdeen allows users to customize sign language and convert it into text. The application may help young deaf people gain employment opportunities and has the potential to transform how sign language users communicate.

GN Otometrics Introduces AURICAL HIT

Mar 14, 2012 | Miscellaneous | 0 |

GN Otometrics is introducing AURICAL HIT, the latest addition to the AURICAL line of modular fitting solutions.

Okay, I’ll Say It: Maybe People Should Just Remove Their Hearing Aids When Listening to Music!

Mar 14, 2012 | Practice Management | 0 |

The following represents a summary of several blog-posts from Marshall Chasin, AuD, and his column at www.hearinghealthmatters.org/hearthemusic. —David Kirkwood, HHM.org It’s true that, as dispensing professionals,

Blueprint Solutions Offers Series of Marketing Webinars

Mar 13, 2012 | Marketing, Webinars | 0 |

After filling up its first March marketing webinar, Blueprint solutions offered a second marketing webinar on March 16.

Nearly 350 Hearing Health Pros Attend AHAA’s 17th Annual Convention

Mar 13, 2012 | Events | 0 |

Nearly 350 hearing health care professionals attended American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAAs) 17th annual convention at the end of February in Orlando, Fla.

European Study: New Internet-Based Therapy Relieves Persistent Tinnitus

Mar 12, 2012 | Tinnitus | 0 |

A German-Swedish study shows that Internet-based self-help training for patients with moderate to severe tinnitus is as successful as group therapy.

HIA Holds Annual Meeting and Elects New Board Members

Mar 12, 2012 | Amplification, Hearing Aids, Marketing, Organizations, People, Regulation | 0 |

The Hearing Industries Association (HIA) 2012 meeting featured presentations by government officials, a marketing expert, representatives of allied hearing health organizations, and more. In addition, HIA members elected two new board members and reelected 4 current members.

Month: March 2012