After discharged patients consistently complained about noise levels in a national-patient satisfaction survey rating the hopsital, steps were taken to reduce the noise pollution, the hospital says.
Read MoreRiders of mass transit are exposed to noise at levels that may exceed recommended limits, and thus may experience noise-induced hearing loss given sufficient exposure duration times, reports a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.
Read MoreDecibels for Life, the new campaign from Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, aims to maintain awareness of hearing loss and champions hearing innovations, says the company.
Read MoreThe kits combine electronic induction loop circuitry along with the amplifier, microphone(s), power and connecting cables, and signage to convert service and checkout counters to a friendly point of communication for people who are hearing-impaired.
Read MoreThe new entity will promote audiology as the primary profession in the state for delivering hearing and balance care, and it will facilitate members abilities to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders.
Read MoreCompany honored distinguished hearing care practitioners and highlighted new hearing aid technologies.
Read MoreMore than 100 people attended a recent 3-day event in Las Vegas hosted by EarQ Group and Oticon, which spotlighted trends in the hearing care industry and new product technologies, says Ear-Q.
Read MoreThe American Speech-Language-Hearing Association has received an Award of Excellence from the American Society of Association Executives and The Center for Association Leadership for its “Listen To Your Buds” public education campaign.
Read MoreThe 2009 Listening & Spoken Language Symposium hosted by AG Bell is scheduled on July 23 to 25 at the St Louis Union Station Marriott in St Louis. Short courses will be presented.
Read MorePaul Pessis, AuD, Alan Freint, MD, and Gyl Kasewurm, AuD scheduled to share their expertise on August 14 to 15 at the company’s headquarters in Minnesota.
Read MoreA team of physicians from Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn, and Yale-New Haven Childrens Hospital have found that babies from uninsured families who are born with congenital defects are far more likely than those whose families have insurance
Read MorePassport’s signature feature, smartFocus, customizes adaptive parameters to deliver personalized sound quality in every situation, says the company.
Read MoreInstalling ICS Chartr EP 200 and Chartr VNG/ENG software on the same computer allows users to benefit from a complete test battery and a shared database, says the company.
Read MoreThe Fourth biennial international conference is scheduled on October 7 to 9 in Portland, Ore.
Read MoreComprehensive assessment tool for infants and toddlers expands BRIDGE to Better Communication program, says the company.
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