Beltone Holds Annual Meeting and Rebrands Aftercare Program
Beltone recently held its 2012 National Meeting at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas and announced the rebranding of BelCare, its aftercare program for hearing aids.
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Studies on Deaf Children May Help Decode Dyslexia
Doctors have known for years that those with dyslexia process information differently than others, like seeing words with transposed letters. Now, researchers at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center show evidence that people with dyslexia might also hear language differently, as well.
Read MoreP2i Wins Global Award for Outstanding New Product/Service
P2i, the maker of the Aridion nano-coating repellent technology that protects many modern hearing aids today, has received the Outstanding New Product/Service Award from Global Business Excellence (GBE). P2i received the recognition for its innovative development of Aridion for high volume manufacturing.
Read MoreSycle.net Announces HealthiPlan Patient Financing Integration and iPad Winners
Sycle.net has partnered with HealthiPlan, a provider of patient credit services for health care practices. The integrated patient financing program allows Sycle.net users to provide multiple payment options for patients.
Read MoreSiemens Goes Green with New UK Packaging Initiative
Siemens Hearing Instruments has redesigned its hearing aid packaging in the United Kingdom in order to support the National Health Service (NHS) Supply Chain’s commitment to sustainability. As a result, the company says it will achieve an estimated 15% reduction in its carbon footprint with the new packaging.
Read MorePop Idol Justin Bieber Sued for Causing Tinnitus
A woman who attended a Justin Bieber concert in Oregon with her daughter claims that Bieber and concert organizers have caused her to have tinnitus. She is suing Bieber and his concert promoters for a little over $9 million.
Read MoreOver 100 Attend Oticon’s Marketing Boot Camp
More than 100 hearing care professionals from across the United States participated in Oticon’s 2012 Advanced Marketing Boot Camp, held June 22 to 24 in San Jose, Calif.
Read MoreNIH: Brains of People Born Deaf Process Touch Differently
New research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that people who are born deaf process the sense of touch differently than people who are born with normal hearing, The finding reveals how the early loss of a sense, such as hearing, can affect brain development.
Read MoreAudioscan Opens New Headquarters and Manufacturing Building
Audioscan has cut the ribbon on its new headquarters and manufacturing facility in Dorchester, Ontario. The new building will house all of the functions of the business, including design, manufacturing, and customer service.
Read MoreMED-EL Launches Social Network for Cochlear Implant Community
MED-EL has just launched HearPeers, a new social network for the cochlear implant community, including users, parents, and anyone else interested in learning about cochlear implants.
Read MoreDepartment of Education Invites Applications for Technical Assistance Grants
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services at the United States Department of Education (DE) is inviting applications for a new grant opportunity for those who have devices or programs to help children with hearing loss or other disabilities.
Read MoreBattat, Healy, Isherwood, Kochkin, and Stergaard Join Ida Institute’s Judging Panel for Global Ideas Competition
The Ida Institute has announced five new members of the judging panel for its “Ideas, Speak up – Action and Awareness for Hearing Loss” competition.
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Van Vliet’s Final Word: Considerations for Patients with Cognitive Deficits
Considerations for Patients with Cognitive Deficits
Read MoreOticon Publishes Results of Survey of First-Time Users of Intiga RITE
Oticon has published the results of a new international patient survey that shows Intiga RITE meets first-time users expectations in everyday use, delivering immediate acceptance and immediate benefits, according to the company.
Read MoreSonic Releases Pep Entry-level Hearing Aid for Cost-Conscious Consumers
Sonic is introducing Pep, a new entry-level hearing instrument designed for price-conscious consumers. Pep hearing comes in five instrument styles, including BTE, Power BTE, and custom models.
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