Thanks to two illustrators at Unitron’s “Favorite Sound” wall at AudiologyNOW!, the company has just released a time-lapse video that shows the favorite sounds of participating audiologists coming to life.
Read MoreA State University of New York (SUNY)-Buffalo PhD student-researcher, Sarah Hayes, has received a $10,000 grant from the American Tinnitus Association (ATA). Hayes will use the money towards her research, which explores the relationship between stress and tinnitus
Read MoreResearchers from the Beckman Institute at the University of Illinois have found that hearing loss may be affecting long-term brain structure. However, the researchers also found that tinnitus does not appear to affect brain tissues significantly.
Read MoreClarity has released Pal, a simple-to-use cell phone designed for older adults. In lieu of apps that may be complicated, Pal has features specific to the needs of older consumers, such as amplified sound, hearing aid compatibility, a large dial pad, and a one-touch emergency button.
Read MoreThe Hearing and Speech Foundation has opened a new 7,200 sq ft auditory training and rehabilitation center for the Verbotonal Method. The facility, based in Maryville, Tenn, joins a global network of Verbotonal centers in more than 22 countries.
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Read MoreAvada Audiology and Hearing Care Centers has redesigned their website to be more relevant to local visitors. The site can now automatically sense the visitor’s location and load a local office, local practitioner and bio, local coupons, as well as local testimonials.
Read MoreCochlear Americas has just received FDA approval for its Nucleus CI422 with Slim Straight electrode, which is designed for preserving the delicate cochlear structures and accommodating specific preferences with anatomy and technique for a range of patient conditions.
Read MoreAlexander Zschokke, Sonova’s group vice president (GVP) channel solutions, is leaving the company to become CEO for the Franke Artemis Group, effective October 1, 2012. He will remain in his current position until the end of August.
Read MoreOticon Medical is launching a new wide Ponto Implant with OptiGrip, a new feature designed with implant geometry that maximizes implant surface area in contact with the bone in order to improve implant stability. The company also unveiled a new 12mm abutment.
Read MoreCCCC Growth Fund, based in Pasadena, Calif, has acquired a majority stake in ESCO Holdings LLC, the parent company of hearing aid insurer and warranty service ESCO Ear Service Corporation, based in Plymouth, Minn.
Read MoreThis summer, ReSound is launching the “ReSound Summer Celebration” contest that offers weekly cash giveaways as part of a customer appreciation and sales campaign. Chances to win are tied to hearing aids sold during the month of June.
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This article originally appeared in the Hearing Health blog written by Judy Huch, AuD, and Christine Diles, AuD, that can be found at: http://hearinghealthmatters.org/hearinprivatepractice — David H. Kirkwood, HearingHealthMatters.org
Read MoreSetting an example to her UK subjects, and perhaps the world, Queen Elizabeth II has reportedly worn hearing protection during an all-star rock concert celebrating her 60-year Diamond Jubilee.
Read MoreA United States-Brazilian research team has just won the 2011-2012 Mobile Health University Challenge with a mobile phone newborn hearing screening test.
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