Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine have discovered that hair cells of the inner ear have a previously unknown “root” extension that may allow them to communicate with nerve cells and the brain to regulate sensitivity to sound vibrations and head position.
Read MoreA clinical trial led by Professor Peter Tass at Jlich Research Center in Germany reports that a non-invasive technique known as Acoustic CR Neuromodulation benefited 75% of patients. The results were published in Restorative Neurology and Neuroscience.
Read MoreElite Hearing Network has launched a redesigned website www.elitehearingnetwork.com. The new site is designed to improve the user interface and the presentation of information regarding its services and preferred vendor partners.
Read MoreThe first national treatment guideline for sudden hearing loss has finally been published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Read MoreVivosonic 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreWelch 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.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreA 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.
Read MoreGN Otometrics is introducing AURICAL HIT, the latest addition to the AURICAL line of modular fitting solutions.
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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,
Read MoreAfter filling up its first March marketing webinar, Blueprint solutions offered a second marketing webinar on March 16.
Read MoreNearly 350 hearing health care professionals attended American Hearing Aid Associates (AHAAs) 17th annual convention at the end of February in Orlando, Fla.
Read MoreA German-Swedish study shows that Internet-based self-help training for patients with moderate to severe tinnitus is as successful as group therapy.
Read MoreThe 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.
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