Seen Interton TV Yet?
Earlier this summer, Interton launched its own web TV station at www.interton.tv. The station publishes video clips on a wide variety of topics about Intertons hearing products and software.
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Hearing Aid Sales Holding Steady
Despite what might be perceived as a constant flow of grim economic news and financial indicators, US hearing instrument sales in the second quarter (Q2) of 2011 were stable and comparable to the same period last year, according to statistics
Read MoreOticon Targets First-time Users with New Intiga Line
Oticon has released the Intiga, a new hearing aid line for the United States market that targets first-time users through features that enable hearing professionals to fit users quickly and accurately while achieving more customer satisfaction.
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Growth Hormone May One Day Repair Cochlea Hair Cell Damage
Researchers from Western Kentucky University and the University of Louisville have identified a growth hormone that repairs hair cell damage in the ear of a zebrafish. The findings may one day lead to a therapy for repairing cochlea hair cells in humans.
Read MoreClarity’s New Headquarters Has Advanced Acoustic Lab and Solar Panels
Clarity, the manufacturer of amplified telephones and other devices for those with hearing loss, has moved its headquarters. The new building will include advanced acoustic testing equipment, as well as solar panels to reduce energy costs.
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IHS and ADA Conventions Preview
A sneak peek at some of the new products, services, and booth events being featured at the 2011 International Hearing Society (September 15-17, Boston) and Academy of Doctors of Audiology (November 3-5, Bonita Springs, Fla) Conventions.
Read MoreHearing Review Best of 2011 Hearing Healthcare Professionals
A look at the nominees in HR’s first annual salute to those hearing care professionals who exemplify quality care for individuals with hearing impairment.
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An Improved Option for People with Severe to Profound Hearing Loss
Potential benefits of speech intelligibility, listening effort, and sound quality were explored by comparing the Oticon Chili SP with the participants’ own hearing instruments.
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Phone and TV Solutions for Better Hearing
Traditional and newer methods for phone and TV amplification are detailed in this article that highlights the usefulness of new wireless digital technology. However, it reminds that, as with any clinical decision on amplification, the needs and lifestyle of the individual client should take precedence.
Read MoreIHS Convention Schedule of Events
The International Hearing Society’s 60th Annual Convention and Expo will be held at the Seaport Hotel in Boston, September 15-17, 2011. Here’s a breakdown of the schedule of events and transportation information to the convention.
Read MoreASHA Announces 2011 Media Award Winners
The blog EverydayHealth.com, The Los Angeles Times, Real Simple magazine, Univision, and Wall Street Journal Radio, are the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2011 media award recipients. In addition, the first ever ASHA Media Outreach Champion Award has been given to Vivian Sisskin, CCC-SLP, and Janice Trent, AuD, CCC-A.
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Predicting Speech Audibility from the Audiogram to Advocate for Listening and Learning Needs
Tools for predicting a child’s speech audibility in a classroom from their audiograms, as well as a way to explain their potential speech reception in varying classroom listening environments.
Read MoreBHI Survey: Hearing Aids Help Majority of Users to Regain Quality of Life
According to a new research study conducted by the Better Hearing Institute (BHI), today’s technically advanced, sleekly designed hearing aids are helping people with hearing loss regain their quality of life and remain socially involved.
Read MoreCochlear Adopts ReSound’s 2.4 GHz Wireless Technology
GN ReSound announced that it has entered into a technology development and license agreement to supply 2.4 GHz wireless technology to Cochlear America’s implantable bone anchored hearing devices.
Read MoreU Penn: Hearing Aids May Help Decrease Brain Atrophy in Older Adults
A new study from the University of Pennsylvania shows that declines in hearing ability may accelerate gray mater atrophy in auditory areas of the brain and increase the listening effort necessary for older adults to successfully comprehend speech. However, a hearing aid may help decrease the atrophy, as well as help hearing ability.
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