HearUSA announced that Audiology Distribution, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc, submitted the highest and best bid for the purchase of HearUSA in the July 29, 2011 Section 363 auction conducted under bidding procedures established for HearUSA’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
Read MoreFirst, it was convertibles that were reported to cause hearing loss. Now, a new study indicates how motorcycle helmets may also be contributing to hearing loss, despite covering ears from the high-speed wind noise.
Read MoreRayovac has earned two 2011 International Business Awards for their mercury free hearing aid batteries. Nicknamed the Stevie for the Greek word crowned, the International Business Awards are the only global, all-encompassing business awards program honoring great performances in business.
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The delicate balance that exists in shifting from traditional patient-counseling techniques to a more patient-centered, health-behavior change approach.
Read MoreThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) is spreading the word about a new adult cochlear implant study that is seeking adult participants in the greater Washington, DC metropolitan area.
Read MorePhonak announced that it had awarded the 2011 Cheryl DeConde Johnson Award for outstanding achievement in educational and pediatric audiology to Linda Thibodeau, PhD, professor at the University of Texas at Dallas and an active member of multiple organizations devoted to the rehabilitation of adults and children with hearing loss.
Read MoreOn July 20, Senator Tom Harkin (D-Iowa) reintroduced the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Full Funding Act (S.1403). The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has released a statement that fully supports the act and applauds Harkin for his initiative.
Read MoreCareCredit, a health care credit card provider for audiology practices and other health care services, has promoted Tucker Worster to national account manager, serving the companys audiology and ENT markets.
Read MoreThe state of Wyoming has selected Sprint to provide telecommunications relay services (TRS) for 2 years, beginning August 1, 2011.
Read MoreIn an effort to promote best practices in hearing conservation, the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) has issued a set of guidelines to assist audiologists and other professional reviewers to determine the recordability of occupational hearing loss.
Read MoreBlueprint Solutions has announced the release of Blueprint OMS version 1.1, an updated office management system (OMS) for hearing health professionals. This latest version is reported to include over 30 new features and functions.
Read MoreAmerican Hearing Aid Associates (AHAA) is offering a free seminar on growing an ENT practice. The presentation will take place on July 27, 2011, in Chadds Ford, Pa.
Read MoreNational Public Radio’s (NPR’s) ombudsman, Edward Schumacher-Matos, wrote an apology to listeners heard a simulated tinnitus sound during a story about the potential causes of tinnitus. Schumacher-Matos and an NPR science editor agree that they should have warned listeners before broadcasting the sound.
Read MoreReSound has announced that it has developed wind noise reduction technology called WindGuard. The dual-microphone signal processing technology will be available in September 2011 with the release of ReSound’s upgraded Aventa fitting software.
Read MoreNeuromonics reports that its treatment for tinnitus has restored a sense of normalcy in the lives of more than 1,100 veterans who have been successfully treated with its technology.
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