The Hearing Review posts its December 2016 list of free webinars, sponsored by CareCredit, which are now available on demand here at HearingReview.com. The webinars are for hearing care professionals, private practice owners, and others in the hearing healthcare industry.
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In the wake of the FDA’s repeal of a previously required physician evaluation or waiver in advance of hearing aid purchases by adults, ASHA issued a response asserting that counseling and aural rehabilitation by audiologists should remain a critical part of access to hearing aids.
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Common causes of occluded ears and temporary hearing loss like childhood ear infections and the common cold can lead to changes in the auditory system, altering the behavior and structure of nerve cells that relay information from the ear to the brain.
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German soccer player and Phonak brand ambassador Simon Ollert visited Hear the World Foundation’s project in Santo Domingo to play soccer with 20 local children, share experiences, and show what they can achieve despite hearing loss.
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House of Blues, a national chain of live music concert halls and restaurants, has announced the addition of Vibes Hi-Fidelity Earplugs to their list of product offerings for music fans at all their locations to help promote hearing conservation.
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ADA announces its support of S.9, the Over-the-Counter Hearing Aid Act of 2016. The ADA commends Senators Warren and Grassley for their foresight in introducing and advancing this legislation, which if enacted, will remove “unnecessary and burdensome barriers” to hearing care for millions of Americans.
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In response to requests for more “bling” in its in-ear monitors (IEMs), Sensaphonics is debuting its Crystal Glitter colors for a “Glisten While You Listen” holiday promotion that offers discounts on special IEMs and Musicians Earplugs through December 31, 2016.
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Buyer Beware: If this holiday season you are searching for safer headphones to protect the ears of the kids in your life, you might first consult an article in The New York Times, which reveals that many purportedly “safe” headphones on the market may actually cause noise-induced hearing loss due to unsafe volume levels.
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ASHA reports that the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Act (S 2424), known as EHDI, will not receive a vote in the Senate before Congress adjourns for the holidays. ASHA and others fought hard for this legislation.
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Minneapolis, Minn-based Williams Sound has announced AVP Sales Scandinavia as its new, exclusive, commercial sound distribution partner in Sweden. AVP Sales is a distributor of professional audio equipment, representing a number of highly respected brands.
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MED-EL USA launched a Spotify playlist of popular holiday music specially designed for cochlear implant users. The playlist, “MED-EL Music for the Holidays,” includes 24 songs developed using research-based criteria.
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With dynamic, customizable video content, your waiting room becomes a space to engage with patients on a whole new level. Turn one-time visitors into lifetime patients with custom digital content.
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Persona Medical, the oldest manufacturer of custom hearing instruments in the US and one of the largest independent hearing aid laboratories, has announced the appointment of Aixa E. Perez-Rosa as International Sales Manager.
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Dr Van Vliet discusses how hearing care professionals must become agile at adapting to change–in myriad ways–as the hearing healthcare industry and hearing aid marketplace undergo changes.
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Even in the typical hearing practice with a sole practitioner and one employee, it is possible to generate a million dollars—if you structure things right. In this article, Gyl Kasewurm, AuD, explains how you can grow your practice into a million dollar business.
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