Signia Hosts Training Focused on Kids, Teens
Signia held the third National Kids and Teens meeting on March 7-9, 2016, with a theme of empowering and advocating for kids and teens with hearing loss.
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Author: Christa Nuber
Audiologist Ranked #8 ‘Least Stressful Job’ of 2016
“Audiologist” was rated #8 in the least-stressful job list of 2016 among 200 jobs tracked by CareerCast, a career guidance website.
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European Project Tackles Hearing, Vision, Dementia
Seven in ten Europeans over the age of 65 suffer from either sight or hearing problems, and over two thirds suffer from depression or dementia. The combined impact of these is to be investigated by a new multi-million European research consortium called SENSE-Cog, led by The University of Manchester.
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Antioxidants Help Slow Impact of Genetic Hearing Loss
Researchers at University of Michigan have discovered that a diet enhanced with vitamins and antioxidants helped reduce hearing loss in mice with the genetic mutation commonly responsible for childhood deafness. An antioxidant regimen of beta carotene, vitamins C and E, and magnesium helped slow progression of hereditary deafness in the mice with a connexin 26 gene deletion.
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Winner of 2016 Judith Gravel Fellowship Announced
The Hear the World Foundation announced the 2016-2017 Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology as Sarah Webster, a fourth-year AuD student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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NIDCD Launches Mobile-friendly Website
The NIDCD has made several enhancements to its website, all of which are designed to make it more mobile-friendly with a range of devices, enhance users’ experience, and strengthen the institute’s alignment with federal mandates for information technology.
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FDA Clears Smart Bone Conduction Sound Processor
Cochlear Limited received FDA clearance of the Cochlear Baha 5 SuperPower Sound Processor for use in the US. The “Smart” bone conduction processor has direct-to-device wireless technology for patients with significant hearing loss. US availability is anticipated for summer 2016.
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Audiometry Manual Provides Instruction in Clinical Techniques
Plural Publishing has released the updated Basic Audiometry Learning Manual, designed to provide students and new clinicians with instruction in clinical audiometry techniques.
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ESCO, Hansaton Announce Extended Insurance Plan
ESCO announced a partnership with Hansaton to provide the Protection Plus plan, a Loss and Accidental Damage insurance plan for patients who have lost or damaged hearing aids while still under manufacturer’s warranty.
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Sounds Can Help Autistic Children Develop Speech
New research in linguistics from the University of Gothenburg shows that autistic children and those with similar conditions can develop speech, gestures and a sense of rhythm and melody by listening to various speech sounds.
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Audiology Systems Announces Expert Series of CEU Courses
Audiology Systems has new dates for training courses that help professionals maximize the use of hearing and balance instrumentation. Drs Gus Mueller, Kamran Barin, and Kristen Janky lead the Expert Series 2016. Attendees can earn up to 2.1 CEUs.
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ADA Announces 2016 Convention Dates, New Name
AuDACITY has been announced as the new name of the ADA Annual Convention, from 2016 forward. AuDACITY 2016 will be held November 10-12, 2016 at Loews Coronado Bay Resort in San Diego, California. Registration is now open.
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Hamilton Relay to Continue Providing Service in California
Hamilton Relay, a provider of Telecom Relay and Captioned Telephone Service to 18 US states and the District of Columbia, has announced that it will continue to be the provider of California Relay Service.
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Special Video Created for World Hearing Day, March 3
March 3 was World Hearing Day, an initiative led by the World Health Organization to raise awareness about the impact of hearing loss. MED-EL, a provider of hearing implant systems, is supporting World Hearing Day with the launch of a new video, “Through the Ears of a Child,” which highlights the advantages of treating childhood hearing loss at an early age.
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Study Reveals How Hearing Technology Helps Children
An Australian research study has shown how hearing technology is improving the lives of children with hearing loss. Research from HEARing CRC in Australia demonstrates that infants with hearing loss who are fitted with hearing aids and cochlear implants as soon as possible have better language and learning abilities.
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