A new study published online reveals that primitive human stem cells are resistant to human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), one of the leading prenatal causes of intellectual disability, deafness, and deformities worldwide.
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Advanced Bionics’s waterproof Neptune sound processor is now warranted for use in oceans, lakes, and rivers. Previously, it had only been designated for use in pools, baths, and showers.
Read MoreThe Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has formally begun its search for a new executive director. The current executive director, Brenda Battat, announced in the summer of 2012 that she would retire at the end of August 2013.
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Hearing implant maker Sophono Inc has named Richard (Rick) Giancola as its new vice president of global sales and marketing.
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Beltone has received an “A+” rating from the Better Business Bureau (BBB), the organization’s highest possible accreditation grade, for the second year in a row.
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What hearing practices can learn about customer service and patient retention—from my dentist.
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Elliott H. Berger, MS, division scientist for 3M’s Occupational Health & Environmental Safety division, will be presented with the National Hearing Conservation Association (NHCA) Lifetime Achievement Award in February 2013. The award represents the highest honor given by the NHCA and is intended to recognize a lifetime of extraordinary accomplishment in the field of hearing […]
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Clarity has introduced the new Fortissimo voice-activated, hands-free speakerphone with social media services.
Read MoreHearUSA has received Health Network Re-Accreditation from URAC, a Washington, DC-based health care accrediting organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry.
Read MoreResearchers from Israel have discovered that newborns delivered by C-section may be more likely to have a false positive for hearing loss within the first 2 days of delivery.
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HR December 2012’s Staff Standpoint: Top Hearing Industry News Stories in 2012
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The decision to hire another staff member is never a capricious one, and in some ways resembles the same restrictions that NFL football teams confront when dealing with their salary caps.
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Reprogramming hearing aids from first-fit settings makes a huge positive impact.
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How one practice built its services to include cochlear implant mapping.
Read MoreHR’s annual corporate review of events and new products from the industry’s perspective, and what may be in store for 2013.
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