From Sound to Silence and Back
Made deaf by disease, a 3-year-old girl from the islands can hear again thanks to kindness and a cochlear implant.
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The ADA Convention Preview
A sneak peek at the new products and services being offered at the Academy of Doctors of Audiology Convention in Las Vegas November 6 to 8.
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Extended Bandwidths in Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are now offering larger bandwidths, with extended frequencies out to 10,000 Hz. It is expected that qualitative and quantitative improvements in quiet and in noise with respect to speech, music, and spatial cues will be realized—leading to better speech understanding, listening enjoyment, and customer satisfaction.
Read MoreRIT Sponsors National Art Competition for Students with Hearing Loss
The Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY has launched its third annual digital arts, film, and animation competition for high school students in grades 9 through 12 who are deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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How Hearing Aids May Be Set for Different Languages
Possible considerations for improving speech comprehension when programming hearing instruments or languages other than English.
Read MoreCharity Lists MP3 Top Tips To Prevent Deafness
Deafness Research UK has listed its top tips for the safe use of MP3 players, following research by the charity that shows too many people are putting their hearing at risk by listening to MP3 players too loudly for too long.
Read MoreJRRD Releases Single-Topic Issue on Cochlear Implants
The Journal of Rehabilitation Research and Development, a well-established and respected peer-reviewed journal sponsored by the Department of Veterans Affairs, has released an issue focusing on cochlear implants
Read MoreAmerican Academy of Audiology Raises Profile of Hearing Loss
Starting in October, the American Academy of Audiology, Reston, Va will establish the annual National Audiology Awareness Month and National Protect Your Hearing Month to raise public awareness of hearing loss and related issues.
Read MoreFree Hearing Screenings Offered at AES Convention for Audio Pros
The House Ear Institute, Los Angeles, is returning to the Audio Engineering Society convention for its 12th year to provide hearing conservation education and screenings.
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Company Profiles
Amparex AMPAREX GmbH, Leinfelden, Germany, formerly known as MTF Impulse, was founded in 1995. The company established itself as a pioneer of innovative technologies, and its expansion at an international level led to the company’s renamin
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10 Trends That Are Transforming Hearing Health Care
Will technological change translate into greater customer satisfaction and market growth?
Read MorePerfect Pitch In Humans More Widespread Than Expected
Researchers who developed a unique test for perfect pitch have found the ability to recognize and remember a tone without a reference is much more common in non-musicians than expected.
Read MoreSensaphonics Unveils New In-Ear Sound Level Analyzer
dB Check can measure actual in-ear sound pressure levels and show recommended exposure time.
Read MoreAcclaimed Filmmaker Suffering From Tinnitus
Spanish motion picture director Pedro Almodvar, fills his home with music morning, noon and night to combat the affliction.
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