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New Drug Delivery System Developed for Chemo-Induced Hearing Loss
The novel drug delivery system uses hydrogels and nanoparticles to protect against hearing loss caused by the chemotherapy drug cisplatin.
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Decibel Therapeutics and Invitae Launch Amplify Testing
Decibel Therapeutics announced a partnership with Invitae, a medical genetics company, to launch Amplify, a no-charge genetic testing program to screen for the genetic cause of congenital hearing loss in children diagnosed with auditory neuropathy.
Thieme Medical Publishers Announces Release of 3rd Edition of ‘Pediatric Audiology’
In the new textbook, Jane Madell, Carol Flexer, Jace Wolfe and Erin Schafer look at all aspects of pediatric audiology, with new chapters on hearing and vestibular issues in children, testing methods for neonates, and longitudinal studies on cochlear implants.
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Thieme Medical Publishers Announces Release of 3rd Edition of ‘Pediatric Audiology’
In the new textbook, Jane Madell, Carol Flexer, Jace Wolfe and Erin Schafer look at all aspects of pediatric audiology, with new chapters on hearing and vestibular issues in children, testing methods for neonates, and longitudinal studies on cochlear implants.
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Oticon Launches KIPA Website for Pediatric Audiologists, Clinicians, and Researchers
The new website aims to facilitate participation and collaboration by pediatric audiologists around the world on current and future pediatric audiology projects and studies.
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Genetic Test to Identify Risk of Pediatric Hearing Loss in Development at NIHR BRC
Due to an identified genetic predisposition, some babies can develop irreversible hearing loss when exposed to gentamicin, an antibiotic used to treat several types of bacterial infections.
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New Rapid Genetic Test May Prevent Sepsis-Related Hearing Loss
Now, in a collaboration between Manchester-based geneticists and a molecular diagnostics company, a rapid test for distinguishing those infants who will have an adverse reaction to the antibiotic gentamicin has been developed.
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Phonak To Sponsor Child’s Voice Golf Tournament June 12
The golf tournament is a scramble format, featuring on-course competitions such as closest to the pin, longest drive, and some exciting opportunities to “Challenge a Child’s Voice graduate,” including a putting contest.
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Phonak Announces New North American Audiological Center of Excellence
The center will be led by newly appointed US Vice President of Audiology, Christine Jones, AuD, and will serve as the North American hub for independent research as well as ongoing collaborations with a network of top audiology experts and institutions around the globe.
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Pediatric Hearing Loss and ‘The Listening Project’ Documentary: An Interview with Jane Madell, PhD
Pediatric audiologist Jane Madell, PhD, tells about The Listening Project and the new documentary everyone in hearing healthcare should see. See the trailer for the film, read the interview by Douglas Beck, and get Dr Madell’s perspectives on “why every child should hear.”
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EUHA Announces Call for Papers for 63rd Congress of Hearing Aid Acousticians
In order to be able to continue the success of former Congresses, the EUHA invites future attendees to take an active part in preparing and arranging the event.
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Pediatric Patient Journey Conference Focuses on Collaborative Approach to Hearing Healthcare
More than 100 hearing care professionals from across the US participated in a collaborative pediatric conference co-sponsored by Oticon Pediatrics, Oticon Medical, Interacoustics, and Hearing Screening Associates, held November 3-5 in Glenview, Ill.
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Richard Seewald Awarded Honorary Doctor of Science at Western University Canada
Recognized internationally for his pioneering work in the field of pediatric audiology, Richard Seewald, a professor emeritus in the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders, was awarded an honorary Doctor of Science.
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Hear the World Foundation Seeking Applications for Judith Gravel Fellowship in Pediatric Audiology
The $15,000 award covers the period beginning June through May of the following year in order to help support the student’s educational needs in pursuing a career in pediatric audiology.
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Interacoustics Launches New OtoRead Handheld Device
The new OtoRead combines comprehensive DPOAE and TEOAE testing and offers diagnostic testing across a wide range of frequencies.
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Phonak Expands Family-Centered Care Initiative by Convening Expert Pediatric Panel
The Family Centered Care panel is led by a select expert circle which believes that in order to provide optimal patient consulting and treatment, audiological care must shift to emphasize both patient and family involvement during the entire treatment process as a means to enhance the value of hearing care services.
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Phonak to Host June Soccer Camp in Germany
A soccer camp event, which is being hosted by Phonak, a provider of hearing solutions, and Bundesliga youth team player Simon Ollert, will take place in Ettal, Upper Bavaria, Germany over five days (June 14–18), Phonak announced.
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