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Top News: May 14, 2012

Researchers Experimenting with Regenerating Hair Cells

Emory Researchers Experimenting with Regenerating Hair Cells

Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults Lower Than 40 Years Ago

Highlights of William Demant First Quarter Report

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Sonitus Medical Gets $25 Million Funding for SoundBite Hearing Device
Sonitus Medical Inc, maker of the SoundBite Hearing System, has closed a $25 million Series D round of venture capital funding. Abingworth, an international investor, led the round of funding and will have representatives on Sonitus' board of directors.
5/15/2012

Passings: Robert J. Briskey
Bob Briskey, MA, a respected educator and prolific writer in hearing healthcare, passed away on Saturday at age 87.
5/15/2012

Last Chance . . . to Update Your HR Registry Listing
The Hearing Review 2012 Worldwide Registry is scheduled to mail in late July and HR wants to be sure that all hearing health manufacturers and services are listed accurately. The final deadline for submitting or updating your listing is May 18, 2012.
4/23/2012

UK Researchers Identify Key Cellular Mechanisms for Onset of Tinnitus
Researchers in the University of Leicester's Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology have identified a cellular mechanism that could underlie the development of tinnitus following exposure to loud noises. The discovery could lead to novel tinnitus treatments, and investigations into potential drugs to prevent tinnitus are currently underway.
5/14/2012

Emory Researchers Experimenting with Regenerating Hair Cells
Researchers at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta have shown that introducing a gene called Atoh1 into the cochleae of young mice can induce the formation of extra sensory hair cells. Their results show the potential of a gene therapy approach to regenerating sensory hair cells to treat hearing loss, but the research also demonstrates its current limitations.
5/14/2012

P2i Expands Production with Hearing Lab Technology
Following a year of successful application with P2is Aridion 8 nanocoating system, Hearing Lab Technology, formerly known as America Hears, has agreed to increase production through the introduction of a larger 40 liter Aridion system.
5/11/2012