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NEWS STORIES

Siemens to drop hearing aid unit sale plan, says news source
The formal decision is expected in the next few days, says Reuters.
3/16/2010

CEIT-IK4 Designs Tool for Operations on People With Severe or Profound Auditory Loss
The micromanipulator is a surgical working tool that aims to aid surgeons in situations involving very small dimensions that are highly sensitive, such as the inner ear.
3/16/2010

New Oticon Agil Helps Reduce Cognitive Effort Needed to Understand Speech
The new product family is available at two price points: Agil Pro and Agil, with each offering comprehensive style and fitting range, launched as one brand, including RITE/RITE Power, BTE/BTE Power, CIC/CIC Power, and other custom styles and fitting options.
3/15/2010

Otix Global Announces Reverse Stock Split
As a result of the reverse stock split, every five shares of the company's common stock that are issued will be automatically combined into one issued and outstanding share, with a change in the par value of such shares from $0.001 to $0.005 per share.
3/15/2010

Temporary Hearing Deprivation In Childhood Can Lead To 'Lazy Ear'
Development of the auditory cortex is quite vulnerable if it does not receive appropriate stimulation at just the right time.
3/12/2010

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