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INCLUDED IN THIS EDITION:
Location Discovered of Genes That May Be Responsible for Age-Related High Frequency Hearing Loss
Passings: Robert E. Sandlin, PhD
Cone Beam CT Better for Visualizing Some Causes of Hearing Loss at Half the Radiation Dose
Last Chance . . . to Update Your HR Registry Listing
Bionix Redesigns OtoClear Ear Irrigation Tip

TOP NEWS

Location Discovered of Genes That May Be Responsible for Age-Related High Frequency Hearing Loss
A study published in the open access journal BMC Genetics has found genetic loci (the position of genes on the chromosome) that specifically pertain to age-related high frequency hearing loss. Read more...

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Frye Electronics is now building the FONIX FP35 Touch Hearing Aid Analyzer. All new FP35s will have this feature that lets you use your finger or a stylus to quickly operate the instrument.

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BETTER HEARING AND SPEECH MONTH

NIDCD Offers Resources for May's Hearing, Speech, Tinnitus Awareness Month
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) has joined with the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and the American Tinnitus Association (ATA) to raise awareness for May as "Better Hearing and Speech Month." Read more...
 

BHI Encourages Physicians to Educate Patients About Hearing Loss During National Women's Health Week
Hearing health professionals are most likely aware that May is National Hearing Month, but the month also contains National Women's Health Week. In recognition of both campaigns, The Better Hearing Institute (BHI) is raising awareness of the link between hearing loss in women and certain chronic diseases during May. Read more...

Sonus Launches PSA Campaign with American Diabetes Association
In conjunction with Better Speech and Hearing Month, Sonus and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have launched a video public service announcement (PSA) to inform individuals about the link between hearing loss and diabetes. Read more...

PEOPLE

HLAA Names Spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair
The Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) has named Christopher J. Artinian, former president and chief executive officer of Morton's Restaurant Group, as its new spokesperson and National Walk4Hearing Business Chair. Read more...

Passings: Robert E. Sandlin, PhD
Robert E. Sandlin, PhD, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2012 in San Diego at age 85. Dr Sandlin was a distinguished researcher, educator, author, and practice owner. Read more...

RESEARCH

Cone Beam CT Better for Visualizing Some Causes of Hearing Loss at Half the Radiation Dose
Cone beam CT has been shown to be superior to multidetector CT for detecting superior semicircular canal dehiscence or the so-called third window (a small hole in the bony wall of the inner ear bone that can cause dizziness and hearing loss). In addition, the technology uses half the radiation dose, a new study shows. Read more...

INDUSTRY NEWS

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. Read more...

PRODUCTS

Bionix Redesigns OtoClear Ear Irrigation Tip
Bionix Medical Technologies has introduced the new OtoClear ear irrigation tip with Gentle Touch design, which reportedly enhances patient comfort and conforms better to the ear, helping to reduce back-splash. Read more...
 

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