Software

Tinnitus Manager
Professional Audiology Services, Halifax, Nova Scotia, has just launched Tinnitus Manager, a new PC-based software tool for the diagnosis and treatment of tinnitus. Audiologists can use the software to produce audio CDs that put residual inhibition and masking therapeutic techniques into practice, allowing patients to treat themselves in the privacy of their own home. The software can be easily upgraded and is available for purchase or on a subscription basis. For more information, call (902) 832-0888.

Publications

Hearing Loss
Seminars in Hearing has published a new study, New Frontiers in the Amelioration of Hearing Loss: Part 1–Aural Rehabilitation Sensory Aids. The 103-page book, edited by Ann Geers, PhD, and Catherine V. Palmer, PhD, explores sound conditioning, audiovisual FM systems, microphones, signal processing, and other topics. To order a copy, contact Thieme Medical Publishers, (800) 782-3488.

Neural Prostheses
CRC Press has published Neural Prostheses for Restoration of Sensory and Motor Function, a general review of new scientific discoveries that show the feasibility of using electronic devices to restore motor function in paralyzed patients. The book examines several different types of prosthetic devices, as well as recent advances in research. To order a copy, contact CRC Press, Boca Raton, Fla, (800) 272-7737.

Seminars

Unitron Hearing
Unitron Hearing has announced a series of digital training seminars, which will take place in 32 locations from May-August. During the 3-hour seminars, attendees will learn about Unison fitting strategies, patient benefits and have time for hands-on programming. Each attendee will receive the following continuing education units credit after completion: ASHA, .3 CEUs; AAA, .3 CEUs; HIS, 3 CEUs. To reserve a seat, call (800) 888-8882, ext 3397.

Conferences

University of Iowa
The University of Iowa departments of otolaryngology, speech pathology, and audiology present the 10th Annual Conference on the Management of the Tinnitus Patient, September 26-28 at the University campus in Iowa City, Iowa. Guest speakers include Richard Salvi, PhD, University of Buffalo; Bill Noble, PhD, University of New England, Australia; Michael Block, PhD, Qualitone; Cheryl McGinnis, MBA, American Tinnitus Association; August Hernandez, MS, Siemens Hearing Instruments Inc; Meredith Eldridge, General Hearing Instruments; Anne-Mette Mohr, Psychologist, the Interdisciplinary Health Clinic, Copenhagen, Denmark; Paul Abbas, PhD, auditory physiologist; Jay Rubinstein, MD, PhD, neuro-otologist; Brian McCabe, MD, neuro-otologist; Richard Tyler, PhD, audiologist; Cynthia Bergan, MA, audiologist; David Young, PhD, biofeedback therapist; Richard Smith, MD, pediatric otolaryngologist; and Catherine Woodman, MD, psychiatrist. For further information, contact Linda Ford, (319) 384-9757.

Colorado Hearing Society
The Colorado Hearing Society will present a conference at the Holiday Inn in Estes Park, Colo, on June 27-29. Attendees will be eligible for 12 CEUs, as well as an NBC-HIS board exam. For more information, contact Nonean Price, (303) 238-4411.

Appalachian Spring Conference
The 9th Annual Appalachian Spring Conference will take place on June 20-21 at the James H. Quillen VAMC, Johnson City, Tenn. Featured speakers include Anthony T. Cacace, PhD, and Dennis McFarland, PhD. AAA and ASHA CEUs will be available. For more information, contact Deborah Gore, (423) 979-3653.

Summer Institute
The Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology is presenting its 2002 Summer Institute, June 6-9 in Lake Lure, NC. Featured Speakers are Carlo DiClemente, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; John Knutson, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Iowa; Robyn Cox, PhD, School of Audiology and speech pathology, University of Memphis; and Marilyn Dunham Wark, MA, School of Audiology and Speech Pathology, University of Memphis. For more information, (952) 920-0484; www.audrehab.org.

Software Programs

Online CEUs
Audiology Online has begun offering CEU activities for both AAA and ASHA on its Web site: www.audiologyonline.com. For more information, (210) 545-0133.

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