http://www.hearingreview.com/news/en-usThu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 ESTThu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_01.aspThe discreet Pure product line has been extended to offer another affordable option to meet the needs of even more wearers. Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_02.aspHe has a hand in updating print collateral, online marketing, advertising, product and packaging design, and tradeshow presence, the company says.Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_03.aspPrior to the promotion, Schofield-Landon was director of products and marketing.Thu, 2 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-02_03.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-01_01.aspDVD allows clinicians to screen clients in their preferred language.Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-01_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-01_02.aspStudents may use their scholarship awards for any school-related expenses, such as tuition, books, and supplies during any academic term, including summer term.Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-07-01_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-30_01.aspNew VPs in Northeast, West, and South Central divisions, and SVP of sales appointed.Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-30_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-30_02.aspWilliams Sound Corp, Eden Prairie, Minn, has teamed with the Military Audiology Association (MAA) to offer the Retiree Assistive Listening Device (RALD) program to retired and active-duty military service members and their families. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-30_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-29_01.aspThe Ida Institute, Naerum, Denmark, invites hearing care professionals worldwide to share their successful approaches to helping patients and their families understand and appreciate the implications of the simple audiogram.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-29_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-29_02.aspJohn is headlining this years event along with Billy Crystal, Gladys Knight, and Tony Bennett.Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-29_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-26_01.aspThe Medicare Hearing Health Care Enhancement Act of 2009 (HR 3024) has been introduced in the 111th Congress, says the American Academy of Audiology, Washington.Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-26_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-26_02.aspMeredith K. Knueve, Esq, has been elected to serve a 3-year term on the board of directors for AG Bell, Washington. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-26_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-25_01.aspGamma-actin is not necessary for inner ear development, but is required to preserve normal hearing in adults.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-25_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-25_02.aspIn a series of three studies, looking at ear preference in communication between humans, researchers show that a natural side bias, depending on hemispheric asymmetry in the brain, manifests itself in everyday human behavior.Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-25_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-24_01.aspAfter discharged patients consistently complained about noise levels in a national-patient satisfaction survey rating the hopsital, steps were taken to reduce the noise pollution, the hospital says.Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-24_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-24_02.aspNew technology to hear vibrations through the skull bone has been developed at the Swedish university, according to a statement from the university. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-24_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-23_01.aspDecibels for Life, the new campaign from Siemens Hearing Instruments, Piscataway, NJ, aims to maintain awareness of hearing loss and champions hearing innovations, says the company.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-23_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-23_02.aspRiders of mass transit are exposed to noise at levels that may exceed recommended limits, and thus may experience noise-induced hearing loss given sufficient exposure duration times, reports a new study in the American Journal of Public Health.Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-23_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-22_01.aspThe new entity will promote audiology as the primary profession in the state for delivering hearing and balance care, and it will facilitate members abilities to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders. Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-22_01.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-22_02.aspThe kits combine electronic induction loop circuitry along with the amplifier, microphone(s), power and connecting cables, and signage to convert service and checkout counters to a friendly point of communication for people who are hearing-impaired.Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-22_02.asphttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-19_01.aspThe 2009 Listening & Spoken Language Symposium hosted by AG Bell is scheduled on July 23 to 25 at the St Louis Union Station Marriott in St Louis. Short courses will be presented.Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00 ESThttp://www.hearingreview.com/news/2009-06-19_01.asp