Call for Applicants, Sertoma Scholarships for Students with Hearing Loss
The national scholarship program is offering a dozen $1,000 scholarships to US students who have a minimum 40dB bilateral hearing loss.
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Vision Introduces New Line of Hand and Stand Magnifiers
Magnifiers feature powers from 3X to 14X, with new LED technology.
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Marketplace 2009
A special section on some of the hottest available products and services in the industry.
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Staff Standpoint
According to Hearing Industries Association (HIA) statistics, net hearing aid sales in the United States fell by a total of 0.73% (17,660 units) in 2008 compared to 2007. This figure is somewhat misleading due to the fact that the
Read MoreAFA Names New Board, Advisory Members
The new directors are Jenifer W. Cushing, AuD, and Mary Anne Larkin, AuD.
Read MoreNew Technology Offers Hope For Vertigo Treatment
Vesticon poised for United States launch of Epley OmniaxR system.
Read MoreWireless Electricity Is In The Room
Several companies vie to introduce the first wireless powering system.
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Spectrum Brands, Noteholders Reach Debt Reduction Agreement
Company files voluntary Chapter 11 petition to implement debt restructuring; business continues as usual for all its subsidiaries.
Read MoreAcademy Recommendations for Audiologist SOC Adopted in Final Notice Issued by OMB
In direct response to the American Academy of Audiology’s advocacy efforts to correctly categorize audiologists in the Standard Occupational Classification manual, the policy committee has finalized revisions to the manual reflecting the Academy’s recommendation.
Read MoreSerene Innovations Introduces UA-50 Phone Amplifier
Useful for people who need extra amplification on their phone at work.
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A Digital Signal Processor for Musicians and Audiophiles
The performance aspects of digital signal processors that are designed for speech and musicians with particular reference to a new circuit design.
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The Use of a High Frequency Emphasis Microphone for Musicians
Instrumental music, whether related to its overall higher intensity or its greater crest factor, tends to overdrive the front end of the hearing aid because of the limited available dynamic range on the given A/D converters. Here is one possible solution that can be added to the dispensing professional’s toolbox: the HF microphone hearing aid.
Read MoreOaktree 2009 Products Catalog Released, Company Offers Seiler Microscopes
Oaktree Products Inc introduces affordable operating microscopes.
Read MoreAFA Student Program Exchanges Learning for Otoscopes
The Clued into Audiology otoscope program requires students to read several articles and pass a short quiz to earn an otoscope.
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