Tinnitus More Common For Veterans Than Nonveterans
A new study published in the Department of Veteran Affair’s Journal of Rehabilitation Research & Development indicates that tinnitus is more common for veterans than nonveterans.
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U of Texas Communications Names Victor H. Bray Jr Outstanding Alumnus
The University of Texas has named Victor Hugo Bray Jr as its 2010-2011 College of Communication Outstanding Alumnus. Bray currently serves as vice president and chief audiology officer at OtoKinetics, as well as dean of the George S. Osborne College of Audiology at Salus University in Pennsylvania.
Read MoreJuly Balance Disorder CME Course Set for Indianapolis
The Better Balance Fall Prevention and Wellness Society is offering a continuing medical education (CME) course to treat balance disorders July 22 to 23, 2011, at the downtown Omni Severin Hotel.
Read MoreClinical Trial for Pill to Prevent Hearing Loss From MP3 Players
Sound Pharmaceuticals (SPI) will begin recruiting teenagers for a new clinical trial that tests the oral drug SPI-1005 to see if can prevent hearing loss from loud music.
Read MoreAAA Issues Action Alert to Support Medicare Direct Access to Audiologists
The American Academy of Audiology is calling on its members to send a quick email to their Congressional representative, urging them to support the ability of Medicare recipients to see audiologists without a physician referral.
Read MoreEar Gear Helps Global Charity and Extends Offer to Other Charities
In January of 2011, Ear Gear donated its hearing aid protection products to Vietnamese children receiving donated hearing aids from The Global Foundation For Children With Hearing Loss. The company is now extending the offer to other charitable organizations.
Read MoreUnitron Announces Quantum, Moxi, and TrueFit Releases
Unitron has released their new Quantum and Moxi product families and an improved TrueFit fitting software. The updates complete Unitron’s next generation line of hearing instruments built on the company’s Era sound processing platform.
Read MoreSurprise! Mutation in a Muscle Protein Causes Hearing Loss
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and colleagues from Nijmegen University have discovered that mutations of the SMPX (small muscle protein) gene, located on the X chromosome, is a previously unknown genetic cause of progressive hearing impairment.
Read MoreNew Hands-Free Phone Solution
Amplicom USA, Wantagh, NY has introduced a new N100 Induction Neckloop, an accessory that allows hearing aid wearers to have a hands-free phone conversation without feedback or interference.
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Small Changes Have Big Implications
When my long-time friend and HR editorial board member Wayne Staab, PhD, approached me about publishing an article on an “earmold” that is akin to an inflatable balloon, I wasn’t quite sure if he was serious at first. But then there was that sm
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Digital Wireless Hearing Aids, Part 2: Considerations in Developing a New Wireless Platform
This article looks at the factors involved when assessing wireless hearing aid platforms, and how these factors impact the performance and use of wireless hearing aids.
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Collegiate Musicians’ Noise Exposure and Attitudes on Hearing Protection
Inconsistent use of hearing protection, along with reported instrument playing time and recreational noise exposure, places many of college-age individuals at risk for permanent damage to their hearing and additional auditory problems, such as tinnitus, hyperacousis, and diplacusis. Results of this study support the need for education about noise/music-induced auditory damage along with promotion of healthy hearing habits at the collegiate level.
Read MoreFour Hearing Industry Distributors Form New Alliance
Four hearing industry distributors have formally created The Special Instrument Advantage Group or “The Advantage Group,” and will service and distribute audiology equipment with improved service.
Read MoreJust Bekuz Products Introduces Micro Super Seal
Just Bekuz Products offers a new smaller size BTE case seal, adding to its Mini, Standard, and Large Super Seals.
Read MoreDiagnostic Group Acquires Sensory Devices, Formerly Radio Ear
Diagnostic Group LLC, the parent company of diagnostic equipment manufacturers Maico, Grason-Stadler, Interacoustics, Tremetrics, and Amplivox, has announced the acquisition of Sensory Devices Inc, effective June 1 2011.
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