Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-Person Care
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — As hearing aid technology becomes more automated and easier to use for persons with hearing loss, the need for humanistic interactions with a professional is more important than ever. Relationship-Centered Consultation Skills for Audiologists: Remote and In-Person Care is a how-to guide for clinicians who want to provide evidence-based, holistic care…
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Audigy Announces New Senior Leadership Roles
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON — With an ear to the future and a 17-year foundation of growth, Audigy, part of the GN Group, today announces key changes to its executive team as founder and CEO Brandon Dawson retires from the company after nearly two decades of groundbreaking innovation. Longtime president Mason Walker, who has helped build the…
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Signia Student University Offers Interactive Sessions for Audiology Students
PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY – To connect with and provide expert advice to the next generation of audiologists, Signia today announced that it is holding a virtual Signia Student University (SSU) event from August 2 – August 6, 2021. The program is free to register for all students in audiology doctorate programs, immersing them in in-depth,…
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Difficulty Hearing Speech May be Risk Factor for Dementia, According to Large New Study
According to the World Health Organization, hearing loss affects around 1.5 billion individuals worldwide, and there is growing evidence that this could increase the risk of dementia. A major component of hearing loss is difficulty hearing speech in noisy environments (speech-in-noise hearing impairment). This can have a large impact on the day-to-day functioning of affected…
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Oticon’s Henning Falster to Retire After 47 Years
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY – Henning Falster, Director of Meetings and Events for Oticon, Inc., known for his flawlessly planned and executed professional conferences and events, announced he will retire in August after 47 years with Oticon. During his tenure, Falster has been a driving force in establishing a gold standard for Oticon’s professional conferences and…
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New Study to Evaluate if Babies with Hearing Loss Would Benefit from Balance Examine
CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND — A new project, led by University of Canterbury (UC) School of Psychology, Speech and Hearing Lecturer Dr Mike Maslin, has just been awarded $150,000 in Health Research Council (HRC) Explorer funding for one year. Dr. Maslin, who specializes in audiology, says two-thirds of children with hearing loss also suffer from balance disorder, or…
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Gary Rosenblum Appointed as Chair of HIA
Washington, D.C. — Elected in the spring of 2017, Brandon Sawalich, President and CEO, Starkey, now hands over the Chairmanship of the Hearing Industries Association (HIA) to Gary Rosenblum, President, Oticon, Inc. The members of HIA elected Mr. Rosenblum unanimously to the new position. “It is an honor to serve as Chair of HIA. The…
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Starkey Sponsors AG Bell Global Symposium
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA – Starkey recently sponsored the 2021 AG Bell Global Listening and Spoken Language Virtual Symposium. The event was an opportunity for professionals and consumers from around the world to learn the latest research and innovative practices related to listening and spoken language. A renowned global organization, AG Bell is committed to ensuring that people…
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Fennec Pharmaceuticals Announces FDA Acceptance of New Drug Application Resubmission for PEDMARK
RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NORTH CAROLINA — Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted for filing the resubmission of its New Drug Application (NDA) for PEDMARK™ (a unique formulation of sodium thiosulfate) for the prevention of ototoxicity induced by cisplatin chemotherapy in patients one month…
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Oticon Government Services Celebrates Flag Day with Benefit Race for Homeless Veterans
SOMERSET, NEW JERSEY — The Oticon Government Services Team led an enthusiastic group of Oticon employees and their families on a Flag Day 5K Run/Walk to raise funds for NJ Hope for Veterans. This is the second year that the Oticon Government Services team has supported this great cause. The Oticon team included employees on…
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