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Sudden Hearing Loss Could Indicate Future Stroke

Study highlights:Patients hospitalized for sudden hearing loss were more likely to suffer a later stroke than some other patients.The findings havent been duplicated in other…

Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A Case When Two Are Definitely Superior to One

Indianapolis – May 29, 2008 A study of cochlear implant patients seen by Indiana University School of Medicine physicians is the first research to show evidence that impl…

Delaware Follows Colorado with New Children's Insurance Mandate

Just a week after Colorado passed a childrens insurance mandate for hearing aids, Delaware followed suit with its own childrens insurance mandate. The new law, which takes effect…

Lions Clubs Take On the Problem of Hearing Loss

In October, 2007, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), in conjunction with hearing aid maker, Rexton, Inc., announced its latest philanthropic endeavor the Hear…

Sonic Innovations, Inc. Celebrates 10 Years of Success

The only U.S.-based publicly traded hearing aid company leverages patented sound technology to become one of the largest hearing device manufacturers worldwide in just 10…

Red Dot Design Award Honors Dot' by ReSound

Minneapolis, MN (June 30, 2008) In recognition of its outstanding design, dot’ by ReSound has received one of the most sought- after design awards world-wide: the red dot. Des…

Hearing Loss Is Common in People with Diabetes

Hearing loss is about twice as common in adults with diabetes compared to those who do not have the disease, according to a new study funded by the National Institutes of Health…

Cocktail Party Ear: You Hear What You Want to Hear

Youre at a crowded fete with lots of noise, the band is playing and the noise level keeps going up with each round of drinks. Youre swimming in noise. Yet, you can focus on a…

Better Hearing & Speech Month Resolutions Introduced in Congress

(05/28/2008) – At ASHA’s urging, both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate have introduced legislation supporting the goals and recognition of Better Hearing and Speech…

Over 10K Letters Flood the Hill - Sen. Dodd, Sen. Snowe, and 3 New Reps Add to Co-Sponsor Totals

In just over two months since the launch of www.hearingaidtaxcredit.org over 10,000 letters have been sent to the Hill in support of the hearing aid tax credit. This is…

Ear Infections Linked to Passive Smoking

19 May, 2008 -A new report from Perths Telethon Institute for Child Health Research has found a strong link between childhood ear infections and exposure to tobacco smoke. The…

Phonak and Fleishman-Hillard Took Home an Award for Their Hear the World Campaign in the Category of 'Creativity'

For a year and a half Phonak, the leading maker of hearing systems, has been working with Fleishman-Hillard Munich on an initiative to create awareness and sensitivity in the…

Ear Bud Hearing Loss: 'Bummer, Bud'

MP3 players are causing early-onset hearing loss among younger and younger people. So, conscientious kids and parents purchase the so-called safe ear buds, designed to protect…

The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus

Sedona AZ – Auricle Ink Publishers announces release of The Consumer Handbook on Tinnitus (Richard S. Tyler, PhD, Editor) May 1, 2008. Anyone who suffers from persistent o…

AARP Highlights Hearing Aids - Again and Well

June 13, 2008 – Continuing its focus on new hearing aid technologies and user benefits, AARP has highlighted both in the May issue of AARP Bulletin Today EnjoySleek, Hea…