Profession
New Ida Institute and Action on Hearing loss partnership
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- Published on 30 January 2018
Collaborations
The Ida Institute and Action on Hearing Loss have formed a partnership to expand opportunities for people with hearing loss to participate directly in the innovation of audiological counseling tools and resources.
Search for 2018 Audiologist of the Year begins
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- Published on 22 January 2018
AOTY
The prestigious Audiologist of the Year competition, now in its eleventh year, invites patients from across Europe to nominate their hearing practitioner by describing the difference they have made to their lives.
Ida Institute calls for applications for 2018 Ida Research Grants
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- Published on 11 January 2018
Applications
The Ida Institute Research Committee is now accepting proposals for research projects that investigate outcomes of the use of Ida tools.
Otometrics leads the way with integrated verification
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- Published on 11 January 2018
Fitting
Otometrics A/S announced on January 9 the results of a new integration with hearing instrument manufacturer Oticon.
Ida Institute launches e-learning course on person-centered care
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- Published on 13 December 2017
Tools
Ida Institute has announced the launch of Getting Started with Person-Centered Care, a new online course on Person-Centered Care (PCC) and the newest addition to the Ida Learning Hall.
Hearing loss prevalence and better hearing to keep the brain active
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- Published on 22 November 2017
Figures
According to a study published in the journal Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore – AAMS, an estimated 422,000 older adults in Singapore suffer from hearing loss and over 100,000 may have disabling hearing impairment.
Ear Foundation study confirms benefits of Ida Institute’s My World Pediatric Counseling Tool
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- Published on 21 November 2017
Report
The Ear Foundation has released a new report that confirms the benefits the Ida Institute’s My World Pediatric Counseling Tool as a means for hearing care professionals to understand the child’s perspective and enable children to become active partners in their own care.
Søren Hougaard: an audiology life well-spent
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- Published on 06 November 2017
Portrait
Søren Hougaard began his career in the hearing world in 1984, at Danish firm Widex. He then joined Sonova in 2002, where he held the position of Managing Director for the Phonak brand in Denmark.
Audio Infos LATAM #59: CI minimally-invasive surgery, awareness and much more
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- Published on 03 November 2017
Magazine
Audio Infos No. 59 acknowledges the success of minimally-invasive surgery through microtechnology in operations performed in Chile to give patients the latest implant to hit the country: Neuro, from the Danish producer Oticon Medical, recommended for when hearing aids are not helping.
Oticon appointed Thomas Behrens as Chief Audiologist
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- Published on 02 November 2017
Nomination
Oticon has announced the appointement of Thomas Behrens as Chief Audiologist. Thomas Behrens, Head of Audiology at Oticon and Director for the Centre for Applied Audiology Research at Oticon global headquarters, will step into the new role, bringing 20 years of experience.
