American Academy of Audiology Meets in Salt Lake City to Address Latest Trends in Hearing Loss Diagnosis, Hearing Aid Technology and Aural Rehabilitation.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2004 As hearing loss continues to rise in America, more than 6,000 audiologists are gathering in Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. for the American Academy of Audiology's 16th Annual Convention & Expo. Advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders hearing disorders, n.pl a structural or functional impairment of the ability to detect and recognize sound. hearing disorders, indications of, n. , hearing aid technology, tinnitus Tinnitus Definition Tinnitus is hearing ringing, buzzing, or other sounds without an external cause. Patients may experience tinnitus in one or both ears or in the head. and cochlear implants Cochlear Implants Definition A cochlear implant is a surgical treatment for hearing loss that works like an artificial human cochlea in the inner ear, helping to send sound from the ear to the brain. are the hot topics that will be discussed at this year's event. Of special interest to attendees this year are the Featured Sessions addressing the most critical topics in audiology audiology /au·di·ol·o·gy/ (aw?de-ol´ah-je) the study of impaired hearing that cannot be improved by medication or surgical therapy. au·di·ol·o·gy n. : -- New Perspectives in Sensorineural Hearing Loss Sensorineural hearing loss Hearing loss caused by damage to the nerves or parts of the inner ear governing the sense of hearing. Mentioned in: Tinnitus sensorineural hearing loss -- Hearing Aids: 2003 in Review -- Management of Auditory Processing Disorders -- The Computerized Audiology of the Future -- Outcomes of Cochlear cochlear pertaining to or emanating from the cochlea. cochlear duct the coiled portion of the membranous labyrinth located inside the cochlea; contains endolymph. cochlear nerve see Table 14. Implantation in Very Young Children -- Deaf Leopard: Hearing Loss Prevention for Musicians -- Practical Implementation Tinnitus Management: A Critical Analysis Gold Medal winner Mike Eruzione, the captain of the 1980 "miracle" US Hockey Team, will kick-off this year's Convention and deliver the Keynote Address at Convention 2004 during the General Assembly on Thursday, April 1 at 10:00 am. The American Academy of Audiology's 16th Annual Convention & Expo is the premier event for audiologists and the hearing health industry. Attendees can expect to preview the latest technologies, gather information on ground-breaking discoveries, and learn about state-of-the-art procedures for diagnosing and treating hearing loss and balance disorders. This year's Expo 2004 at The Salt Palace Convention Center boasts an expected 190 exhibitors and an impressive 80,000 square feet of exhibits. The American Academy of Audiology, the world's largest professional organization of audiologists, is dedicated to providing quality hearing care services through professional development, education, research and increased public awareness of hearing and balance disorders. To learn more about the audiology profession and how audiologists are helping the 28 million Americans who suffer from hearing loss, please visit The Academy's web site at www.audiology.org To arrange for an interview or a press pass to this event, please contact Sydney Hawthorne Davis onsite at 801-534-4759, leave a message at 1(800)222-2336, ext. 1033 or email at sdavis@audiology.org |
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