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Tactile Aids
New research into the link between the senses of hearing and touch may offer hope for patients with severe/profound hearing loss.
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Using advanced Microsoft® SQL technology, TIMS Software consolidates everything from scheduling and hearing aid tracking to electronic claims processing and patient marketing with certified NOAH® and QuickBooks® integration.

For more information and a free demo, visit us at http://www.timssoftware.com/audiology or call 1-800-763-0308.

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Online Features
A Labor of Love

UT-Dallas instructor brings goodwill, education to Africa.

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Busyness is Not Good Business!

Set reachable goals for your weakest performers.

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The Power of Encouraging Your Employees

A supportive work environment can help a business succeed.

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The Three R's for Business Success
Respecting employees while showing resiliency yields optimal results.
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Columns
Our Columnists Will Keep You Informed.
Stay on top of the latest in audiology. Choose from eight different columns:
  • Point of View
  • Modern Marketing
  • Assistive Agenda
  • Pediatric Pointers
  • Vestibular Viewpoints
  • The Bottom Line
  • Practice Building 101
  • Keys to Success
  • Hear & There
  • Write Side Up
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News Watch
Updated daily, some of the most recent items include:
  • Nov. 10, 2009--Oticon Vigo Connect Offers More Sensational Sound, Wireless Freedom and Possibilities for People with Hearing Loss
  • Nov. 10, 2009--Ida Institute Names Winners of Defining the Audiogram Challenge
  • Nov. 9, 2009--Now Hear This: Mouse Study Sheds Light on Hearing Loss in Older Adults
  • Nov. 9, 2009--AHAA Convention Set to Offer Sessions to Improve Practices
  • Nov. 9, 2009--Center for Hearing and Communication Launches Online "Ask the Experts"
  • Nov. 9, 2009--Sonova Acquires Advanced Bionics
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Blogs
Audiology Perspectives

Weekly thoughts from our staff and featured bloggers.

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ADVANCE Student Center
New content for this week's update includes:
  • New Top Story--Speed Reading 101
  • New Student Profile--Lindsay Bondurant, PhD student in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas 
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Print Out Helpful Information!
Patient Education Handouts
Print the latest Patient Education handout:
"What is Auditory Neuropathy?"
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In Print
Coming in the January/February 2010 issue of ADVANCE!
Our hearing technology series turns to pediatric hearing aids, and this issue's Buyers Guide profiles audiometers.

Business feature topics include information management and employment strategies. Also look for information from the Academy of Doctors of Audiology in its annual guest editorial.
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