May 11, 2004

May 11, 2004

Competition Spurs Enhanced Doctoral Training Opportunities

The University of Cincinnati received a grant through an ASHA-sponsored competition for innovative academic programs to recruit and educate doctoral students who will enter academia.

Otoprotective Agents Sought for Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Although no drugs are currently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to prevent or treat noise-induced hearing loss, several hold promise.

Congress Includes Hearing Benefits in FEHBP Study

A House subcommittee approved a bill that would require the Bush administration to study and present to Congress options for improving hearing, dental, and vision benefits in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).

Audiologists Charged Surprise Fee by AAA For Earning ASHA CEUs

Those seeking ASHA CEUs at the recent annual meeting of the American Academy of Audiology were surprised to be charged a processing fee.

Bob Love Speaks His Dream

Bob Love tells the story of his live and his greatest victory—gaining the fluency needed to become a public speaker.

Dysarthria: Tools for Clinical Decision-Making

Guide your clinical decisions for these patients by using a model of disablement and evidence-based practice guidelines.

Practical Communication Services for High School Students With Severe Disabilities

Speech-language pathologists can lend their expertise to ensure that functional communication programming becomes embedded into the high school curriculum and transition planning.

West Nile Virus: A Growing Challenge for the Speech-Language Pathologist

Speech-language pathologists face a growing challenge with the increasing number of cases of West Nile Virus.

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