American Academy of Audiology Meets in Salt Lake City to Address Latest Trends in Hearing Loss Diagnosis, Hearing Aid Technology and Aural Rehabilitation

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 the American Academy of Audiology's 16th Annual Convention & Expo. Advancements in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders, hearing aid technology, tinnitus and cochlear implants 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:

-- New Perspectives in Sensorineural Hearing Loss

-- Hearing Aids: 2003 in Review

-- Management of Auditory Processing Disorders

-- The Computerized Audiology of the Future

-- Outcomes of Cochlear 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