This Week in Hearing
231 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingThe place where subject matter experts across the "World of Hearing" come together to discuss all things hearing health, hearing aids, hearables, consumer audio, and everything in-between.
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173 - Inside ReSound's Nexia Hearing Aid Technology: A Closer Look with Laurel Christensen, PhD
October 12, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBThis week, Laurel Christensen, Chief Audiology Officer at GN Hearing, joins host Andrew Bellavia for a deep dive into the company's latest hearing technology: ReSound Nexia. They discuss the evolution of hearing aid technology over the past decade and how GN's latest devices are equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including Bluetooth Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) and seamless compatibility with Auracast. They also examine the crucial role of low latency in audio streaming and the pot...
172 - Time to drop the 'S-word'? Darleen Wilson on why the hearing industry should end focus on stigma
October 09, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, Brian Taylor sits down with Darleen Wilson, a writer, musician, and hearing health advocate. Darleen shares her unique journey from being a musician and recording engineer to becoming an advocate for hearing loss. She believes that the hearing industry focuses too heavily on stigma (the S-word) and that this has a negative impact on public perception surrounding hearing loss and use of hearing aids. She offers her thoughts on how she believes hearing professionals can better ser...
171 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Marshall Chasin, AuD
October 05, 2023 18:07 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBThe Giants of Audiology is a segment where host Bob Traynor is joined by some of the profession’s most influential figures. In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Marshall Chasin. With an impressive career spanning four decades, Dr. Chasin is widely recognized for his work addressing the unique hearing health challenges faced by musicians. He is the author of over 200 articles and 8 books including Music and Hearing Aids (Plural Publishing, 2022). He is one of the founding editors of...
170 - The Signia IX Hearing Aid Platform Explained: A Closer Look with Brian Taylor, AuD
October 03, 2023 14:30 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBThis week, Andy Bellavia interviews fellow co-host Brian Taylor, to discuss the release of Signia's new Integrated Experience (IX) hearing aid platform. The conversation explores the platform's innovative features, including real-time conversation enhancement, advanced beamforming, and its readiness for future technologies like Auracast. Taylor emphasizes the goal of optimizing conversations and improving the overall well-being of hearing aid users, showcasing the ongoing evolution of heari...
169 - Sensorion's Quest to Restore, Treat, and Prevent Hearing Loss: Interview with Nawal Ouzren
September 26, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThis week, we explore the world of investigational medicines that have the potential to revolutionize the landscape of hearing healthcare, from restoration to treatment and prevention. Our guest for this insightful discussion is Nawal Ouzren, the CEO of the French biotech firm, Sensorion. With a distinguished career that includes significant roles at Shire and Baxter, Ouzren sheds light on Sensorion's mission, centered around three fundamental pillars: addressing hearing loss post-onset, pro...
168 - Earzz: Enhancing Accessibility and Safety Through Sound
September 20, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThis week, host Amyn Amlani introduces us to Earzz, an innovative sound recognition device and monitoring system. He is joined by the founder of Earzz, Prad Thiruvenkatanathan, who sheds light on the technology's unique capabilities and its potential impact for those with hearing loss. Unlike most other hearing-related technologies that focus on speech or speech in noise, Earzz specializes in recognizing non-speech stimuli. It offers a fresh perspective on sound monitoring, enabling users ...
167 - Mighty Mila: Children's Book Series Helping Redefine Hearing Loss Narratives
September 19, 2023 12:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBThis week, host Shari Eberts talks with Katie Petruzziello, the author of "Mighty Mila," a children's book that celebrates the adventures of a young girl with cochlear implants. Unlike many traditional hearing loss books, Mighty Mila focuses on showcasing children's abilities and adventures, regardless of their hearing abilities. Katie shares her family's hearing loss journey and the inspiration behind the book, emphasizing the importance of representation and awareness. She also discusses...
166 - How MindMics is Transforming Earbuds into Acoustic Health Sensors
September 12, 2023 15:45 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBWhile previous attempts to incorporate health sensors in earbuds faced challenges like comfort, battery drain, and a lack of compelling use cases, there are ongoing developments to overcome these issues. One company, MindMics, has developed technology that allows users to monitor heart rate and other health characteristics acoustically, using the ear canal as a microphone. Dr. Anna Barnacka, the founder and CEO of MindMics, explains that their technology utilizes sound waves generated by the...
165 - Making Informed Decisions: How NALguide is Helping Demystify Hearing Aid Technology for Consumers
September 07, 2023 14:56 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBThis week, host Dave Kemp is joined by two distinguished researchers from the National Acoustics Laboratory (NAL) in Australia. Dr. Padraig Kittrick and Dr. Paola Incerti, discuss their work on developing the NALguide, a new tool designed to demystify hearing aid technology and features for consumers. The NALguide is the result of a collaborative effort involving engineers, audiologists, and behavioral insights specialists. It is designed to be brand-agnostic, ensuring that consumers can n...
164 - Pioneering Efforts to Provide Affordable and Accessible Hearing Care on a Global Scale
September 04, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 41 MBThis week Andy Bellavia is joined by Deaftronics co-founder, Tendekayi Katsiga, and Georgia Tech professor, Dr. Saad Bhamla, to discuss their respective projects aimed at addressing the global crisis of hearing loss. Deaftronics, based in Botswana, designs and manufactures affordable hearing aids that utilize solar power, while promoting awareness and accessibility to hearing care solutions, particularly in low-resource and underserved communities. Dr. Bhamla and his lab have been workin...
163 - Hearing Loss, Fatigue, and Cognitive Well-Being: A Closer Look at the Latest Research
August 29, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBThis week, host Andy Bellavia is joined by two researchers from the Cochlear Center for Hearing and Public Health at Johns Hopkins University. Nicholas Reed, AuD, and Kening Jiang, MHS, discuss their research into the complex relationships between hearing loss, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive decline. Kening Jiang discusses her study on the connection between hearing loss and self-reported fatigue, exploring future research possibilities including the impact of addressing heari...
162 - Audiologists Bring Vital Hearing and Balance Care to Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
August 24, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThis week, Dave Kemp is joined by Dr. Daniel Romero and Dr. King Chun, to discuss their experience as part of a humanitarian mission to Poland working with Ukrainian refugees. Along with students and translators, they were able to provide essential audiological services, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and vestibular evaluations and treatment. Looking ahead, they plan to continue their mission by returning to Poland in November to provide follow-up care and expand thei...
161 - Hearing Aid Use Lowers Fall Risk: Interview with Laura Campos, AuD, PhD
August 17, 2023 12:55 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBFalls are one of the costliest mishaps affecting older adults, and there is evidence suggesting a link between age-related hearing loss and falling. Dr. Laura Campos, a clinical audiologist at the University of Colorado, recently joined Brian Taylor to discuss her study's focus on hearing aid usage and the potential for reduced fall risk in older adults. The research revealed that individuals with hearing loss face a 2.4 times higher risk of experiencing falls compared to their normal-heari...
160 - Pioneering Online Hearing Care: Interview with Audicus CEO, Patrick Freuler
August 08, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week, Amyn Amlani sits down with Audicus founder and CEO, Patrick Freuler, to discuss direct to consumer hearing care. His company, Audicus, has been providing hearing aids direct to consumers for over 10 years. They discuss how Patrick's background in engineering and healthcare led to the creation of Audicus, and how the company has evolved over the past decade, including its innovative subscription approach to make hearing aids more affordable and accessible. Be sure to subscribe t...
159 - Understanding Hearing Difficulty in Adults with Normal Audiograms: Insights from Christina Roup, PhD
August 02, 2023 13:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week, Brian Taylor welcomes Professor Christina Roup from The Ohio State University to discuss adults with normal audiograms and self-reported hearing difficulty. The prevalence of this condition is estimated to be around 12-15% in younger and middle-aged adults, with a higher prevalence in older age groups and those with a history of traumatic brain injury. Dr. Rouf reviews some of the latest research on this topic and how it can inform clinicians who work with this population. She al...
158 - The Power of Adaptability: Actress Tiffany Storrs on Hearing Loss and Transforming Pain into Purpose
July 31, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week, Gael Hannan sits down with Tiffany Storrs, a trilingual actress, advocate, and author of the memoir "Adaptability." She shares her transformation from pain to purpose through faith and determination and describes her experience with sudden hearing loss and two hearing implant surgeries. Tiffany's hearing loss struck suddenly after giving birth, and coming to terms with her new reality was a process that took time. Sadly, her friends and family initially doubted her condition, ca...
157 - Apple's Growing Interest in Hearing Health and How it Could Reshape Public Perception
July 25, 2023 13:00 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, Dave Kemp and Andrew Bellavia sit down for a conversation about recent rumors that Apple is planning to get further involved into the hearing space and whether or not the company would actually consider producing an OTC hearing aid. Due to Apple's massive size and cultural influence, they discuss how the company could positively influence societal perceptions around treating hearing loss and address stigma. Be sure to subscribe to our channel for the latest episodes each week a...
156 - AirPods as a Hearing Aid Substitute? Exploring NAL's Research with Nicky Chong-White, PhD
July 19, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBNicky Chong-White, PhD is a Principal Engineer and leads smart technology innovations at the National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL) in Australia. She sits down with Brian Taylor to discuss AirPods Pro as a potential substitute for hearing aids. Recent reports have indicated that Apple might be interested to further enhance the hearing features in its latest devices. Currently, features like Headphone Accommodations, conversation boost, and ambient noise reduction can enhance hearing in specif...
155 - Transforming Hearing Health: Amptify's Virtual Clinic and Aural Rehabilitation Program
July 17, 2023 13:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThis week, Amyn Amlani sits down with Chris Cardinal and Anne Michelle Puglisi from Amptify. They discuss Amptify's innovative digital aural rehabilitation program and the introduction of their new virtual clinic. The aural rehab program includes auditory brain training games, a curriculum, coaching, and group support. The virtual clinic enables patients to schedule remote appointments with audiologists and allows for remote monitoring of their progress. Additionally, Amptify offers partn...
154 - Hearing Professionals and Consumers Views on OTC Hearing Aids with Vinaya Manchaiah, PhD: Live from FHH 2023
July 05, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MBA new category of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in August 2022. This week, we bring you the presentation by Dr. Vinaya Manchaiah, from this year's FHH 2023 conference, taking a closer look at what the data shows about how hearing professionals and consumers view OTC hearing aids and service delivery models. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and...
153 - How Intel is Improving Accessibility for People with Hearing Loss with Darryl Adams
June 27, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThis week, Andrew Bellavia sits down with Intel's Head of Accessibility, Darryl Adams. They discuss Intel's commitment to improve accessibility for individuals with hearing loss and other disabilities, and the initiatives currently underway at Intel.The company recently announced hearing health collaborations with organizations like 3DP4ME and Accenture, utilizing 3D printing technology to develop custom-fitted hearing aids in developing countries. This approach is faster and more cost-effec...
152 - State of Disgrace: The Need for Improved Hearing Health Screenings in Public Schools - Live from FHH 2023
June 22, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBOriginally presented at the 2023 Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Dr. Jacque Scholl, Executive Director & Head of Audiology for Soundwrx and Head of Pediatrics for Tuned, discusses the motivation behind and solution for expanding a telehealth platform for pediatrics. Despite several known barriers to learning in schools, such as hearing loss and mental health issues, no state screens for all of them. This leads to a failure in identifying and addressing these barriers early, hinder...
151 - Hearing Conservation Considerations in The Modern Workforce - Live from FHH 2023
June 19, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBIn case you missed it at this year's Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Heather Malyuk, AuD, owner of Soundcheck Audiology and Head of Audiology at Tuned, presented an insightful look at hearing conservation needs in the modern workforce. The session delves into the crucial role of audiologists in addressing the unique needs of today's working population. Backed by compelling data from a recent survey study, the presentation highlights the prevalence and potential risks associated wit...
150 - Exploring the Impact of Cochlear Implant on Voice and Speech Production with Simin Soleimanifar
June 14, 2023 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MBThis week, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Simin Soleimanifar, a research scientist and product specialist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They explore the Simin's research on the voice perception and control of cochlear implant (CI) users. The study involved recording the voices of 13 individuals with bilateral CI devices and analyzing their ability to control volume variations during sustained vowel vocalizations. The findings revealed that CI users experienced higher voice...
149 - Lucid's Hearing Lifelong Approach to Hearing Care with Bennett Griffin
June 12, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBBennett Griffin is the executive vice president of research and development for Lucid Hearing. He recently sat down with Brian Taylor to discuss Lucid's unique approach to the market - a strategy that includes both OTC and prescription hearing aids, diagnostic equipment and hearing protection devices. Along with Lucid's vertically integrated strategy, Bennett discusses ADRO signal processing --another unique aspect of the Lucid brand. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the l...
148 - What you need to know about Auracast broadcast audio from Bluetooth - LIVE from FHH 2023
June 07, 2023 12:55 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIn case you missed it at this year's Future of Hearing Healthcare Conference, Chuck Sabin, the Senior Director of Market Development at Bluetooth SIG, presented an excellent overview of Auracast™ broadcast audio, offering important take-aways for hearing professionals and the patients they serve. Auracast™ broadcast audio is a new Bluetooth® capability that is set to be the next generation of assistive listening and enhance the way you interact with others, and the word around you, through...
147 - The Future of Audiometry: Going Beyond the Sound Booth with Renée Lefrançois of SHOEBOX
June 05, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBCan valid clinical testing be done outside the traditional sound booth in the audiology clinic? This week, Bob Traynor sits down with Renée Lefrançois of SHOEBOX to discuss this question. They explore the benefits of web-based audiometry and use of portable clinical audiometers for testing outside sound-treated environments. In recent years, validation studies by highly respected institutions like the Mayo Clinic have shown the clinical validity of web-based audiometry, offering a reliabl...
146 - Supporting Families of Children with Hearing Loss: The Power of Telehealth Services
June 01, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MBThis week, Dr. Amy Sarow sits down with Nell Rosenberg, National Director of Teleservices for the Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, to discuss the role of telehealth services in supporting children with hearing loss and their families. The discussion highlights the importance of early intervention and the role of various professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. They also discuss the significance of teaching children self-advocacy skills and empowering them to comm...
145 - Offering Cerumen Management in the Hearing Healthcare Clinic, Live Panel from the FHH 2023 Conference
May 31, 2023 20:50 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBAmyn Amlani is joined by Jackie Phillips of Safkan Health, Mark Campbell-Foster of Redux, and Rob Koch of AHead Simulations, to share their perspectives on offering cerumen management in the hearing care clinic. They discuss various options available to providers, the tools and training required, as well as how these services not only help patients, but also improve a clinic's bottom line. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in...
144 - Sony's Self-Fitting Hearing Aid Technology - Taking a Closer Look
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Bob Traynor sits down with Dr. Annie Duchen from WS Audiology to take a closer look at the WSA-Sony partnership and what it means for consumers with hearing loss. They discuss the latest products that have emerged from their collaboration: the CRE-C10 and the CRE-E10. They explore some of the key features found in Sony's OTC devices that hearing care professionals should be familiar with, get an overview of the self-fit functionality within the Sony mobile app, and delve i...
143 - Ear and Hearing Care for All: We Can Make It Happen - Live from FHH 2023
May 24, 2023 20:30 - 59 minutes - 54.2 MBOn World Hearing Day, the WHO launched a new initiative to enable local healthcare professionals to deliver primary ear care including treatable conditions such as cerumen buildup and otitis. This could resolve up to 60% of ear issues directly. Practitioners would be trained to screen for hearing loss but not to treat it. Yet there are many regions of the world where referring out to a hearing care professional is difficult, if not impossible. Given recent innovations in portable diagnostic ...
142 - Manufacturing Auditory Neurons with Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics
May 22, 2023 13:01 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBThe idea of manufacturing auditory neurons that can be used to replace those damaged by disease is closer to reality that you may think. This week, Brian Culley, CEO of Lineage Cell Therapeutics discusses a collaboration with the University of Michigan with an initial focus of studying cell therapy for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorders, a condition that affects about 10% of children with hearing loss. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and f...
141 - Consumer OTC Hearing Aid Panel Session: LIVE from FHH 2023 Conference
May 18, 2023 15:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThis week, we bring you a special episode live from the Future of Hearing Healthcare 2023 virtual conference. The event featured a thought-provoking panel discussion moderated by Amyn Amlani. We had the privilege of hosting three distinguished guests, Gael Hannan, Shari Eberts, and Blake Cadwell. Each of them provided unique and insightful perspectives on the topic of over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and shared their impressions on the impact that the regulations have had on consumers a...
140 - Enhancing Cochlear Implant Outcomes with Remote Aftercare - Discussion with Sandra Porps, AuD
May 16, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 8.16 MBIt is widely believed that only 5% of the more than 2 million adults who are potential candidates for cochlear implant technology have been treated. There are several reasons for this low uptake rate, including the limited number of audiologists and clinics who work with cochlear implants. In addition, these limited resources create an aftercare burden, as many CI recipients must travel long distances for a high number of in-person appointments. Our guest, Dr. Sandra Porps, discusses a re...
139 - Integrating OTC Hearing Aids into the Clinic - A Discussion with Dr. Annie Duchen of WS Audiology
May 12, 2023 13:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MBThis week, Amyn Amlani discusses over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids and their integration into hearing healthcare practices. Our guest is Annie Duchen, AuD, the Senior Manager of Customer Success for the OTC team at WS Audiology. They discuss the current OTC product offering now available through the Sony x WS Audiology partnership and the importance of personalized recommendations based on user priorities and preferences. Whether someone prioritizes discreet designs or seamless streaming...
138 - The Under-Treatment of Hearing Loss and Continuum of Care with Dr. Meredith Holcomb
May 09, 2023 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMeredith Holcomb, AuD, Associate Professor of Clinical Otolaryngology and Director of the Hearing Implant Program at the University of Miami Ear Institute discusses the under-treatment of hearing loss and new cochlear implant guidelines that support the continuum of care. Contact information: [email protected] Links mentioned in this interview: CI Task Force Guidelines: https://adulthearing.com/living-guidelines/ 60-60 CI Guidelines: https://adulthearing.com/wp-content/uplo...
137 - The Social and Emotional Consequences of Hearing Loss and How Clinicians Can Better Address Them with Bec Bennett, PhD, Brain and Hearing Research Lead, Ear Science Institute Australia
May 04, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBResearchers are beginning to better understand the lived experiences of persons with hearing loss. In this episode of This Week in Hearing, Bec Bennett reviews various coping strategies associated with untreated hearing loss, the limitations of amplification for improving overall well-being and how clinicians can better address the emotional and social consequences of hearing loss with her newly developed AIMER approach. Articles discussed in this interview: *Bennett, R.J., et al., Coping ...
136 - Preventing Hearing loss Through Genetic Screening: Exploring Genedrive's Game Changing Technology
May 02, 2023 13:00 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBThis week, Dave Kemp takes a closer look at how innovations in genetic screening technology are having a clinical impact to preserve the hearing of at-risk infants. He is joined by Dr. John McDermott, Dr. Nicola Booth and Dr. Gino Miele, to discuss how Genedrive's point-of-care genetic testing device is allowing clinicians to determine whether a child is at increased risk of permanent hearing loss from aminoglycoside use due to a genetic variant. This type of analysis has traditionally tak...
135 - Auditory Mirror Therapy for Tinnitus with Clas Linnman, PhD
April 27, 2023 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBMirror therapy has been used with amputees for many years. This scene from a 2009 episode of Dr House demonstrates the effects of mirror therapy for amputees. In this episode of TWiH. Dr. Clas Linnman, assistant professor at the Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital discusses his patent-pending auditory mirror therapy device for tinnitus patents. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest episodes each week, and follow This Week in Hearing on LinkedIn and Twitter: https://www....
134 - Audiology in the Age of AI: How Chat GPT and Related Technologies Will Transform Hearing Healthcare
April 24, 2023 12:55 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThis week, host Dave Kemp explores the potential impact of AI on the future of hearing care - and what that means for clinicians and the patients they serve. He sits down with two leading voices in this area in audiology: De We Swanepoel, PhD and Jan-Willem Wasmann, MSc. They discuss the potential benefits and risks of technologies like ChatGPT for the audiology community and in healthcare in general.They discuss the need for a more community-driven approach to Large Language Models (LLMs)...
133 - Racing Beyond Barriers: Keenan Tully's Journey with Hearing Loss and Inspiring Others
April 19, 2023 13:00 - 20 minutes - 19 MBThis week, Shari Eberts sits down with Keenan Tully, a professional race car driver and founder of unDEAFeated. Keenan grew up with hearing loss and was bullied throughout his schooling in England. In 2021, he moved to the US to chase his dream of becoming a professional race car driver In 2022, he launched unDEAFeated to raise awareness about hearing loss and inspire people of all ages to follow their dreams. Despite facing stigma and opposition, Keenan chose not to let his hearing loss h...
132 - Breaking Through the Traditional: JLab CEO Discusses Vision to Revolutionize the Hearing Aid Market
April 17, 2023 12:55 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWin Cramer, CEO of JLab, a growing top-5 headphone brand globally, joins host Andrew Bellavia to discuss their hearing health products launched at CES in January. JLab is the first major consumer audio brand to focus on hearing loss prevention and treatment. Given their sheer size and popularity with a younger demographic than that of traditional hearing aid companies, JLab’s entry into the hearing space has the potential to make a big impact. JLab's focus on hearing care started about 10 ...
131 - Audiologist, Inventor and Private Practice Owner: Interview with Dr. Dan Schumaier
April 13, 2023 19:55 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week, Bob Traynor sits down with Dan Schumaier, PhD, the founder of Ear Technology Corporation. He is the inventor of several products in use today in the hearing industry, including the Dry N Store hearing aid dryer and he currently holds about 400 patents worldwide. Dr. Schumaier was one of the very first audiologists in the country to dispense hearing aids and has run a successful private in Johnson City Tennessee for over 40 years. He got interested in audiology after serving as a...
130 - Better Hearing for Better Learning. Roundtable Discussion: Improving Auditory Assessment in Schools
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBThis week, Dave Kemp interviews Dr. Jacqueline Scholl, Dr. Nina Kraus, and Oklahoma State Representative Meloyde Blancett to discuss the shortcomings of the current hearing testing methods for children in schools. Dr. Scholl shares her personal experience with her son who was initially misdiagnosed with ADHD but later found to have a significant auditory processing disorder. She also talks about her shock upon discovering that the state of Oklahoma did not require hearing screenings in sch...
129 - Dr. Cliff Olson on Future of Audiology Private Practice and New Partnership with Audigy on HearingLoss.com
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week, Bob Traynor sits down with Cliff Olson, AuD, who is best known as 'Dr. Cliff' on his popular YouTube channel where he has been providing consumers with information about hearing health and hearing technology since 2017. Dr. Olson is a private practice owner and founder of the HearingUP Network and recently announced a partnership with Audigy to launch a new online consumer resource: Hearingloss.com. The pair discuss the current state and future of private practice audiology, and...
128 - Hearing Health from the Comfort of Your Home: Lucid & Independa Launch Smart TV-Based Assessment
March 30, 2023 13:06 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBLucid Hearing and Independa have announced the launch of a smart TV-based hearing assessment on LG Smart TVs. This week, Bennett Griffin, executive vice president of research and development for Lucid Hearing, sits down with Dr. Amy Sarow to discuss why his company is eyeing smart TVs as a non-threatening way to address hearing health to the average consumer. The new hearing assessment is available through the Independa health hub platform that runs inside the LG Smart TV interface. This pl...
127 - How AAVAA's Innovative Technology Platform Could Revolutionize Hearing and Wearable Tech
March 28, 2023 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBThis week, host Dave Kemp sits down with AAVAA's Chief Technical Officer, Naeem Komeilipoor. The Montreal-based startup recently completed a $2.0 million Seed Round which will fund the continued development and commercialization of its unique, patented technology that "aims to revolutionize human-machine interactivity and human-assistance devices". The company's technology platform utilizes unobtrusive sensors that can be incorporated into existing form factors such as headphones, eyeglas...
126 - Inside Starkey's Genesis AI Hearing Aid Technology: A Closer Look with Dave Fabry, Ph.D.
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThis week, host Andrew Bellavia is joined by Dave Fabry, the Chief Innovation Officer of Starkey Hearing Technologies. In this episode, the pair discuss the development of the newly launched Genesis AI hearing aids. The Genesis AI boasts an entirely new chip, compression algorithm, fitting formula, a new app and new professional fitting software. Overall, the Genesis platform is intended to provide a comprehensive and personalized hearing experience for the patient and the professional. Be...
125 - Giants of Audiology: Interview with Richard Tyler, Ph.D.
March 20, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBThe Giants of Audiology is a segment where host Bob Traynor is joined by some of the profession’s most influential figures. In this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Richard Tyler - considered one of the foremost experts in the areas of tinnitus and hyperacusis. He is currently a Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery and the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Iowa. With extensive experience in the field, he has published a...
124 - The Power of Hearing Loops: A Conversation with Juliette Sterkens and Susan Taulia
March 14, 2023 13:00 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBThis week, Dave Kemp sits down with Juliette Sterkens, AuD, and Susan Taulia, AuD, to about hearing loops. Dr. Sterkens is the HLAA National Hearing Loop Advocate and Dr. Taulia is a private practice owner in Lafayette, Indiana. A hearing loop is a technology that wirelessly transmits audio signals directly to a hearing aid's telecoil, providing clear and high-quality sound with low interference from background noise. It is commonly used in public places such as auditoriums, theaters, an...