Drs. David Eagleman and Izzy Kohler from Neosensory, join Amyn Amlani to explore their latest research findings on tinnitus management and speech clarity, utilizing the company's unique haptic wristband. The Washington Post recently highlighted Neosensory's Duo product, which has shown promising results in significantly reducing tinnitus loudness and frequency. The research found that the reduction in TFI scores were even greater among individuals experiencing moderate to severe symptoms after 8 weeks. This advancement offers audiologists a new treatment option to consider for their patients ..read more

At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, companies from around the world showcased their latest technologies. Dave Kemp hosts Andrew Bellavia to discuss his firsthand experience at CES, with a focus on innovations in hearing and hearable devices. Andy sheds light on the overarching technological advancements that are shaping the future of hearing devices. During his time at CES, Andy had insightful discussions with various companies. He spoke with EssilorLuxottica about their groundbreaking hearing aid glasses and visited Absolute Audio Labs to explore their latest developme ..read more

Dr. Michael Valente's remarkable career in audiology, spanning over 30 years at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, has left an indelible mark on the field of audiology. Holding various roles such as director, professor, researcher, and clinician, he has been a prolific author and editor, contributing significantly to the profession's knowledge base. Dr. Valente's focus on amplification challenges yielded groundbreaking research in areas like dual and directional microphone technology, real-ear verification, and treatments for single-sided deafness, influencing clinical prac ..read more

A 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 Twitter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-week-in-hearing/ https://twitter.com/WeekinHearing ..read more

This 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 variation compared to normal hearing individuals, indicating a disrupted vocalization auditory feedback lo ..read more

Can 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 reliable and accessible option for diagnostic testing. For more information on SHOEBOX, visit: https://www.shoebox ..read more

This week, host Dr. Bob Traynor discusses the groundbreaking tele-audiology platform with his guest Renée Lefrançois, an audiologist at SHOEBOX. With a comprehensive range of tests, including air conduction and bone conduction assessments, speech testing, video otoscopy, and speech-in-noise evaluations, the innovative platform allows clinicians to provide high-quality hearing care remotely. They explore the benefits of this technology for different patient groups, highlighting its potential to bring hearing healthcare to distant communities and those with mobility or health challenges. Moreove ..read more

On 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 equipment, telecare, and devices, the possibility of equipping primary healthcare professionals to treat ..read more

This 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 potential for Auracast to enable the direct streaming of public broadcasts to hearing devices and wireless ear ..read more

This 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 and providers thus far. It was an engaging and informative session that shed light on the evolving landsca ..read more