This Week in Hearing

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Nov. 04, 2023

ASI Audio’s 3DME: Revolutionizing In-Ear Monitoring and Safeguarding Hearing Health for Musicians

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This discussion centers on ASI Audio’s groundbreaking 3DME in-ear monitoring system, which recently earned them the prestigious title of ‘Innovator of the Year’ in the 2023 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards. Hosted by Andrew Bellavia, the conversation features Dr. Michael Santucci, President of Sensaphonics and ASI Audio, and Evan Mackenzie, VP of Marketing and Sales for ASI Audio. The technology found
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Nov. 01, 2023

OTC Hearing Aid Survey: The 2% Conundrum. Key Insights and Implications of ASHA’s Survey Findings with Dr. Janice Trent

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This week, host Andrew Bellavia sits down with Dr. Janice Trent, VP of Audiology Practice at the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to break down the findings of ASHA’s survey on over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids. They discuss the surprisingly low adoption rate, with only 2% of individuals interested in OTC hearing aids having purchased them in the past year. The
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Oct. 23, 2023

Exploring Tele-Audiology Innovations with Renée Lefrançois of SHOEBOX

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This week, host Dr. Bob Traynor discusses the innovations behind the SHOEBOX tele-audiology platform with the company’s audiologist, Renée Lefrançois. With a comprehensive range of tests, including air conduction and bone conduction assessments, speech testing, video otoscopy, and speech-in-noise evaluations, the platform allows clinicians to provide high-quality hearing care remotely. They explore the benefits of this technology for different patient
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Oct. 17, 2023

SignGlasses: Transforming Language Accessibility for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

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This week, Shari Eberts sits down with Paul Travers, the CEO of Vuzix, and Monique Clark, the COO of SignGlasses. The discussion revolves around the fascinating technology in SignGlasses, which seeks to provide accessibility for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. SignGlasses are a wearable computing device that appears as ordinary glasses, but is designed to seamlessly bring
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Oct. 11, 2023

Inside ReSound’s Nexia Hearing Aid Technology: A Closer Look with Laurel Christensen, PhD

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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 latest technology, including Bluetooth® Low Energy Audio (LE Audio) and seamless compatibility with Auracast™.
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Oct. 09, 2023

Time to drop the ‘S-word’? Darleen Wilson on why the hearing industry should end focus on stigma

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This 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
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Oct. 05, 2023

The Giants of Audiology: Interview with Marshall Chasin, AuD

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The 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 challenges faced by musicians with hearing loss. He is the
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Oct. 03, 2023

The Signia IX Hearing Aid Platform Explained: A Closer Look with Brian Taylor, AuD

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This 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
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Sep. 26, 2023

Sensorion’s Quest to Restore, Treat, and Prevent Hearing Loss: Interview with Nawal Ouzren

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This 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
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Sep. 20, 2023

Earzz: Enhancing Accessibility and Safety Through Sound

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This 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