This Week in Hearing

Neurosoft Bioelectronics is leading the way in the development of sophisticated soft implantable electrodes designed to interact with the brain and address severe neurological disorders. In this week’s discussion, host Bob Traynor engages in a conversation with CEO Nicolas Vachicouras, delving into the company’s pioneering initiatives to create an implantable brain interface device aimed at treating severe tinnitus. The technology

The recently published book “Teleaudiology Today: Remote Assessment and Management of Hearing Loss” provides a practical guide for audiologists looking to adopt telehealth practices. Co-authors Vinaya Manchaiah, PhD, and De Wet Swanepoel, PhD, discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic necessitated increased use of teleaudiology for screening, diagnostics, hearing aid fittings, and rehabilitation services. The book reviews equipment, legal considerations, and step-by-step

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

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

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

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

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™.

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

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

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