This Week in Hearing

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Dec. 20, 2024

Creating a Tinnitus Learning Health Network

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Can a unified network of patients, clinicians, and researchers finally transform tinnitus care? The team at Stop The Ring presents an ambitious plan to do just that with the creation of a Tinnitus Learning Health Network. Originally presented at the InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium and moderated by Dr. David Holcomb, this discussion brings together Jeffery Reagan, a tinnitus patient and founder
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Dec. 16, 2024

AI Powered Sound Bubbles: Transforming How We Hear in Noise

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Shyam Gollakota, a professor at the University of Washington and digital health innovator, is pioneering a revolutionary solution to the ‘cocktail party problem,’ a longstanding challenge in hearing technology. His team has created a groundbreaking “sound bubble” device that enables users to amplify voices within a specific range while minimizing external noise and distractions. Designed to adapt dynamically to different
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Dec. 09, 2024

Mimi and Knowles Team Up to Personalize Your Listening Experience

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The integration of hearing health features into mainstream consumer audio technology is gaining momentum, driven by collaborations such as that of Mimi Hearing Technologies and Knowles Corp. This week, Andrew Bellavia is joined by Florian Schneidmodel and Mehul Kochar to discuss how Mimi’s sound personalization technology and Knowles’ balanced armature receivers are transforming consumer devices like true wireless earbuds. By
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Dec. 04, 2024

How ClearDrum Could Transform Tympanic Membrane Repair and Recovery

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This week, Amyn Amlani sits down with Dr. Marcus Atlas, founder of the Ear Science Institute Australia, to discuss the institute’s groundbreaking work, particularly the development of ClearDrum. ClearDrum is an innovative biosynthetic prosthetic designed to reconstruct the human tympanic membrane using silk fibroin. Unlike traditional graft materials like cartilage, ClearDrum offers transparency, superior acoustic properties, and robust mechanical strength,
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Dec. 02, 2024

What do tinnitus patients want?

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Why do so many tinnitus patients feel unheard, and how can we better meet their needs? In this thought-provoking presentation from the InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium, Dr. James Jackson explores the gap between what tinnitus patients expect and the care they actually receive. Drawing on his extensive research and expertise, Dr. Jackson delves into the Primary Patient Pathway in the
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Nov. 26, 2024

Rethinking Tinnitus Management: Insights from Dr. James Henry

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The InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium showcased some of the most cutting-edge approaches to tinnitus management, with Dr. James A. Henry delivering two exceptional presentations that delved into the evolution and future of tinnitus care. A leading expert in the field with over 35 years of research experience, Dr. Henry provided invaluable insights into both the historical advancements in tinnitus management
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Nov. 20, 2024

Hearing Aid Trends: AI, Consumer-Centric Solutions, and Tackling Stigma

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The hearing aid market is undergoing a transformative period, marked by the convergence of traditional hearing aids and consumer audio devices. This week, Brian Taylor takes the guest seat to discuss these trends with Shari Eberts. Taylor highlights the evolution of artificial intelligence in hearing aids, noting its long-standing role in the industry and its growing sophistication. Major hearing aid
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Nov. 18, 2024

Talking Tinnitus: Gael Hannan and Her Audiologist Discuss Effective Care Approaches

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For audiologists like Glynnis Tidball, managing tinnitus effectively involves more than just therapy—it’s about empowering patients with personalized and compassionate care. In this episode, Gael Hannan interviews her personal audiologist, who works at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, Canada, specializing in both cochlear implants and tinnitus management. Glynnis shares how her journey into tinnitus care began unexpectedly, inspired by an
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Nov. 11, 2024

ELEHEAR’s Journey from OEM Supplier to OTC Hearing Aid Innovator

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ELEHEAR is positioning itself as a forward-thinking player in the OTC hearing aid market, evolving from an OEM supplier to a direct-to-consumer brand focused on accessibility and innovation. Shari Eberts talks with Jalene Nadeau, Chief Audiologist & Director of Customer Support at ELEHEAR, about the company’s strategic shift and their efforts to make high-quality hearing technology widely available. Jalene explains
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Nov. 06, 2024

How AI is Transforming OTC Hearing Aid Support: Inside Tuned’s Innovative Approach

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How can AI make the journey to better hearing smoother for OTC hearing aid users? In this episode from the EUHA show floor, Tuned co-founders Omri Gavish and Ron Ganot, joined by Board Advisor Delain Wright, discuss their recent collaboration with JVC to introduce hearing aids equipped with streaming and rechargeability. More importantly, they reveal Tuned’s AI-based care model, which