The Science of Healthy Hearing

May 14 2024 15 ep. 28 mins 1
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Welcome to the Ear Science Podcast, the science of healthy hearing proudly presented by Ear Science Institute Australia, a not-for-profit medical research institute. In this podcast, we will bring you into our world, the world of ear and hearing science. Together with our guest speakers, we will discuss the latest ear and hearing research and what it means to you. Hosted by Dan Van Der Meer, Digital Content Specialist and Podcast Host is passionate about raising awareness for the impact of hearing loss and Lize Coetzee, Chief Operating Officer at Ear Science Institute Australia. This podcast provides information of a general nature and does not constitute medical advice.

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Tinnitus: A Purple Pen Podcast Special Episode

May 14 2024 37 mins  
For this episode of The Science of Healthy Hearing, we are doing something a little bit different. Recently, Lions Hearing Clinic Audiologist Pia Nairn was interviewed for the Purple Pen Podcast about Tinnitus. Pia specialises in helping clients with management and treatment of Tinnitus. In our clinics we see clients every day who are struggling with hearing loss and one common iss

The Genetics of Hearing Loss 

Mar 26 2023 41 mins  
In this episode, two-time Big Brother winner Reggie Bird discusses her recent diagnosis of Usher Syndrome, a rare but debilitating condition leading to deaf-blindness which to date is incurable. Reggie shares her story and highlights the importance of raising awareness and her support for research into treatments and a cure We are then joined by Principal Research Fellow Dr Elaine

Hearing and your Health

Mar 26 2023 29 mins  
In this episode Dr Rob Eikelboom helps us understand that we should see hearing as part of the whole body, and how it is connected to many aspects of health and illness, and how illness or injury can affect hearing or vice versa. Contact Us [email protected] www.earscience.org.au Learn more about our research Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, Twitter

Hearing 101

Mar 21 2023 44 mins  
In this episode, Audiologist Jordan Bishop guides us through all our questions in a Hearing 101 session. Jordan will share with us the signs of hearing loss, strategies to protect our hearing, how we can manage hearing loss, manage ear wax and more to help us maintain healthy hearing. Contact Us [email protected] www.earscience.org.au Learn more about our research Faceboo

Hearing and your GP

Mar 13 2023 26 mins  
In this episode, Dr Tommy Lai, General Practitioner and Director of MedOne Medical Centre will discuss the GPs role in caring for your hearing health. We highlight how GPs, Audiologists and ENTs work together to care for your ear and hearing health and help you understand who to go to for help with your hearing. Contact Us [email protected] www.earscience.org.au Learn mor

A Global Hearing Health Crisis

Mar 02 2023 21 mins  
In this episode, we mark World Hearing Day 2023, Technical Lead for Ear and Hearing Health at the World Health Organisation Dr Shelly Chadha, highlights the crisis in hearing health that the world is facing and what the WHO in their 2023 campaign “Hearing Care for All, Let’s Make it a Reality” is doing to helping address the crisis. Contact Us [email protected] www.

Understanding Hidden Hearing Loss

Mar 02 2023 30 mins  
In this episode, Scientist and Chief Operator Office of Research at Ear Science David Sly will share with us the latest research on the phenomenon of Hidden Hearing Loss. Every day clients walk into hearing clinics around the world concerned about their hearing, yet hearing tests show that they have ‘normal’ hearing. What is this, and what can you do if you’re experiencing it

To refer or not to refer | Exploring the benefits of referring clients for cochlear implants

Feb 19 2023 32 mins  
February 25th is Cochlear Implant Awareness Day. In this Special Episode for audiologists and healthcare professionals, Senior Implant Audiologist & Cochlear Implant Research Lead Dr Cathy Sucher talks with Jody French who is a Cochlear Implant recipient. Cathy and Jody will discuss some early findings from a recent study that has revealed a clearer view of why referral for Coc

The Next Frontier in Hearing

Feb 25 2022 21 mins  
Qualified Audiologist Daniel Gerace shares with us how the latest research on the impact of hearing loss is guiding clinical care. He shares how technology such as invisible hearing aids, Bluetooth enabled devices, connectivity to smartphones and TVs is helping people feel empowered to take control of their hearing and experience the world in full sound! In this episode, you will l

Myth Busting Cochlear Implants: Rare and radical or routine treatment for severe hearing loss?

Feb 24 2022 23 mins  
Senior Implant Audiologist Ronel Chester-Browne will share with us her knowledge & insights into Cochlear Implants. This marvelous Australian invention truly changes lives & now-a-days Cochlear Implants are routinely recommended for when hearing aids are just not enough. In this episode, you will learn 1.00 | What are cochlear implants? Differences between hearing aid &