This Week in Hearing

The integration of hearing health into mainstream consumer audio technology is gaining momentum, driven by innovative collaborations like that of Mimi Hearing Technologies and Knowles Corp. Florian Schneidmodel and Mehul Kochar explore how Mimi’s personalization technology and Knowles’ balanced armature receivers are transforming devices like true wireless earbuds, making tailo

This week, host Amyn Amlani sits down with Professor 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, Cl

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 United Kingdom, highlighting the challenges faced by patients and healthcare pr

Can we standardize tinnitus care to improve outcomes? In this insightful presentation, Dr. James A. Henry introduces the Tinnitus Stepped-Care model—a groundbreaking framework designed to standardize clinical services for tinnitus. This six-step approach aims to ensure that patients receive the right level of care at the right time, from initial triage to advanced treatment optio

How has tinnitus care evolved over the decades, and what does the future hold for its management? In this presentation from the 2024 'InFocus: Rethinking Tinnitus Symposium', Dr. James A. Henry, a renowned expert in tinnitus research, offers a comprehensive overview of tinnitus clinical management. He explores the evolution of care from the 1970s to today, emphasizing evidence-bas

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

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 he

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 tech

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,

Rally Caps is not just another baseball movie—it's a powerful story about overcoming adversity, friendship, and authentic representation of hearing loss. In this episode, Shari Eberts speaks with Jodi Cutler, co-author of the book that inspired the film, and Lee Cipolla, the film’s director. Rally Caps follows Jordy, a young baseball player with cochlear implants, and Lucas, hi