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Ep. 209 Innovations in Management of Age-Related Hearing Loss with Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri and Dr. Gina Geissler
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Is there a better way to manage hearing loss before it gets worse? In this episode of BackTable ENT, experts Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri (otolaryngologist) and Dr. Gina Geissler (audiologist) discuss the importance of early intervention in age-related hearing loss, and the various options available beyond traditional hearing aids.
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SYNPOSIS
The doctors emphasize that early use of amplification devices can slow the progression of hearing loss, supported by numerous studies. The discussion covers scenarios where assistive listening devices, such as ClearCast, can serve as effective alternatives or supplements to hearing aids. They also talk about the need for more widespread hearing screenings and the potential applications of such devices across different age groups, including children with auditory processing disorders. This episode also offers a holistic approach to managing hearing loss and details how auditory health affects overall quality of life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - Challenges and Solutions in Hearing Aid Accessibility
13:27 - Understanding Hearing Aid Categories and Regulations
18:22 - Screening and Addressing Hearing Loss in Patients
29:20 - Challenges with Traditional Hearing Aids
30:32 - Benefits of Situational Hearing Devices
32:15 - Early Intervention and Brain Health
33:31 - Implementing ClearCast in Clinical Practice
49:26 - Screening and Monitoring Hearing Loss
55:21 - Final Thoughts and Future Developments
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RESOURCES
Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri
https://reliefasi.com/providers/sreekant-cherukuri/
Dr. Gina Geissler
https://geisslerhearing.com/meet-the-team/
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
223 episodes
Manage episode 464872598 series 3569300
Is there a better way to manage hearing loss before it gets worse? In this episode of BackTable ENT, experts Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri (otolaryngologist) and Dr. Gina Geissler (audiologist) discuss the importance of early intervention in age-related hearing loss, and the various options available beyond traditional hearing aids.
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SYNPOSIS
The doctors emphasize that early use of amplification devices can slow the progression of hearing loss, supported by numerous studies. The discussion covers scenarios where assistive listening devices, such as ClearCast, can serve as effective alternatives or supplements to hearing aids. They also talk about the need for more widespread hearing screenings and the potential applications of such devices across different age groups, including children with auditory processing disorders. This episode also offers a holistic approach to managing hearing loss and details how auditory health affects overall quality of life.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction
02:45 - Challenges and Solutions in Hearing Aid Accessibility
13:27 - Understanding Hearing Aid Categories and Regulations
18:22 - Screening and Addressing Hearing Loss in Patients
29:20 - Challenges with Traditional Hearing Aids
30:32 - Benefits of Situational Hearing Devices
32:15 - Early Intervention and Brain Health
33:31 - Implementing ClearCast in Clinical Practice
49:26 - Screening and Monitoring Hearing Loss
55:21 - Final Thoughts and Future Developments
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RESOURCES
Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri
https://reliefasi.com/providers/sreekant-cherukuri/
Dr. Gina Geissler
https://geisslerhearing.com/meet-the-team/
BackTable+ for ENT
https://plus.backtable.com/pages/ent
223 episodes
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