The Audiologist

Discover how AI-powered insights and proactive monitoring are revolutionizing the hearing aid experience. We'll explore how these advancements are empowering hearing care professionals (HCPs) with data-driven insights to minimize service interruptions and ensure uninterrupted care for their clients.   Resources mentioned in this episode  How AI is ensuring your clients have uninterrupted care | Au...

Learn more on how Phonak is revolutionizing the industry with DEEPSONIC.  This AI chip is applying AI/DNN sound processing to deliver unparalleled speech clarity by separating speech from noise.  Visit www.phonak.com/ai-audiology to learn more.  

In this episode, we're joined by Jan-Willem Wasmann, a leading expert in the field, to guide us through the rapidly evolving landscape of computational audiology. We'll explore the latest advancements, discuss the challenges and opportunities, and discuss how AI is shaping the future of hearing care.  Resources mentioned in this episode:  Computational Audiology Network Website  Computational Audi...

Ever wondered how AI is revolutionizing hearing technology? Join us as we explore the groundbreaking science behind Phonak Infinio. Get ready to learn how we're pushing the boundaries of hearing care. AI (Artificial Intelligence) Hearing Aids

For children with hearing loss, the right hearing aid opens a world of sound, connection, and development. Many pediatric audiologists are constantly seeking new ways to support these children and their families. On this episode of The Audiologist, we explore how Phonak is using big data to revolutionize pediatric hearing care.   Resources mentioned in this episode:  Phonak Target Track: Using lar...

Are you ready to expand your role to better address the social and emotional needs of your clients? The AIMER program offers the resources and training necessary to make this meaningful shift. By taking this step, you can foster greater engagement in rehabilitation efforts and help achieve improved hearing health outcomes.  Dr Bec Bennett’s work on developing AIMER was supported by Ear Science Ins...

It’s clear from our research that family members play an important role as they provide the support that an adult with hearing loss needs to be successful with hearing rehabilitation. The team at The University of Queensland has conducted years of research into the role that family members play in improving hearing care outcomes. Study co-author Dr. Barbra Timmer shares new, exciting insights in t...

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When it comes to managing severe to profound hearing loss, it is helpful to "Start with the end in mind," as recommended by Dr. Diane Novak. We interviewed her and Prof. Pamela Souza from Northwestern University's School of Communication in this episode of "The Audiologist." Gain exclusive insights and tips for daily practice to maximize audibility for your clients with severe to profound hearing...

In this episode, we delve into the exciting world of pediatric audiology with Pediatric Advisory Board member and special guest Kevin Munro, National Programme Director NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, UK. We explore the latest research and look back at the important turning points.     Online resources mentioned in this episode:  Bambino project / University of Manchester: https://site...

Offer gold-standard hearing aid verification to your clients Learn more the fully integrated step by step verification workflow available in Phonak Target called TargetMatch in the latest episode of “The Audiologist”.

The ENHANCE study has been investigating whether remediation of hearing loss in older adults with hearing aids has an impact on cognitive health. Listen to the latest episode of "The Audiologist" with Prof. Julia Sarant, Professor and Lead Chief Investigator at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leadership at Phonak, to learn more.

A conversation with Dr. Hillary Snapp on single sided deafness What do you know about Single Sided Deafness (SSD)? We bring you up to speed on the latest research and best practice guidance with Dr. Hillary Snapp, Chief of Audiology and Associate Professor, University of Miami Ear Institute, USA. Resources mentioned in this episode: Snapp H.A., Ausili S.A. Hearing with One Ear: Consequences and Tr...

Learn why it is so important in hearing healthcare that we address the social-emotional well-being of clients. Listen to the latest episode of “The Audiologist” with Dr. Barbra Timmer, Lecturer at the University of Queensland, and Lisa Bacic, Manager Audiology Thought Leadership at Phonak HQ. Learn more https://www.phonak.com/en-int/well-hearing

Think about your clients with hearing loss. Do many of them have physical health conditions? ​ Websites mentioned in this episode: WHO: Integrated care for older people (ICOPE) https://www.who.int/teams/maternal-newborn-child-adolescent-health-and-ageing/ageing-and-health/integrated-care-for-older-people-icope# Video "WHO launches digital app to improve care for older people" https://www.youtube.c...

Hearing Performance series - episode 2 How does AutoSense OS benefit your clients? Get the answer to this question and more by listening to this episode with Davina Omisore, Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager. For over 75 years, Phonak has developed innovative technologies that improve speech understanding and sound quality. Get a deeper insight into our evidence-based fea...

Hearing Performance series - episode 1 The benefits of directional microphones are well-known and proven. Learn on the go how Phonak implements directional microphones to meet the needs of your clients. Listen to our new podcast series with Shin-Shin Hobi, Senior Audiology Manager, and Chase Smith, Sales Audiology Manager, on hearing performance. For over 75 years, Phonak has developed innovative...

Pediatric Series - Episode 4 Finn Gomez, diagnosed with hearing loss at five years of age, has been working with his audiologist throughout his life. Over time, he also learned to use new tools to adjust his hearing aid technology even better to his needs. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks with Finn Gomez about his passion for music,...

Pediatric Series - Episode 3 As children with hearing loss grow into their tween or teenage years, their perspective and needs change. They may become more independent, they start to advocate for themselves, and they may have different ideas for their hearing health care. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks to Finn Gomez, diagnosed with...

Pediatric Series - Episode 2 Remote support in pediatrics being a relatively new concept, there is little best practice or guidance available on how to ideally conduct appointments with families and kids virtually. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, talks to Pediatric Audiologists Premdeep Bhabra and Kristen Mills from the Evelina London Chi...

Pediatric Series - Episode 1 Despite the technology being in place, most hearing care professionals preferred working traditionally with families and kids until COVID-19 changed the rules. In this podcast, Jodie Nelson, Global Pediatric Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, discusses the benefits of remote support for children and how the pandemic has served as an accelerator for this concep...

Why is it still a topic? Despite the incredible advances in hearing aid technology over the last several decades, stigma still exists around hearing loss and hearing aids. In this podcast, Davina Omisore, Audiology Manager at Phonak HQ Switzerland, and Dr. Gurjit Singh, Senior Research Audiologist at Phonak Canada, discuss why this stigma still exists and what can be done to help normalize hearing...

Scientific literature has discovered that hearing loss is associated with reduced physical activity. People with hearing loss tend to move less and less well than their normal hearing peers. In this podcast, Michael Preuss, Audiology Manager at Phonak, and Emily Urry, Research Scientist in Health and Innovation at Sonova, discuss how physical activity can improve your overall well-being and how th...

Episode 2 Over 65,000 individuals already using listening practice tools. Learn more about the offering in the HearingSuccess portal by listening to this podcast with Lisa Bacic, Rehabilitation Manager at Phonak and Valeri LeBeau, Senior Rehabilitation Manager at Advanced Bionics.

Episode 1 The World Health Organization recently acknowledged that auditory training helps people to better use hearing in all situations. So how can audiologists better integrate these methods into their own practices? In this podcast, Lisa Bacic, Rehabilitation Manager at Phonak and Dr. Maren Stropahl discuss the impact and benefits of auditory skills trainings and how they can be used as a tool...