On the Ear: An Audiology Podcast
The all-things audiology, hearing loss, and communication podcast, where inspiring guests provide new insights to the ever-evolving world of hearing and balance.
We found 10 episodes of On the Ear: An Audiology Podcast with the tag “audiology”.
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Episode 29: Improving Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss with Ryan McCreery, PhD
November 11th, 2021 | 1 hr 4 mins
audiologist, audiology, cochlear implant, cochlear implants, hearing aids, hearing loss, pediatrics
Dr. McCreery discusses his experience transitioning from clinical audiology to research work with the Outcomes of Children with Hearing Loss (OCHL) study at Boys Town National Research Hospital. He reviews their findings, including the impact of newborn hearing screening, early intervention, and advances in hearing technology on a wide range of outcomes for children who are deaf and hard of hearing.
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Episode 28: Reaching Those in Need pt 2 - TeleABR with Melanie Morris, Au.D.
October 28th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
abr, audiologist, audiology, hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, teleabr, teletherapy
Dr. Melanie Morris shares her process of establishing a remote auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing program, including the training, equipment, and challenges involved. Her experience working with “TeleABRs” has improved access to care in areas where the diagnostic evaluation has limited (and sometimes no) provider options, and also where COVID-19 has further limited access.
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Episode 27: Deepening Our Understanding of Interprofessional Practice (IPP) with Danika Pfeiffer, PhD, CCC-SLP
September 23rd, 2021 | 56 mins 4 secs
audiologist, audiology, collaboration, comd, communication sciences and disorders, csd, interprofessional, ipp, slp
Dr. Danika Pfeiffer’s research examines the clinical implications and expressions of inter-professional practice (IPP). Her discussion with Dr. Dakota Sharp covers the importance of IPP, the common misconceptions of practitioners, and how IPP can be utilized more effectively to improve outcomes for patients and clinicians alike. She also shares information about her new podcast, "About, From, & With: A SLP Podcast."
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Episode 26: The Full Scope of Audiology: Research Audiologist with Emily Spitzer, Au.D.
September 9th, 2021 | 59 mins 24 secs
audiologist, audiology, cochlear implants, hearing aids, hearing loss, research
Dr. Emily Spitzer discusses the process of becoming an audiologist who primarily works in a research role. She explains what audiology students can do to prepare for a career in research, as well as connects current practicing clinicians with opportunities to conduct research of their own, including funding opportunities, and how the landscape of research is evolving.
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Episode 25: Hearing Aids with a Normal Audiogram? Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) & Beyond! with Gail Whitelaw, Ph.D.
August 26th, 2021 | 1 hr 1 min
apd, audiogram, audiologist, audiology, auditory processing disorder, hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss
Although the traditional hearing aid candidate has audiometric thresholds outside normal limits, research shows that nontraditional candidates can demonstrate significant benefits from the devices as well. Dr. Whitelaw explains how individuals with auditory processing disorder (APD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), and hidden hearing loss (HHL) can be fit and be successful with hearing technology.
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Episode 24: The Impact of COVID-19 on the Brain, Cognition, and Language with Julius Fridriksson, PhD, CCC-SLP
August 12th, 2021 | 51 mins 27 secs
aphasia, audiologist, audiology, brain fog, cognition, coronovirus, covid-19, hearing, hearing loss, stroke
Dr. Fridriksson shares his groundbreaking research on how the brain changes after recovery from COVID-19, with an emphasis on cognitive and language-based symptoms. His background as an SLP and researcher in aphasia shows connections between the cognitive problems seen in stroke, TBI, and COVID-19 survivors alike.
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Episode 23: The Full Scope of Audiology: Working with Animals with Pete Schiefele, PhD, LCDR USN
July 16th, 2021 | 57 mins 30 secs
animals, audiologist, audiology, canines, dogs, hearing, hearing aids, hearing loss, hearing protection, research
Dr. Scheifele shares his expertise in the realm of Animal Audiology, including the training involved to work with animals, the evaluations and interventions for providing care, and the work his lab at the University of Cincinnati is completing to improve hearing and vocal care for animals.
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Episode 22: Congenital CMV: A Crash Course with Amanda Devereaux, RN, BSN
June 24th, 2021 | 1 hr 2 mins
audiologist, audiology, ccmv, cmv, cochlear implant, cytomegalovirus, hearing aid, hearing loss
Amanda shares her experience as a parent of a child with congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), as well as her role as the Program Director for the National CMV Foundation. Her discussion with Dr. Sharp covers transmission of the disease, audiologic symptoms and diagnosis of cCMV, and a path toward screening for and eliminating cCMV for future generations.
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Episode 21: IPC in Action: Audiology and Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) with Stephen Kneece, MA, CCC-SLP
June 17th, 2021 | 54 mins 12 secs
aac, audiologist, audiology, augmentative and alternative communication, hearing aids, hearing loss, slp, speech language pathologist, speech language pathology
Stephen explains the role of speech-language pathologists who work in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), and how their expertise in communicative technology intersects in the world of hearing loss. He breaks down modern AAC devices, the challenges and joys of his patient population, and how audiologists can best collaborate with professionals in AAC.
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Episode 20: The Full Scope of Audiology: Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) with Cheryl Wiggins, AuD, D.ABNM, CNIM, CPC
June 3rd, 2021 | 56 mins 31 secs
audiologist, audiology, hearing loss, intraoperative neuromonitoring, ionm, neuromonitoring
Dr. Cheryl Wiggins explains her role as an audiologist who works in the fascinating and sometimes mysterious world of intraoperative neuromonitoring. Her discussion with Dr. Sharp details the additional training required, differences from the traditional role of an audiologist, and what a career can look like in the world of IONM.