Dr. Sreekant Cherukuri was recently on the BackTable ENT Podcast with Dr. Gina Geissler.
They discussed the importance of early intervention in age-related hearing loss, and the various
options available beyond traditional hearing aids. He was on Episode 209 titled “Innovations in
Management of Age-Related Hearing Loss”. It can be found on the BackTable website, Spotify,
Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.
Podcast Show Notes
To begin this episode, the physicians emphasize that early use of amplification devices can slow
the progression of hearing loss, supported by numerous studies. The discussion then delves
into scenarios where assistive listening devices, such as ClearCast, can serve as effective
alternatives or supplements to hearing aids. They also discuss the need for more widespread
hearing screenings and the potential applications of such devices across different age groups,
including children with auditory processing disorders. To conclude this episode, the physicians
discuss holistic approaches to managing hearing loss, and provide insight about auditory health
affects overall quality of life.
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