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Devices that help you hear are undergoing a major change.  Artificial intelligence is ushering in a revolution in the world of hearing technology. Traditional hearing aids have long struggled with noisy environments, often amplifying everything—including the chatter, clatter, and chaos.  They used fixed amplification – boosting all sounds in proportion to your hearing loss without being…

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 variousoptions available beyond traditional hearing aids. He was on Episode 209 titled “Innovations inManagement of Age-Related Hearing Loss”. It can be found on the BackTable website, Spotify,Apple Podcasts, and…

Abstract: Can a low-cost assistive listening device help some of our hearing loss patients reap the health benefits of amplification? Untreated hearing loss leads to a poorer quality of life, but the majority of people with hearing loss do not wear hearing aids. Electro-acoustic analysis as well as patient satisfaction scores demonstrate that the ClearCast…

Mike Hollan of PharmExec discusses Apple’s new approach to hearing with Dr Cherukuri. Will giving Airpods a hearing test capability and auto adjustment change the use of hearing aids? Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, is a board-certified ENT physician from Chicago and he discusses Apple’s recent addition of hearing tests and hearing aid functionality to its AirPods…

In this interview, Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, an ear, nose, and throat specialist, discusses the dangers of loud noises at concerts, particularly those exceeding 112 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing loss in just one minute without protection. He advises concertgoers to use earplugs to protect their hearing and emphasizes that children, with their smaller ear…

In this NewsChannel9 TV interview, Sierra Waggoner and Dr. Sreek Cherukuri discuss the importance of hearing protection at summer music festivals. Dr. Cherukuri explains that noise levels can reach up to 120 decibels, which can cause permanent hearing loss in less than two minutes. He advises using earplugs, which are readily available and can protect…

On “Spotlight Chicago,” hosts Sarah Jindra and Ji Suk Yi talk about how to protect your ears during loud summer events in Chicago, with their guest Dr. Sreek Cherukuri. They explain that concerts and sports games can be very loud and hurt your hearing. Dr. Cherukuri mentions that indoor concerts can be even louder than…

Dr. Sreek Cherukuri is interviewed at ABC Chicago about managing exposure to loud fireworks and how it’s crucial to protect your ears from the loud noises of fireworks, which can reach up to 150 decibels and cause permanent hearing damage. Dr. Cherukuri advises staying several hundred feet away from fireworks and using earplugs, which are…

In a recent article, James Hills reviewed the ClearCast PAL, a Personal Assisted Listening device designed to enhance communication for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss. Hills shares his personal experience using the device with his father-in-law, Jim, who faces hearing challenges due to age and health issues. Unlike traditional hearing aids or amplifiers, the…

Melissa Sheketoff discusses National Speech-Language Hearing Month with Dr. Sreek Cherukuri, a board-certified ENT surgeon and over-the-counter hearing aid pioneer. They discuss the significant gap in hearing aid usage, with only 1 in 5 individuals who could benefit actually using them. Dr. Cherukuri explains that despite technological advancements and the availability of cheaper over-the-counter hearing…