Join us as we discuss the evolution of hearing aids, hearing care, cochlear implants, and more!
Hearing aids and the hearing aid fitting process can be confusing.
What hearing aids will work best for me? What hearing aid style would be most appropriate for my type and degree of hearing loss, social activity level, and anatomy of my ears?
The Hearing Matters Podcast, hosted by Blaise M. Delfino, M.S. - HIS and Dr. Douglas L. Beck, host insightful conversations that address the questions above.
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About this episode:
As we traverse the audiology best practices and their transformation, Dr. Beck, our new co-host, sheds light on the crucial balance between comprehensive diagnostic assessments and functional hearing evaluations. Together, we celebrate the remarkable progress in hearing technology and patient care, all while reducing clinic return rates and enhancing satisfaction – milestones that remind us why we're passionate about what we do.
Recalling the days of Ask Jeeves seems almost comical now, but it underscores just how far we’ve journeyed with digital hearing tech and the internet's explosion. Our conversation unspools the rich tapestry of audiology's history, from the birth of Audiology Online to the personal histories that intertwine with our professional pursuits. We offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the unexpected pathways that lead to audiology, and Doug's especially was anything but a straight line. Instead, it's a living mosaic of serendipitous encounters and evolving technology.
Our episode crescendos with a symphony of shared passions and professional milestones, from pioneering cochlear implant research to the artistry of intraoperative monitoring – the kind described in Dr. Beck's authored "Handbook of Intraoperative Monitoring." It’s not all science and sound waves, though; our love for music and near brushes with Beatlemania fame weave through our discussion, a reminder of how varied experiences enrich not just our careers but our lives. We round off with touching tributes to our mentors, those giants on whose shoulders we stand, and look forward to the many harmonies yet to come in the world of audiology.
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About Dr. Douglas L. Beck:
Douglas L. Beck earned his undergraduate degree (B.A.) in Communication Disorders & Sciences (1982), his master's degree in audiology from the University of Buffalo (1984) and his doctorate (Au.D., Doctor of Audiology) from the University of Florida, Gainesville (2000).
His professional career began in Los Angeles at the House Ear Institute in cochlear implant research and intraoperative cranial nerve monitoring. In 1988, he joined the medical school faculty as Director of Audiology at Saint Louis University in the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery. Eight years later he co-founded an audiology and hearing aid dispensing practice in St Louis, Missouri. In 1999 he became President and Editor-In-Chief of AudiologyOnline.com, SpeechPathology.com and HealthyHearing.com.
Dr. Beck joined one of the Big 5 hearing aid manufacturers in August 2005 and 17+ years later, he retired as their Vice President of Academic Sciences in March, 2022. Throughout his 17+ years of on-going full-time employment at Oticon, he also served as Web Content Editor for the American Academy of Audiology 2008-2015, Senior Editor for Clinical Research at the Hearing Review from 2016 and Adjunct Clinical Professor of Communication Disorders at the State University of New York, Buffalo (since 2016). In March of 2022, Dr. Beck became the Vice President of Clinical Sciences at Cognivue Inc (Victor, NY). He retired on Jun 30, 2023. Dr. Beck continues to consult for multiple clinical, scientific and other entities.
Dr. Beck is among the most prolific authors in audiology with 225+ publications, interviews, and op-eds written for the AAA (2008-2015), Hearing Review (1990-2023), Audiology Online (1999-2005), The Hearing Journal, and many other professional publications addressing a wide variety of audiology and professional topics including; Op-Eds, audiology, language, pediatrics, cognition, cognitive screeners, hearing aids, amplification, psychology, neuroscience, anatomy and physiology, counseling and more. Dr. Beck is a sought after lecturer globally and has presented more than 1000 lectures, keynote addresses, webinars and other professional presentations.
00:00 Introduction
01:13 Dr. Beck's Episode Topics
02:29 Hearing Aid Best Practices
06:35 AudiologyOnline and Digital Innovations in Hearing Care
11:06 Blaise's Genetic Predisposition to Hearing Care
12:05 Doug's Introduction to Audiology
19:45 Mentorship in Audiology, Cochlear Implants, and Intraoperative Cranial Nerve Monitoring
23:24 Work-Life Balance and the Importance of Hobbies
27:45 Dr. Beck's Love For Animals
28:47 Attitude of Gratitude and Mentorship
31:31 Dr. Beck's Experience in the Operating Room
34:25 New Listener Case Review
36:59 Conclusion
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