Our Team Behind the Scenes: John Galvin, PhD
John Galvin, PhD has been a cochlear implant researcher for more than twenty years pursuing a range of research interests including single-and multi-channel psychophysical studies, speech perception (English and other languages), sound source localization, music perception, and auditory training. Between grant submissions and publications, Dr. Galvin is an avid espresso drinker, tennis, squash, and pickleball…
Hearing Tech Advances
Three areas of ongoing research from around the world. Hearing Aids of the Future Uses Brainwaves to Isolate a Single Speaker Current hearing aid technology lacks the precision to isolate the voice of the individual speaking directly to the hearing aid user. At best, it can suppress background noise or amplify the voice of the…
Hearing Aids: Here, There, and Everywhere
By Erin O’Donnell, Associate Director of Education and Global Health BUILDING A FUTURE OF GLOBAL ACCESS 466 million is a number that is emerging everywhere, slapped onto hearing-related websites, and thrown into urgent policy briefs. This is the estimated number of people living with disabling hearing loss, and it represents 6.1% of the world’s population….
What Is Cauliflower Ear?
If you participate in or follow sports like boxing, wrestling or mixed martial arts (MMA), you’re likely familiar with cauliflower ear. Cauliflower ear is a condition where the ears appear deformed and lumpy due to repeated trauma. While common in people who participate in combat sports, it can happen to anyone who suffers from ear…
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World Hearing Day
On World Hearing Day, March 3rd, we will be hosting a live Q&A session with Kevin Peng, MD and John House, MD to answer your hearing care questions. They will also share key takeaways from the World Report on Hearing, which the WHO will be releasing that day. Submit your questions below.
How Helpful Are Hearing Aid Apps?
In today’s world, doorbells, refrigerators, TVs and security systems can all be controlled with smartphone apps, so it should be no surprise that your hearing aids can be, too. Below we’ve laid out what types of hearing aid apps are available and what features we find most helpful for our patients. Available Hearing Apps There…
