Spring/Summer 2016 Division of Adult Department of Otolaryngology Website: hearing.wustl.edu

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The Hearing Aid Research Lab is If you would like more infor- currently completing a study ex- mation please contact Kristi amining differences in speech Oeding by phone at 314-362- recognition and personal prefer- 7496 or by e-mail at ences between three different set- [email protected] tings in a hearing aid. The prelim- inary data on the research study WEST CO. IS MOVING! was presented at the national meeting of the American Acade- We are excited to announce my of Audiology in Phoenix, that Drs. Diane Duddy and AZ in April. Jennifer Listenberger along with ENT are moving to a The Division of Adult Audiology brand new location with new at Washington University in St. sound booths at the end of May Louis School of is con- They will be moving from their Drs. Kristi Oeding, Jennifer ducting a research study to deter- current location to Medical Listenberger, and Steve mine the degree of hearing loss Office Building 1, Suite 123, Smith recently had their text- that a person can have to use a 1040 N. Mason Road, Creve book, The Audiogram Work- loudspeaker system without the Coeur, MO 63141. For ap- book published by Thieme need for hearing aids. Partici- Medical Publishers. The text- pants must be 18 years of age or book provides real-world cases older and have either normal for students, audiologists, and hearing or bilateral inner ear to learn and provide hearing loss. The study will re- quire one visit to the Division of better care for their patients. th The publication represents over Adult Audiology on the 11 floor a year of hard work by Drs. of the Center for Advanced Medi- Oeding, Listenberger, and cine. The visit will last 45 Smith. For more information minutes (normal hearing group) visit Thieme Medical Pub- to 1.5-2 hours (hearing loss lishers. group). You will be provided pointments call: 314-362-7509. with a $20 Schnucks gift card for your participation. Google Maps Link to Office

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Tinnitus, , Misophonia th From the desk of Dr. Jennifer Jeni Doughan, is a second year Wednesday, May 18 , 2:00-3:30 PM Listenberger, a clinical audiolo- Au.D. student at Washington Uni- Siteman Cancer Center gist at Washington University in versity in St. Louis 10 Barnes West Drive St. Louis. Barnes West Bldg 2 Through the Department of Otolar- 2nd floor conference room Bluetooth allows electronic devices to yngology, Division of Audiology and

wirelessly connect: the Health Professional Student This is a free seminar to provide in- Leadership Council (HPSLC), stu- formation on current management  Some examples are answering cell dents can attend departmental and options and research for those with phone calls through your car stereo social professional development op- ringing in the ears/sound sensitivity and connecting a mouse or key- portunities to advance their learning

board wirelessly to a computer. beyond the classroom! The Division Hearing Aid Orientation  Bluetooth sends and receives radio of Audiology invites speakers for Thursday, May 19th, 1:00-2:30 PM waves centered around 2.45GHz. Grand Rounds presentations the first Center for Advanced Medicine.  Bluetooth allows communication Wednesday of every month, Otolar- 3rd Floor Conference Room #1 over short distances, (~30 feet). yngology also has their own Grand

Rounds, and there are special lec- This is a free seminar intended to Bluetooth with hearing aids and Hear- tures throughout the year. Students help patients understand hearing aid ing Assistive Technology (HAT): also have the opportunity to learn options about the ongoing professional and  Some manufacturers use an inter- student research at Otolaryngology Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, Misophonia mediary device “streamer” and a “Brown Bag” lectures. Through Thursday, Aug. 18th, 1:00-2:30 PM proprietary signal TM HPSLC, students in medicine, occu- Center for Advanced Medicine.  Apple developed a platform that pational , , 3rd Floor Conference Room #1 communicates directly with some , audiology and nursing, manufacturer’s hearing aids TM collaborate through Case Study Hearing Aid Wireless Options  Apple’s technology allows TM Night. Also, we work to improve Wednesday, Aug. 24th, 2:30-4:00 PM transmission from the iPhone / TM inter-professional understand- Siteman Cancer Center iPad directly to hearing aids.  The wireless technology brings the ing. Taking advantage of these pro- 10 Barnes West Drive signal directly to the listener and fessional development opportunities Barnes West Bldg 2 helps reduce interference from now will better prepare us to be com- 2nd floor conference room surrounding sounds and helps im- petent, inquisitive, and well-informed

prove what is called the signal to audiologists in the future! This is free seminar to discuss wire- noise ratio. less options for hearing aids includ- ing: phone, television, mp3 players, Bluetooth has opened the door for DISCOUNTS FM/remote microphones, and many hearing impaired patients to have smartphone apps. improved listening over a cell phone, to a television, to a computer, or to a  15% Wash U discount for em- If you/someone you know would like person speaking from a distance. Ask ployees and family to attend, please call 314-362-7489. your audiologist what Bluetooth acces-  10% BJC discount for employ- sories are best for you and your com- ees and family NEWSLETTERS munication needs.  5% BJC +/Oasis discount, call 314-362-7587 to become a mem- Available online at: APPOINTMENTS ber today. hearing.wustl.edu Please contact Dr. Jennifer You can request an appointment  Discounts are for purchase of Listenberger: on our website: your new hearing aids (earmolds [email protected] hearing.wustl.edu, click on “request and accessories not included). to add/remove your name from the an appointment,” choose the loca- Please tell us if you qualify. newsletter list or to request an elec- tion where you would like to be seen tronic (PDF) copy. and send your preferred time.