Mayo Clinic Talks Episode 208: Sensorineural Hearing Loss

 

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Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Matthew L. Carlson, M.D.
@MatthewLCarlso1

Issues surrounding hearing loss are discussed with Dr. Matthew Carlson, an ENT physician from the Mayo Clinic.

Specific topics discussed include the following: 
•    Types of hearing loss (conductive vs. sensorineural) 
•    Social impact of hearing loss 
•    Symptoms patients notice with gradually progressive hearing loss 
•    Tinnitus and it’s management 
•    Causes of sensorineural hearing loss 
•    High frequency tone loss and problems with speech discrimination associated with sensorineural hearing loss 
•    Hearing loss associated with loud noise exposure (acoustic injury and chronic noise exposure) 
•    Hearing loss associated with the use of firearms 
•    Common everyday activities which may result in hearing loss 
•    Management of sensorineural hearing loss (hearing aids, cochlear implants) 
•    Recent advances and improvements in hearing aids 

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  • Describe the current pharmacologic treatment available for patients with osteoporosis.

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Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 Attendance
Course opens: 
12/15/2020
Course expires: 
12/29/2022
Cost:
$10.00
Part of: 
Mayo Clinic Talks Podcast Season 1 Online CME Course

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Available Credit

  • 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 0.25 Attendance

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