19th ANNUAL EARLY HEARING DETECTION & INTERVENTION MEETING
March 8-10, 2020 • Kansas City, MO
3/09/2020 | 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM | Massachusetts Eye and Ear cCMV Pediatric Case Studies: An Expanded Retrospective | Chicago C
Massachusetts Eye and Ear cCMV Pediatric Case Studies: An Expanded Retrospective
In 2018, Mass Eye and Ear began a retrospective study of hearing outcomes for pediatric patients diagnosed with congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV). We sought to define the natural progression of hearing loss in this patient population through a series of case studies. Although it is a small number, knowledge gained from the outcomes of our current cCMV pediatric population has contributed to the evolution of our audiological recommendations for intervention at MEE; the primary goal being meeting speech and language developmental milestones. This year, we are seeking to expand on the number of case studies and will present retrospective data for additional pediatric patients. These case studies highlight the need for early identification of cCMV; MEE has continued to work with several birth hospitals to develop CMV targeted screening protocols. In addition, we have joined a statewide coalition in Massachusetts to promote cCMV awareness and to develop state protocols. We would like to conclude with the progress of the cCMV state protocol and the percentage of Massachusetts birth hospitals that are using targeted screening.
- Participants will be able to analyze the progression of hearing loss in various case studies of congenital CMV.
- Participants will be able to discuss the importance of early identification of congenital CMV and the knowledge gained from the early intervention outcomes.
- Participants will be able to review the evolution of MEE and state protocols for audiological management and intervention of children with detectable congenital CMV.
Presentation:
21060_12742HeidiLeonard.pdf
Handouts:
Handout is not Available
Transcripts:
CART transcripts are NOT YET available, but will be posted shortly after the conference
Presenters/Authors
Cheryl Glovsky
(), Mass Eye and Ear, cheryl_glovsky@meei.harvard.edu;
Dr. Cheryl Glovsky is an audiologist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear with nearly 25 years of experience. She is currently the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) program coordinator for Massachusetts General Hospital, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, and Cambridge Health Alliance. Dr. Glovsky also acts as the liaison to the Department of Public Health. Dr. Glovsky’s clinical interests include providing patient care to all populations, ranging from pediatric to elderly. She is proficient in a wide variety of services including hearing aids and assistive listening devices, cochlear implants, and specialized diagnostic evaluations. She earned her Master’s degree at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia, and her Doctorate of Audiology from A.T. Still University.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.
Heidi Leonard
(), Mass Eye and Ear, heidi_leonard@meei.harvard.edu;
Dr. Heidi Leonard is a senior audiologist with more than 25 years of experience. She is currently serving as the Pediatric Clinical Specialist at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Dr. Leonard’s clinical interests include pediatric audiology, traditional and bone anchored hearing aids, and specialized diagnostic evaluations. Prior to her experience in Boston, she worked at Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Massachusetts, and at the Georgia Ear Institute in Savannah, Georgia. She earned her master’s degree at Michigan State University and graduated from A.T. Still University with her Doctorate of Audiology.
ASHA DISCLOSURE:
Financial -
No relevant financial relationship exist.
Nonfinancial -
No relevant nonfinancial relationship exist.