Daniela Carvalho
Dr. Daniela Carvalho is a pediatric otolaryngologist with expertise in pediatric otology. She is the Medical Director of Surgical Services, Director of the Hearing and Cochlear Implant Program, and Director of the CHARGE Center at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego. She is also a Professor of the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery Department at UC San Diego school of Medicine.
Dr. Carvalho is very active in several national and international otolaryngology societies and was the Past President of SENTAC (Society for Ear, Nose, and Throat Advancements in Children) and is the current president of the AEESSG (American Endoscopic Ear Surgery Study Group. She has published extensively in pediatric otolaryngology and is frequently invited to speak at otolaryngology conferences both here and abroad. She has been invited as an international guest speaker to more than 100 lectures.
She is also very active in advocating for pediatric hearing health in California, having participated directly with lawmakers in trying to pass bills that would cover hearing aids for ALL children in the state.
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FUTURE OF PEDIATRIC ENT (developments)
Nearly 100 million children worldwide are affected by hearing loss, with congenital unilateral hearing loss diagnosed in up to 1 in 1,000 births in developed countries. Management of this condition varies significantly across the globe, influenced by factors such as resource availability, access to care, and ethical considerations.
Key challenges in managing congenital unilateral hearing loss include determining the appropriate timing and type of intervention, selecting the most suitable devices, and identifying the right candidates. Traditional outcome measures used for bilateral hearing loss may not fully capture the experiences or benefits for the children with unilateral hearing loss and consistent auditory input in one ear. For this population, additional metrics, such as quality of life, listening effort, and fatigue, must be considered.
This international expert panel will explore current global practices in managing congenital unilateral hearing loss and highlight key insights to inform shared decision-making with families.