CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Dr. Ratna, often addressed as the “father of Indian speech and hearing field”. He was one of the past directors of AYJNIHH, Mumbai and AIISH, Mysore. Dr Ratna has been a multifaceted leader and has been considered as“ teacher of teachers “ in the field of Audiology and Speech Language Patholgy in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -While all of these pioneers substantially contributed to the development of the profession, one individual-Raymond Carhart-clearly stands out as the undisputed worldwide “Father of Audiology.” Raymond Thomas Carhart was born on March 28, 1912, in Mexico City.

Detailed explanation-3: -History of the audiogram The doctor turned a knob that altered sound frequencies, and patients raised their hand when they had difficulty hearing. The first audiometer in the U.S. was developed in 1919 by Cordia C. Bunch.

Detailed explanation-4: -Audiologists are hearing health professionals who identify, diagnose and manage individuals with peripheral or central hearing loss, tinnitus, vestibular and balance disorders and other communication disorders across the lifespan.