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Nitin Sisodia, CEO Sohum Innovation lab
Stanford India Biodesign fellow
A novel device and system to screen newborns for hearing loss in resource constrained settings
screening for all
1 World Health Organisation. Newborn and Infant Hearing screening. Current issues and guiding principles for action: who press, 2010. 2 “Deafness and its Prevention-Indian Scenario.” Indian Journal of Pediatrics; 1997; 64 : 801-8093 M. Shamim Ansari, “Screening programme for hearing impairment in newborns: A challenge during rehabilitation for all.” Asia Pacific Disability Rehabilitation Journal; 2004; 83 Vol. 15 No. 1
INDIA
1 in every 5 children born with
hearing loss are born in India.(1,2,3)
Hearing loss is one of the most common birth disorders.
500,000 babies are born with hearing loss every year all over the world
90% are born in the developing countries
Saving time by decreasing preparation time and by checking both ears simultaneously.
The novel method of automation detects the signal without getting effected by noise
The novel algorithm takes care of the movement of the baby and thus test can be conducted without sedation
The cost is decreased through non- disposable electrodes and service based model.
The easy to use electrode system requires very less skill to place the electrode
Too many births too little time
Lack of skilled care givers
Noises are a challenge
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Prohibitive costs
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Sedation is high risk
Massscreening
Noiseimmunity
Innovativealgorithm
Sustainablecost structure
Minimal human error
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ABR Signal
S-muli through earphone
Signal condi-oning: Amplifica-on filtering
Signal Acquisi-on: Analog to digital conversion
Signal Analysis: Automated hearing screening
three electrodes on the scalp
Technology
Sohum innovation lab, [email protected]
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ABR Signal
Signal Conditioning – Amplification filteringSignal Acquisition – Analog to digital conversionSignal Analysis – Automated hearing screening
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Brainstem Evoked Response Audiometry
Stimulithrough microphone
After care
Awareness
TechnologyComprehensive solution
Network of Audiologist/ENT
New media for parents and healthcare providers
Affordable and appropriate for low resource settings
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monthIt is recommended that all activities are done when the child is rested, fed and ready to play, and is done under close adult supervision. For any of the activi-ties, never use objects that are sharp, toxic, might electrocute or are dangerous
to the baby in any way.Act early by talking to your child’s doctor if your child is missing milestones or is achieving them late. © 2012 Sohum innovation lab | http://sohumforall.com
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Wake up the Lata Mangeshkar inside of you. Try
to add her name in the song. Try to sing the
song with movements. Try to sing in a low
growly voice or a high squeaky voice.
Stand behind the baby and clap
or sound a rattle. Your
baby will be startled
by any sudden
noise.
Does she blink or
open eyes widely
to sudden sounds, or stop
sucking or start to cry?
[ ] Yes [ ] Not yet
Place your baby on
your lap. Rock him/
her to the rhythm of a
nursery rhyme or lullaby.
Sing and sway with the rhythm.
Awareness: Growth calendar
Implementation plans across India for Hearing health
National rural health mission All India Institute of speech and hearing, Mysore
National Institute of Mental health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS),Bangalore
National deafness prevention program
Maternal and child care,State and central govt programs
Sound Hearing 2030
Rehabilitation council of India
Ministry of Health
St Johns Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore
Ali Yavar Jung national Institute of hearing health
Manipal Institute of Allied Health Sciences
National and state level program Institutes
Sohum innovation lab, [email protected]
Health worker/Entrepreneur
Maternity homes/ NICUPediatrician
Audiologistand specialists
General physician
Child, parents, society
URBAN RURAL
Sohum certification
Referred for further care
• Early identification of hearing impairment• Normal growth and learning• Early intervention saves money in comparasion
to late rehabilitation
• Provides employment• Shared revenue model provides
incentive to screen all newborns
• Additional revenue• Better quality of care and services to
their customers• Additional revenue • Increased popularity through
better reliability of tests
• Increased access to patients through referrals
Institutional births Births at home
Future plan
Product refinement, IP
Proof of concept
You are here now.
Clinical trials on adults, Prototype 3
Sohum innovation lab, [email protected]
10 ready to use products, Clinical trials on 800 newborns, CE mark
First batch of product launch
Department of BiotechnologyGovernment of India
Rising Star
Recognition and Grant support:
2011
2012
Robert howard Medical Technology
Next step award2013
Screening for all !www.sohumforall.com
nitin@sohumforall