Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·6d agoHearing aids – the spatial race beginsIf the argument holds, the field may need to rebalance hearing-aid design goals away from pure noise suppression toward preserving spatial audio cues, with potential implications for fitting targets and patient counselling.
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·6d agoAudiology News UK #22 Sept-Oct – a lot going on between the lines!Trade commentary that reads industry patterns beneath product-launch noise can help UK audiologists understand the commercial forces shaping their profession.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·10d agoSpecsavers 2026 Access to Care report pinpoints hearing care postcode lotteryGeographic inequality in hearing care access is a systemic problem across the UK, and high-profile reports like this can drive NHS commissioning decisions and shape where private providers choose to expand.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·10d agoProfession pushes back with caution on WHO recommending hearing aids to reduce dementia riskDo not yet alter counselling to make explicit dementia-prevention promises around hearing aids — the WHO recommendation is advisory and the profession's cautious response reflects genuine uncertainty in the underlying evidence base.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoReSound showing a bright flag with launch of Sensia – a room-reading hearing aidThe Sensia represents GN ReSound's latest push toward automatic, environment-aware signal processing, continuing an industry-wide trend that could shape patient expectations and fitting workflows.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·3mo agoWidex presents clarity solution for 100+ London audience of professionalsThe introduction of a manufacturer-branded AI-driven clarity feature signals continued industry investment in AI-based hearing aid processing, which audiologists will need to evaluate critically once peer-reviewed evidence emerges.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·3mo agoContinued “continued growth” – Is there a more intriguing story behind 2025 hearing aid sales data?Understanding whether headline growth masks segment-level shifts (e.g., OTC vs. prescription, regional disparities) is critical for audiologists and clinic owners planning business strategy.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Tinnitus·4mo agoNorway venue kicks off CBT training to treat tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophoniaGrowing demand for non-device, evidence-informed management of tinnitus and hyperacusis is creating a skills gap in audiology, and structured CBT training programmes help close it.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoThe Oldest Old in a thoughtful audiology magazineAs populations age globally, the oldest-old are the fastest-growing audiology demographic, and the field must develop tailored protocols to address their compounded clinical, cognitive, and social needs.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·4mo agoHow modern hearing instruments are recreating the brain’s listening systemUnderstanding the direction manufacturers are taking in brain-inspired signal processing helps audiologists set realistic patient expectations and hold more informed product conversations.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·5mo agoFrench hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aidsThe arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.＋Save
