PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoFunctional Benefits of Bilateral Bone Conduction Hearing Devices for Children and Adults With Conductive and Mixed Hearing LossesFindings may support recommending bilateral (two-device) bone conduction fittings over unilateral for eligible patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss, but full results should be reviewed before changing fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoThe influence of nasopharyngeal pathology on auditory function in elderly and senile patients.Audiologists seeing elderly patients should be aware that nasopharyngeal (upper-throat) pathology may contribute to or worsen auditory dysfunction, and consider ENT co-management when such conditions are present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoPerceived barriers and facilitators to app use in Australian audiology clinicsNo immediate practice change warranted; findings highlight implementation barriers worth considering when planning mHealth app adoption in audiology clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoNewborn hearing screening in infants at risk of hearing loss: diagnostic outcomes, false-negative results, and the role of surveillanceClinicians managing at-risk newborns should maintain structured audiological surveillance beyond initial screening, as false-negative rates indicate that a single screen is insufficient for this population.＋Save
LinkedIn·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoJAMA Editor Promotes Hearing Aid Technology Level StudyAudiologist-fitted, prescription hearing aids produced superior outcomes compared to OTC and hybrid OTC+ service models in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss — consider this RCT-level evidence supporting the value of professional fitting in patient counseling and advocacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSpatial hearing in elderly people with mild or moderate chronic sensorineural hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders.No actionable practice change yet; findings characterize spatial hearing deficits in a dual-impairment population but do not evaluate a treatment or intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoUnderstanding the experience of concurrent hearing impairment and lewy pathology dementias: an interview studyNo actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular Dysfunction and Postural Changes in Children With Congenital Cytomegalovirus: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists managing children with congenital CMV should routinely consider vestibular assessment, as this systematic review indicates vestibular dysfunction and postural imbalance are prevalent in this population.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·2w agoHeAL 2026: Inventis Promotes Technological Innovation in Hearing Care in PaduaThe HeAL (Hearing Across the Lifespan) conference is a notable international gathering for audiology professionals, and corporate sponsorship patterns can signal where industry investment in diagnostic technology is heading.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing aid effectiveness and probable dementia risk across 33 countries: A pooled analysis of seven cohortsAudiologists should continue counselling patients with hearing loss about consistent hearing aid use, as this large pooled international analysis adds meaningful weight to the evidence linking effective hearing aid use to reduced dementia risk — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoPathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision managementThis conceptual framework for phenotyping idiopathic sudden SNHL is promising but not yet validated in clinical trials; audiologists and ENT clinicians should follow emerging guidelines rather than changing corticosteroid protocols now, but awareness of precision-medicine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoResults of surgical treatment of pathology of the internal auditory canalSurgical outcomes data for internal auditory canal pathology remain scarce, and this study adds to a limited evidence base that guides complex otologic (ear-related) surgical decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoA clinical case of a neoplasm of chondrogenic origin in the area of the apex of the pyramid of the temporal bone in a childChondrogenic neoplasms at the temporal bone apex are exceptionally rare in children, and this case adds to a very sparse literature that can guide recognition and management timelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSchwannoma Presenting as an Asymptomatic Postauricular MassClinicians should include schwannoma in the differential diagnosis for asymptomatic postauricular masses, but this single case report provides no evidence to change established diagnostic or management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoAge-Related Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of BilingualismNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings are preliminary and the causal relationship between bilingualism, age-related hearing loss, and cognitive protection has not been established — audiologists should monitor this emerging research area.＋Save
LinkedIn·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoAuditory Health vs. Hearing Health: A Subtle, Yet Impactful DifferenceClearer terminology around auditory versus hearing health could sharpen how the field communicates scope of care to patients, payers, and policymakers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoVulvodynia and persistent vulvar pain - diagnosis, treatment, and the role of laser vaporizationNo audiology relevance — this article covers gynecological pain management and is entirely outside the scope of audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoEvaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speechA new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoAdult deaf sign language users and audiology services: a scoping review on cultural competence practicesAudiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoHealth-related quality of life disparities among vestibular schwannoma patients under different treatment regimens: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians counseling vestibular schwannoma patients on treatment choice should incorporate health-related quality of life evidence from this meta-analysis, which suggests treatment regimen significantly influences patient well-being outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·3w agoHormones and hearing in perimenopause: An ENT surgeon explainsAs the audiology field increasingly recognises sex-based differences in hearing health, understanding hormonal influences during perimenopause could open new screening and referral pathways for a large and underserved patient group.＋Save
