PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·10d agoHearing loss, hearing-aid use, and mortality risk: individual participant data meta-analysis of population-based studies from Australia, Iceland, and the USA and a replication study from NorwayThis meta-analysis provides the strongest population-level evidence to date that hearing loss is associated with increased mortality and that hearing-aid use may attenuate that risk — audiologists should use this evidence when counselling patients on uptake.
AudiologyOnline·Press release·OTC / consumer·10d agoSoundGear Earns Two Hearing Technology Innovator Awards for Phantom and SoundCheck LiveIndustry recognition highlights growing investment in advanced hearing protection technology, which may increase patient and consumer awareness of high-performance hearing protection options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·11d agoEconomic Evaluations of Hearing Interventions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Evidence and MethodsNo immediate practice change is warranted; this review maps the economic evidence base and highlights gaps in methods, but does not produce new clinical guidance on which interventions to select or recommend.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoClinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated guideline for any changes to recommended diagnostic steps, management options, and referral pathways for tinnitus patients, as guidelines directly shape best-practice standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·11d agoEvaluating the Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Ageing Populations With Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware of the emerging evidence base on OTC hearing aid effectiveness in older adults with mild-to-moderately-severe hearing loss, as findings may inform counseling on device options and appropriate candidacy boundaries.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·11d agoDemant’s new flagship hearing aid is off to a flying start, but CEO won’t declare victory yetDemant's flagship launch intensifies competition in the premium hearing aid segment during the industry's peak fall release window, which may affect product availability, pricing, and dispensing choices for clinics.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·12d agoNew WSA Clinical Studies Link Sound Preference to Higher Hearing Aid ConversionIf independently validated, preference-based sound assessment tools could offer clinics a structured way to personalize the hearing aid recommendation process and reduce patient hesitancy.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·12d agoSonorous Neurovascular Receives FDA Authorization for Pulsatile Tinnitus Stent TrialIf successful, this pivotal trial could establish the first dedicated device-based treatment pathway for cerebral venous sinus-related pulsatile tinnitus, a condition with very limited current options.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·12d agoF1 Grand Prix reached 88 decibels at Madrid’s controversial new Madring circuitManufacturer-affiliated public noise-awareness campaigns can raise hearing-health literacy but also serve brand-building goals, making it important for clinicians to recognise the dual purpose of such data releases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·12d agoData-Driven Prediction of Speech-in-Noise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Machine Learning ModelsMachine learning models show promise for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but until clinical validation benchmarks and standardised input features are established, audiologists should not replace behavioural speech-in-noise testing with AI-predicted scores.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoCUK Group teams up with AUDIOropa and Bettear to bring their Auracast solutions to the UKThe expansion of Auracast distribution in the UK signals growing commercial momentum behind next-generation assistive listening infrastructure, which could eventually influence how audiologists counsel patients about public venue accessibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoAutomated Question-and-Answer-Based Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test Using a Large Language ModelClinicians should monitor this technology; if validated in diverse populations, an LLM-driven unsupervised speech-in-noise test could extend screening access, but it is not yet ready to replace standard supervised testing.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·2w agoGood vibrations: La-Z-Boy and Klipsch bring Auracast to the comfy seatsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a consumer product launch of potential interest when counselling patients on home listening accessibility options.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoHearAura offers Auracast solution for iPhone usersNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists may note this app as a practical workaround to recommend to iPhone-using hearing aid patients who want Auracast access.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Business & finance·2w agoCilcare Appoints Kevin Franck as Head of US, General Manager North AmericaThe appointment of a credentialed audiologist to lead North American operations at a hearing-focused biopharma signals growing cross-sector movement between clinical audiology and drug development.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon Recognized on Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women 2026 ListAmplifon's repeated inclusion as the sole audiology representative on a major gender-equity ranking highlights growing attention to workplace diversity within the hearing care industry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoSpatial AI improves speech intelligibility for hearing aid wearers in challenging multitalker noiseare promising but limited to one device platform and a single noise condition; audiologists should await independent peer-reviewed replication before counselling patients that Spatial AI offers superior performance.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w agoHearing care sector highlighted in Victorian Public Healthcare AwardsPublic recognition of cochlear implant programs highlights the growing push to expand access to hearing technology beyond major metropolitan centres in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoInside Omega AI+: Starkey Makes the Case for Smarter Hearing CareThe Omega AI+ launch signals an escalating industry push to embed artificial intelligence more deeply into hearing aid processing, which will shape product conversations and fitting expectations across audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 Fitting System and Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test to MeasureClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now run NAL-NL3 prescriptions and speech-in-noise verification within a single workflow, but no independent evidence is provided that this integration improves patient outcomes over existing setups.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·2w agoCilcare Taps Hearing Industry Veteran Kevin Franck to Lead North American ExpansionCilcare's investment in senior North American leadership signals the company is accelerating its push to bring auditory biotech research and services into the U.S. market, which could eventually affect clinical trial access and research partnerships for audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoEar Foundation Australia wins 2026 Pilbara Heart of Inclusion AwardThis award highlights the ongoing need for hearing health outreach and inclusion initiatives in remote and underserved Australian communities.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Fitting SoftwareAudiologists using Auditdata Measure™ can now access NAL-NL3 targets and the Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test directly in the platform from release 6.6.0; those already using NAL-NL2 and a separate speech-in-noise test may consider evaluating whether consolidating into Measure...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Clinical audiology·2w agoAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Clinical PlatformClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now access NAL-NL3 fitting and the Oldenburg Matrix speech-in-noise test natively; no change in clinical practice is required for those not using this platform.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoSCAN-Costco Plans Could Bring Hearing Aids to $1,200Insurer-retailer partnerships like this accelerate the shift of hearing aid dispensing toward big-box and discount channels, intensifying competitive pressure on independent audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·2w agoStrategies for Stretching Staff ResourcesThe ongoing shortage of audiologists threatens access to hearing care, and practical workforce strategies are increasingly critical for sustaining clinic viability.＋Save
HR◇Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2w ago· press releaseAmpetronic, Listen Technologies Name SKMac as Mid-Atlantic Manufacturer’s RepresentativeExpanded regional distribution of assistive listening technology could improve product availability for venues and facilities required to meet hearing accessibility standards.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoNEA Awards $90,000 to CymaSpace for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Music Education ResearchThis grant highlights a growing movement to optimize cochlear implant programming for music perception and integrate findings into structured Deaf education, an under-researched area with real quality-of-life implications.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoNeuromod Devices Names New Chief Commercial Officer, VP of Channel DevelopmentLeadership investment in commercial expansion signals that Neuromod is pushing harder to bring bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus therapy into mainstream audiology channels globally.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon Named Among Forbes’ World’s Top Companies for Women for Third Consecutive YearRepeated inclusion on a major workplace-equity ranking signals that large hearing care corporations are increasingly prioritizing gender diversity, which may influence talent recruitment across the audiology profession.＋Save
