PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoA Comparative Analysis of a Perceptual Hearing Loss Assessment Dataset and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing LossCurrent perceptual hearing loss assessment datasets may not fully capture ICF-defined functional and participation domains — audiologists should consider supplementing standard evaluations with patient-reported outcome measures addressing daily-life functioning.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·12d agoFootball’s back … but what about accessibility, let alone Auracast?Slow stadium uptake of Auracast highlights a broader gap between emerging hearing-assistive technology and real-world public-venue implementation that audiologists may be asked about by patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoAuracast on the air: Bristol Temple Meads trial translates to BBC Radio 4’s Today programmeReal-world public-transport deployment of Auracast signals growing mainstream adoption of the standard, which could soon influence how audiologists counsel patients about hearing aid connectivity in everyday environments.＋Save
ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations·Podcast·12d agoSpirituality & Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness can challenge not only the body but also a person’s sense of identity, purpose, and hope. For many, spirituality becomes an important part of the healing journey—offering meaning in difficult moments, strengthening resilience, and helping people...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·12d agoWhat’s Next for AI Hearing Aids? Hearing in Your Own Friend BubbleThe 'friend bubble' concept represents a likely direction for next-generation hearing aid AI, giving clinicians early context for patient conversations about emerging technology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Public health & policy·12d agoEU Approves Sanofi’s MenQuadfi for Infants as Young as 6 Weeks, Expanding Protection Against a Leading Cause of Acquired DeafnessEarlier vaccination against meningococcal disease could reduce the incidence of meningitis-related acquired hearing loss in infants, potentially lowering the population of children who need audiological rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoStudy suggests natural sounds help people feel more connected to placesThis research broadens the conversation about hearing beyond disability, reinforcing that access to natural soundscapes has measurable psychological and social value — relevant to audiologists advocating for hearing health in broader wellbeing contexts.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoWiltshire church upgrades assistive listening with FlooGoo Auracast transmitterReal-world Auracast installations in public venues like places of worship signal growing infrastructure that hearing aid patients may encounter, reinforcing the importance of clinicians being familiar with Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility when fitting devices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·12d agoYou are over 50 and still like to rave? Groove Armada and Specsavers can get you on the listDestigmatisation campaigns targeting specific generational cohorts represent a growing strategy to close the gap between hearing loss prevalence and hearing aid uptake among adults aged 50–70.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·12d agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Middle Ear Implant—Ian’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/vibrant-soundbridge *From Hearing Loss to a Middle Ear Implant—Ian’s Journey* Meet Ian, a SOUNDBRIDGE middle ear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from the UK....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·12d agoHearing Aids Are Not Like Glasses — and It’s Time the Industry Said SoUnmet patient expectations are a leading driver of hearing aid abandonment, so how the industry frames the hearing aid experience at the point of sale and fitting has direct implications for long-term adoption and satisfaction.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·12d agoTiny, AI-Powered Hearing Aids: Widex Allure AITiny, AI-Powered Hearing Aids: Widex Allure AI The new Widex Allure AI hearing aids deliver the "Widex sound" that so many individuals with hearing loss love, plus AI sound processing in a compact form factor. #hearingaids #widex #hearingloss #betterhearing＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·12d agoAuditory function in pediatric idiopathic nephrotic syndrome: Correlations with disease severity and corticosteroid burdenAudiologists seeing pediatric patients with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome should be aware of a potential association between disease severity, corticosteroid burden, and hearing dysfunction — routine audiological monitoring in this population may be warranted, pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoAuditory Working Memory Mediates the Relationship Between Musical Sophistication and Speech-In-Noise PerceptionNo immediate practice change — this mechanistic finding about auditory working memory as a mediator is scientifically informative but does not yet translate to a clinical intervention audiologists should adopt.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoPostural Instability and Fall Risk in Type 2 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study Using Posturography and Video Head Impulse TestAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider vestibular function testing in patients with type 2 diabetes, particularly those with known diabetic complications, as this population shows measurable postural instability and elevated fall risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoDigital Workflow for Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management Following Jaw Reconstruction Using a Patient-Specific CAD/CAM Vestibuloplasty Stent: A Preliminary Case SeriesThis article has no meaningful relevance to audiology practice or hearing science and appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoInvestigating the Time-Course of Verticality Sensitivity Changes During Visuo-Vestibular ConflictUnderstanding exactly how and how fast the brain re-weights visual versus vestibular cues during conflict could eventually inform the design of vestibular rehabilitation exercises and dizziness diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoHigh-resolution intraoperative guide for cochlear implant surgery using optical coherence tomographyPreliminary evidence supports OCT as an intraoperative guidance tool for cochlear implant electrode insertion, but clinical adoption awaits larger controlled trials confirming improved outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoClinical and imaging findings after antiviral treatment in cats with presumptive neurologic feline infectious peritonitis: 9 cases (2020-2024)This article is not relevant to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoHealth and disability assessment in individuals with hearing loss: a longitudinal study using WHODAS 2.0Audiologists should consider WHODAS 2.0 as a longitudinal outcome measure alongside audiometric testing to capture the functional and disability impact of hearing aid fitting over time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoWhat has been researched about implicit memory in speech-language-hearing pathology? A scoping reviewUnderstanding the role of implicit memory in hearing and communication disorders could open new avenues for rehabilitation strategies, particularly for patients who struggle with traditional learning-based approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoNetwork analysis of the tinnitus functional index (TFI)Network analysis findings may inform refinement of TFI subscale interpretation, but clinicians should continue using the validated full TFI without modification until revised scoring guidelines are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoSequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation via the Transmastoid Labyrinthotomy Approach Using Custom-Made Electrodes in a Pediatric Patient With Common Cavity Deformities: A Case ReportThis single case report documents a feasible surgical strategy for bilateral CI in common cavity deformity; not practice-changing but useful as a reference technique for rare complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoComparative safety signals of carboplatin and cisplatin in lung cancer: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERSAudiologists monitoring patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should note that cisplatin carries a stronger ototoxicity signal than carboplatin per this database study, reinforcing existing monitoring guidelines — no immediate practice change beyond current ASHA/AAA...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoUsing cortical auditory-evoked potential responses to verify the objective benefit of aural rehabilitation in adult cochlear implant usersCAEPs show promise as an objective tool for verifying rehabilitation benefit in adult CI users; audiologists working in CI programs may consider integrating CAEP measurement into outcomes tracking, though broader validation is still needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoSecondary Revision With Boot Flap in a Case of Tessier No. 0 CleftThis article has minimal relevance to audiology; it describes a reconstructive surgery technique for a rare facial cleft and does not intersect with hearing, balance, or related clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoRadiation-induced cavernous malformation arising within vestibular schwannoma manifesting as subarachnoid hemorrhage: Case report and literature reviewAudiologists managing patients with vestibular schwannoma treated by radiation should be aware that delayed radiation-induced vascular complications are rare but can be life-threatening — urgent neurosurgical referral is warranted if treated patients present with sudden severe...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Dizziness, Balance, and Postural Stability in Adult Patients With Chronic Peripheral Vestibular Dizzinessare too preliminary to recommend rTMS as a routine clinical intervention for chronic peripheral vestibular dizziness; await replication in larger controlled trials before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoExploring the Relationship Between Hearing Status, Cognitive Function, and Neurological Symptom Burden: The Impact of Hearing Aids on Veteran HealthIf the study shows hearing aid use is associated with better cognitive and neurological outcomes in veterans, audiologists serving this population should prioritize early hearing aid fitting and counseling on cognitive benefits — but causality cannot be confirmed from an...＋Save
