PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·13d agoQuantifying Classification Exposure Dose From the Pilot Veteran Military Occupational and Environmental Assessment ToolAccurate occupational exposure classification is a foundational step for future epidemiological studies linking military noise and chemical exposures to hearing loss and vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·13d agoTowards a standardized assessment of manual dexterity in hearing aid users using the ABILHAND questionnaireIf validated further, the ABILHAND questionnaire could offer audiologists a quick, standardized way to flag patients who may struggle with hearing aid handling, enabling earlier dexterity-targeted counseling or device selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoScreening for age-related hearing loss in general practice: feasibility, diagnostic Value, and subsequent care pathways-a pilot studyPrimary care hearing loss screening for adults 65+ appears feasible in general practice settings; audiologists should anticipate potential increases in referral volume if such screening pathways are adopted and prepare care pathway protocols accordingly.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Education & training·13d agoWSA Launches EMPOWERS U to Support the Next Generation of AudiologistsWorkforce pipeline programs like EMPOWERS U could help address the growing shortage of audiologists needed to meet rising demand for hearing healthcare.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·13d agoWhy Posting on Facebook Isn’t a Marketing StrategyAs independent audiology clinics face increasing competition from retail chains and online providers, effective digital marketing strategy is becoming a key business survival skill for clinic owners.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·13d agoWidex Allure AI Hearing Aids: Background Noise TestWidex Allure AI Hearing Aids: Background Noise Test The new Widex Allure AI hearing aids use artificial intelligence to improve speech clarity...but do they actually help in noisy situations? #hearingaids #hearingloss #widexallure #hearingtech＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·13d agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeThe event highlights growing industry awareness of the unique, complex needs of the Usher syndrome community, where combined hearing and vision loss demands specialized audiological support.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·13d agoDa Perda Auditiva a um Implante de Coclear: a Jornada Auditiva da Fernanda.► Learn more about cochlear implants at: https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *Da Perda Auditiva a um Implante de Coclear: a Jornada Auditiva da Fernanda.* Conheça a Fernanda, mãe de uma usuária de implante coclear (CI) e Mentora Hearpeers do Brasil....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·13d agoWhy Hearing Aids Sound Tinny (And How to Fix Them)Do your hearing aids sound tinny, sharp, metallic, or unnatural? You're not alone. One of the most common complaints from new hearing aid users is that everything sounds too high-pitched or "tinny." The good news is that this problem often has a solution. In this video, Dr....＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossFindings are preliminary and exploratory; no immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking central auditory processing (how the brain interprets sound) to dementia diagnosis.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Clinical audiology·13d agoWhat to Tell Audio Engineers About Equalizations for Their Hearing LossAudiologists counseling audio engineers or musicians should understand that standard hearing-aid frequency shaping based solely on audiogram targets may be inadequate for this population; fitting strategies should account for the critical listening demands and monitor-level...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoPatient navigation interventions for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families: A scoping reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the landscape of patient navigation programs for DHH children but do not yet provide tested protocols audiologists can adopt directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCumulative Incidence of Epilepsy in Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Propensity Matched Retrospective Study Using TriNetXQuantifying epilepsy burden in NF2 helps characterize the full neurological profile of patients who often present first to audiology, supporting better cross-specialty referral and counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoAssociation between phonological processing skills and cochlear implant outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss: a systematic reviewPre-implant phonological processing assessments may help predict cochlear implant speech recognition outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss, but clinicians should await primary studies with standardized protocols before routinely adding these assessments to CI candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCardiogenic vertigo: clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term prognosisAudiologists seeing patients with unexplained vertigo should be alert to cardiac causes, but this retrospective study's prognostic predictors require prospective validation before changing referral or workup protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCorticospinal conduction in RFC1-related disease: a transcranial magnetic stimulation studyNo immediate change to audiology practice; however, clinicians managing CANVAS patients should be aware that motor pathway involvement (hyperreflexia) may coexist with severe sensory neuropathy, potentially informing multidisciplinary assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoLetter to the editor re: Sathya A, Nguyen TN, Klein P, et al. Endovascular vs surgical treatment of sigmoid sinus diverticulum causing pulsatile tinnitus: A systematic review. Interv Neuroradiol. 2024 Mar 22:15910199241231325Critical appraisal of systematic reviews on pulsatile tinnitus treatments helps refine the evidence base for a condition that is often underdiagnosed and mismanaged.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoStage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Parkinson's patients should be aware that sensory integration deficits—including vestibular contributions—worsen with disease stage and independently elevate fall risk, supporting early vestibular screening in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDetecting simulated skew deviation using a smartphone eye-tracking application (EyePhone): a feasibility studyPreliminary feasibility only — smartphone-based skew deviation detection using EyePhone shows early promise but cannot yet replace clinical HINTS exam or specialist assessment; no practice change warranted until prospective patient trials are completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDegeneration rather than hypoplasia may be the pathologic feature of the endolymphatic sac in patients with ipsilateral delayed endolymphatic hydropsThis pathological finding suggests degeneration — not congenital underdevelopment — drives endolymphatic sac dysfunction in delayed endolymphatic hydrops, which may eventually influence how this condition is distinguished from Ménière's disease in diagnosis and management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
RNID·Other·Professional practice·2w agoUnreasonable, discriminatory or abusive behaviour policySets a transparent standard for how a major UK hearing-loss charity manages safe and respectful service access, which may inform similar policies at hearing clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·2w agoAustralia’s Hearing Health Workforce Summit aims to shape hearing-health pathwayA coordinated national workforce strategy could reshape how hearing healthcare is delivered, funded, and staffed across Australia's entire lifespan continuum.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·2w ago· press releaseInternational Hearing Society Announces 2026 Award RecipientsProfessional awards from a major hearing health organization highlight role models and elevate standards within the hearing instrument specialist community.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·2w agoUsing DTx to Improve the “Stickiness” of CareAs patient dropout and hearing-aid non-use remain persistent challenges in audiology, DTx tools could represent a practical strategy for improving long-term patient adherence and outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeManufacturer-sponsored outreach targeting the dual-sensory loss (Usher syndrome) population highlights the underserved need for specialized hearing care in this community and may raise awareness among audiologists who see these patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2w agoCoates Hearing Clinic Becomes First Practice to Earn ADA Audiology Practice AccreditationThe first earned ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation sets a precedent and may encourage other independent clinics to pursue formal quality benchmarking.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2w agoWhy VA Hearing Aids Don't Always WorkWhy VA Hearing Aids Don't Always Work The VA only fits premium prescription hearing aids...so why do some veterans still struggle with their hearing aids? #hearingloss #hearingaids #betterhearing＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSpatial hearing after auricular resection for non-melanoma skin CancerAudiologists managing patients post-auricular resection should consider spatial hearing assessment as part of rehabilitation planning, though specific protocol changes await larger prospective studies.＋Save
