MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2mo agoBarclays warns that hearing aid market's comeback could be short-livedA potential softening of the premium hearing aid market could pressure clinic revenue, shift patient mix toward lower-cost devices, and affect manufacturer R&D investment across the field.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo ago· press releaseStarkey Named 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive YearSustained employer recognition can signal organizational stability at a major hearing aid manufacturer, which may indirectly affect product development continuity and talent retention in the audiology supply chain.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releaseVerification of Hearing Aids: A Practical Guide First EditionA dedicated, practice-focused verification reference could help standardize hearing aid verification protocols across clinics and training programs.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffective hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in international studyThis study adds meaningful observational evidence supporting consistent hearing aid use in older adults as a potential modifiable factor for dementia risk reduction — audiologists should reinforce adherence counselling, though causation is not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion pivots to new gene therapy for hearing loss: Australian trial plans underwayGJB2 mutations are the single most common cause of inherited deafness, so a targeted gene therapy entering clinical trials could eventually offer a biological treatment option alongside conventional amplification for a well-defined patient population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoAmyn Amlani Named Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of OklahomaLeadership changes at university audiology programs can influence the direction of research, clinical training pipelines, and workforce development in the field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network-Based Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People With Hearing LossNetwork-level audio optimization could become a low-barrier, device-agnostic way to improve phone communication for hearing-impaired patients, potentially complementing hearing aids without requiring any patient-side action.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People with Hearing LossIf network-level call-clarity technology matures and reaches consumers, it could meaningfully reduce communication barriers for hearing-aid users and those with untreated hearing loss without requiring changes to hearing devices themselves.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoAcousia Reports Promising First-in-Patient Phase 2a Results for ACOU085 in Cisplatin-Induced OtotoxicityIf confirmed in larger trials, a drug that prevents chemotherapy-related hearing damage (ototoxicity) could significantly reduce one of the most common and life-altering side effects of cisplatin-based cancer treatment.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion Names SENS-601 Lead Gene Therapy Program, Files Clinical Trial Applications for GJB2-Related Hearing LossGJB2 mutations are the most frequent genetic cause of congenital deafness, so a successful AAV gene therapy could eventually offer a biological treatment option for a large portion of patients with hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Education & training·2mo ago$82 million La Trobe Health Clinic includes new audiology service and increased intakeExpanding supervised clinical training sites addresses the pipeline of qualified audiologists, which has long-term implications for workforce capacity across Australia.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releaseStarkey introduces StarLink Edge LE AdapterRetrofitting existing premium hearing aids with next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast capability extends device lifespan and broadens accessibility without requiring a full upgrade, which is commercially and clinically relevant for fitters.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoKaren Peltz Strauss Appointed to Communication Service for the Deaf Board of DirectorsAdding a seasoned federal telecommunications policy advocate to a major deaf-services organization's board may influence future accessibility standards and communication technology policy relevant to the hearing loss community.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion Names GJB2 Hearing Loss Therapy as Lead Program; Ends OTOF TrialThe strategic shift signals that GJB2-related hereditary hearing loss — the most prevalent form of genetic deafness — is becoming a priority target in the emerging gene therapy landscape, while setbacks in OTOF programs highlight the difficulty of translating inner-ear gene...＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoBettear brings Auracast to Tilburg’s Art ClusterReal-world Auracast deployments in public venues signal growing adoption of Bluetooth-based assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly need to counsel patients about.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoBIHIMA Launches 2026 Audiologist Survey to Track Shifts in Hearing CareAggregated workforce data from this survey could reveal shifts in UK and Ireland hearing care delivery that inform policy, training, and market strategy.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoHeavy burden on unpaid UK carers revealed in Specsavers studyUnderstanding the carer burden associated with hearing care appointments could prompt UK audiology services to design more carer-friendly scheduling and support systems.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·2mo agoJoin us as an employee at Tuggerah / Lake Haven / Morisset, NSWThe disclosed salary range (AU$87k–$110k pro rata) provides a concrete market benchmark for audiologist/audiometrist remuneration in regional NSW under a corporate employer model.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·2mo ago“The Next Profitable Frontier” in Audiology: A Roadmap to Recreational and Industrial Hearing Care by Garry GordonAs traditional hearing-aid revenue faces margin pressure from OTC devices, diversifying into occupational and recreational hearing protection services is an increasingly discussed strategy for practice sustainability.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion Advances GJB2 Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Following Regulatory MilestonesGJB2 mutations are the most common cause of inherited hearing loss, so a gene therapy entering clinical-trial stages represents a meaningful step toward a potential biological treatment option.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2mo agoAnalysts see prospects for upward revision at Demant after strong 2026 startA broadly improving hearing aid market signals potentially greater investment in R&D, product innovation, and access initiatives that could shape the audiology landscape over the coming years.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoDemant reaps rewards of a popular relaunch among US veteransSecuring a VA supply contract is a significant commercial milestone that shifts market share within the largest single hearing aid dispensing channel in the US.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Accessibility·2mo agoImproving the Accessibility and Quality of Hearing Health Services for Seniors with a Hearing LossClinicians serving older adults should review their accessibility and care-quality practices; this article likely identifies systemic strategies (e.g., tele-audiology, community outreach) worth considering, though specific evidence-based protocols depend on the underlying study...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoiOrthotics wins inaugural Endeavour Awards’ Innovation in Health Technology awardGN Hearing ANZ's recognition as a finalist in a cross-industry health technology award signals that hearing technology is increasingly being evaluated alongside broader allied-health innovation in the Australian market.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoIndustry NewsRecognition of leading researchers and long-standing industry players reflects the maturation and ongoing investment in the audiology and hearing care field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoNew business partnership opportunity in audiology, Hamilton, Vic: $20,000 sign‑on bonusThe offer highlights ongoing demand for audiologists in regional Australia and the competitive incentives large retail audiology chains are deploying to fill workforce gaps outside metropolitan areas.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·2mo agoCanberra audiology professional – expressions of interestIndicates Specsavers Audiology is expanding its footprint in the Australian Capital Territory, pointing to sustained workforce growth pressure in the sector.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·2mo agoTasmania – expressions of interest from audiology professionalsSignals Specsavers Audiology's continued geographic expansion into Tasmania, reflecting broader workforce demand in Australian regional and state markets.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Accessibility·2mo agoApple Adds New Captioning and Hearing Accessibility Features at WWDC26Consumer-technology giants expanding native hearing accessibility features increases the everyday toolkit available to people with hearing loss and may reduce reliance on dedicated assistive devices for some communication scenarios.＋Save
