PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoA Longitudinal Exploratory Case-Series Comparing Morphological Trajectories in Four Early-Implanted Greek-Cypriot Children and Eight Typically Hearing PeersSmall case-series findings suggest early-implanted children may follow a different but developing trajectory for morphological language skills; however, the tiny sample size (n=4) means no change in clinical practice or counselling is justified from this study alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoPrimitive-Reflex Profiling After Sport-Related Concussion: An Athlete-Centered Framework for Testing a Candidate Behavioral State MarkerIf validated, primitive-reflex profiling could add an objective behavioural marker to concussion assessment protocols, which has downstream relevance for audiology given the overlap between concussion and auditory processing disorders.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·11d agoPediatric Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Concussion: Modern Pathophysiological Insights, Diagnostic Advances, and Active Management ProtocolsUpdated concussion management protocols in children may prompt audiologists to be aware of referral pathways and the auditory processing sequelae of paediatric mTBI.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoThe Global Burden of Eustachian Tube Dysfunction in Older Patients: Pathophysiology, Clinical Consequences, Diagnostic Challenges and Therapeutic Perspectives-A SANRA-Based StudyNo immediate practice change; this narrative review synthesizes existing knowledge on ETD in older adults and highlights diagnostic gaps but does not introduce new evidence or updated guidelines.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoSedentary Time and Current Tinnitus in Midlife Korean Women (Aged 40 to 64 Years): A Cross-Sectional Analysis from KNHANES 2014-2018Cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions; audiologists cannot yet recommend reduced sedentary time as a tinnitus intervention, but the finding adds to lifestyle-factor research worth monitoring.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoQuality of Life, Self-Esteem, and Social Integration in Cochlear Implant Recipients: A Cross-Sectional Study from a Tertiary Center in RomaniaAudiologists should consider incorporating validated quality-of-life and self-esteem measures alongside standard audiological tests when counseling and evaluating cochlear implant recipients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoDifferentiating Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness from Anxiety Disorder Using Behavioral Responses to Complex Visual EnvironmentsIf validated in larger studies, behavioral responses to complex visual environments may offer audiologists and vestibular clinicians a practical tool to differentiate PPPD from anxiety disorder at the point of care.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoContemporary Challenges and Emerging Directions in the Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular Disorders: Toward an Integrated and Personalized ApproachAs vestibular disorder management grows more complex, this review maps the landscape of emerging diagnostic and therapeutic tools that will shape future audiological and neuro-otological practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoMorphological Heterogeneity of Large (Koos Grade 4) Vestibular Schwannomas: Surgical Consequences and Predictors of Facial Nerve OutcomeMorphological features of Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas may help surgeons predict facial nerve outcomes, but practice change requires validation in larger prospective series; no immediate protocol change is warranted from this single study alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoDo Changes in Transtympanic Electrocochleography (TT-ECochG) Reflect the Dynamics of Endolymphatic Hydrops on MRI? Audiological and Radiological Longitudinal Analysis in Patients with Severe Meniere's Disease After Vestibular Neurectomy-A Pilot StudyPreliminary pilot data suggest TT-ECochG changes may track endolymphatic hydrops on MRI after vestibular neurectomy, but the small sample and pilot design mean no practice change is justified yet.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoAssociation Between Chronic Kidney Disease and Incident Ménière's Disease Using 16 Years of Nationwide Longitudinal DataAudiologists should be aware of chronic kidney disease as a possible risk factor for Ménière's disease, though this association study cannot establish causation and does not yet warrant routine screening changes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoSelective Symmetrical Encephalomalacia in a Maine Coon Crossbred Kitten in ItalyThis case report has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it appears in this dataset likely due to indexing or tagging error.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoTickets on sale for UK’s DeafExpo 2027DeafExpo 2027 signals growing mainstream visibility for assistive listening technologies like Auracast, which could shape patient expectations and clinic adoption conversations in coming years.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoResearchers Explore Whether Auditory Nerve Cell Therapy Could Improve Cochlear Implant OutcomesIf auditory nerve cell therapy can be shown to strengthen the nerve-to-brain pathway, it could meaningfully raise the ceiling on cochlear implant performance for millions of users worldwide.+Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·12d agoHearing Health Takes Center Stage at AAO-HNSF 2026 Annual MeetingPositioning hearing loss within systemic conditions like diabetes and cognitive decline reinforces audiology's role in integrated, whole-person care and may drive interdisciplinary referral pathways.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·12d agoRNID calls for Auracast on public transport as report highlights travel stressAuracast adoption in public transport could meaningfully reduce daily listening fatigue and accessibility barriers for hearing aid users, creating a real-world demand signal that audiologists and manufacturers should monitor.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Public health & policy·12d agoHIA and HLAA Launch “Sounds of America” Hearing Health CampaignNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists may choose to share campaign materials with patients or on social media to support public hearing health awareness.+Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·12d agoBettear’s Forge XD expands number of potential Auracast streams to eightNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a venue-infrastructure product announcement with no direct bearing on hearing aid fitting or audiological care.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·12d agoMusicians Face a Hidden Hearing Risk. Most People Never Realize It.Most people associate noise-induced hearing loss with factory workers, farmers, or hunters. But professional musicians may face an even greater risk due to constant exposure to high sound levels. In this conversation, Dr....+Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·12d agoAccessible public transport webinar to explore Auracast technology and complianceAuracast represents a growing infrastructure opportunity for audiologists to advocate for real-world hearing accessibility in public spaces beyond the clinic.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·12d agoGN – a gourmet legacy Amplifon should drool overA potential Amplifon–GN merger would reshape the competitive landscape of the global audiology market, affecting manufacturer relationships, dispensing networks, and pricing dynamics for clinics and patients alike.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·12d agoNew Hearing Aids: Almost All at Once! #ShortsDr. Cliff, AuD discusses a wave of hearing aid launches and the challenge of keeping up with new technology in this excerpt from VLOG 334. Which hearing aid would you like to see covered in more detail? Subscribe for reviews and comparisons....+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·12d agoPhonak EON Sphere vs Oticon Reveal: Which Is BEST?Phonak EON Sphere vs. Oticon Reveal—which hearing aid is better? After putting both through extensive testing, I’m comparing their strengths, limitations, and the differences that could make one a better choice for you....+Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·12d agoThe Phonak Podcast | Amanda’s Arctic Adventure & Breaking the StigmaWelcome to a different world. ❄️ Phonak advocate Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels takes us on a journey into the Arctic, sharing the adventures and unforgettable moments she experienced with her #PhonakEON hearing aids....+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·12d agoAudiological outcomes and related clinical indicators of intratympanic steroid injection therapy in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss and alcohol consumptionClinicians treating sudden sensorineural hearing loss patients with a history of alcohol use should monitor this study's findings, but the results require review of the full paper before changing intratympanic steroid injection protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoDevelopment and psychometric validation of a vestibular symptom severity scaleThe EGV scale shows promise as a patient-reported outcome tool for vestibular symptom severity, but clinicians should await broader external validation before adopting it over established scales.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoImpact of migrating from paired to sequential stimulation on speech recognition in cochlear implant usersCochlear implant audiologists should note this study when considering stimulation strategy changes, but full review of the sample size and outcome data is needed before altering clinical programming protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoPsychological flexibility and health status as predictors of perceived hearing aid benefit in adults with hearing lossAudiologists should consider screening for psychological flexibility and general health status as part of hearing aid counselling, as these factors may independently predict patient-reported benefit.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoClinical and audiovestibular findings in pediatric vestibular migraine spectrum disordersAudiologists evaluating children with unexplained recurrent dizziness should be aware of vestibular migraine spectrum disorders as a leading diagnosis; awareness of the associated audiovestibular test profile may aid differential diagnosis, but specific protocol changes should...+Save