PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoDeveloping the Hungarian version of the MATCH test from the original German language: an evidence-based protocol for the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of paediatric speech audiometry tests from one language into anotherEstablishing a rigorous cross-language adaptation protocol for paediatric speech audiometry tests addresses a global need for linguistically valid hearing assessment tools in under-resourced language communities.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoMild but Not Minor: Reconsidering Clinical Practice and Tinnitus-Related Aspects of Mild Hearing LossClinicians should reconsider a 'watch-and-wait' approach for mild hearing loss, as this review supports earlier intervention with conventional hearing aids given documented impacts on communication and quality of life.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoExtended High-Frequency Audiometry Outcomes in Generation Z With Electronic Noise ExposureExtended high-frequency audiometry may detect early noise-induced hearing damage in young patients that standard audiometry misses; consider incorporating it into clinical screening for Gen Z patients with significant recreational noise exposure.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Hearing aids·4w agoThe ear is the boss: Lessons from 23+ years of custom hearingWhile the underlying principle is well-established, clinicians should periodically review their ear impression technique — though this article offers opinion rather than new evidence.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoNatus Sensory Revives Otometrics Brand for Hearing and Balance PortfolioReviving the Otometrics brand signals Natus Sensory's intent to consolidate and strengthen its identity in the hearing and balance diagnostics market, which may affect procurement decisions and product support expectations for clinic owners.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·4w agoFrom clinic to leadership: Meaningful career progression at Bloom Hearing SpecialistsStaff retention and internal career pathways are increasingly important for audiology clinic operators facing workforce shortages.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·4w agoRecord attendance at ACAud inc. HAASA National Congress 2026Record delegate numbers signal growing professional engagement and momentum within the Australian audiology and hearing aid dispensing community.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·4w agoTwo leading audiologists finalists in 2026 Women in Industry AwardsRecognition of audiologists in cross-industry awards raises the public profile of the profession and highlights the growing leadership of women in Australian audiology.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoReal-World Study Examines ACEMg Supplement Use in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing LossReal-world supplement studies are inherently limited by confounding and lack of controls; clinicians should not recommend ACEMg for sensorineural hearing loss based on this evidence alone and should await controlled trial data.+Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·4w agoBone conduction hearing implants (BCHIs)Clear public-facing explanations of BCHI options can help audiologists support patient education and improve awareness of surgical alternatives to conventional hearing aids.+Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoStudy Finds Auditory Feedback Is Key for Precise Tongue Control in SpeechFindings reinforce the theoretical role of auditory feedback in speech motor control, but are too preliminary to change clinical protocols for hearing loss management or speech therapy; no actionable change at this time.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Sudden Hearing Loss – awareness must growSudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden unexplained hearing loss in one or both ears) remains widely misrecognised outside specialist settings, and delayed diagnosis directly worsens treatment outcomes.+Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·5w agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored books on sudden sensorineural hearing loss can serve as accessible psychosocial resources that audiologists and ENT teams can recommend to newly diagnosed patients.+Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·5w agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored resources on sudden hearing loss can support audiologist–patient communication and help newly diagnosed patients feel less isolated during a frightening experience.+Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·5w agoWSA Launches Sound Preference Research and Clinical Tools to Help Hearing Care Professionals Deliver More Personalized Hearing CarePersonalized sound preference fitting is an emerging area in audiology, and industry-driven tools in this space could influence how clinicians approach counseling and fine-tuning, if validated.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoWSA’s Sound Preference: Why Hearing Aid Sound Personalization MattersGrowing manufacturer emphasis on sound personalization reflects user-driven demand and may accelerate adoption of self-fitting and preference-based fitting tools in clinical workflows.+Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·5w agoSudden Hearing Loss Support Is 5 Years Old!Patient-led online communities for sudden sensorineural hearing loss fill a real support gap and can complement formal audiological care by improving patient coping and help-seeking.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseOticon Verit™: Introducing a New, Premium Family of Three Zinc-air Battery Hearing Aid StylesThe launch expands the premium zinc-air battery hearing aid segment at a time when rechargeable devices dominate new releases, offering dispensers an additional fitting option for patients who prefer or require non-rechargeable devices.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoOticon Launches Verit, a New Premium Battery-Powered Hearing Aid FamilyThe Verit launch signals that major manufacturers still see demand for battery-powered premium hearing aids despite the industry's broader shift toward rechargeable devices.+Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·6w agoAssessing Auditory Development Just Got Easier With LEAQ & ReDiEfficient auditory development assessment tools are important in pediatric audiology, where timely tracking of progress can guide rehabilitation decisions.+Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Industry news·AI & technology·6w agoDr. Brian Taylor joins Neurotone AI as VP of Clinical Research and Professional RelationsThe hiring of a prominent audiologist-researcher signals growing industry investment in aural rehabilitation (re-training the brain to process sound after hearing loss) as a distinct product and research category.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·7w agoWhat’s wrong with Audiology? Loss of fundamental skills: ear impressionsAudiologists who have delegated ear impression taking to manufacturers should consider whether retraining in this skill is warranted to maintain custom-fit quality and patient satisfaction.+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe Disappearing Post: Are We Solving the Right Problem in Bone Conduction?Clinicians counselling bone conduction implant candidates should weigh acoustic performance trade-offs of transcutaneous designs against the cosmetic and soft-tissue advantages; no single design is superior across all outcome dimensions, so device selection should be...+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Public health & policy·7w agoA Field Guide to Interpreting and Discussing the Public Health Landscape on Hearing Loss and CognitionAudiologists can use this guide to improve how they communicate the hearing-loss–cognition evidence base to patients and referrers, but it introduces no new clinical evidence that would change testing or treatment protocols.+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoHormones and Hearing: Menopause and Auditory-Cognitive AgingAudiologists should consider menopause status when assessing auditory and cognitive complaints in middle-aged women, though current evidence is not yet strong enough to recommend specific hormonal screening protocols in routine audiology practice.+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Pediatric·7w agoAudiology in the ClassroomEducational audiologists working with ANSD students should be aware of classroom acoustic management strategies and individualized support plans, but no single new practice change is mandated by this blog piece.+Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Clinical audiology·7w agoBeyond the Audiogram: Are We Missing Half the Picture?Audiologists should already be aware of audiogram limitations and consider supplementary tests (e.g., speech-in-noise, auditory processing assessments) for patients with hearing complaints despite normal thresholds; this blog reinforces but does not update existing guidance.+Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Vestibular·2mo agoThe Invisible Comorbidity: Why Dizziness is a Red Flag for Chronic DiseaseAudiologists and balance specialists should consider screening or flagging chronic dizziness patients for systemic chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and facilitating appropriate medical referral — though this piece offers opinion rather than new evidence to change...+Save