Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoHLAA 2026 Convention to Convene in LouisvilleHLAA conventions serve as a key gathering point for the hearing health community, shaping advocacy priorities and showcasing emerging assistive technologies.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoEFHOH Calls for Broader Access to Assistive Hearing TechnologyPersistent access inequalities across Europe highlight a systemic gap that affects how many patients reach audiology services and can afford prescribed technology.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoSurvey of AI use in healthcare professions launched by ParresiaTracking real-world AI adoption across European healthcare professions could eventually surface benchmarks that help audiology practices understand where they stand relative to peers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoFact-finding survey of hearing loss among community-dwelling older adults: Intergroup comparison of participants who attended lectures related and unrelated to hearing lossTargeted hearing-health education events may be an effective outreach strategy to increase hearing-aid uptake among older adults, but this survey design cannot prove causation.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·2mo agoCan we prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics?Aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity remains an unsolved clinical problem for cystic fibrosis and other patient populations, and RNID-backed research signals growing charitable investment in finding protective strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2mo agoNew VA Pilot Program Would Test OTC Hearing Aids for VeteransIf the VA pilot demonstrates that OTC hearing aids are effective for veterans, it could accelerate the broader shift toward non-clinical hearing-care pathways and reshape how a major public payer delivers audiology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo ago"The sound of silence": when the brain doesn't hearThis article reinforces the established hearing loss–cognitive impairment link but, without reviewing specific new findings (e.g., effect sizes, study design details, or novel mechanisms), no immediate change to clinical practice is warranted beyond existing guidance to screen...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAurahear at Here Hear .. of course Auracast gets a mentionAuracast represents a potentially significant shift in how hearing aid and assistive listening device users access public audio, but adoption and real-world clinical benefit remain unproven.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Public health & policy·2mo agoU.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement ActIf enacted, this legislation could reshape how the VA delivers hearing care to one of the largest hearing-loss populations in the U.S., with downstream implications for audiologists, dispensers, and OTC manufacturers serving veterans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoPrimary Care Screening and Management of Hearing Loss in Older Adults: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists should be aware that referral gaps exist at the primary care level; advocate for standardized screening protocols in primary care settings to improve early identification and referral of older adults with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Clinical audiology·2mo agoStevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialistHigh-profile celebrity philanthropy can raise public awareness of hearing and ENT health while providing sustained academic funding for research and training in the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoTravelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing LossPhilanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoNewborn and infant hearing screening outcomes at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaThe findings confirm systemic implementation failures in newborn hearing screening at this site; audiologists and programme managers in similar low-resource settings should audit their own screening uptake and follow-up rates against national EHDI benchmarks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2mo agoExploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologistsNo direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoStatus and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral reviewNo single new clinical action is indicated, but audiologists and programme administrators involved in newborn hearing screening in South Africa (or comparable settings) should use these identified gaps as a checklist for local programme audits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFalls and Fear of Falling in Minor Stroke Patients With Vestibular Symptoms: A Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that minor stroke patients presenting with vestibular symptoms carry elevated long-term fall risk, supporting referral pathways to vestibular rehabilitation and falls-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNoise exposure and dizziness in middle-aged adults: a nationally representative studyAudiologists assessing noise-exposed patients should routinely screen for dizziness and vestibular symptoms, as this study adds population-level evidence linking noise exposure to dizziness risk.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2mo agoBrighton eventCharitable legacy giving is a key long-term funding stream for hearing loss research and advocacy organisations like RNID.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2mo agoWhat is the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia? Answering Common Patient QuestionsClinicians should be prepared to counsel patients on the hearing loss–dementia link using current evidence, but this blog alone does not introduce new data or change screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·3mo agoWhat to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear ImplantsAs MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·3mo agoJune 4: Global campaign launches for World Assistive Technology DayGlobal campaigns that highlight gaps in assistive technology access can shape policy, funding priorities, and patient demand relevant to audiology services worldwide.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·3mo agoEfhoh to host webinar for World Assistive Technology DayAdvocacy events like this raise public and policy awareness of assistive technology access gaps, which can indirectly influence funding and patient expectations in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAssociations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·3mo agoStarkey Promotes Hearing Health at Minnesota Lynx Changemakers EventManufacturer-led public hearing protection campaigns at large sporting events can raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss among audiences who may not routinely seek audiological care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSpeech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study FindsSpeech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·3mo ago· press releaseReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-led charitable programs highlight ongoing access and affordability barriers to hearing care, which remain a systemic challenge for the audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·3mo ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoIncrements in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational studyIncreasing physical activity is associated with reduced tinnitus severity over 2 years, but the observational design cannot confirm causation — audiologists may reasonably encourage activity as part of a healthy lifestyle without overstating its therapeutic effect on tinnitus.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·3mo agoReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates a manufacturer-led model for addressing it through clinic partnerships.＋Save
