Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoHark! – And all the time it was just the old boilerIt highlights how infrasound and its perceptual effects are still poorly understood by the public, which has broader relevance for audiologists who may encounter patients reporting unexplained auditory or physical sensations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPreoperative Radiological Features Predict Facial and Cochlear Nerve Function after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective StudyPreoperative imaging features may help predict nerve outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery, but retrospective single-center data warrant cautious interpretation before changing surgical planning or counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoStereotactic radiosurgery and dural arteriovenous fistulas: three decades of experience at the University of PittsburghDural arteriovenous fistulas can present with auditory symptoms such as pulsatile tinnitus, making awareness of treatment pathways marginally relevant to audiologists triaging unusual tinnitus cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoFeasibility analysis of an implantable middle ear cavity pressure microphoneThis is a feasibility study at an early engineering stage; no clinical practice change is warranted, but audiologists should follow this line of research as it could reshape fully implantable cochlear implant counseling in the future.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoUse of Envelope Following Response Normative Ranges for Diagnosing Cochlear DeafferentationIf normative EFR ranges are validated for diagnosing cochlear synaptopathy in clinical populations, audiologists should consider integrating EFR testing into their hidden hearing loss diagnostic workflow, but adoption should await full review of sensitivity and specificity data...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSalvage surgery following primary treatment in recurrent vestibular schwannoma: surgical outcomes and progression-free survival- a meta-analysisAudiology practice is not directly changed by this meta-analysis, but audiologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients should be aware that salvage surgery carries meaningful risk and variable progression-free survival rates, informing counseling conversations about...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoThyroid and balance: a surprising link between hormones and vestibular dysfunctionIf thyroid hormones genuinely modulate vestibular compensation, it could open a new pharmacological avenue for accelerating recovery from acute unilateral vestibular disorders, a condition with few established drug therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoTranslation, cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and diagnostic properties of the Arabic version of self-diagnosis questionnaire for Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoClinics serving Arabic-speaking patients may consider adopting this validated self-diagnosis tool to improve BPPV screening efficiency, pending review of the reported sensitivity and specificity values.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoAccelerating Federal Technology Transfer Through a Startup Challenge Licensing ModeWhile technology transfer mechanisms can indirectly influence how hearing-related research reaches the marketplace, this article presents no audiology-specific content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoPersistent auditory hallucinations despite hearing aid use in bilateral sensorineural hearing loss without evidence of psychosisAudiologists should be aware that auditory hallucinations can persist in hearing-aid users with sensorineural hearing loss even when psychosis is ruled out; a single case report is insufficient to change clinical protocols, but it warrants referral pathways to neurology or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoSpatial Analysis of Electrode Proximity to Lateral Wall and Its Impact on ECAP Amplitudes: An OTOPLAN-Based StudyElectrode proximity to the lateral wall, measurable via OTOPLAN, appears to influence ECAP amplitudes; surgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant programming may consider electrode-to-wall distance as a factor when interpreting ECAP data, but multicenter prospective...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·4mo agoDelivering a hearing and vision support intervention for people with dementia: looking "under the hood" of the SENSE-Cog trial pre- and during the COVID-19 pandemicThe SENSE-Cog process analysis reveals that pandemic-related disruptions significantly affected sensory rehabilitation delivery for people with dementia; audiologists working in care settings should plan for remote or hybrid delivery models to maintain continuity when in-person...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoBeyond motor: a systematic review of multisensory integration deficits in Parkinson's diseaseAudiologists seeing patients with Parkinson's disease should be aware that auditory processing difficulties may reflect broader multisensory integration deficits rather than peripheral hearing loss alone; no immediate change to audiological testing protocols is warranted, but...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoImpact of surgeon experience level on outcomes of three different root coverage procedures for RT1 gingival recessionThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Public health & policy·4mo agoSpecialist Care Reform Blueprint for Victoria aims to reduce waitsIf implemented effectively, this reform could reduce the bottleneck in specialist referrals across Victoria, potentially increasing patient flow to audiology and hearing services.＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·4mo agoPhonak Sphere Ultra RETESTED... I Got This Wrong!In this video, I’m making an important correction to my Phonak Infinio Sphere Ultra review. In our original testing, we believed we were evaluating Phonak’s DNN-based “Spheric Speech in Loud Noise” program powered by DEEPSONIC....＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·4mo agoWhy Hearing Health Gave Me My Confidence Back 👂Hearing health isn’t just about sound. It’s about confidence, connection, and living life fully. Tyson shares why taking care of his hearing allows him to travel, connect, and do what he loves most. If you’ve been struggling with hearing loss, don’t wait....＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4mo agoAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air for $149The Atom Air's $149 price point underscores the continued expansion of ultra-budget OTC hearing aids, increasing access options but also raising counseling challenges for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·4mo agoStarkey Employees Join Minnesota Lynx Changemakers Night to Support Community LeadershipCorporate community engagement by major hearing aid manufacturers can raise public awareness of hearing health brands, but this event does not advance audiology science or practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·4mo agoStarkey Employees Celebrate Changemakers Night with the Minnesota LynxIllustrates how hearing aid manufacturers are investing in community outreach and brand visibility beyond traditional audiology channels.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·4mo ago· press releaseAudien Hearing Launches Atom Air OTC Hearing AidThe growing OTC hearing aid market is expanding consumer choice at the low end, which may reshape how first-time users enter the hearing care system and affect clinic referral patterns.＋Save
Starkey Sound Bites·Podcast·4mo agoRunning A 31-Location Hearing Clinic Without Losing The Human TouchSend us Fan Mail A hearing clinic can buy the same equipment as everyone else, but it cannot copy trust. That is the thread running through our conversation with Dr....＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·4mo agoCan SOMATIC TINNITUS Be Treated? #tinnitus #tinnitusawareness #somatictinnitus #tinnitushelpDr. Ben breaks down the connection between body tension and tinnitus symptoms. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://tinnitus-philadelphia.com/ 3) San Francisco CA:...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·4mo agoGN CEO Peter Karlströmer on GN-Amplifon Deal: “We’re Creating an Even Stronger Company”A deeper alliance between a major hearing aid manufacturer (GN) and the world's largest retail hearing care network (Amplifon) could concentrate market power and influence distribution, pricing, and brand access for independent audiologists and clinics.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·4mo agoBuild a Better Audiology Practice: The Financial Tools That Can Help Make it PossibleIndependent audiology practices face mounting financial and administrative pressures, and accessible guidance on business tools is increasingly important for practice sustainability in a consolidating market.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoThe Two Kinds of Hearing Care ProvidersTwo choices in hearing care right now: Raise your standard. Focus on outcomes. Build something worth owning. Or let insurance set your bar, compete on price, and pack in as many patients as the schedule allows. Both are real options. Only one of them is actually working.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Education & training·4mo agoThe 2026 EUHA Congress party will be very orangeKnowing the 2026 EUHA Congress dates and partner country early allows audiology professionals and clinic owners to plan travel, networking, and exhibition attendance well in advance.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoJyske Bank sees strong prospects for Amplifon after its purchase of GN Hearing and share price dropAmplifon's acquisition of GN Hearing represents a significant consolidation in the hearing care industry, potentially reshaping supply chains, brand availability, and competitive dynamics for independent clinics and dispensers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoDevelopment of and adherence to artificial gravity and resistive vibration exercises during 60 days of hypoxic 6° head-down tilt bed rest: BRAVE studyThis paper has no meaningful relevance to audiology; it appears in an audiology feed likely due to indexing overlap and can be deprioritised.＋Save
