MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoIntroducing: The Quality of Life in People With Hearing Loss QuestionnaireIf validated independently, a hearing-loss-specific quality-of-life questionnaire could be a useful clinical outcome measure, but no validation data is presented here; audiologists should not adopt it into practice until peer-reviewed psychometric evidence is available.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoWhen the Wind Gets Loud: The Listening Fatigue Hearing Aid Users Know WellListening fatigue and wind noise are under-discussed barriers to consistent hearing aid use, and patient narratives like this one can inform counseling priorities and device fitting conversations.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSpecial Feature - Rethinking Sensory Health in DiabetesA nursing viewpoint on neuro-sensory complications of diabetes reinforces the case for holistic, team-based care that includes audiology in chronic disease management.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoNew Diabetes Article for Optometrists Published in AustraliaCross-specialty referral guidance for diabetes-related hearing loss could increase the pipeline of patients reaching audiologists from eye-care settings.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·3mo agoConnecting hearing healthcare to cardiovascular disease.Audiologists seeing patients with dizziness or unexplained hearing loss should consider documenting cardiovascular risk factors as part of case history, consistent with existing whole-patient care principles — though this blog post alone does not introduce new practice-changing...＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·3mo agoTAP Featured in Sound SistersPodcast and YouTube outreach by audiology advocacy groups can improve public awareness of hearing health, potentially expanding the pipeline of patients seeking care.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoBrain-Imaging Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss is Associated with Cognitive DeclineThis study adds neuroimaging support for the hearing loss–cognitive decline association, but does not yet establish causation or demonstrate that treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline; audiologists should continue counseling older patients on the potential cognitive...＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoSharing Your Hearing Needs with ConfidenceEffective self-advocacy is a key but often underdeveloped skill for people with hearing loss; practical communication tools like these can reduce daily listening effort and social anxiety.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3mo agoEarly Activation in Cochlear ImplantationEarly activation after cochlear implantation has emerging support in literature, but this blog post provides no new data; audiologists interested in changing activation timelines should consult peer-reviewed evidence rather than this manufacturer blog.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·3mo agoReflections on My Day without Hearing DevicesFirst-person accounts of life without amplification can be powerful tools for counseling patients who are reluctant to adopt or consistently wear hearing aids.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·3mo agoGrieving the Old You After Hearing LossRecognition that identity loss and grief are normal responses to acquired hearing loss supports the case for integrating counseling and psychosocial support into standard audiological care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Education & training·4mo agoNew Educational Video Series from TAPEducational resources that help non-audiology clinicians understand the links between hearing, balance, and chronic disease can strengthen referral networks and improve whole-patient care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Public health & policy·4mo agoADA Call for Comments - TAP Advocacy in ActionNo immediate change to clinical practice, but audiologists who want hearing and balance screening included in diabetes care guidelines should submit comments to the ADA before the deadline.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Pediatric·5mo agoHearing Loss in Children from Gestational Diabetes MellitusAudiologists should consider gestational diabetes in a child's prenatal history as a possible risk factor when conducting pediatric hearing evaluations, though the underlying evidence referenced is from external research rather than new data presented here.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·6mo agoA Guide to Improving Speech Understanding With Meludia Music TrainingAuditory training programs that leverage music may offer a low-burden, engaging supplement to standard cochlear implant rehabilitation, though independent evidence for Meludia specifically remains limited.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoTAP Offers More Insight Into Diabetes, specifically T1DM.Audiologists working with T1DM patients should be aware of the potential for hearing and balance complications, but this blog offers general awareness education rather than new clinical protocols — no actionable change to current practice.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·7mo ago5 Ways to Maximize Residual Hearing Preservation With Precision SurgeryResidual hearing preservation is an increasingly important surgical goal in cochlear implantation, and consolidating best-practice techniques — even from a manufacturer source — keeps the topic visible for clinicians.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Cochlear implants·7mo agoMy Cochlear Implant Story: Part 16 – The Worst Hearing TestPatient-reported distress around formal hearing assessments underlines the importance of counselling around test expectations and the gap between booth performance and real-world hearing ability.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8mo agoAHead Simulations' ALEX Provides Compelling Real-World Hearing Device DemosSimulation-based hearing device demonstrations could improve patient counseling and reduce trial-and-return rates, but independent validation is needed before widespread clinical adoption.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·9mo agoHow Hearing Loss Affects Relationships and Tips for Staying ConnectedRelationship strain is a frequently underaddressed consequence of hearing loss; patient-authored communication strategies can complement audiological rehabilitation counseling.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·11mo agoWhat I Wish I Knew About Living with Hearing LossFirst-hand accounts of sudden hearing loss highlight the gap between clinical diagnosis and the lived emotional experience, reinforcing the need for counseling alongside audiological management.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoWhat We Wish Our Loved Ones Knew About Living with Hearing LossImproving the understanding of hearing loss among patients' support networks is an important but often overlooked component of holistic audiological rehabilitation.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Cochlear implants·1y agoMy Cochlear Implant Story: Part 13 – Three-Month MappingThe account illustrates the clinical and logistical value of language-concordant audiology services for cochlear implant patients from non-English-speaking backgrounds.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoExciting Announcement for World Hearing Day: Our New Book on Sudden Hearing Loss!Patient-authored books on sudden hearing loss can extend support beyond clinic walls and improve health literacy among newly diagnosed individuals and their families.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoExciting News for World Hearing Day: Our Book on Sudden Hearing Loss!Patient-produced educational materials about sudden sensorineural hearing loss can support awareness campaigns and may be a useful signposting resource for audiology practices.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Accessibility·1y agoNavigating Workplace Success with Hearing Loss: A Guide to Advocating for AccommodationsPractical accommodation guides fill a gap between clinical diagnosis and real-world workplace integration, a step often under-supported in audiology care pathways.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Accessibility·1y agoAdvocating for Workplace Accommodations: My Experience and Lessons LearnedFirst-hand accounts of navigating workplace accommodations after sudden hearing loss can help audiologists better counsel newly diagnosed patients about real-world challenges.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Tinnitus·1y agoHow to Sleep Better with TinnitusSleep disruption is one of the most commonly reported burdens of tinnitus, and patient-facing resources like this can support self-management between clinical visits.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Research (general)·1y agoEnhancing Well-Being: The Impact of Social Relationships and Hearing HealthUnderstanding the two-way relationship between social engagement and hearing health strengthens the case for earlier intervention and holistic patient counseling in audiology practice.＋Save
