Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoHearing loss, tinnitus appear earlier and are more severe in veterans, study findsAudiologists seeing veteran patients should anticipate earlier onset and greater severity of both hearing loss and tinnitus compared to civilian norms, and may need to adjust screening thresholds and rehabilitation planning accordingly for this population.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·2mo agoXRAI and Ampetronic bring AI live translation to Bristol Temple MeadsReal-world Auracast deployments in public transport settings demonstrate that the ecosystem hearing-aid manufacturers are building toward is beginning to materialise, which will shape patient expectations and device counselling conversations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAuditory Differences in Occupationally Noise-Exposed Workers With Normal Conventional Audiograms: A Multi-Measure Surveillance ApproachStandard audiograms alone are insufficient to detect early noise-induced auditory damage in occupationally exposed workers; audiologists conducting occupational surveillance should consider adding supplementary measures (e.g., extended high-frequency audiometry, DPOAEs, or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAssociation between hearing loss, tinnitus, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among American adults: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists should be aware of the association between hearing loss/tinnitus and cardiovascular disease risk, and consider flagging patients with hearing symptoms for cardiovascular screening referral — though this cross-sectional design cannot confirm cause and effect.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoBaseline Performance on Concussion Assessments of Athletes Who Are Deaf or Hard of HearingAudiologists working with athletic training teams should be aware that deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes may have systematically different baseline concussion assessment scores, and this population likely requires hearing-status-adjusted norms or adapted protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoSnakebite-associated audiological sequelae: Rethinking care pathways in African health systemsAudiologists working in or with African health systems should be aware that snakebite envenomation can cause hearing complications; advocate for audiology screening in snakebite follow-up pathways where applicable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA Comparative Analysis of a Perceptual Hearing Loss Assessment Dataset and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing LossCurrent perceptual hearing loss assessment datasets may not fully capture ICF-defined functional and participation domains — audiologists should consider supplementing standard evaluations with patient-reported outcome measures addressing daily-life functioning.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoFootball’s back … but what about accessibility, let alone Auracast?Slow stadium uptake of Auracast highlights a broader gap between emerging hearing-assistive technology and real-world public-venue implementation that audiologists may be asked about by patients.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Public health & policy·2mo agoEU Approves Sanofi’s MenQuadfi for Infants as Young as 6 Weeks, Expanding Protection Against a Leading Cause of Acquired DeafnessEarlier vaccination against meningococcal disease could reduce the incidence of meningitis-related acquired hearing loss in infants, potentially lowering the population of children who need audiological rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests natural sounds help people feel more connected to placesThis research broadens the conversation about hearing beyond disability, reinforcing that access to natural soundscapes has measurable psychological and social value — relevant to audiologists advocating for hearing health in broader wellbeing contexts.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoYou are over 50 and still like to rave? Groove Armada and Specsavers can get you on the listDestigmatisation campaigns targeting specific generational cohorts represent a growing strategy to close the gap between hearing loss prevalence and hearing aid uptake among adults aged 50–70.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing Aids Are Not Like Glasses — and It’s Time the Industry Said SoUnmet patient expectations are a leading driver of hearing aid abandonment, so how the industry frames the hearing aid experience at the point of sale and fitting has direct implications for long-term adoption and satisfaction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoHealth and disability assessment in individuals with hearing loss: a longitudinal study using WHODAS 2.0Audiologists should consider WHODAS 2.0 as a longitudinal outcome measure alongside audiometric testing to capture the functional and disability impact of hearing aid fitting over time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoExploring the Relationship Between Hearing Status, Cognitive Function, and Neurological Symptom Burden: The Impact of Hearing Aids on Veteran HealthIf the study shows hearing aid use is associated with better cognitive and neurological outcomes in veterans, audiologists serving this population should prioritize early hearing aid fitting and counseling on cognitive benefits — but causality cannot be confirmed from an...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoQuantifying Classification Exposure Dose From the Pilot Veteran Military Occupational and Environmental Assessment ToolAccurate occupational exposure classification is a foundational step for future epidemiological studies linking military noise and chemical exposures to hearing loss and vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoVision, hearing, and dementia in older adults receiving home care services: implications for optometric practiceAudiologists treating older home-care patients should routinely screen for co-occurring vision impairment and dementia, as dual sensory loss significantly compounds functional decline and requires coordinated care planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoScreening for age-related hearing loss in general practice: feasibility, diagnostic Value, and subsequent care pathways-a pilot studyPrimary care hearing loss screening for adults 65+ appears feasible in general practice settings; audiologists should anticipate potential increases in referral volume if such screening pathways are adopted and prepare care pathway protocols accordingly.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeThe event highlights growing industry awareness of the unique, complex needs of the Usher syndrome community, where combined hearing and vision loss demands specialized audiological support.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossFindings are preliminary and exploratory; no immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking central auditory processing (how the brain interprets sound) to dementia diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoPatient navigation interventions for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families: A scoping reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the landscape of patient navigation programs for DHH children but do not yet provide tested protocols audiologists can adopt directly.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo agoAustralia’s Hearing Health Workforce Summit aims to shape hearing-health pathwayA coordinated national workforce strategy could reshape how hearing healthcare is delivered, funded, and staffed across Australia's entire lifespan continuum.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeManufacturer-sponsored outreach targeting the dual-sensory loss (Usher syndrome) population highlights the underserved need for specialized hearing care in this community and may raise awareness among audiologists who see these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoManagement pathways and outcomes of children with hearing loss identified through newborn and infant hearing screening at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaAudiologists working in or consulting for low-resource settings should review follow-up and intervention pathways, as this study signals likely bottlenecks between newborn screening identification and timely management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMethodological considerations in the UK Biobank diabetes-tinnitus studyRigorous methodological critique of large database studies on tinnitus is important as flawed observational designs can lead to misleading clinical guidance in a field that already has limited evidence-based treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoInvestigating the Relationship Between Personality Traits and Treatment Adherence With the Mediating Role of Coping Styles in Adults With Presbycusis: A Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists should consider assessing personality traits and coping styles when counseling presbycusis patients, as these factors appear to mediate treatment adherence — though cross-sectional design limits causal inference.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo agoBritish Academy of Audiology urges hearing screening after strokeAudiologists working in stroke rehabilitation settings should be aware of this updated BAA position statement and advocate for routine hearing screening protocols within their institutions; however, the statement itself is a professional opinion document, not new clinical trial...＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoCan Healthcare Keep Up With Captioning Technology?As telehealth expands and patient communication requirements grow, audiologists and clinic operators need to consider whether their workflows are accessible to patients with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoFDA Formally Classifies Active Noise Attenuation Systems for Infant Incubators as Class II DevicesFormalizing a Class II pathway could accelerate development and market entry of noise-protection technology for premature and critically ill newborns, a population highly vulnerable to noise-induced auditory harm.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoInterdisciplinary Management of Acute and Chronic MastoiditisInterdisciplinary protocols for mastoiditis management are well-established; no single new clinical change is indicated, but the review may serve as a useful reference for current best-practice guidelines.＋Save
