PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoFailed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case reportIn patients with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled chronic ear infection where cochlear implantation fails, auditory brainstem implantation is a viable salvage option — consistent with existing guidance but reinforced by this case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoA Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening ConditionsUnderstanding how motivation shapes listening effort could refine how audiologists measure and counsel patients on the real-world burden of hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSpeech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI StudyThese findings open a potential non-implant pathway for sensory substitution in single-sided deafness, and may inform future design of vibrotactile hearing assistive devices or multimodal rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Clinical audiology·4mo agoTest pageThis page has no significance for the audiology field; it is a test entry with no substantive content.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAurahear is one! What a year it’s been for AuracastThe growing number of dedicated Auracast-focused media outlets reflects increasing industry and public interest in Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing accessibility, which audiologists may need to address in patient counselling.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex Allure AI RIC launched with Bluetooth LE Audio and AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should note the Allure AI RIC's lack of Auracast support when advising patients who rely on or anticipate Auracast-enabled public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Hearing aids·4mo agoEuropean Federation of Hard of Hearing People calls for Auracast AND Telecoils in hearing aidsThis resolution signals growing advocacy pressure on manufacturers to retain proven assistive-listening infrastructure (telecoils) while adopting emerging Bluetooth LE Audio standards, with direct implications for hearing aid feature specifications and public accessibility...＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·4mo ago· press releaseEMA Accepts Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing Loss for ReviewEMA acceptance of the first gene therapy marketing application for hereditary hearing loss marks a pivotal regulatory moment that could fundamentally expand treatment options beyond conventional amplification and cochlear implants for a defined genetic subpopulation.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·4mo agoLexCare Hearing Foundation Launches National Hearoes Tour and ‘One Million Ears’ InitiativeLarge-scale community hearing screening programs directly address the persistent gap between untreated hearing loss prevalence and care-seeking, which remains a core public health challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoHearing Loss Is a Family Matter: What Audiologists Should KnowConsider involving family members in counseling sessions to better understand patients' social motivations for hearing aid adoption, though no new clinical protocol is established by this opinion piece.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·4mo agoWhen Should You See a Tinnitus SpecialistDr. Ben explains the signs that it may be time to see a tinnitus specialist. 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
The Audiology Project·Professional org·Public health & policy·4mo agoA new place for TAP Special ProjectsIntegrating audiology into broader chronic disease care pathways is a growing strategic priority for the field, and better-organized resources from TAP could support audiologists in making that case within healthcare systems.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAudeara audio transceiver and lapel microphone reviewGrowing availability of Auracast-compatible assistive listening devices signals a broader ecosystem shift that audiologists may encounter when counselling patients on hearing loop and remote-microphone alternatives.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoStop Waiting Too Long for Hearing Aid SupportIf you invest in premium hearing aids and support, you should have the expectation that you will receive support quickly...not wait multiple weeks for care.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoI Swore I’d Never Do This… But It Changed My Mind | Mid-Atlantic Conference VLOG | Doctor Cliff AuDI never thought I would become someone who teaches hearing care professionals… but here we are. In this vlog, I take you behind the scenes at the Mid-Atlantic Hearing Expo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where I had the opportunity to deliver keynote presentations to hearing care...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·4mo agoDemant completes divestment of Oticon MedicalDemant's complete exit from implantable hearing solutions reshapes the competitive landscape for bone-anchored and cochlear implant markets, potentially affecting clinician supplier choices and long-term product continuity.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·4mo agoEuropean hearing aid sales reach record 23.16 million units in 2025Record global unit sales signal continued market expansion, which has implications for competitive strategy, staffing, and growth planning for clinics and manufacturers alike.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex schedules June digital launch event for Allure AI and Compass Cloud 2.0The Allure AI launch signals WS Audiology's continued push into AI-driven hearing aid processing, which could shape fitting workflows and competitive product choices for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoChoice and clarity – the touchwords for new Widex Allure AI RICThe Allure AI RIC entry signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI speech enhancement within the RIC form factor, adding another option to the competitive landscape audiologists must navigate when counselling patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoComprehensive neuropsychological assessment and FDG-PET imaging in patients with RFC1-related disorderCharacterising the neuropsychological and metabolic brain profile of CANVAS disorder may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient counselling for this underrecognised genetic vestibulo-cerebellar condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoTemporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeons should monitor how insertion method (motorized vs. manual) affects post-operative impedance trajectories, particularly in hearing-preservation candidates, though definitive practice change awaits larger controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoSpeech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunctionAudiologists monitoring patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy should assess both afferent (hearing nerve) and efferent (brain-to-ear tuning) function, as speech-in-noise difficulties in this population reflect dual-pathway dysfunction beyond standard audiometric thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoGalvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivorsDemonstrating ipsilesional brainstem pathway disruption via galvanic vestibular stimulation advances understanding of the vestibulo-motor deficits underlying post-stroke balance impairment, potentially guiding future rehabilitation targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·4mo agoExploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based StudyUnderstanding continuing education gaps among hearing health care professionals can drive improvements in workforce competency and quality of care across the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.＋Save
