The Total Hearing Care Difference·Podcast·4mo agoHearing Insurance Benefits: From Testing To Hearing Aids And BeyondMost people assume hearing insurance begins and ends with a quick hearing test, then they get blindsided by what’s actually covered. We sit down with Dr. Jill Copley while Sophia Yvette asks the questions patients are already thinking about: what counts as a true diagnostic...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoWhat's causing my tinnitus?When I was in the military I realized that not everyone hears ringing in their ears. The experience of early hearing loss and tinnitus was what led me to become an audiologist, and in grad school I found myself asking... "What's actually causing that ringing in my ears?"＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4mo agoWho we areUnderstanding RNID's mission helps audiologists and hearing-care professionals identify a key advocacy and research-funding partner in the UK.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoApple’s new accessibility features … but still no AuracastAuracast adoption by major consumer platforms like Apple would significantly expand real-world hearing accessibility for patients, making its continued absence a notable gap for the audiology and assistive listening ecosystem.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC Hearing Aids with Dual-Chip AI Processing and Advanced ConnectivityThe dual-chip AI architecture represents Widex's latest platform generation and signals the direction of premium RIC hearing aid technology, which will inform dispenser product portfolios.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4mo agoPolicy and influencingAdvocacy work by major hearing-loss charities like RNID shapes the policy environment that ultimately affects NHS audiology funding, employer obligations, and service access for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoRole of Hearing Loss in Otolaryngology Surgical OutcomesFindings may prompt audiologists and ENT teams to screen surgical patients for hearing loss and adapt post-operative communication, but the study's specific results are not yet available to confirm practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoShifting Fall Perception: How Virtual Reality Alters the Precision of Estimating Postural Instability OnsetNo immediate actionable clinical change; however, this research may inform future vestibular rehabilitation protocols that use VR to train balance and fall-risk perception.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSuperior petrosal sinus stenting for symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscenceThis is a single case report of a novel surgical technique for SSCD; no practice change is warranted until larger controlled studies confirm safety and efficacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoEustachian Tube Dysfunction MimicsAudiologists and ENT clinicians should consider a broad differential diagnosis when patients present with aural fullness, otalgia, and hearing loss, as several conditions mimic Eustachian tube dysfunction and require different management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoBenefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysisBilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4mo agoSingle-trial EEG-based classification reveals instrument-specific timbre perception via traditional machine learning classifiersDemonstrating that instrument-specific sound qualities (timbre) can be decoded from single-trial EEG opens a long-term research pathway toward neurofeedback-driven, music-optimised hearing aid signal processing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCharacterizing nystagmus using a portable eye movement recorder in patients with Meniere's disease and MRI-confirmed endolymphatic hydropsPortable eye-movement recording may help characterize nystagmus direction during Meniere's attacks and correlate it with MRI-confirmed hydrops, but the study is preliminary and does not yet support a change in routine clinical diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoThe Tinnitus and Hearing Survey-Hebrew and Arabic Translation and AdaptationAudiologists serving Hebrew- or Arabic-speaking populations can now use validated THS translations to distinguish tinnitus complaints from hearing-loss complaints; adopt these versions when assessing such patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSalvage microsurgery for vestibular schwannoma after failed stereotactic radiosurgery: a multi-institutional retrospective studyNo immediate change to standard audiology practice, but audiologists involved in vestibular schwannoma care should be aware that salvage microsurgery after failed SRS carries meaningful risks — facial nerve and hearing outcomes data from this study can inform patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoCan Tinnitus Cause Speech-in-Noise Deficits?alone; await full-text review before changing how you counsel tinnitus patients about speech-in-noise difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPrecision Balance Rehabilitation in Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Novel Case ReportSingle case report on a rare condition; no actionable change to standard vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted based on this evidence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSubclinical auditory dysfunction in a genetic rat model of childhood absence epilepsyAnimal model data only; no actionable change to clinical auditory screening or management of childhood absence epilepsy patients is warranted at this time.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·4mo agoWSA adds AI to hearing aids and hopes for a turning point in wholesaleWSA's move to offer optional AI and over-the-air software updates signals a broader industry shift toward software-defined, updateable hearing aids, which may influence clinic inventory and patient upgrade expectations.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·AI & technology·4mo agoWSA's selective AI to stem "waterfall" of hearing aid disuseIf selective AI deployment genuinely reduces hearing-aid abandonment rates, it could shift how manufacturers and clinicians frame AI-driven features during counselling and fitting.＋Save
WIDEX Hearing Aids YouTube·Video·4mo agoOur most advanced hearing aid yet is nearly here| Widex hearing aidsBE AMONG THE FIRST TO HEAR THE DIFFERENCE WIDEX. SOUND LIKE NO OTHER. Learn more https://www.widex.com Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7I3CySnCjUDlHTa0uozATQ?sub_confirmation=1 LET’S CONNECT Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/widexhq Instagram:...＋Save
WIDEX Hearing Aids YouTube·Video·4mo agoWidex Compass Cloud 2.0| Widex hearing aidsWidex Compass Cloud 2.0 marks a new era for Widex and the professionals we serve. It brings together data driven insights and advanced fitting tools in a modern, cloud-based workflow to help you deliver personalized care with ease....＋Save
WIDEX Hearing Aids YouTube·Video·4mo agoWidex Allure AI RIC R D with Clarity Boost| Widex hearing aidsWidex Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost provides a truly natural hearing experience plus an easily accessible boost for added support in noisy situations, to help you reconnect with the voices that matter most....＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·4mo agoThe First AI Hearing Aid That Doesn’t Sound Robotic? Widex Allure AIWidex has officially launched the new Widex Allure AI hearing aid — and it could completely change the conversation around AI hearing aids in 2026. For years, Widex hearing aids have been loved for their natural sound quality, music performance, and comfort....＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·4mo agoON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILLRapid global ageing will substantially expand the population living with age-related hearing loss, signalling long-term demand growth for audiology services and hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4mo agoSalary package for Sonova CEO is USD 1.6 million below his predecessor'sExecutive pay at Sonova, one of the world's largest hearing-aid manufacturers, signals shifts in company leadership strategy and can indicate broader corporate priorities for the audiology industry.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·4mo agoA Child's Cochlear Implant ActivationWatch as baby Manny engages with the sound of his father’s voice and clapping for the first time! Cochlear implant activation day is always special, whatever happens ❤️ Do you remember yours? #cickidsrock #cochlearimplant #audiology＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost, Redefining How AI Supports Natural HearingThe release signals continued industry investment in AI-driven sound processing, keeping audiologists informed of new fitting options entering the market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0The launch adds a new AI-driven RIC option to the market, and the updated Compass Cloud 2.0 fitting platform may affect how dispensing professionals configure Widex devices in practice.＋Save
