Katherine Bouton (Personal Site)·Blog·Cochlear implants·5mo agoUnderstanding Cochlear Implants and AI Hearing AidsAccessible public education about cochlear implants, AI hearing aids, and bimodal hearing can help patients make more informed decisions and arrive at clinic appointments better prepared.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·5mo agoLimiting scope and narrowing professional identityThe debate over scope of practice directly shapes how audiology evolves as a profession and the quality of care patients ultimately receive.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Tinnitus·5mo agoNew Tinnitus Retreat for Audiology Professionals Set for June 2026Dedicated professional retreats on tinnitus signal growing demand for advanced clinician training in an area where management options and patient need continue to expand.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Professional practice·5mo agoWhat Hearing Loss Coaching Is and How It Can HelpHearing loss coaching represents a growing peer-support model that could complement audiological care by addressing the psychosocial burden of hearing loss that clinical appointments rarely have time to cover.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5mo agoAdvocating for individuals with hearing lossSometimes I share the uncomfortable truths about the hearing and audiology profession online. Sometimes, the truth and my real experience with patients in my clinics makes people in my industry angry at me....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5mo agoIs Real Ear Measurement Overrated? | DrCliffAuD VLOG 317I’ve heard people say that Real Ear Measurement is overrated… and honestly, I understand why they think that. In this video, I break down one of the biggest misconceptions in hearing healthcare and explain why Real Ear Measurement (REM) is still one of the most important tools...＋Save
LinkedIn·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoAuditory Health vs. Hearing Health: A Subtle, Yet Impactful DifferenceClearer terminology around auditory versus hearing health could sharpen how the field communicates scope of care to patients, payers, and policymakers.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5mo agoGN partner move could reshape US hearing aid market: “A real game-changer"The GN–NationsBenefits tie-up could accelerate consolidation of the US discount hearing aid retail channel, reshaping competitive dynamics for independent clinics and dispenser networks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoEfficacy of sound therapy on tinnitus in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocolThis is a protocol paper only; no results are yet available. No actionable change to practice is warranted until the completed review is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEnlarged vestibular aqueduct concomitant with endolymphatic hydropsClinicians managing EVA patients should be aware of possible concurrent endolymphatic hydrops as a contributor to fluctuating hearing loss, though treatment protocol changes require confirmation from larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoTherapeutic potential of mitochondrial transfer in reversing mutant-to-wild-type mtDNA ratio and improving mitochondrial dysfunction in 1555A>G mtDNA mutation-associated hearing lossMitochondrial transfer represents a potentially transformative gene-correction strategy for inherited hearing loss, and proof-of-concept success could accelerate a new therapeutic class for currently untreatable genetic auditory conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoObjective quantification of motion-induced dizziness using a proof-of-concept multimodal wearable platform, wearable quantification of motion-induced dizziness could fundamentally improve diagnosis and monitoring of vestibular disorders, reducing reliance on subjective symptom scales.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoIncreased prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus in patients with retinal vein occlusionAudiologists and ENTs should be aware of the association between retinal vein occlusion and sensorineural hearing loss/tinnitus; consider screening referrals in patients presenting with both ocular vascular history and unexplained hearing complaints, pending further confirmatory...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that OSA patients may present with vestibular hypofunction; consider screening for vestibular dysfunction in this population, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing routine protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5mo agoReal-time brain-controlled selective hearing enhances speech perception in multi-talker environmentsThis is a promising proof-of-concept, but the technology requires real-time neural decoding hardware not yet suitable for clinical hearing aids; no practice change is warranted now, though audiologists should monitor this research area closely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoQuantitative Ocular Motor / Vestibular Assessment in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3, Machado Joseph Disease) - Systematic Review of the LiteratureFor audiologists and vestibular specialists managing SCA3 patients, this review provides a useful reference for selecting quantitative ocular motor and vestibular assessment tools, but does not generate new evidence to change existing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoEvaluating the N1-P2 Interpeak Latency of the eCAP and Its Intertrial Variability as Potential Indicators of Neural Synchrony in the Auditory Nerve of Cochlear Implant UserseCAP N1-P2 interpeak latency and its variability show potential as non-invasive markers of neural synchrony in cochlear implant users, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger, prospective studies with outcome correlations before integration into routine programming.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoVulvodynia and persistent vulvar pain - diagnosis, treatment, and the role of laser vaporizationNo audiology relevance — this article covers gynecological pain management and is entirely outside the scope of audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoEvaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speechA new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoAdult deaf sign language users and audiology services: a scoping review on cultural competence practicesAudiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoSpatial AI consistently preferred to state-of-the-art hearing aids in multitalker noiseSpatial AI on Fortell hearing aids showed listener preference over current top-tier devices in multitalker noise, but the study appears manufacturer-linked and results should be interpreted with caution pending independent replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoNetwork physiology in space: vision and perspectives on exploring physiological networks during spaceflight for the benefit of life on earthNetwork Physiology frameworks developed through spaceflight research could eventually inform understanding of multi-system sensory disorders, including vestibular and auditory dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoMotor, Extrapyramidal, and Cognitive Involvement in RFC1 Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that RFC1 disease frequently involves motor and cognitive symptoms alongside vestibular dysfunction, which may affect rehabilitation planning and referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoExploration of sleep spindles from surgically induced unilaterally deaf adult humans with and without tinnitusNo immediate clinical practice change, but this study provides early neurophysiological evidence relevant to tinnitus mechanisms that researchers and specialist clinicians should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoSpeech recognition performance with dual-microphone audio processors in mandarin-speaking cochlear implant usersCochlear implant audiologists working with tonal-language users should review whether dual-microphone processor upgrades are available and appropriate, as this study suggests potential speech recognition benefits in this underrepresented population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoRestoring Lower Lip Competence After Fibula Free Flap Mandibular Reconstruction: A Stage 2 Salvage ProcedureSingle case report of a niche reconstructive technique; no actionable change for audiology practice — this article is outside the audiology clinical scope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVestibular recovery and central compensation after acute unilateral vestibulopathy - changes in saccadic response patterns and gains over timeThe longitudinal saccadic and VOR gain data may help clinicians better time vestibular assessments and rehabilitation milestones after acute unilateral vestibulopathy, but practice changes should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoSystemic metabolic alterations in Ménière's disease: Insights from urinary 1 H NMR-based metabolomicsPreliminary metabolomics findings suggest Ménière's disease has systemic metabolic involvement, but this is exploratory science — no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVestibular Rehabilitation for Post-Concussive Vestibular Dysfunction: Pathophysiology, Evidence-Based Practice, and Future PerspectivesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing post-concussive patients should be aware of the evidence base reviewed here; while it reinforces existing rehabilitation approaches, practitioners should track upcoming high-quality trials before making major protocol changes.＋Save
