Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5mo agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic partner with AuraFuturity for Auracast awarenessIndustry coalitions behind Auracast signal growing momentum toward standardised wireless assistive listening infrastructure that could benefit hearing aid users in public spaces.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5mo agoASEAF: Attention-SincNet driven EEG-audio fused target speaker extraction networkEEG-audio fused auditory attention decoding represents a key research frontier for next-generation neuro-steered hearing aids, making this directly relevant to audiology's technology pipeline.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoConstruction and efficacy verification of a risk prediction model for cognitive function changes in patients with vestibular migraineA validated cognitive risk prediction model for vestibular migraine patients could support earlier referral for cognitive assessment, but clinicians should await independent external validation before incorporating it into practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoA preliminary exploration of vestibular reserveThis is a conceptual/theoretical paper introducing a new framework; no practice change is warranted yet, but the vestibular reserve concept may eventually guide interpretation of mismatched vestibular test and symptom profiles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAnalyzing Postoperative Vestibulopathy in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Through Physical Therapy-Based AssessmentsPhysical therapy-based assessments can characterize post-surgical balance deficits in vestibular schwannoma patients, but the study's preliminary nature means no specific change to rehabilitation protocols is yet warranted pending larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEffects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on bodily ownership and postural control: An experimental examination with counterbalanced randomization of stimulus conditionsUnderstanding how galvanic vestibular stimulation modulates bodily ownership perception could inform future therapeutic applications for balance disorders and rehabilitation science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoLong-term outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannomas: tumor stability supports reduced surveillance after 10 yearsClinicians co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery may reasonably discuss reduced MRI surveillance frequency with neurosurgery after 10 years of documented tumor stability, pending institutional protocol updates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoRisk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent PopulationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoA Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth RuptureNo immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoManual head rotation synchronised to a metronome is a feasible and valid method for assessing visually enhanced vestibulo-ocular reflexes and vestibulo-ocular reflex suppressionClinicians without access to motorized rotary chair equipment may consider metronome-guided manual head rotation as a validated, low-cost alternative for assessing VVOR and VOR suppression, though replication in larger and more diverse samples is advisable before routine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoOutcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical CenterClinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoFactors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adultsAudiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoImpact of Blood Group on Contralateral Suppression of Otoacoustic Emissions, Speech Perception in Noise, and Binaural IntegrationIf blood group is confirmed as a biological variable affecting auditory processing, it could inform personalised risk stratification for hearing difficulties, though this remains speculative at present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoThe Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and TinnitusAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Education & training·5mo agoFree EUHA 2026 tickets for hearing care students and apprenticesLowering the financial barrier to attend a leading international hearing care congress can help attract and retain the next generation of audiologists and hearing care specialists.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5mo agoCambridge Utd venue for an Auracast record breaker at the beautiful gameDemonstrating Auracast's ability to serve 1,500 simultaneous listeners at a live sports event builds the public and industry case for wide-scale assistive listening infrastructure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoDeafness Forum Australia claims one in five affected by hearing loss or associated conditionsA rising prevalence figure signals a growing patient base in Australia, reinforcing the public-health case for early screening and noise-exposure education.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoPrivate Healthcare Australia warns about reduced health insurance rebate for over 65sA reduction in private health insurance participation among older Australians — the demographic most likely to seek hearing care — could significantly reduce private audiology clinic volumes and revenue.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Accessibility·5mo agoInnoCaption Launches InnoCaption Video for Accessible Video CallsCaptioned video calling tools expand communication accessibility options that audiologists can recommend to patients as supplementary assistive technology.＋Save
The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·5mo agoWhat Happens After a Hearing Test? Why You Should Hear Hearing Aids Before You BuySend us Fan Mail After a hearing test, patients should not have to imagine what better hearing could sound like. In this episode of the Hearing Matters Podcast, Blaise Delfino, M.S....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·5mo agoCearvol Wave Review: A Step Forward in OTC Hearing TechnologyThe convergence of OTC hearing aids and consumer audio technology is accelerating, and devices like the Cearvol Wave signal growing competition for traditional hearing aid dispensers.＋Save
ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations·Podcast·5mo agoCANVAS-Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy, and Vestibular Areflexia SyndromeIn this episode of the ICU podcast, we’re exploring CANVAS —short for cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia syndrome—a rare, progressive neurological condition that disrupts the very systems our bodies rely on to stay balanced and oriented....＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·5mo agoAudiology Australia Enhances Accreditation Pathways for AudiologistsEasing accreditation pathways for internationally trained audiologists could help address workforce shortages in Australia and may serve as a policy model for other countries facing similar gaps.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Education & training·5mo agoRegistration Open for 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Virtual ConferenceAs AI and telehealth reshape audiology, this annual virtual conference serves as a key forum for practitioners to stay current on emerging tools and evolving care models.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoENT body welcomes world-first features to prevent ‘button battery’ harmButton battery ingestion is a well-documented pediatric safety hazard closely linked to hearing aid batteries; a world-first safety-engineered product endorsed by the AAO-HNS could set a new industry standard and influence future dispensing and counselling practices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·5mo agoListen Technologies Engages AuraFuturity to Increase Awareness of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio and Assistive Listening SystemsGrowing industry investment in Auracast Broadcast Audio signals a potential shift in how assistive listening infrastructure is promoted and adopted across public venues, which could eventually expand access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·5mo agoCampaign with usSustained advocacy by organisations like RNID can shape the policy and funding environment that underpins hearing healthcare services and patient access in the UK.＋Save
