Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoStudy Links Hearing Aid Use to Lower Frailty RiskThis observational finding supports framing hearing aid use as part of broader healthy aging — clinicians may reasonably reinforce this benefit when counseling older patients, but causality is not established and practice protocols need not change until replicated in a...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Pediatric·3mo agoThe effectiveness of theory of mind intervention in Persian-speaking 5-7-year-old children using hearing aids and cochlear implants: A randomized controlled trialThis RCT provides direct evidence to evaluate whether theory of mind intervention is effective for pediatric hearing aid and cochlear implant users aged 5–7; if results are positive, audiologists and speech-language pathologists working with this population should consider...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aid Use Attenuates the Association Between Hearing Loss and Frailty: A 2003-2018 NHANES Cross Sectional AnalysisCross-sectional design limits causal inference, but the finding adds to a growing body of evidence supporting hearing aid use as potentially protective against frailty in older adults — clinicians counseling hesitant older patients may cite this association.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoInteraction Between Head Movement Behavior and Simulated Spatial Filtering: Comparing Free Conversation and Speech Tests in Virtual RealityLab-based speech tests may underestimate real-world spatial filtering benefit because head movement patterns differ; clinicians should consider this limitation when interpreting aided speech-in-noise scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoDigital Interventions for First-Time Hearing Aid Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and EffectivenessClinicians should consider incorporating evidence-based digital support tools (apps, online programmes) into onboarding protocols for first-time hearing aid users, pending the meta-analysis's specific effect-size findings.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast arrives at Brighton Station – and it’s for keepsNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should be aware that Auracast-enabled public infrastructure is expanding in the UK, which may prompt patient questions about compatible hearing devices.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·3mo agoBank of America looks favorably upon Demant's launch of Oticon ZealFavorable analyst coverage of Demant signals that Wall Street views the Oticon Zeal launch as a meaningful commercial catalyst, which may influence the company's R&D investment and competitive positioning in the hearing aid market.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing aids in low- and middle-income countries: from evidence to scaleScaling hearing aid access in low- and middle-income countries is the single largest lever for reducing the global burden of untreated hearing loss, making this review critical for policymakers and global health advocates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast and hearing devices: a scoping review on connectivity and accessibility for individuals with hearing loss in public environmentsEvidence on Auracast in real-world hearing device use is still being mapped; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it enters public infrastructure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoNoise Management Preferences During Long-Term Hearing Aid Usage and Their Relation to Audiologic FactorsLong-term hearing aid users show heterogeneous noise management preferences not fully predictable from audiogram data alone, suggesting that individualized preference assessment—rather than audiogram-driven defaults—should guide noise management fitting decisions.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSounds right Santana: Audiologist shares daughter’s hearing loss journeyFirst-person clinician-parent accounts can deepen empathy and counselling skills when audiologists work with families navigating paediatric hearing loss.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoDemant suspends protection programs after Danish FSA orderRegulatory intervention by a national financial authority on a major hearing aid group's consumer programs signals growing scrutiny of financial practices within the hearing care industry.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in people with epilepsyThe finding is intriguing but preliminary — audiologists should note that hearing aid uptake in patients with epilepsy and hearing loss may carry dementia-protective benefits, but the epilepsy-specific mechanism is unexplained and the study design likely limits causal inference;...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoDevelopment of a Visual Faces Scale for Adults with Hearing Loss: The Facial Scale of Hearing DifficultyConsider evaluating the Facial Scale of Hearing Difficulty as a quick screening tool in busy clinic settings, particularly for patients who may struggle with traditional written questionnaires; however, await broader validation studies before replacing established tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoPerceptions of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Qualitative Study Informed by the Technology Acceptance ModelUnderstanding patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to OTC hearing aid uptake can help audiologists better counsel hesitant patients and position professional services as complementary to — not competing with — OTC options.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoMedia: Investors criticize GN board following hearing aid business saleThe exclusion of top-tier bidders from GN's hearing aid sale could reshape ownership and competition in the global hearing aid market, with downstream effects on product availability and pricing for clinics and patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Video·Accessibility·3mo agoRoyal Danish Theatre deploys Auracast to tackle outdoor accessibility challengesGN ReSound released a video demonstrating Auracast Bluetooth audio broadcasting deployed at the Royal Danish Theatre's outdoor venue at Moesgaard Museum in Aarhus to address hearing accessibility challenges in open-air settings.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·3mo agoEarisMAX earbuds review: Auracast and Bluetooth connectivity … and help with hearingConsumer-grade hearables with audiogram-based personalisation are increasingly entering the market, creating both patient education opportunities and competitive considerations for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast sounds good in Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum TheatreReal-world venue adoption of Auracast signals a growing ecosystem that could influence which Bluetooth features patients prioritise when selecting hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoB:Music installs Auracast technology at Birmingham Symphony HallHigh-profile Auracast installations at major live-music venues signal growing real-world infrastructure for Bluetooth LE audio assistive listening, which could accelerate patient demand for compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·3mo agoNeurotone AI Expands Lace Pro with RHHI Outcome TrackingIntegrating standardized outcome measurement into AI-driven hearing rehabilitation platforms could help audiologists demonstrate clinical value and close the loop between patient engagement and measurable results.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoGlobal Audiology Devices Market Projected to Reach $22.85 Billion by 2033Sustained market growth signals expanding investment in hearing technology innovation and increased patient demand, which will shape the competitive and clinical landscape for audiology practices over the next decade.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·AI & technology·3mo agoDon’t keep this quiet! Congress Australia launches Auracast Silent ConferenceReal-world Auracast deployments at live events demonstrate how Bluetooth broadcast audio could expand hearing accessibility in public spaces, a trend with long-term implications for assistive listening infrastructure and hearing aid compatibility.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoDemant appoints new lead of Hearing Aids so Nielsen can sharpen CEO focusLeadership restructuring at a top-three global hearing aid manufacturer can signal shifts in strategic direction — such as R&D priorities, market positioning, or partnership focus — that may eventually affect product availability and clinical options.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Adults With Epilepsy and Hearing LossAudiologists and neurologists should consider routine hearing screening for adults with epilepsy; if confirmed in peer-reviewed publication, this association supports proactive hearing aid fitting in this population — but causality is not yet established and the full study...＋Save
Aurahear·Press release·Public health & policy·3mo agoStarkey supports healthy hearing programme at 2026 Special Olympics USA GamesThis partnership highlights the underserved hearing health needs of athletes with intellectual disabilities and raises visibility for audiology outreach in non-traditional settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aids Reshape Neural Processing of Emotional Speech Without Improving Emotion PerceptionThis finding challenges the assumption that amplification alone restores full speech-emotion processing, highlighting a gap between neural adaptation and perceptual outcomes that may need targeted rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo agoZeniPower Introduces Easy-Open Hearing Aid Battery Packaging: No More Scissors!Packaging accessibility is a frequently overlooked barrier to hearing aid use, and a scissors-free design could meaningfully reduce frustration and improve independence for older or dexterity-impaired patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoDeaf Acoustics: Listening Through Hearing Aids with Thomas EdisonReframing deafness as a source of specialized 'sonic expertise' rather than deficit challenges clinicians and researchers to broaden perspectives on hearing difference and innovation in audiology.＋Save
