Hearing Review·Professional org·Accessibility·2mo agoIAHA Establishes Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility StandardsHarmonising global assistive listening regulations could reshape product compliance requirements and expand hearing accessibility for millions of people worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoA National Cohort Study of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss in the Million Veteran ProgramThe findings reinforce that hearing loss and tinnitus are highly prevalent in veteran populations, but clinicians should await full publication details before changing screening or management protocols based on this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoAuditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort studyClinicians should be aware that COVID-19 infection may be associated with new-onset tinnitus and hearing loss; however, this retrospective cohort design cannot establish causality, and no change to audiological screening protocols is yet justified pending stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implants are associated with reduced cognitive decline risk: A 20-year cohort studyThis large, long-term cohort study strengthens the case for cochlear implantation as a potential intervention against cognitive decline in adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, warranting consideration in counseling eligible candidates — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoExcess Vowel Fusion in Hearing-Impaired Listeners Across Fundamental Frequency and Spatial Separation in the Free Field: An Alternative Mechanism for Difficulties With Speech in NoiseThis study proposes excess vowel fusion as an additional mechanism for speech-in-noise difficulty in hearing-impaired listeners, but findings are preliminary and do not yet support changes to clinical assessment or fitting protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStaying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study FindsNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings support counselling older patients on the general health benefits of physical activity, but causal direction between fitness and hearing preservation is not yet established.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo ago2 New Articles for Diabetes and Hearing LossGrowing awareness of the diabetes–hearing loss comorbidity may prompt audiologists to advocate for routine hearing screening in diabetic patients, expanding the field's role in chronic disease management.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoWHO Adds Hearing Aids to Dementia Prevention GuidanceAudiologists and hearing aid dispensers can now cite WHO-level guidance when counseling patients with hearing loss about the brain health benefits of amplification — consider integrating dementia risk reduction into patient education materials.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoAction Group to Drive Universal Standards for Hearing Accessibility Established by IAHAFragmented global accessibility standards limit the real-world benefit of assistive listening technology; unified standards could drive broader uptake and expand the market for hearing accessibility solutions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoExploring the usability of a point-of-care hearing screening by oncology registered nurses with adult cancer patients during Cisplatin chemotherapy - A convergent mixed methods studyPoint-of-care hearing screening by oncology nurses appears usable in Cisplatin chemotherapy settings, but adoption into audiology practice depends on validation of screening accuracy and integration with referral pathways — current evidence is insufficient to mandate a practice...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPrevalence and Epidemiological Determinants of Tinnitus in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional StudyRegional prevalence data from underrepresented populations help calibrate global tinnitus burden estimates and may inform targeted screening programs in the Middle East.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMultidomain rehabilitation for persistent concussion symptoms after falls in older adults: A case based reviewMultidomain rehabilitation (combining vestibular, cognitive, and physical therapies) is a reasonable framework for persistent post-concussive symptoms in older fall patients, but this case-review level of evidence is insufficient to mandate a protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBehavioural determinants of engagement with vestibular care pathways in adults: a COM-B scoping reviewAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider assessing patients' knowledge gaps, motivation, and access barriers when designing vestibular rehabilitation pathways, as these behavioural factors demonstrably influence engagement.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoUK cinema chain Vue installs Auracast in 18 venuesThis is the first UK cinema-chain-wide Auracast deployment, marking a meaningful step toward mainstream adoption of next-generation Bluetooth assistive listening in public venues.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoAudiology students to receive Prac Payment from July 2027Reducing the financial burden of unpaid clinical placements could improve recruitment and retention in audiology training pipelines, addressing longer-term workforce shortages in the field.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Accessibility·2mo agoNew action group aims to provide a worldwide standard for hearing accessibilityA globally unified accessibility standard for assistive listening technology could reshape equipment requirements in public venues and influence the environments in which hearing aid and cochlear implant users function day-to-day.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Accessibility·2mo agoIAHA Launches Global Working Group to Advance Hearing Accessibility StandardsA coordinated global effort to harmonise hearing accessibility standards could accelerate legislative change that shapes where and how assistive listening technology—including Auracast-compatible systems—must be deployed.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Other·Public health & policy·2mo agoSurvey Finds Americans Highly Value Hearing but Say Hearing Loss Remains Poorly UnderstoodWidespread public misunderstanding of hearing loss points to a critical need for audiologists and hearing health advocates to invest in community education and destigmatization efforts.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo agoWHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidelines, Elevates Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use to Core Public Health PrioritiesAudiologists should proactively communicate the WHO's explicit recommendation for hearing aid use as a dementia-prevention strategy when counseling patients with hearing loss, strengthening the case for early intervention and treatment uptake.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoMed-El Survey: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossThe data point to a persistent public knowledge gap around hearing loss that could inform patient education and advocacy strategies for audiology practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpact of unilateral cochlear implants on health, functionality, and quality of life in people over 60 years of ageCohort evidence supports cochlear implantation in adults over 60 for audiological and quality-of-life gains; clinicians should continue offering CI evaluation to older patients, though individual results depend on study details not fully reported here.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials: No. 5 Playing with a PurposeHearing dogs are a meaningful non-technological support option for people with hearing loss, and understanding their training pipeline helps audiologists counsel patients on all available assistive options.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoStarkey Celebrates Tani Austin's 70th BirthdayHigh-profile executive advocacy for global hearing health access can raise public awareness, though it carries no direct clinical or research significance.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoConnevans’ David Evans on hearing loss and hearing aidsFirst-person accounts from industry insiders who are also hearing aid users can help audiologists understand the stigma barriers that prevent patients from seeking or consistently using amplification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoEffect of social determinants of health on adherence to the early hearing detection and intervention 1-3-6 benchmarks at University of Rochester Medical CenterClinicians working in EHDI programs should consider screening patients for social risk factors (e.g., insurance status, transportation, zip code) and implementing targeted follow-up protocols for at-risk families, as social determinants appear to drive loss to follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoQuality of Tinnitus Information From Generative AI Systems and Web Search: An Expert-Rated Comparative StudyAI-generated tinnitus information quality was formally assessed against web search; audiologists should remain cautious about recommending AI chatbots as patient education tools until expert-rated accuracy and completeness are clearly established for their clinical area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoLifetime Noise Exposure and Its Interaction With Ageing: Effects on Audiometric Thresholds, Speech-In-Noise Perception, and Tinnitus for Palestinian WorkersLifetime occupational noise exposure compounds age-related hearing decline for speech-in-noise and tinnitus outcomes; audiologists in occupational health settings should advocate for stronger noise regulation in under-resourced environments and prioritise early monitoring for...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoBarriers to Timely Infant Hearing Loss Diagnosis Utilizing Auditory Brainstem ResponseAudiologists and clinic administrators in under-resourced health systems should review their referral-to-ABR workflows and actively address identified barriers — such as appointment availability, geographic access, and caregiver navigation support — to reduce diagnostic delays...＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoMED-EL Survey Reveals: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossLow public awareness of hearing loss can delay help-seeking behavior, reinforcing the importance of community outreach and patient education efforts by audiology practices.＋Save
