Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Business & finance·5mo agoWhy Did Phonak Hearing Aids Leave Costco?Dr. Cliff recounts the history of Phonak's 2014 entry into Costco retail channels and the subsequent withdrawal of the brand by parent company Sonova in the early 2020s.＋Save
The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·5mo agoAuditory Fatigue And The Real Reason Speech Sounds Blurry In NoiseSend us Fan Mail Restaurants are the perfect stress test for your ears and your brain. The second you add distance, multiple talkers, and reverberation, conversation stops being “just listening” and becomes constant filtering....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoExtended high-frequency audiometry in battlefield acoustic trauma: diagnostic value and steroid treatment outcomesExtended high-frequency audiometry may improve early detection of noise-induced hearing damage in acute battlefield trauma cases; steroid treatment outcomes data here could inform protocols for military audiology, though clinical translation depends on full study design and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·5mo agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoRisks associated with ventriculomegaly and symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus following stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomaSurgeons and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-radiosurgery should be aware of the identified risk factors for ventriculomegaly and communicating hydrocephalus to guide follow-up imaging schedules, though specific risk factors and their magnitude...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoMinimally invasive percutaneous procedure for the treatment of a contained cervical disc herniation - a preliminary prospective studyWhile outside core audiology, cervical disc disease can occasionally contribute to dizziness or referred symptoms; however, this preliminary spine study has negligible direct relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoRegional Brain Atrophy Mediates Age Effects on Words Recognition in Noise in AdultsThis research deepens understanding of why older adults struggle with speech-in-noise, but it is too preliminary to change clinical practice; audiologists should continue comprehensive assessment of speech-in-noise difficulties in older patients while awaiting translational...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoThe fundal cerebrospinal fluid cap in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a predictor of outcome after the retrosigmoid approachNeurosurgeons and skull-base teams performing retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may use the fundal CSF cap on pre-operative MRI as a prognostic indicator for hearing and facial nerve outcomes, pending full review of the paper's sensitivity and specificity data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoCACNA1A c.5610del in a three-generation family: epilepsy with ataxia/migraineAudiologists encountering patients with unexplained episodic vertigo alongside migraine, ataxia, or family history of these conditions should consider referral for genetic evaluation of CACNA1A and related channelopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoDevelopment and pilot validation of a three-dimensional skeletal coordinate-based system for occlusal vertical dimension assessment in elderly Korean cadaversWhile temporomandibular and craniofacial anatomy can intersect with audiology, this study is primarily a dental prosthetics methods paper with negligible direct impact on the audiology field.＋Save
AudiologyOnline YouTube·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo ago· press releaseDiscover Oticon Zeal™ - Offer your patients the world’s most discreet, complete solutionAudiologists fitting in-the-ear styles should evaluate Oticon Zeal against current options, but the 'world's most discreet, complete' claim is manufacturer-sourced and requires independent verification before influencing fitting decisions.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoOticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration ContractThe VA is one of the largest hearing aid dispensers in the world, so contract expansions directly affect access for a significant population of veterans with hearing loss.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo ago· press releaseOticon Zeal™ Wins Red Dot Design AwardHearing aid aesthetics and wearability are known factors in patient uptake and consistent use, so design recognition may be a relevant talking point in counseling patients.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Regulatory & legal·5mo agoAustralian-developed Earflo cup receives FDA Clearance for otitis mediaA non-surgical, non-pharmacological device option for otitis media with effusion could expand the toolkit available to audiologists and ENTs managing middle ear conditions, particularly in paediatric populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoConsumers Health Forum backs govt focus on “out of control” specialists’ feesFee reform in specialist healthcare could eventually reshape how audiology and related hearing services are funded, priced, and accessed across Australia.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·5mo agoOticon Expands Portfolio of Hearing Solutions for Veterans AdministrationAudiologists and hearing aid specialists working in VA settings should check the updated VA formulary for newly available Oticon devices; no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·5mo agoStarkey Expands Tech Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsIntegrating hearing technology with government service accessibility highlights a growing trend of hearing aids serving broader assistive and civic-participation roles beyond sound amplification.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoStudy suggests vascular pathway between hearing loss and cognitive declineThis study adds mechanistic support for the hearing loss–dementia link via a vascular pathway, but is observational and based on self-reported hearing loss; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated with audiometric confirmation and longitudinal design.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·5mo agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis or LabyrinthitisVestibular disorders are frequently encountered in audiology and ENT practice, and accessible overviews help ensure consistent patient education and appropriate referral.＋Save
HH◆Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·5mo agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis/LabyrinthitisThis is a clinical review suitable for refreshing knowledge on vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis management, but it presents no new evidence that would require audiologists to change their current treatment or referral practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Receives Red Dot Award for Product DesignRepeated design recognition for a custom rechargeable in-the-ear form factor reflects the industry's competitive push toward discreet, cosmetically appealing hearing aids, which can influence patient acceptance and adoption.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Business & finance·5mo agoAmplifon Digital Health Tools Win International Design AwardsRecognition of digital audiometry tools by international design bodies signals growing industry investment in patient-facing hearing health technology and self-service care models.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·5mo agoThe #1 Reason Tinnitus Gets Worse at Night (And How to Fix It Fast)Dr. Michelle of Treble Health explains why tinnitus perception worsens at night due to reduced background sound and heightened brain attention, and offers strategies including sound therapy, breathing exercises, and nervous system calming techniques.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoSingle-sided deafnessPublic education about SSD device options and communication strategies can help patients arrive at clinic better informed and more engaged in shared decision-making.＋Save
