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
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Tinnitus·5mo agoNo Cure for Tinnitus?Video addressing the lack of specialist expertise in tinnitus management and the tendency for patients with bothersome tinnitus to receive dismissive or generic care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsRepeated design award wins for in-ear rechargeable hearing aids reflect increasing consumer-design expectations shaping the premium hearing aid segment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoTransformed Patient Attitudes Create Better Hearing Outcomes: My Talk at AAA 2026The patient-attitude-to-outcomes link is clinically plausible and worth reflecting on, but this first-person conference recap provides no new data to justify changing counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author replies to letters can clarify methodological ambiguities in vestibular rehabilitation research and contribute to the evolving evidence base for balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author correspondence can clarify methodological questions around proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation but does not advance clinical evidence on its own.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoExploring Anatomy-Based Fitting for Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative ReviewAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoA comparison of misophonia proportion and patterns of uncomfortable loudness levels between individuals with and without hyperacusis reporting sensitivity to environmental soundsClinicians evaluating patients with sound sensitivity should screen for both misophonia and hyperacusis separately, as this study suggests they may co-occur but have distinct audiological profiles — though findings should be confirmed in larger clinical samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoEditorial: Advancing multidisciplinary approaches in skull-base tumor managementSkull-base tumors frequently involve the auditory and vestibular systems, making multidisciplinary collaboration a key concern for audiologists working in neuro-otology settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEffects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance controlSpinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming shows early promise for balance improvement, but this is a preliminary study; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await controlled trials before considering it in practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoToward Effective Virtual Reality-Based Go/No-Go Cognitive Training to Support Return-to-Activity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Service MembersMultisensory integration deficits — including auditory processing — are common after mild TBI in service members, and effective rehabilitation tools could reduce return-to-duty delays and long-term disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoDiode laser-assisted periosteal fenestration for peri-implant vestibuloplasty: A clinical techniqueThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting Versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Propensity Score-Weighted Comparative Analysis of Safety and Clinical OutcomesIIH frequently presents with pulsatile tinnitus, so neurosurgical outcome data comparing stenting and shunting is peripherally relevant to audiologists involved in tinnitus workup and multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·5mo agoTeachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hearing Loss and Inclusive EducationAudiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoPredicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic VerificationIf simulated electroacoustic verification is shown to reliably predict real-world remote microphone performance, audiologists should consider incorporating it into routine remote microphone fitting protocols — await full results before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoSelf-perception of balance function in adults following cochlear implant surgery: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and surgeons should be aware that self-perceived balance problems are a meaningful post-cochlear implant concern; screening for postoperative dizziness using patient-reported measures is warranted, though specific management protocols await further evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoThe effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunctionIf cerebellar tDCS demonstrates significant balance improvements over sham in this RCT, vestibular rehabilitation specialists should consider it as an adjunct to standard vestibular therapy — but full results and safety data must be reviewed before any practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoHeart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibilityIdentifying autonomic (nervous system) and vestibular predictors of motion sickness susceptibility could guide the development of safer VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols and patient screening tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAnalysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigorTMS shows potential for residual dizziness post-BPPV canalith repositioning, but findings should be considered preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await replication in larger RCTs before adopting this into practice.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo ago· press releasePhonak’s Virto R Infinio earns 2026 Red Dot Design Award for product designDesign recognition can influence patient and consumer perception of hearing aids, potentially supporting adoption of custom in-the-ear styles.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Honored with 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign recognition for hearing aids can reduce stigma by signaling that modern devices prioritize aesthetics alongside function, potentially improving patient acceptance.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·5mo agoDo Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus? 👂 Here’s the TruthDo hearing aids help with tinnitus? Yes — they can be highly effective for managing tinnitus, especially when hearing loss is present. Hearing aids work by amplifying everyday sounds, reducing the contrast between external noise and the internal ringing of tinnitus....＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·AI & technology·5mo agoStarkey Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardThird-party recognition of on-device AI in hearing aids highlights the accelerating role of edge computing in audiology, which may eventually reshape fitting workflows and patient outcome benchmarks.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·5mo agoWS Audiology’s OTC affair with Sony? The Anshin and the Kando are over!The exit signals continued challenges for major consumer electronics brands attempting to establish themselves in the OTC hearing aid market.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·5mo agoLearn how the discreet and comfortable #OsiaSystem is designed to perform with you (or your child)Promotional video from Cochlear Americas highlighting the discreet, comfortable design and performance of the Osia System for adults and children.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·5mo agoThe Truth About Living With TinnitusDr. Ben of Treble Health discusses the hidden challenges of living with tinnitus and outlines paths toward relief, promoting Treble Health clinic locations in Charlotte NC, Philadelphia PA, and San Francisco CA.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoAmplifon Earns UX Design and iF Design Awards for Digital Hearing SolutionsManufacturer investment in digital user experience signals a broader industry shift toward patient-facing self-service tools in hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·5mo agoStarkey’s Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardRecognition of on-device AI processing in hearing aids signals an industry trend toward real-time, privacy-preserving AI that could eventually expand hearing aid capabilities, though no peer-reviewed performance data accompany this announcement.＋Save
