PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDiagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: Review of Different Diagnostic MethodsClinicians should verify their BPPV diagnostic methods against those reviewed; the paper may highlight gaps in training requirements but introduces no new test or guideline — review existing protocols before changing practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoSelf-Fitting Versus Professional-Fitting Hearing Aids: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThe meta-analytic findings on self-fitting vs. professional-fitting outcomes should prompt audiologists to review their value proposition and counsel patients on where professional fitting adds measurable benefit, particularly for complex hearing profiles.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·2w agoEffect of Donepezil on Speech Recognition in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: A Pilot Randomized Clinical TrialThis is a pilot RCT; results are preliminary and insufficient to justify prescribing Donepezil to cochlear implant users — no actionable change until a fully powered trial is published.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoCross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Kannada version of the Extended Effort Assessment Scale (EEAS-K) in adults with hearing lossAudiologists serving Kannada-speaking patients can now use the validated EEAS-K to assess listening effort — a clinically meaningful outcome — but no change is needed for practices outside this language group.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoIntegrated bimodal and bilateral cochlear implant users: who performs better, and how do they compare with normal hearing listeners on a 'real-life' test battery?can inform counselling about realistic outcome expectations for bilateral CI versus bimodal fittings, but fitting decisions should still be guided by individual patient audiological profiles and existing guidelines — no immediate protocol change indicated.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoNeurotransmitter regulatory networks in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: potential mechanisms and therapeutic implicationsUnderstanding the neurotransmitter networks behind PPPD could open new pharmacological avenues for a condition that is notoriously difficult to treat and commonly seen in vestibular clinics.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoIdentifying delays via preschool language scales in children who are deaf/hard-of-hearing and use spoken languageAudiologists and speech-language pathologists should critically evaluate whether standard preschool language scales are sensitive enough to detect delays in deaf/hard-of-hearing speaking children, and consider supplementing them with additional assessment tools.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoEffects of ear canal temperature gradients on altitude-related resonance shifts and hearing aid outputAudiologists fitting patients who use hearing aids at significantly varying altitudes (e.g., mountain climbers, frequent flyers, high-altitude residents) should be aware that ear canal temperature gradients may alter device output, though the magnitude and clinical significance...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoTinnitus selectively disrupts phoneme level speech perceptionAudiologists should consider assessing phoneme-level speech-in-noise discrimination in patients with chronic tinnitus even when standard audiograms are normal, as tinnitus may selectively impair this ability beyond what pure-tone thresholds reveal.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoEthical Dilemmas in Audiology: A Comparative Analysis of Perspectives from the Middle East, North Africa, and the United StatesAs audiology becomes an increasingly global profession, cross-cultural differences in ethical sensitivity have implications for international training standards, professional guidelines, and collaborative clinical practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoBinaural pitch fusion in cochlear implant users is broader and narrower with coherent and incoherent envelope modulation, respectivelyFindings are preliminary (n=14) and do not yet support specific fitting or programming changes for bimodal or bilateral cochlear implant users; no actionable change at this time.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2w agoBridging Coursework Knowledge to Audiology Clinical Practice: An Evidence-Based Approach to Counseling EducationAudiology training programs should consider structured, evidence-based counseling curricula to better prepare students for clinical practice, but individual practicing audiologists need not change their own patient-care approach based on this study.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoMeasuring empowerment with the EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5: test-retest reliability and responsiveness in a clinical populationBoth EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5 show acceptable test-retest reliability and responsiveness; clinicians can consider adopting either version to routinely track patient empowerment as an outcome measure in audiology practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoCharacteristics and prognostic assessment of acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss: a retrospective analysis of 546 casesThis large retrospective series adds prognostic detail on acute low-frequency SNHL, but retrospective design limits causal inference; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is warranted pending prospective validation.+Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Regulatory & legal·2w agoIAHA issues update on assistive listening technology standardsHarmonised international standards for assistive listening technology like Auracast could expand access for hearing aid users globally and shape how audiologists counsel patients on public hearing infrastructure.+Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2w agoSignia Innovation Experience Event Highlights Video UK and ROITake a look back at the Signia Innovation Experience in Manchester, celebrating the arrival of Signia MaX in the UK and Ireland. From the latest hearing technology innovations to hands-on demonstrations and industry connections, catch up on the highlights from the day....+Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2w agoGN shares rise as major bank sees potential for significant revaluationGN's financial trajectory affects its capacity to invest in hearing care R&D and its competitive position in the broader audiology market.+Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoDoctor Cliff spots the same Phonak Eon Auracast flaw we didIndependent corroboration of an Auracast implementation flaw in a major manufacturer's flagship device signals that real-world Auracast reliability in premium hearing aids may still be inconsistent, despite the standard's growing adoption.+Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoAuracast goes Beyond … Elehear launches new OTC hearing aid, the Beyond 2 ProThe Beyond 2 Pro's Auracast support illustrates the growing push to bring broadcast Bluetooth hearing technology into the affordable OTC segment, potentially expanding access for mild-to-moderate hearing loss.+Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoMED-EL Founders Ingeborg and Erwin Hochmair Receive 2026 Richard N. Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyRecognition of the Hochmairs' decades-long contributions underscores the transformative impact cochlear implant technology has had on the audiology field and on millions of patients worldwide.+Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implant Pioneer Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Prestigious Honda Prize 2026The Honda Prize is a major international science and technology award, and its conferral on a cochlear implant pioneer further elevates the global profile of hearing implant research within the broader biomedical community.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2w agoSignia Invites Hearing Care Professionals to Live Noisy at COSM Dallas for the Signia MaX Launch CelebrationThe high-profile launch signals Signia's push to build brand momentum for the MaX among dispensers and channel partners ahead of broader market rollout.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2w agoNeurotone AI Launches Partner Certification for Lace Pro and Tinnitus ProStructured partner certification programs signal growing market infrastructure around digital auditory rehabilitation, potentially raising the bar for how providers are trained on these platforms.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press releaseAuditdata Appoints Christoffer Spangenberg as New CEO; Builds on Strong GrowthLeadership transitions at audiology software platforms can signal strategic shifts in the tools clinics rely on for workflow and patient management.+Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoEssilorLuxottica Launches Nuance Audio Plus Hearing GlassesHearing glasses from a major optical brand represent a growing convergence of eyewear and hearing technology that could reshape how mild-to-moderate hearing loss is addressed outside traditional audiology channels.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoAuditdata Names Christoffer Spangenberg as New CEOLeadership transitions at audiology software vendors can signal strategic shifts in product direction, pricing, or support that may affect clinic operations over time.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2w agoELEHEAR Beyond 2 Pro OTC Hearing Aids Debut at $799The growing OTC hearing aid market is expanding consumer access and price competition, which directly affects patient counselling decisions and clinic referral patterns.+Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·2w agoUtilizing Recipient Solutions Managers (RSM) and Upgrade Solutions Specialists (USS)Hear from fellow audiologists on how they utilize Cochlear services to support patient onboarding and moving to new technology. The content of this guideline is intended as a guide for information purposes only and does not replace or remove clinical judgment or the professional...+Save
The Total Hearing Care Difference·Podcast·2w agoHearing Aid Myths That Delay Real HelpYou can “hear fine” and still be working way too hard to listen. That’s the myth we tackle head-on as Sophia Yvet sits down with Dr. Jill Copley from Total Hearing Care , a leading private audiology practice serving the DFW Metroplex....+Save