Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3mo agoHearing Australia survey: women ‘significantly less likely’ to prioritise hearing healthIdentifying that women systematically delay addressing hearing loss points to an underserved patient segment and a public-health communication gap for the audiology field.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossHumanizing the communication barriers of hearing loss through relatable storytelling can support patient counseling and public awareness efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossCentering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoPrevalence of hearing loss in a high-specialty medical unitPrevalence data from high-specialty medical units helps build the evidence base for systematic hearing screening in hospital settings, especially for geriatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoTinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023Rising tinnitus prevalence and duration in young adults warrant earlier screening and counseling in clinical practice, particularly for patients with recreational noise exposure histories.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoStudy on the Effectiveness of Combining Different Hearing Test Techniques in Aiding the Diagnosis of NIHL Using a Cross-sectional SurveyCombining conventional audiometry with supplementary hearing test techniques shows promise for earlier NIHL detection, but the cross-sectional design limits causal inference; audiologists should monitor for future prospective validation before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSpectral Profile Analysis and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Habitual Earphone Users with Normal HearingHabitual earphone users with normal audiograms may show subclinical (below the detectable threshold) auditory dysfunction on speech-in-noise and spectral profile tests; audiologists should consider supplementary testing in this population, though prospective data confirming...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoNoise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional studyMilitary audiologists and occupational health practitioners should note persistently low hearing protection compliance in this population, reinforcing the need for structured hearing conservation programs; no change to civilian clinical protocols is indicated.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·3mo agoBipartisan Resolution Introduced to Recognize International Hearing Society’s 75th AnniversaryBipartisan Congressional recognition of hearing aid specialists signals continued political awareness of hearing health as a public health priority, which may support future legislative efforts on hearing care access.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·4mo agoAudiologists in Victorian public health services escalate industrial actionWorkforce disputes in public audiology services highlight systemic underfunding and staffing pressures that threaten the sustainability of hearing care access in Australia's public health system.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoUniversal newborn hearing screening outcomes based on national health policy in Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, ThailandEvaluating real-world newborn hearing screening outcomes in Thailand contributes important global data on early hearing detection program performance, which can inform policy improvements in similar healthcare settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoKnowledge and Perceptions of Pediatric Hearing Loss among University Students in JordanAssessing public awareness of paediatric hearing loss in underrepresented regions like Jordan informs the design of community education and early intervention campaigns that can improve detection rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoGeriatric Migraine, Geroscience, and Sustainable Development Goals: Bridging Clinical Complexity and Public Health PrioritiesWhile migraine has vestibular manifestations (e.g., vestibular migraine) relevant to audiologists, this review focuses on the broader geriatric and public health framing with limited direct audiology implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoEffects of Composite Air Pollution and Genetic Susceptibility on Tinnitus Risk: A Large Population-Based StudyNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware that air pollution exposure is emerging as an environmental risk factor for tinnitus, which may inform patient history-taking.＋Save
University of Michigan School of Public Health·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoApple Hearing Study Results Highlight the Importance of Apple Hearing Test and Hearing Aid FeaturesThe study reinforces known links between noise exposure and hearing loss at population scale; clinicians should continue counseling patients on hearing protection, but await full peer-reviewed publication before altering specific screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·4mo agoBBC Radio 4 AppealHigh-profile charity campaigns on national radio can raise public awareness of hearing loss, potentially increasing the number of people seeking audiological assessment and support.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoFalls prevention for older adults in outdoor public spaces: an interdisciplinary Delphi consensus on risks, actions, and barriersFalls in older adults are a leading cause of injury and are linked to balance and vestibular dysfunction, making interdisciplinary consensus on prevention strategies tangentially relevant to audiologists who manage vestibular disorders.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·4mo agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignIndustry-professional partnerships for state-level hearing health campaigns can broaden public awareness and potentially increase patient referral volumes for Kentucky audiologists.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·4mo agoRNID – National hearing loss charityRNID's scale of reach across 18 million UK deaf and hard-of-hearing people makes its awareness campaigns relevant context for audiologists engaging with patient communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo 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·4mo 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·Preprint·Research (general)·4mo 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·4mo 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 Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·4mo 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo 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·Pediatric·4mo agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.＋Save
