PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·6w agoThe voice clone intelligibility benefit in noise in middle-aged listenersFindings are preliminary and study-specific; no actionable change to fitting or counseling practice is warranted until replication with larger, clinically representative samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoNetwork analysis of symptoms and psychological distress in patients with sudden sensorineural hearing lossClinicians managing sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) should assess tinnitus, dizziness, and nausea as interconnected symptom clusters that may amplify psychological distress, but this cross-sectional network study does not yet prescribe a specific treatment protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSpinal Involvement in Charge Syndrome: Implications for ManagementAudiologists and multidisciplinary teams managing CHARGE syndrome patients should be aware of spinal involvement as an additional comorbidity, but this review does not change audiological protocols directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCognitive performance, dizziness and tinnitus among adults with unilateral audiovestibular disordersAudiologists treating patients with unilateral audiovestibular disorders should consider screening for cognitive difficulties, as cognitive impairment may co-occur with dizziness and tinnitus in this population, though the cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Clinical audiology·6w agoSeptember 2026 NeuroAudiology NewsletterRegular professional newsletters like this help sustain awareness of neuroaudiology — the study of how the brain and nervous system handle hearing — as an evolving subspecialty, which is increasingly relevant as audiology expands beyond the ear itself.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·6w agoHearing Australia says “tough it out” mindset putting men’s hearing health at riskMasculinity-related help-seeking barriers are a well-documented but under-addressed driver of late hearing-loss diagnosis in men, and awareness campaigns timed to cultural moments (e.g., Father's Day) can shape referral patterns for clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSuccessful radiosurgery for a growing vestibular schwannoma following partial resection of an ipsilateral transfundal inner ear schwannoma and cochlear implantation: illustrative caseSingle illustrative case; no practice change warranted, but it confirms that radiosurgery can be considered for vestibular schwannoma management in cochlear implant recipients — awareness of this option is useful for multidisciplinary teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoInternal carotid artery anterior transposition for internal jugular vein decompression: illustrative caseJugular vein compression syndromes can present with audiological symptoms such as pulsatile tinnitus, and awareness of surgical solutions may inform interdisciplinary referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoIdentity disruption, fear of progression, and avoidance in postoperative adaptation following vestibular schwannoma surgery in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysisAudiologists and surgical teams should screen vestibular schwannoma patients for psychological distress — particularly identity disruption and fear of recurrence — and consider referral to psycho-oncology or counseling services as part of postoperative care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoThe band importance function for the Dutch digits-in-noise test: A computational derivation using human and automatic speech recognition data, including extended high frequenciesThis computational work refines the acoustic basis of the Dutch digits-in-noise test and suggests extended high frequencies may contribute to speech intelligibility; clinicians using this test should note these findings but no immediate protocol change is required pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoHidden auditory dysfunction in tinnitus with normal audiograms: selective and chronicity-dependent ABR changes in middle-aged adultsMiddle-aged tinnitus patients with normal audiograms may have subclinical auditory nerve damage detectable by ABR; clinicians should consider extended diagnostics (ABR, extended high-frequency audiometry) rather than assuming normal hearing in this group, especially when...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·6w agoVestibular rehabilitation in hereditary spastic paraplegia: a randomized pilot studyPreliminary signal only; the pilot scale and disease-specific population (hereditary spastic paraplegia) mean audiologists and vestibular therapists should await a fully powered RCT before adopting this protocol for this patient group.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoSurgical treatment of pulsatile tinnitus arising from sigmoid sinus wall anomaliesSigmoid sinus wall anomalies (diverticulum and dehiscence) are a surgically correctable cause of pulsatile tinnitus; audiologists should ensure patients with pulsatile tinnitus are referred for vascular imaging workup before assuming a non-treatable etiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoWhen Silence Masks Autism: Delayed Autism Diagnosis in an Adolescent With DeafnessAudiologists working with deaf children should be alert to behavioral signs that could indicate co-occurring autism, and routinely facilitate referral to a multidisciplinary team experienced in dual diagnosis of deafness and autism spectrum disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoBone conduction implants in Australia over two decadesAudiologists and surgeons implanting bone conduction devices should note the historical evolution summarised here, but the retrospective, descriptive design means no immediate change to implant selection or surgical practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoRevision Cochlear Implantation via Middle Turn Insertion in Post-Traumatic Basal Turn Ossification : Revision cochlear implantationFor surgeons encountering complete basal turn ossification during revision cochlear implantation, middle turn insertion is a documented salvage option, but this single case report is insufficient to change standard surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoHearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma with retrosigmoid approach: updating retrolabyrinthine meatotomySurgeons using the retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may consider the updated retrolabyrinthine meatotomy technique, but the evidence is limited; prospective comparative data are needed before this should change standard surgical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe Relationship Between Monaural and Binaural Spectral Resolution in Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersClinicians fitting bilateral cochlear implant users should consider monaural spectral resolution asymmetry between ears as a factor that may limit binaural benefit; simultaneous vs. sequential implantation timing is also relevant to assess.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·6w agoNew Synchrotron Imaging Findings: Implications for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationDeeper anatomical understanding of individual cochlear variation could eventually inform more precise implant electrode selection and insertion planning, moving cochlear implantation closer to a truly personalised procedure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·6w agoCAPable Hearing Solutions helping people with hidden auditory processing issuesThe article highlights a real service gap: adults with auditory processing disorder are often underserved by standard hearing-aid-focused audiology care, and greater awareness of specialised management pathways could prompt broader referral practices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear Implants for Children: New Study Supports Earlier Access and Expanded CandidacyClinicians evaluating pediatric cochlear implant candidacy should be aware that this multicenter study supports lower age thresholds and broader eligibility criteria for children with severe hearing loss — consider referral for implant evaluation earlier than traditional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTranslation and validation of the extended version of the effort assessment scale for adults with cochlear implant in Turkish languageTurkish-speaking audiologists and CI programs now have a validated self-report tool for listening effort; no change to broader clinical practice is indicated for non-Turkish-speaking clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEye and Ear study supports safety and efficacy of implanting hearing devices after cancerThis study provides early evidence that implantable hearing devices are a viable option for head and neck cancer survivors; audiologists managing this population should be aware of the emerging evidence, though case volume and study design details should be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoProspective evaluation of hearing aid fitting adjusted toward one-third functional gain in patients with sensorineural hearing lossof this prospective evaluation of a one-third functional gain DSL v5 fitting target are not yet available in the provided description; audiologists should review the full paper before considering any protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEffectiveness of Multisensory Exercises Versus Conventional Balance Exercises on Balance and Coordination in the Geriatric Population: A Systematic ReviewMultisensory exercise programs show promise for improving balance in older adults, but the systematic review's direct audiology applicability is limited to vestibular rehabilitation contexts; audiologists managing vestibular patients may consider multisensory approaches as...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoHypoxia increases vertical translation thresholds in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction (UVH) should be aware that hypoxic environments (e.g., high altitude, sleep apnoea episodes) may further degrade vestibular sensitivity; consider querying environmental oxygen...＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Accessibility·7w agoMy 10 Year Hearing Loss AnniversaryFirst-person patient narratives like this one can help audiologists better understand the long-term emotional and social journey of people with hearing loss, informing more empathetic counselling.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w agoFortell Introduces AI 2.0 Hearing Aid Update with Improved Speech-in-Noise PerformanceAI-driven speech-in-noise processing is a rapidly evolving area in hearing aid technology, and manufacturer updates like this reflect the growing arms race in AI-based signal processing, but independent validation remains essential before clinical endorsement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoIntentional encoding does not alter the trade-off between speech-in-noise perception and memoryUnderstanding why noisy environments hurt both speech comprehension and memory simultaneously is fundamental to designing better hearing-aid signal processing and aural rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
