Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Professional practice·1d agoBAA UPDATE May/June 2026Membership leadership continuity at the BAA affects how UK audiologists access professional support and advocacy services.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoHearing aid effectiveness and probable dementia risk across 33 countries: A pooled analysis of seven cohortsAudiologists should continue counselling patients with hearing loss about consistent hearing aid use, as this large pooled international analysis adds meaningful weight to the evidence linking effective hearing aid use to reduced dementia risk — though causality is not yet...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoAberrant three-dimensional estimates of head motion and orientation are generated by the brain when the vestibular periphery is damagedUnderstanding exactly how the brain miscalculates head motion in three dimensions after vestibular injury could guide the development of more precise vestibular rehabilitation strategies and compensation training protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoClinical profiles of MRI-negative ischemia and stroke mimics after thrombolysis: insights into diagnostic uncertainty in acute ischemic stroke careVertigo is one of the most common stroke mimics leading to unnecessary thrombolysis, and this study highlights the urgent need for reliable bedside tools — including vestibular assessment — to distinguish central from peripheral causes in the ED.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoWhite Matter Alterations Are More Robust Than Gray Matter Differences in Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: An MRI Study of Military PersonnelIdentifying robust neuroimaging biomarkers for tinnitus and hearing loss in military populations could accelerate research into brain-based mechanisms of these conditions and the development of objective diagnostic or treatment-monitoring tools.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoElectromyography of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach and electrically evoked stapedius reflex during cochlear implant surgery: a prospective bicentric studyIntraoperative EMG of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach may provide a reliable objective measure for cochlear implant fitting threshold estimation, but results from this prospective bicentric study should be replicated in larger trials before changing standard...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoA hemispheric decoding principle for vestibular heading perception in the posterior sylvian areaClarifying how the brain's two hemispheres decode vestibular heading signals could eventually inform our understanding of balance disorders and guide future neurorehabilitation targets.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoEvaluation of the Effects of Caloric Vestibular Stimulations on Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission ResponsesFindings may warrant caution when scheduling caloric vestibular testing and DPOAE testing in the same session, but clinical protocol changes should await replication and review of the full study.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoComorbid Psychological Diagnoses in Children With Single-Sided Deafness Who Received or Are Under Consideration for Cochlear ImplantationAudiologists and implant teams should routinely screen pediatric single-sided deafness cochlear implant candidates for comorbid psychological diagnoses to enable coordinated, whole-child care.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·1d agoA systematic review of machine learning techniques for real-time speech and noise classification in hearing aidsNo immediate practice change warranted, but audiologists should monitor this fast-moving area as ML-based classifiers are approaching real-time clinical deployment and may soon influence device selection counseling.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoSubjective Cognitive Complaints and Hearing Loss in Older Adults-A Cross-Sectional Study on the Possible AssociationThis cross-sectional design cannot establish causation; no practice change is warranted, but findings support continued screening for cognitive complaints in patients with measured hearing loss.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoThe cochlear morphometry compendium: High-resolution synchrotron measurements and normative reference valuesThese normative cochlear morphometry values provide a useful anatomical reference for surgical planning and cochlear implant electrode design, but do not yet require changes to routine clinical practice pending validation in surgical outcome studies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d agoOtotoxicity Associated with Antineoplastic Agents in the Pediatric Population: An Evidence-Based Review of Auditory Monitoring Strategies and Contemporary Diagnostic Frameworks-Narrative ReviewAudiologists managing pediatric oncology patients should apply evidence-based auditory monitoring protocols aligned with current diagnostic frameworks for platinum-based chemotherapy ototoxicity; this review consolidates existing guidance but does not introduce new...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·1d agoHealth Impacts of Chronic Radiation Exposure in Northern Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Epidemiological ReviewWhile radiation exposure can theoretically contribute to cochlear damage, this review's audiology relevance is peripheral and does not provide guidance applicable to hearing care practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoEarly Postural Instability with History of COVID-19 Influence Related to Diabetes: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that older patients with both a COVID-19 history and diabetes may present with earlier postural instability, potentially warranting proactive balance screening in this group — though the exploratory nature of this study...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoThe Impact of the Orthodontic Forces on the Internal Resorptive Process for Intact Periodontium: A Finite Element AnalysisThis article does not meaningfully advance audiology knowledge and appears in this feed likely due to journal indexing overlap.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoRare Problems with Rotating Magnets in Cochlear Implants and How They Can Be Solved Without SurgeryCochlear implant clinicians should be aware that rotating-magnet complications (blocked rotation, demagnetization) can potentially be resolved non-surgically; document these strategies as part of implant troubleshooting protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoAssessment of Vestibular Function in Patients with Congenital Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing patients with congenital bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should consider routine vestibular screening, as this population may have co-occurring balance dysfunction linked to shared embryological development.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoAudiovestibular Dysfunction in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Human Primary Clinical EvidenceAudiologists should screen patients with known alcohol use disorder for both hearing and vestibular (balance system) dysfunction, as this systematic review confirms meaningful clinical associations; however, the strength of individual studies limits firm protocol changes pending...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoB-Lymphoblastic Leukemia With Isolated Central Nervous System Relapse Mimicking a Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for non-schwannoma diagnoses when audiovestibular presentations are atypical or when the patient has a relevant cancer history — imaging alone may be insufficient for differentiation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoTwo Cases of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and a Literature ReviewAwareness of rare cranial nerve complications in idiopathic intracranial hypertension may aid audiologists when ruling out central versus peripheral vestibular or auditory pathology in complex cases.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoThe Effect of Deep Neural Network Implementation on Speech Recognition, Listening Effort, and Sound Quality in Older Adults With Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing LossAudiologists fitting older adults with mild-to-moderately severe hearing loss should monitor emerging evidence on deep neural network noise reduction; if results show significant gains in speech recognition and reduced listening effort, it may support prioritising AI-enabled...+Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·1d agoWS Audiology moves closer to IPO as debt and interest costs fallA potential IPO for WS Audiology would mark a major shift in the ownership structure of one of the hearing aid industry's biggest players, with possible downstream effects on pricing, product strategy, and market competition.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·1d agoSpecsavers community audiology call echoes north of the borderIf the Scottish Government acts on this lobbying, it could significantly reshape how NHS audiology services are commissioned and delivered in Scotland, affecting audiologists employed in both community and hospital settings.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·1d agoSoundGear and Realtree Partner to Advance Hearing Protection Awareness for Outdoor EnthusiastsReaching recreational noise-exposure audiences through lifestyle brands like Realtree could meaningfully expand hearing protection uptake beyond traditional audiology channels.+Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Cochlear implants·1d ago· press releaseACI Alliance Announces CI2026 Student Poster WinnersRecognizing emerging cochlear implant research on access barriers and qualification criteria highlights ongoing gaps in implant candidacy pathways and insurance coverage that affect patient outcomes.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Telehealth·1d ago· press releaseGlobo, Enghouse VidyoHealth Partner to Streamline Telehealth Interpreter AccessReducing language and communication barriers in telehealth could meaningfully improve access to audiological care for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who rely on interpreters.+Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·1d agoHer Choice To Go Deeper, Not Wider: Dr. Whitney Swander On Redefining SuccessWhitney scaled Hearing HealthCare Centers in Colorado to 8 locations and then scaled back to 4. Listen to her message and learnings along the way.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·1d agoWSA clings to growth as hearing aid market slowdown continuesSlowing market growth at one of the world's largest hearing aid groups signals broader industry headwinds that could affect device availability, pricing, and R&D investment across the field.+Save