PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoSelf-Reported Dizziness Handicap is Related to Functional Capacity in People with Vestibular HypofunctionClinicians managing vestibular hypofunction should consider assessing functional capacity and physical activity levels alongside dizziness handicap questionnaires, as low functional capacity may be an important rehabilitation target beyond symptom management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d ago"It gives me confidence and value": evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group three years onLong-term patient and public involvement in audiology research is still rare, and this evaluation provides a model for how sustained engagement can meaningfully shape research priorities.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·1d agoAir-Flowing and Plaque Disclosing for Professional Biofilm Removal in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Four TechniquesThis article appears to have been included in error or via a metadata mismatch, as it concerns paediatric dentistry and has no relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoA device-independent approach to cochlear-implant telehealthClinics serving cochlear implant patients across multiple manufacturers should watch this approach closely; if validated in larger samples, it could enable brand-agnostic remote follow-up and reduce in-person visits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoSpatial AI improves speech intelligibility for hearing aid wearers in challenging multitalker noiseare promising but limited to one device platform and a single noise condition; audiologists should await independent peer-reviewed replication before counselling patients that Spatial AI offers superior performance.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·1d agoHearing aids became a symbol of strength: Jenni’s storyHearing aid stigma remains a major barrier to uptake and consistent use, and patient-led initiatives that reframe devices as identity accessories may complement counselling efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·2d agoMeet WSL Footballer Rylee Foster-Inman x Phonak EON SphereWhat does it take to keep moving forward when life changes direction? For Phonak Brand Ambassador and professional footballer Rylee Foster-Inman, it meant chasing her dream of playing at the highest level of women’s football, the Women’s Super League. Rylee shares her journey...＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·2d agoMeet WSL Footballer Rylee Foster-InmanWhat does it take to keep moving forward when life changes direction? For Phonak Brand Ambassador and professional footballer Rylee Foster-Inman, it meant chasing her dream of playing at the highest level of women’s football, the Women’s Super League. Rylee shares her journey...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2d agoHearing care sector highlighted in Victorian Public Healthcare AwardsPublic recognition of cochlear implant programs highlights the growing push to expand access to hearing technology beyond major metropolitan centres in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Cochlear implants·2d agoAudiology Australia invites member feedback to improve cochlear implant careMember-driven feedback at this stage can directly influence national cochlear implant guidelines and equity of access for Australian adults, making participation strategically important for the profession.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d agoInside Omega AI+: Starkey Makes the Case for Smarter Hearing CareThe Omega AI+ launch signals an escalating industry push to embed artificial intelligence more deeply into hearing aid processing, which will shape product conversations and fitting expectations across audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 Fitting System and Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test to MeasureClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now run NAL-NL3 prescriptions and speech-in-noise verification within a single workflow, but no independent evidence is provided that this integration improves patient outcomes over existing setups.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·2d agoSoundGear Phantom in Action: A Firefighter's StoryFirefighters explain why they protect their hearing with SoundGear Phantom.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·2d agoCilcare Taps Hearing Industry Veteran Kevin Franck to Lead North American ExpansionCilcare's investment in senior North American leadership signals the company is accelerating its push to bring auditory biotech research and services into the U.S. market, which could eventually affect clinical trial access and research partnerships for audiologists.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·2d agoThe Hidden Risk Every Firefighter Faces: Hearing LossFirefighting is one of the most noise-intensive professions, exposing firefighters to hazardous sound levels every day. From emergency sirens and fire truck engines to power tools, alarms, and rescue equipment, constant noise exposure can lead to permanent hearing loss and...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2d agoWhy My Hearing Aid Buyer’s Guide Needs More Than Flagship ModelsA hearing aid buyer’s guide should cover more than flagship models. I’m planning a deeper look at features, capabilities, and the options that deserve more attention—including pediatric hearing aids, power behind-the-ear models, and custom in-the-ear devices....＋Save
ASHA Voices·Podcast·2d agoHow SLPs Can Support Executive FunctionSpeech-language pathologist Letizia Hendrickson joins the podcast for a conversation on how SLPs can support executive functioning skills through service delivery. Hendrickson brings a neuroaffirming approach to her work with clients, which often focuses on ADHD....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoImmediate implant placement using a digital surgical guide with hydroxyapatite nano-coated versus uncoated implants: 1-year results of a single-blind randomized controlled trialThis study has no relevance to the audiology field; it concerns dental implantology and should not have been routed to an audiology news pipeline.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoVestibular function in degenerative parkinsonismVestibular assessment profiles may differ meaningfully across degenerative parkinsonian syndromes; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that balance disorder presentations are not uniform in this patient group, but specific practice changes await the study's...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoData-driven vestibular fMRI in PPPD and residual dizziness after BPPV: a narrative methodological review of AI-based phenotyping and longitudinal modelingEstablishing rigorous AI-driven neuroimaging methods for vestibular disorders like PPPD could accelerate the development of objective biomarkers, addressing a major diagnostic gap in dizziness medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoCochlear Implantation in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseNo practice change warranted from a single case, but cochlear implantation may be a viable option for MOGAD patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing loss); clinicians should be aware of this rare association and document outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoHippo-YAP/TAZ signaling in inner ear development, injury, and regeneration: evidence synthesis and the biomechanical brake hypothesisUnderstanding why mammalian cochlear hair cells fail to regenerate is one of audiology's most critical unsolved problems; the biomechanical brake hypothesis offers a testable new framework that could guide future regenerative therapy research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2d agoHearing Screening Among Underserved US Adults: A Scoping Review of Modalities and DeterminantsNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but the review highlights that follow-through rates and screening modality choice critically affect reach in underserved populations — clinicians working in community or outreach settings should note which modalities show...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoPostoperative venous sinus stenosis after retrosigmoid craniotomy: systematic review and illustrative caseAudiologists should be aware that pulsatile tinnitus (a whooshing sound in the ears in rhythm with the heartbeat) after retrosigmoid craniotomy may signal postoperative venous sinus stenosis — prompt referral for neuroradiology evaluation is warranted in such cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoPrecision Phenotyping With Audiometric Data and Gene Discovery for Sensorineural Hearing LossNo immediate change to routine clinical practice; these findings advance the genetic science of sensorineural hearing loss (inner-ear hearing loss) but are not yet ready for clinical genetic testing or treatment decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAcute Imbalance Syndrome vs Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Clinical and Topographical DifferentiationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should recognize that acute imbalance syndrome and acute vestibular syndrome have distinct clinical and imaging profiles — understanding these criteria supports timely stroke-risk triage and appropriate referral to neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2d agoAssociations of hearing loss with social isolation, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition StudyThis is a preliminary preprint; findings may support screening for loneliness and depression in patients with hearing loss, but results should not change practice until peer-reviewed and replicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoMulti-sequence MRI signal intensity ratios as candidate imaging correlates for audiovestibular dysfunction in vestibular schwannomaMRI signal intensity ratios are not yet validated for routine clinical use in predicting audiovestibular function in vestibular schwannoma; no immediate change to practice is warranted, but findings are hypothesis-generating for imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoEffects of different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct on clinical onset and cochlear implantationMorphological subtyping of enlarged vestibular aqueduct may influence cochlear implant candidacy decisions and post-operative counseling on speech outcomes, but prospective multicenter validation is needed before changing implantation criteria.＋Save
