AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·AI & technology·2d ago· press releasePhonak launches Roger On Sphere™: the first AI-powered remote microphone to separate speech from noise in real timeIf independently validated, real-time AI-driven speech separation in a remote microphone could meaningfully improve speech intelligibility outcomes for hearing-aid users in challenging listening environments beyond what current Roger technology achieves.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·3d agoAAO-HNSF Issues Updated Clinical Practice Guideline for TinnitusAudiologists should review the 16 updated action statements — particularly the recommendations to screen for mental health distress, offer sound enrichment and CBT, and avoid routine imaging and supplement prescriptions for tinnitus patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·3d agoCan Sound Preference Influence Hearing Aid Adoption? New WSA Studies Suggest It CanIncorporating a sound-preference assessment into consultations may modestly improve purchase rates, but the evidence comes from a company-sponsored press release without peer review; no practice change is warranted until independent, controlled data are published.＋Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·AI & technology·3d agoThe AI Revolution in Hearing Health: Highlights from Our Virtual MeetingGrowing consumer and community awareness of AI in hearing health signals that audiologists will increasingly field patient questions about AI-powered tools and their real-world benefits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoChances and challenges in the prevention and treatment of early childhood hearing loss: the AWMF guideline on congenital CMV infectionAudiologists and ENTs should be aware of this AWMF S2k guideline on congenital CMV as the leading infectious cause of childhood hearing loss; clinics serving pediatric populations should review its diagnostic and referral pathways, particularly regarding newborn CMV screening...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoAudiovestibular adverse event reporting profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists: A case-case pharmacovigilance study using FDA AEMS dataAudiologists should be alert to potential audiovestibular side effects in patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists; while pharmacovigilance signal studies cannot prove causation, they provide a basis for proactive hearing and balance monitoring in this rapidly growing patient...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDeterminants of auditory performance after cochlear implantation in post-lingual adults: beyond the duration of hearing lossCochlear implant teams should look beyond duration of hearing loss when counseling and selecting post-lingual adult candidates, as other determinants likely predict auditory outcomes; specific factors identified in this study should be incorporated into pre-implant assessment...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoAssociations of video head impulse test and computerized dynamic posturography with self-reported falls and postural control in people with diabetes: an exploratory cross-sectional studyPreliminary cross-sectional data; no causal inference possible. Audiologists and vestibular specialists working with diabetic patients may consider these tests as part of a fall-risk screen, but practice change is not yet warranted pending controlled longitudinal studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoImproved assessment of the cochlear implant and temporal bone structures with ultra-high resolution photon-counting detector CT compared to conventional CT systemsPhoton-counting detector CT appears to offer superior image resolution for temporal bone and cochlear implant imaging compared to conventional CT; where this technology is accessible, surgeons and radiologists should consider it for pre- and post-implant assessment, though...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoReversible post-head-shaking nystagmus in horizontal canal BPPV as a mechanical mimic of vestibular hypofunction: a case reportClinicians should rule out BPPV via Dix-Hallpike/roll test before diagnosing vestibular hypofunction from post-head-shaking nystagmus alone, as horizontal canal BPPV can mechanically mimic hypofunction and resolves with canalith repositioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3d agoUtilizing Artificial Intelligence in audiology and speech-language pathology education: Insights from ASLP studentsUnderstanding how the next generation of audiologists and speech-language pathologists perceives and uses AI will shape how the field prepares its workforce for AI-augmented clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSensitivity, Specificity, and Reproducibility of 2 kHz cVEMP and 4 kHz oVEMP Tone Burst in Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence SyndromeIf the study confirms adequate sensitivity and specificity for 2 kHz cVEMP and 4 kHz oVEMP tone bursts, audiologists diagnosing SSCD should consider standardizing to these specific frequencies to improve diagnostic accuracy and test reproducibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoEmerging Therapies for Genetic Deafness: The Rise of Precision Gene EditingPrecision gene editing represents a potential paradigm shift from managing genetic deafness with devices to actually correcting its underlying cause, which could fundamentally reshape the audiology care model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoAdvances in Stem Cell Therapy for Hearing LossCochlear hair cell regeneration via stem cells could eventually offer a biological cure for the most prevalent form of permanent hearing loss, potentially displacing or complementing device-based interventions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implant Referrals in Adults With Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss in the United Kingdom (CIRCA-2): Protocol for a Repeat National Multicenter Retrospective Observational StudyInconsistent cochlear implant referral practices may mean that many eligible adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss are not accessing potentially life-changing technology, making this audit nationally significant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoEar-Worn Inertial Measurement of Sit-to-Stand and Sit-to-Walk Movements: Algorithm Development and ValidationEar-worn inertial sensing for mobility assessment could expand the clinical and commercial role of hearing devices beyond hearing correction into preventive health monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoClinical Video-Oculography and Video Head Impulse TestingClinicians performing vestibular assessments should understand the quantitative advantages of video-oculography and video head impulse testing over older subjective methods, as this review consolidates the evidence supporting their use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoClinical Assessment of Otolith-Ocular Function: A Practical Guide and Review of the Video-Ocular Counter-RollClinicians performing vestibular assessment should consider adding video-ocular counter-roll testing to evaluate otolith function, as this review provides practical guidance on test interpretation and equipment selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoHospital-Based Video-Oculography for Acute Vertigo and DizzinessVideo-oculography in emergency and inpatient settings shows diagnostic utility for acute vestibular syndrome, but this is a narrative review — clinicians should weigh local availability and operator training before adopting formal protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular Event Monitoring in the Community and Emergency RoomIctal nystagmus captured during vestibular events may serve as a useful diagnostic biomarker, but widespread community-based event monitoring remains investigational — no immediate change to routine clinical practice is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoPersonalised digital hearing training in cochlear implant rehabilitation: exploring user profiles, engagement, and teleaudiology potentialAudiologists running CI rehabilitation programs should consider assessing patients' digital literacy and motivation profiles before designing personalised digital training, as user readiness varies significantly and affects teleaudiology engagement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoThe Relationship among Obesity, Intracranial Hypertension, and Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakAudiologists and otolaryngologists should recognise obesity and elevated intracranial pressure as potential underlying contributors when evaluating patients with unexplained cerebrospinal fluid leaks; referral for weight management and neurology input may be warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoBeat-to-Beat Nystagmus Differentiation Between Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and Vestibular Migraine (VM): A Cross-Sectional Videonystagmographic Study From Northern IndiaBeat-to-beat nystagmus characteristics measured by videonystagmography may help differentiate BPPV from vestibular migraine, but the cross-sectional design and single-centre setting limit generalisability; clinicians should await replication before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoEvaluation of the Prognostic Capacity of the Imaging Features in Cochlear Implant Patients with Cochlear Nerve DeficiencyCertain pre-operative imaging features may predict cochlear implant outcomes in patients with cochlear nerve deficiency; however, the retrospective design means these findings should inform, not yet replace, multidisciplinary candidacy evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoTen-Year Experience with Combined Hyperbaric Oxygen and Steroid Therapy for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Retrospective Cohort of 332 PatientsThis large retrospective cohort adds to the evidence base for combined hyperbaric oxygen and steroid therapy in ISSNHL, but the absence of a control group prevents firm conclusions; current treatment guidelines should continue to guide decision-making until prospective...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMatching laboratory and real-world listening environments with ecological momentary assessment improves prediction of speech perceptionEMA-informed noise matching can improve the ecological validity of speech-in-noise tests, but this is a research-stage methodology not yet ready for routine clinical adoption — no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoConsumer preferences for hearing health care information and services as described by older adults surveyed in Australia, Canada, England, and the United StatesFindings from this cross-national survey may highlight patient-reported barriers and communication preferences that audiologists can use to improve outreach and service delivery, but practice changes should await review of the full results and their applicability to local...＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3d agoHealthcare storiesCollated patient narratives from a major UK charity provide a human-centred evidence base for the case that NHS services are routinely failing deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, lending weight to calls for policy reform.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3d agoConsequences for healthcareAudiologists should be aware that patients with unmet communication needs may avoid follow-up appointments and experience compounding health harms; proactive communication support at every touchpoint is warranted by this evidence.＋Save
