PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoFounder variant in OTOG causing non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss in Irish traveller populationAudiologists and genetic counsellors serving Irish Traveller patients with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss should consider OTOG founder-variant testing; no change to standard audiological management is indicated based on this report alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·7d agoExploring factors influencing assistive device uptake among persons with physical and hearing impairments in the Ashanti region of GhanaIdentifying context-specific barriers to assistive device adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is essential for designing effective hearing healthcare policies and outreach programs in low- and middle-income countries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoHearing Aids Use Preferences Among Older Adults with Hearing Loss: A Discrete Choice ExperimentUnderstanding which hearing aid attributes (e.g., cost, appearance, battery life, sound quality) most influence uptake in older Chinese adults could guide counselling and prescription strategies, but findings from a Chinese population may not generalise directly to other...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8d agoAssessing noise perceptions in Italian adolescents: validation of the Italian youth attitude to noise scale (YANS-it)A validated Italian YANS instrument enables cross-cultural research on adolescent noise exposure attitudes and strengthens hearing conservation programme evaluation in Italy.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Vestibular·10d agoPrep for Fall Prevention Month: Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care FacilitiesAudiologists working in skilled nursing and long-term care settings should use Fall Prevention Month in September as a structured opportunity to review their balance assessment protocols and fall-risk screening workflows for residents — this is a practice-reinforcement reminder...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·10d agoSurvey: 8 in 10 ENTs Say Proposed Medicare Cut Could Limit Seniors’ Access to Specialty CareNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists and ENTs should monitor CMS rulemaking and consider engaging advocacy channels through AAO-HNS if this cut threatens referral pipelines or co-located care models.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·10d agoCeretone and Easter Seals Greater Houston Bring Hearing Technology to Local SeniorsThe event illustrates growing efforts by OTC hearing aid manufacturers to reach underserved senior populations directly through nonprofit partnerships, bypassing traditional clinical channels.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·10d agoFactors influencing the professional quality of life in South African audiologistsUnderstanding what drives compassion fatigue and burnout in under-resourced audiology settings is critical for workforce retention and the sustainability of hearing healthcare in low- and middle-income countries.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·11d agoHospital audiologists to receive pay rise and improved conditionsA significant pay rise for Victorian public hospital audiologists signals growing recognition of audiology's value in public health systems and may influence workforce recruitment, retention, and salary benchmarking across Australia and beyond.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·11d agoAudA and AHPA concerned about passing of NDIS reform BillA projected loss of 160,000 NDIS participants could substantially reduce publicly funded audiology service demand in Australia, reshaping clinic revenue and patient access at scale.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Hearing aids·12d agoRecycled Sound Reimagined Hearing Aid Bank needs help for refugees and asylum seekersThis initiative highlights the profession's role in addressing hearing care equity for under-served refugee and asylum-seeker populations in Australia.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·12d agoAn open letter to Richard Branson: Put Auracast on Virgin’s Channel Tunnel trainsWider adoption of Auracast in public transport would meaningfully reduce listening barriers for hearing-aid users in real-world environments, making the case audiologists can use with patients about emerging assistive technology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoAdvancing Hearing Care Equity: Outcomes From a Community-Based Hearing Aid Assistance Program for Underserved AdultsCommunity-based hearing aid assistance programs can improve uptake and outcomes for underserved adults; audiologists and clinic owners in underserved areas should consider or advocate for similar models to address access gaps.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·12d agoOverlooked and undertreated: Hearing loss among individuals with intellectual disabilities - A German cohort studyAudiologists should adopt proactive, adapted hearing screening protocols for patients with intellectual disabilities, as standard identification pathways fail this population at a clinically unacceptable rate.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·12d agoHealth department letters to 50 year olds suggest hearing checks to reduce dementia riskThis policy initiative may increase referrals of 50-year-olds for hearing assessments in Australia; audiologists and hearing practices should be prepared for a potential uptick in younger patients seeking checks prompted by government correspondence.＋Save
AU◎AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Cochlear implants·13d agoNew Toolkit Equips Advocates to Protect Medicaid Access to Cochlear Implants as Federal Cuts LoomNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a policy advocacy resource — audiologists and cochlear implant teams in states with significant Medicaid patient populations should be aware of the toolkit and consider engaging in advocacy efforts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoEtiology and Clinical Characteristics of Conductive Hearing Loss at a Tertiary Hospital in SudanClinicians working in or supporting low-resource settings should be aware that chronic suppurative otitis media dominates conductive hearing loss etiology there, reinforcing the need for infection-prevention and early treatment programs over device-first approaches.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Accessibility·2w agoASHA to Present 2026 ‘Annie Glenn Award’ to ‘The Pitt’Recognition of mainstream media for authentic portrayals of communication access and social determinants of health can raise public awareness and reduce stigma around hearing and communication disorders.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast in Vue Cinemas is a big deal. This is whyIf large entertainment chains normalise built-in Auracast infrastructure, audiologists will increasingly need to counsel patients on device compatibility and how to use assistive listening features in public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast at Vue: Company’s vision to make cinema more enjoyable for allLarge-scale Auracast deployment in a commercial cinema chain signals growing real-world infrastructure for Bluetooth LE Audio assistive listening, which could influence patient counselling about device compatibility and public accessibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoManagement Patterns and Outcomes of Vestibular Schwannoma in Older Adults: Assessment of the SEER DatabaseFindings from a large retrospective database study on vestibular schwannoma management in older adults may inform counseling and treatment selection, but practice changes should await prospective or comparative-effectiveness research.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Hearing aids·2w agoWHO guidelines update: Hearing aids “may reduce risk of dementia” in HL patientsThe WHO guideline update supports recommending hearing aids to patients with hearing loss as a potential dementia-risk-reduction strategy, but the mechanism is unconfirmed — existing practice of fitting hearing aids is reinforced, but no new clinical protocol change is warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoHearing loss and tympanostomy tube outcomes in primary ciliary dyskinesiaThis retrospective chart review provides descriptive data on otologic outcomes in PCD patients; no new treatment guidance emerges, but it may reinforce vigilance for conductive hearing loss and careful monitoring of tube outcomes in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoCorrection to: A hypothetical intervention on the use of hearing aids for the risk of dementia in people with hearing loss in UK BiobankThe underlying study addresses one of audiology's highest-profile questions — whether hearing aid use reduces dementia risk — so any correction to its methodology or findings warrants attention from clinicians and researchers who cite it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoBlast-Induced Auditory Injury: From Peripheral Pathology to Central NeurodegenerationBlast-induced hearing injury is the leading service-connected disability among veterans, and understanding its full central neurodegeneration pathway is critical for developing effective interventions and monitoring strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoAudiometric Profile in Post-COVID-19 PatientsAudiologists should consider asking patients about prior COVID-19 infection during case history, as emerging evidence suggests COVID-19 may be a risk factor for hearing loss, though study quality varies and no protocol change is firmly justified yet.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·2w agoFennec Reports Growing PEDMARK Demand as New Data Support Hearing Protection During Cisplatin TreatmentPEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate) already holds FDA approval for cisplatin-related hearing protection in pediatric patients; audiologists working in oncology settings should be aware of growing utilization, but this blog post adds no new clinical guidance beyond the existing label.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoDoctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026High-profile advocacy by a credentialed audiologist in a national pageant raises public awareness of hearing health issues that the profession often struggles to communicate to broader audiences.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoDoctor of Audiology Emilie Vos Places Second Runner-Up at Miss Universe Canada 2026High-profile advocacy by a credentialed audiologist raises public awareness of hearing healthcare access, newborn screening, and hearing conservation at a national level.＋Save
