Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·10d agoEHIMA Reports Continued Growth in Global Hearing Aid Sales in 2025Sustained but decelerating global hearing aid sales growth signals a maturing market, which has implications for competitive strategy, pricing, and access initiatives across the audiology industry.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·11d agoON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE HILLRapid global ageing will substantially expand the population living with age-related hearing loss, signalling long-term demand growth for audiology services and hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·12d agoFamily-supported hearing aid use behaviour intervention to improve outcomes in older adults at high risk for dementia (SOUND): study protocol for a randomised controlled trialThis is a published protocol, not results — no actionable change to practice yet; await trial outcomes before modifying hearing aid counselling approaches for dementia-risk patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoLong-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life outcomes in adults implanted before five years of age in a low- and middle-income countryEarly cochlear implantation before age five appears to support long-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life gains in low- and middle-income country contexts, but practitioners should await full data review before altering implantation candidacy protocols for this...＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·12d agoSpring Appeal 2026Raising public awareness that sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency could prompt faster care-seeking, potentially improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise delay treatment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·12d agoHealth ministers advise audiology will enter NRAS under dual profession National BoardMandatory national registration will reshape how audiology is regulated, credentialled, and governed across Australia, with potential knock-on effects for workforce standards, scope of practice, and clinic compliance obligations.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·12d agoA memorable moment for #TeamRNID at TCS London MarathonCommunity fundraising events like this raise public awareness of hearing loss and generate income for advocacy organisations such as RNID, which can indirectly support research and policy work in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Pediatric·13d agoA head start for babies with hearing lossEvidence supporting newborn hearing screening programs like SWISH reinforces the importance of early identification and intervention; audiologists in NSW and similar settings should continue advocating for universal screening and timely follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoDetermining the Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT teams should be aware that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may influence the diagnostic and management pathway for vestibular schwannoma patients, and should screen for access barriers proactively.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·13d agoPlay our weekly lotteryCharity lotteries like this provide a funding stream for hearing-loss advocacy and research organisations such as RNID, indirectly supporting the broader audiology sector.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·13d agoRunning to raise awareness of hearing lossStories of clinicians advocating publicly for hearing loss awareness help reduce stigma and strengthen community support for audiology-related charities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoNewborn hearing screening in infants at risk of hearing loss: diagnostic outcomes, false-negative results, and the role of surveillanceClinicians managing at-risk newborns should maintain structured audiological surveillance beyond initial screening, as false-negative rates indicate that a single screen is insufficient for this population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoSoundGear, Realtree Partner on Hearing Protection for Outdoor EnthusiastsPartnering a hearing-protection brand with a high-profile outdoor lifestyle brand is a notable strategy for reaching a noise-exposed demographic that traditionally underutilizes hearing protection, potentially reducing noise-induced hearing loss in this group.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2w agoDeafness Forum Australia welcomes accessibility and advocacy commitments in Federal BudgetIncreased government investment in Auslan relay services signals a policy shift toward broader communication accessibility for deaf Australians, which may shape patient expectations and referral pathways for Australian audiology clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSpatial hearing in elderly people with mild or moderate chronic sensorineural hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders.No actionable practice change yet; findings characterize spatial hearing deficits in a dual-impairment population but do not evaluate a treatment or intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoUnderstanding the experience of concurrent hearing impairment and lewy pathology dementias: an interview studyNo actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoUnderstanding the factors influencing targeted congenital CMV screening: perspectives from hearing screening staffAudiologists and hearing screening coordinators should be aware of specific staff-identified barriers (e.g., workflow, awareness, resources) to cCMV screening; findings can guide local implementation efforts, though no universal protocol change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoTestimonals reveal the stark failure of assistive listening setupsPersistent failures of legacy assistive listening systems (telecoils, FM) directly affect hearing-aid users' access and satisfaction, making the case for infrastructure modernisation relevant to clinicians who counsel patients on real-world hearing strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoA five-year longitudinal analysis of discussion topics in online multidisciplinary collaboration for children with hearing loss in rural JapanAs rural hearing healthcare gaps persist globally, understanding what sustains or undermines long-term online multidisciplinary teams can inform how clinics and health systems design telehealth-based support for children with hearing loss in underserved areas.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAnalysis of Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Tinnitus: A Focus on Specific Age Groups and Sex-Related DifferencesAudiologists should routinely screen working-age tinnitus patients for anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and interpret results with awareness that age and sex influence these comorbidities.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Public health & policy·2w agoSoundGear Teams Up with Realtree to Promote Hearing Protection for Hunters and Outdoor EnthusiastsPartnerships that bring hearing protection into mainstream outdoor retail channels can help reduce noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in a population that has historically under-utilized hearing protection.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Hearing aids·2w agoHearingTracker 2026 Consumer Survey: Strong Hearing Aid Satisfaction, but Persistent Barriers to AdoptionNo actionable clinical practice change; survey confirms known adoption barriers (cost, stigma, awareness) and high user satisfaction, but provides no new clinical guidance.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2w agoSoundGear and Realtree Partner to Advance Hearing Protection Awareness for Outdoor EnthusiastsBroadening hearing protection awareness in high-noise recreational communities (hunters and shooters) could reduce preventable noise-induced hearing loss in an underserved prevention audience.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w 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·Research (general)·2w 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·Pediatric·2w 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·2w 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
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·2w 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·2w 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
