PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoHearing Aids for Adults With Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoEarly Auditory Stimulation, Not Device Type: Comparable Cortical Maturation in Children Using Cochlear Implants or Hearing AidsPrioritise early auditory stimulation regardless of device type — timing of intervention appears more important than the choice between cochlear implant and hearing aid for cortical auditory maturation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoImpact of Smart Hearing Aid Technology on Self-Esteem in Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Multivariate StudyCross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions; audiologists may note a positive association between smart hearing aid use and self-esteem, but randomised evidence is needed before counselling patients on this outcome.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseOticon Medical introduces Ponto Instant, expanding non-surgical choice with the Instant SoundConnectorExpanding non-surgical bone-anchored hearing options lowers the barrier to trialling this technology, potentially broadening the patient population that can access it without a surgical referral.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoIt’s only K-Pop and roll with a lot of Seoul (and Auracast), but I like it!Real-world Auracast deployments at live-music venues signal growing infrastructure for assistive listening that audiologists may increasingly be asked about by patients seeking inclusive entertainment experiences.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoThe intelligent ear: AI and hearing aids information seeking and users' discussion on social mediaAudiologists should be prepared to address patient misconceptions and unmet expectations about AI in hearing aids, as social media discussions reveal significant gaps between user expectations and device capabilities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoStudy Finds Nuance Audio Glasses Improved Speech Recognition and Reduced Listening Effort in Adults with Mild to Moderate Hearing LossEarly evidence suggests Nuance Audio Glasses may offer measurable benefit for speech-in-noise and listening effort in mild-to-moderate hearing loss, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed replication and independent studies before recommending them as a clinical alternative...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·4mo agoHearing Australia receives Most Trusted Hearing Services Provider award 2026Recognition from a widely-read consumer publication signals strong public confidence in Hearing Australia and may shape patient provider preferences across the country.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoEmotional responses to environmental sounds: associations with self-reported well-being in adults reporting minimal hearing difficulties, some hearing difficulties, and hearing aid useNo immediate practice change, but findings reinforce the value of counselling hearing aid users about the emotional dimension of everyday soundscapes when discussing quality-of-life outcomes.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAurahear is one! What a year it’s been for AuracastThe growing number of dedicated Auracast-focused media outlets reflects increasing industry and public interest in Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing accessibility, which audiologists may need to address in patient counselling.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex Allure AI RIC launched with Bluetooth LE Audio and AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should note the Allure AI RIC's lack of Auracast support when advising patients who rely on or anticipate Auracast-enabled public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Hearing aids·4mo agoEuropean Federation of Hard of Hearing People calls for Auracast AND Telecoils in hearing aidsThis resolution signals growing advocacy pressure on manufacturers to retain proven assistive-listening infrastructure (telecoils) while adopting emerging Bluetooth LE Audio standards, with direct implications for hearing aid feature specifications and public accessibility...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4mo agoHearing Loss Is a Family Matter: What Audiologists Should KnowConsider involving family members in counseling sessions to better understand patients' social motivations for hearing aid adoption, though no new clinical protocol is established by this opinion piece.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAudeara audio transceiver and lapel microphone reviewGrowing availability of Auracast-compatible assistive listening devices signals a broader ecosystem shift that audiologists may encounter when counselling patients on hearing loop and remote-microphone alternatives.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·4mo agoEuropean hearing aid sales reach record 23.16 million units in 2025Record global unit sales signal continued market expansion, which has implications for competitive strategy, staffing, and growth planning for clinics and manufacturers alike.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex schedules June digital launch event for Allure AI and Compass Cloud 2.0The Allure AI launch signals WS Audiology's continued push into AI-driven hearing aid processing, which could shape fitting workflows and competitive product choices for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoChoice and clarity – the touchwords for new Widex Allure AI RICThe Allure AI RIC entry signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI speech enhancement within the RIC form factor, adding another option to the competitive landscape audiologists must navigate when counselling patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4mo agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex Allure AI RIC Hearing Aids: Dual-Chip Processing, PureSound, and LE Audio ConnectivityDual-chip AI processing and LE Audio adoption represent the current frontier of hearing aid hardware, and widespread rollout could shift patient expectations and fitting workflows.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseNatural Sound Meets AI: Widex Announces Allure AI RIC Hearing Aid with Clarity Boost, Compass Cloud 2.0The launch signals continued competitive pressure in AI-assisted hearing aid processing and cloud-based fitting platforms, which may influence procurement decisions and patient expectations in the near term.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·4mo 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
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC Hearing Aids with Dual-Chip AI Processing and Advanced ConnectivityThe dual-chip AI architecture represents Widex's latest platform generation and signals the direction of premium RIC hearing aid technology, which will inform dispenser product portfolios.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4mo agoSingle-trial EEG-based classification reveals instrument-specific timbre perception via traditional machine learning classifiersDemonstrating that instrument-specific sound qualities (timbre) can be decoded from single-trial EEG opens a long-term research pathway toward neurofeedback-driven, music-optimised hearing aid signal processing.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·5mo agoWSA adds AI to hearing aids and hopes for a turning point in wholesaleWSA's move to offer optional AI and over-the-air software updates signals a broader industry shift toward software-defined, updateable hearing aids, which may influence clinic inventory and patient upgrade expectations.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·AI & technology·5mo agoWSA's selective AI to stem "waterfall" of hearing aid disuseIf selective AI deployment genuinely reduces hearing-aid abandonment rates, it could shift how manufacturers and clinicians frame AI-driven features during counselling and fitting.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo ago· press releaseWidex Introduces Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost, Redefining How AI Supports Natural HearingThe release signals continued industry investment in AI-driven sound processing, keeping audiologists informed of new fitting options entering the market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5mo agoWidex Launches Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost and Compass Cloud 2.0The launch adds a new AI-driven RIC option to the market, and the updated Compass Cloud 2.0 fitting platform may affect how dispensing professionals configure Widex devices in practice.＋Save
