Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·4mo agoHeavy burden on unpaid UK carers revealed in Specsavers studyUnderstanding the carer burden associated with hearing care appointments could prompt UK audiology services to design more carer-friendly scheduling and support systems.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·4mo agoDemant reaps rewards of a popular relaunch among US veteransSecuring a VA supply contract is a significant commercial milestone that shifts market share within the largest single hearing aid dispensing channel in the US.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Accessibility·4mo agoImproving the Accessibility and Quality of Hearing Health Services for Seniors with a Hearing LossClinicians serving older adults should review their accessibility and care-quality practices; this article likely identifies systemic strategies (e.g., tele-audiology, community outreach) worth considering, though specific evidence-based protocols depend on the underlying study...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoPrevention, Detection, and Rehabilitation of Noise‑Related Hearing Disorders: An Integrated Approach in the Era of Hearing TechnologiesThe integrated prevention-detection-rehabilitation framework reinforces current best-practice thinking, but without access to full methodology and results, audiologists should treat this as directionally supportive rather than immediately practice-changing.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·4mo agoNew business partnership opportunity in audiology, Hamilton, Vic: $20,000 sign‑on bonusThe offer highlights ongoing demand for audiologists in regional Australia and the competitive incentives large retail audiology chains are deploying to fill workforce gaps outside metropolitan areas.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Education & training·4mo agoTips for Presenting on Hearing Loss: Part 2Building a larger community of informed hearing-loss advocates and speakers can improve public awareness and reduce stigma around hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoResearch Highlights Sex-Based Hormonal Influences on Hearing, Pointing Toward More Personalized Auditory CareNo actionable practice change yet — findings are conference-presented and preliminary; audiologists should monitor the emerging literature on sex-based hormonal effects on auditory function before adjusting assessment or counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoEffectiveness of training on vertigo/dizziness coding in primary care: a community-based cluster-randomized trialStructured coding training for primary care physicians may reduce vague or unspecific dizziness diagnoses; audiologists and ENTs who receive referrals from primary care should be aware that upstream coding quality directly affects referral pathways and epidemiological data.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoGovernment support for early‑career researchers at RNIDSustained government investment in early-career hearing researchers helps build the long-term pipeline of expertise the audiology field needs to address unanswered clinical questions.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·4mo agoKing’s Birthday Honours for audiologist, ENT surgeon, Auslan pioneer, and volunteerHighlighting sector honours raises the profile of audiology and hearing health advocacy within the broader Australian healthcare community.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·4mo agoSpecsavers performs hearing screening at Parliament House during National Diabetes SummitThe event highlights an opportunity for audiology to gain policy-level visibility by connecting hearing health to high-profile chronic-disease agendas like diabetes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·4mo agoHLAA 2026 Convention to Convene in LouisvilleHLAA conventions serve as a key gathering point for the hearing health community, shaping advocacy priorities and showcasing emerging assistive technologies.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoTinnitus prevalence and duration rising among young adults, study findsAudiologists should consider reinforcing hearing conservation and safe listening counselling with young adult patients, as tinnitus prevalence and duration in this group appear to be trending upward.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·4mo agoEFHOH Calls for Broader Access to Assistive Hearing TechnologyPersistent access inequalities across Europe highlight a systemic gap that affects how many patients reach audiology services and can afford prescribed technology.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·AI & technology·4mo agoSurvey of AI use in healthcare professions launched by ParresiaTracking real-world AI adoption across European healthcare professions could eventually surface benchmarks that help audiology practices understand where they stand relative to peers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoFact-finding survey of hearing loss among community-dwelling older adults: Intergroup comparison of participants who attended lectures related and unrelated to hearing lossTargeted hearing-health education events may be an effective outreach strategy to increase hearing-aid uptake among older adults, but this survey design cannot prove causation.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoCan we prevent hearing loss caused by antibiotics?Aminoglycoside-induced ototoxicity remains an unsolved clinical problem for cystic fibrosis and other patient populations, and RNID-backed research signals growing charitable investment in finding protective strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4mo agoNew VA Pilot Program Would Test OTC Hearing Aids for VeteransIf the VA pilot demonstrates that OTC hearing aids are effective for veterans, it could accelerate the broader shift toward non-clinical hearing-care pathways and reshape how a major public payer delivers audiology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo ago"The sound of silence": when the brain doesn't hearThis article reinforces the established hearing loss–cognitive impairment link but, without reviewing specific new findings (e.g., effect sizes, study design details, or novel mechanisms), no immediate change to clinical practice is warranted beyond existing guidance to screen...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAurahear at Here Hear .. of course Auracast gets a mentionAuracast represents a potentially significant shift in how hearing aid and assistive listening device users access public audio, but adoption and real-world clinical benefit remain unproven.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Public health & policy·4mo agoU.S. House Lawmakers Introduce Veterans Hearing Aid Improvement ActIf enacted, this legislation could reshape how the VA delivers hearing care to one of the largest hearing-loss populations in the U.S., with downstream implications for audiologists, dispensers, and OTC manufacturers serving veterans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoPrimary Care Screening and Management of Hearing Loss in Older Adults: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists should be aware that referral gaps exist at the primary care level; advocate for standardized screening protocols in primary care settings to improve early identification and referral of older adults with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Clinical audiology·4mo agoStevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialistHigh-profile celebrity philanthropy can raise public awareness of hearing and ENT health while providing sustained academic funding for research and training in the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·4mo agoTravelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing LossPhilanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoNewborn and infant hearing screening outcomes at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaThe findings confirm systemic implementation failures in newborn hearing screening at this site; audiologists and programme managers in similar low-resource settings should audit their own screening uptake and follow-up rates against national EHDI benchmarks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·4mo agoExploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologistsNo direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoStatus and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral reviewNo single new clinical action is indicated, but audiologists and programme administrators involved in newborn hearing screening in South Africa (or comparable settings) should use these identified gaps as a checklist for local programme audits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoFalls and Fear of Falling in Minor Stroke Patients With Vestibular Symptoms: A Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that minor stroke patients presenting with vestibular symptoms carry elevated long-term fall risk, supporting referral pathways to vestibular rehabilitation and falls-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNoise exposure and dizziness in middle-aged adults: a nationally representative studyAudiologists assessing noise-exposed patients should routinely screen for dizziness and vestibular symptoms, as this study adds population-level evidence linking noise exposure to dizziness risk.＋Save
