Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·4w agoWHO Updates Dementia Prevention Guidelines, Elevates Hearing Loss and Hearing Aid Use to Core Public Health PrioritiesAudiologists should proactively communicate the WHO's explicit recommendation for hearing aid use as a dementia-prevention strategy when counseling patients with hearing loss, strengthening the case for early intervention and treatment uptake.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·4w agoEnvoy Medical Reaches Three-Month Milestone for All 56 Patients in Pivotal Acclaim Cochlear Implant TrialCompletion of three-month follow-ups for all pivotal-trial participants moves the Acclaim fully implanted cochlear implant closer to a potential FDA submission, which could eventually expand treatment options for patients with severe-to-profound hearing loss.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4w agoWhen should real ear measurement be done?When should real ear measurement be done? Real ear measurement is a test that measures the output of hearing aids inside of your ear canals. This tells us if you're hearing at your prescriptive targets at low, medium, and high frequencies....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4w agoThis Hearing Aid Story Gets Worse Every Minute...99-Year-Old Woman Scammed Out of Her Hearing Aids? (Audiologist Reacts) This Hearing Aid Story Gets Worse Every Minute... I Couldn't Believe This Hearing Aid News Story A local news investigation caught my attention because the story seemed almost unbelievable......＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoMed-El Survey: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossThe data point to a persistent public knowledge gap around hearing loss that could inform patient education and advocacy strategies for audiology practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoAn optimized tissue processing pipeline for multiscale imaging of the intact peripheral auditory pathwayA reliable, optimized pipeline for intact multiscale imaging of the peripheral auditory pathway could accelerate basic research into cochlear structure, hearing loss mechanisms, and implant biology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoImpact of unilateral cochlear implants on health, functionality, and quality of life in people over 60 years of ageCohort evidence supports cochlear implantation in adults over 60 for audiological and quality-of-life gains; clinicians should continue offering CI evaluation to older patients, though individual results depend on study details not fully reported here.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·4w agoProof-of-concept randomised controlled trial of data-driven hearing rehabilitation versus standard care in older adults with hearing loss: the healthy hearing for healthy ageing protocolThis is a proof-of-concept protocol paper only; no results are yet available, so no practice change is warranted — but audiologists should monitor this trial as it addresses real gaps in hearing aid follow-up and fitting for older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoRetraction notice to "molecular mechanism of Rolupram reducing neuroinflammation in noise induced tinnitus mice through TLR4/NF kB/NLRP3 protein/caspase-1/IL-1 beta signaling pathway" [international journal of biological macromolecules 278 (2024) 134987]Retraction of a tinnitus neuroinflammation study removes a potentially flawed data point from the literature and serves as a reminder to verify citation integrity in a field where preclinical animal studies are heavily relied upon.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoHearing-aid-connected mobile apps for caregiver hearing aid management: provider practices and perspectivesFindings are likely to highlight gaps or variation in how clinicians guide caregivers to use hearing-aid apps; await full results to determine whether practice changes (e.g., standardised caregiver app training protocols) are warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoTransmission of Binaural Cues by Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A Comparison of Spectral Peak-Picking and Interleaved Stimulation StrategiesNo immediate practice change; findings are comparative and technical — clinicians should monitor this line of research as it may eventually inform bilateral CI programming strategy selection.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·4w agoSingle Intratympanic Injection of Proprietary Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (OTO-413) in Subjects with Speech-in-Noise Hearing Impairment: a Randomized, Dose Escalating, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1/2 StudyNo practice change warranted at this stage; this is a Phase 1/2 safety and dose-escalation trial — efficacy data are exploratory and insufficient to inform clinical decisions about treating speech-in-noise impairment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoDigital evaluation with ABO eCRE of treatment quality and efficiency with completely customized lingual and prefabricated vestibular appliances in combined orthodontic-orthognathic therapy: a retrospective cohort studyThis article does not pertain to audiology; it appears to have been included in error and has no relevance to hearing science, hearing loss, or hearing device management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoRelating Sound Externalization, Own-Voice Perception, and Occlusion in Adults With Hearing AidsWhen selecting dome or earmold style, clinicians should consider that highly occluding fittings may degrade sound externalization and worsen own-voice naturalness — prefer open or vented coupling when these complaints are prominent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoBotulinum Neurotoxin for Postoperative Facial Nerve Paralysis: A Technical NoteThis is a technical note rather than a controlled trial; no practice change is warranted, but the technique may be a useful reference for multidisciplinary teams managing postoperative facial nerve palsy after skull-base surgery.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials: No. 5 Playing with a PurposeHearing dogs are a meaningful non-technological support option for people with hearing loss, and understanding their training pipeline helps audiologists counsel patients on all available assistive options.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·4w agoEar device patents for May 2026Ear-worn devices capable of out-of-ear physiological sensing could broaden the role of hearing health professionals into general health monitoring, but this patent signals intent rather than a market-ready product.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·4w agoAudiologist/Audiometrist Opportunity – Specsavers Partnership | Winthrop & Fremantle, WAOngoing recruitment by large retail audiology chains like Specsavers reflects continued workforce demand and the growing role of joint venture models in shaping the Australian audiology employment landscape.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·AI & technology·4w agoNeurotone AI Adds RHHI Outcome Tracking to Lace ProRemote psychosocial outcome monitoring via validated self-report tools like the RHHI could improve continuity of care and patient engagement between appointments, if adopted at scale.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·4w agoHearing careers around the nation with SpecsaversWorkforce recruitment and retention are ongoing challenges in audiology, and employer-branded content like this shapes how early-career practitioners perceive large retail audiology networks as employers.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4w agoDo You Use Q-Tips in Your Ears???Cotton swabs might feel good, and they might even get some wax out of your ear... But the risk isn't worth the reward.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·4w agoMeet the Sirens of Just in Time on Broadway: Julia Grondin, Christine Cornish & Jessica White; Three Voices One SoundThis week on Hear Us Out we're joined by the Sirens of Just in Time-- Julia Grondin, Christine Cornish, and Jessica White-for an engaging conversation about bringing one of Broadway's most exciting musicals to life....＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·4w agoStarkey Celebrates Tani Austin's 70th BirthdayHigh-profile executive advocacy for global hearing health access can raise public awareness, though it carries no direct clinical or research significance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·4w agoEvaxion Presents New Preclinical Data for AI-Designed CMV Vaccine Program EVX-V1CMV is the leading non-genetic cause of congenital hearing loss, so a successful vaccine could meaningfully reduce the incidence of hearing impairment in newborns over the long term.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·4w agoWhy does my TINNITUS PITCH change? #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnituspitch #tinnitushelpDr. Ben shares how tinnitus fluctuations are a common part of the condition for many people. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·4w agoThe first #boneconduction sound processor with Bluetooth LE Audio enabled and Auracast streamingThe #Baha7SoundProcessor helps you connect to more devices and in more situations than ever before! Explore more: https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/products-and-accessories/cochlear-baha-system/baha-7-sound-processor....＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·4w agoConnevans’ David Evans on hearing loss and hearing aidsFirst-person accounts from industry insiders who are also hearing aid users can help audiologists understand the stigma barriers that prevent patients from seeking or consistently using amplification.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·4w agoWhen Two Brothers Have Cochlear ImplantsGrowing up together, hearing the world together: Vanya and Simon are brothers bonded by cochlear implants and a cheeky sense of humor! Is there someone in your life who shares your hearing journey? #deafkidsrock #cikidsrock #audiology #cochlearimplants＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoEffect of social determinants of health on adherence to the early hearing detection and intervention 1-3-6 benchmarks at University of Rochester Medical CenterClinicians working in EHDI programs should consider screening patients for social risk factors (e.g., insurance status, transportation, zip code) and implementing targeted follow-up protocols for at-risk families, as social determinants appear to drive loss to follow-up.＋Save
