RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5mo agoBBC Radio 4 AppealHigh-profile charity campaigns on national radio can raise public awareness of hearing loss, potentially increasing the number of people seeking audiological assessment and support.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignIndustry-professional partnerships for state-level hearing health campaigns can broaden public awareness and potentially increase patient referral volumes for Kentucky audiologists.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5mo agoRNID – National hearing loss charityRNID's scale of reach across 18 million UK deaf and hard-of-hearing people makes its awareness campaigns relevant context for audiologists engaging with patient communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoExtended high-frequency audiometry in battlefield acoustic trauma: diagnostic value and steroid treatment outcomesExtended high-frequency audiometry may improve early detection of noise-induced hearing damage in acute battlefield trauma cases; steroid treatment outcomes data here could inform protocols for military audiology, though clinical translation depends on full study design and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·5mo agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoConsumers Health Forum backs govt focus on “out of control” specialists’ feesFee reform in specialist healthcare could eventually reshape how audiology and related hearing services are funded, priced, and accessed across Australia.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5mo agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoHearing/vestibular problems, racial differences, and associations with physical function impairment among breast cancer survivorsAudiologists treating breast cancer survivors should be aware that this population has elevated rates of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibular problems — particularly if they received ototoxic (ear-damaging) chemotherapy — and that these issues may impair physical function,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoExtended High-Frequency Audiometry Outcomes in Generation Z With Electronic Noise ExposureExtended high-frequency audiometry may detect early noise-induced hearing damage in young patients that standard audiometry misses; consider incorporating it into clinical screening for Gen Z patients with significant recreational noise exposure.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5mo agoAuracast installed at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in New YorkReal-world venue installations of Auracast demonstrate growing infrastructure adoption that will increase the practical value of recommending Auracast-compatible hearing aids to patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·5mo agoFundraise at schoolSchool-based deaf awareness fundraising can contribute to earlier identification of hearing problems in children and reduce stigma from a young age.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·5mo agoI’m deaf – so what? Sian’s hearing loss journeyPersonal stories of delayed help-seeking and stigma highlight the psychological barriers audiologists should be prepared to address in clinical encounters.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·5mo agoBipartisan Resolution to Recognize the International Hearing SocietyBipartisan congressional recognition of the IHS signals continued political visibility for hearing health professionals and may support future advocacy efforts around hearing care access and policy.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health CampaignManufacturer-led sports sponsorships represent an evolving consumer-facing strategy for hearing health outreach, potentially increasing public awareness and driving patients toward audiology clinics.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·5mo agoRNID helps HSBC UK launch British Sign Language training for employeesEmployer-led BSL training at scale signals growing mainstream commitment to deaf inclusion and may raise public awareness of communication access needs.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·5mo agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Sudden Hearing Loss – awareness must growSudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden unexplained hearing loss in one or both ears) remains widely misrecognised outside specialist settings, and delayed diagnosis directly worsens treatment outcomes.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored resources on sudden hearing loss can support audiologist–patient communication and help newly diagnosed patients feel less isolated during a frightening experience.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·5mo agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Recruitment facing huge challengesA worsening workforce shortage in audiology threatens patient access to hearing care at exactly the time when demographic demand is peaking.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoPhonak U.S. Partners with USA Pickleball to Champion Hearing Health and Healthy LivingBrand partnerships with popular sports organizations represent a growing strategy to reach active adults who may be undiagnosed or under-served for hearing loss, potentially expanding the funnel for hearing care.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoSudden Hearing Loss Support Is 5 Years Old!Patient-led online communities for sudden sensorineural hearing loss fill a real support gap and can complement formal audiological care by improving patient coping and help-seeking.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·6mo agoWhat’s Wrong with Audiology: The Circus of the Bureaucratic AristocracyPersistent professional frustration with NHS audiology governance may reflect real workforce and service delivery challenges that the field needs to address openly.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Public health & policy·6mo agoA Field Guide to Interpreting and Discussing the Public Health Landscape on Hearing Loss and CognitionAudiologists can use this guide to improve how they communicate the hearing-loss–cognition evidence base to patients and referrers, but it introduces no new clinical evidence that would change testing or treatment protocols.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·6mo agoHormones and Hearing: Menopause and Auditory-Cognitive AgingAudiologists should consider menopause status when assessing auditory and cognitive complaints in middle-aged women, though current evidence is not yet strong enough to recommend specific hormonal screening protocols in routine audiology practice.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Vestibular·6mo agoThe Invisible Comorbidity: Why Dizziness is a Red Flag for Chronic DiseaseAudiologists and balance specialists should consider screening or flagging chronic dizziness patients for systemic chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and facilitating appropriate medical referral — though this piece offers opinion rather than new evidence to change...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·7mo ago10 Steps to “Auracasting” Your CommunityAs Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast) rolls out in public venues, audiologists who proactively demonstrate it in their communities can strengthen patient relationships and position their practices at the forefront of accessible hearing technology.＋Save
