The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoNew Diabetes Article for Optometrists Published in AustraliaCross-specialty referral guidance for diabetes-related hearing loss could increase the pipeline of patients reaching audiologists from eye-care settings.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Public health & policy·7mo agoWorld Hearing Day: Phonak Digital Billboards Bring Positive Messages on Hearing Health to Three ContinentsLarge-scale manufacturer-led public awareness campaigns can increase consumer interest in hearing health, potentially driving patient traffic to audiology clinics.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoConnecting hearing healthcare to cardiovascular disease.Audiologists seeing patients with dizziness or unexplained hearing loss should consider documenting cardiovascular risk factors as part of case history, consistent with existing whole-patient care principles — though this blog post alone does not introduce new practice-changing...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·8mo agoBrain-Imaging Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss is Associated with Cognitive DeclineThis study adds neuroimaging support for the hearing loss–cognitive decline association, but does not yet establish causation or demonstrate that treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline; audiologists should continue counseling older patients on the potential cognitive...＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·8mo agoTAP Expands its Outreach - Chronic Diseases and More!Broadening TAP's scope to all chronic diseases reinforces the growing push for audiologists to function as integrated partners in whole-patient chronic disease management.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·8mo agoGrieving the Old You After Hearing LossRecognition that identity loss and grief are normal responses to acquired hearing loss supports the case for integrating counseling and psychosocial support into standard audiological care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Public health & policy·8mo agoADA Call for Comments - TAP Advocacy in ActionNo immediate change to clinical practice, but audiologists who want hearing and balance screening included in diabetes care guidelines should submit comments to the ADA before the deadline.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·9mo agoTAP Breaks Canadian Outreach into ProvincesExpanding interprofessional hearing and balance advocacy into Canada broadens the geographic reach of efforts to integrate audiology into chronic disease care pathways.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Public health & policy·9mo agoBring Ear Protection to Every Show!Grassroots advocacy for ear protection at entertainment venues supports public hearing health education and may prompt more venues to adopt hearing conservation measures.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·9mo agoCelebrating the Journey of The Audiology ProjectTAP's founding narrative illustrates the growing institutional recognition that audiology is an important part of whole-person chronic disease care, which continues to shape the profession's scope and public health role.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Accessibility·10mo agoLiving with Hearing Loss 2025 Wrap-UpLong-running patient-advocacy blogs like this one shape public expectations around hearing loss and can influence how patients engage with audiological care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·10mo agoTAP Offers More Insight Into Diabetes, specifically T1DM.Audiologists working with T1DM patients should be aware of the potential for hearing and balance complications, but this blog offers general awareness education rather than new clinical protocols — no actionable change to current practice.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoWhat We Wish Our Loved Ones Knew About Living with Hearing LossImproving the understanding of hearing loss among patients' support networks is an important but often overlooked component of holistic audiological rehabilitation.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoExciting News for World Hearing Day: Our Book on Sudden Hearing Loss!Patient-produced educational materials about sudden sensorineural hearing loss can support awareness campaigns and may be a useful signposting resource for audiology practices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Professional practice·1y agoTop-10 Hearing Healthcare Stories and Trends in 2024-25Keeping up with the year's top industry and policy shifts helps audiologists and clinic owners anticipate how the competitive and regulatory landscape may evolve.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Research (general)·1y agoEnhancing Well-Being: The Impact of Social Relationships and Hearing HealthUnderstanding the two-way relationship between social engagement and hearing health strengthens the case for earlier intervention and holistic patient counseling in audiology practice.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Vestibular·2y agoBalance Awareness Week - Triggering EnvironmentsUnderstanding environmental triggers for vestibular symptoms is relevant to patient counselling and rehabilitation planning, even though this post is experiential rather than evidence-based.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Vestibular·2y ago4 Things I’d Like People to Know about Living With a Balance DisorderVestibular disorders are frequently misunderstood and underdiagnosed; patient advocacy content can support clinicians in communicating about these conditions to the public and to patients.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·2y agoTired of Listening? Understanding and Managing Listening FatigueListening fatigue is an under-addressed quality-of-life concern for hearing-aid users and unaided individuals alike, and first-person narratives can improve patient engagement in clinical settings.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Professional practice·2y agoMask Use in Audiology: Pandemic Use and Current OpinionsMasking practices directly affect communication access for patients with hearing loss, making post-pandemic professional norms a meaningful issue for the audiology community.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·3y agoReSound “Gift of Hearing” Campaign Helps 260 PeopleYear-over-year growth in participation and geographic reach suggests increasing industry engagement with hearing aid access and affordability initiatives.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Public health & policy·3y ago2022 Oticon Focus on People Awards Honors 12 Remarkable People Changing Perceptions of Hearing LossAdvocacy programs like this can help reduce the stigma around hearing loss and hearing aids, which remains a barrier to timely help-seeking by patients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·4y agoFDA Clears Way for OTC Hearing Aids for People with Mild to Moderate Hearing LossClinicians should prepare to counsel patients on differences between OTC and prescription hearing aids, update practice protocols for managing self-fitted devices, and reassess business models accordingly.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·4y agoFDA Final OTC Hearing Aid Rules Move Forward from OMBOMB clearance is the last federal hurdle before OTC hearing aid rules become law, making this a critical regulatory signal for the entire audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·4y agoReSound “Gift of Hearing” Campaign Helps HundredsManufacturer-led hearing aid donation programs highlight the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare across the US.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Public health & policy·5y agoApple’s Hearing Study: How Your Headphones Can Track Your Hearing HealthLarge-scale passive hearing monitoring via consumer devices could generate unprecedented population-level data on noise exposure and hearing loss progression, potentially influencing future screening guidelines.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·5y agoReSound Looking for Hearing Care Professionals to Help with $1 Million Hearing Aid DonationManufacturer-led donation campaigns can expand hearing aid access to underserved populations while simultaneously raising brand awareness for new product lines, illustrating the intersection of corporate social responsibility and marketing in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Public health & policy·6y agoCOVID-19 and Hearing LossCOVID-19's potential to cause or worsen hearing loss represents an emerging public health concern for the audiology field, with implications for patient screening and long-COVID care pathways.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Accessibility·6y agoCoronavirus Puts Spotlight on Clear-Window Surgical MasksMask-related communication barriers for hearing-impaired patients are a real access issue in healthcare settings, and awareness of transparent mask options is practically valuable for audiologists and clinical teams.＋Save
