Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·4w ago“Hidden epidemic” finding prompts call for hearing tests in all diabeticsAudiologists should be aware that diabetic patients represent a high-prevalence population; clinics serving patients with diabetes have reasonable grounds to advocate for routine hearing screening referrals, though formal screening guidelines have not yet been updated.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Pediatric·4w agoEye and Ear’s School Holiday Surgical Blitz Program improves access for kidsPaediatric surgical waitlists are a recognised bottleneck in hearing healthcare, and creative scheduling models like this could inform service-delivery improvements across Australian and other public health systems.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·4w agoThe Moment Your Cochlear Implant Gets ActivatedWatch as Nandini hears her own voice clearly for the first time in years. What was your cochlear implant activation like?＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·4w agoEargo and Lexie Parent LXE Hearing Begins U.S. Wind-Down; Support Beyond Sept. 15 UncertainThe collapse of a major direct-to-consumer hearing aid company affects thousands of existing device users and signals continued fragility in the OTC and DTC hearing aid market.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoHelp Everyone Hear in Your Community with Assistive Listening SystemsWider adoption of assistive listening systems like Auracast and hearing loops could meaningfully close the real-world performance gap that hearing aid users experience in public spaces, making this an important area of patient education and community advocacy for audiology...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·4w agoNew blog Auracast at Home documents daily life with multi-room broadcast audioAs Auracast-compatible hearing devices become more common, real-world home-use documentation like this helps set realistic patient expectations and may surface practical troubleshooting advice audiologists can pass on.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoWindows 11 updates: Shared Audio is starting to arriveIncremental OS-level Auracast support signals that the mainstream hardware and software ecosystem is slowly converging, which will eventually expand real-world utility of Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids.＋Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·4w agoDr. Tamarra Friedrichsen shares with us how she purchased & paid off a legacy practice!Tamarra shares the positive aspects of purchasing a legacy practice and how a successful handoff can look! She worked diligently to pay off the practice as soon as she could! We are thankful for her openness to enlighten us on her experiences.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·4w agoGlobal Children’s Invention Contest 2026 | IDEASforEARS► Learn more about IDEASforEARS https://ideasforears.medel.com/ *Global Children’s Invention Contest 2026 | IDEASforEARS* IDEASforEARS is a global children's invention contest for young innovators with hearing loss and cochlear implants....＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Accessibility·4w agoNureva launches HDL and HDX with Auracast for larger spacesAuracast-enabled conferencing hardware represents a growing ecosystem that could eventually support hearing-aid users in workplace settings, keeping audiologists aware of assistive-listening-adjacent technology trends.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4w agoThese Hearing Aids Could Save Your LifeSome of today's hearing aids use motion sensors to detect falls, and can even notify emergency services and trusted contacts if a fall is detected. This technology could be life-saving. #hearingaids #technology #betterhearing #fallprevention＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoGerman University plans second Auracast forum this OctoberGrowing real-world deployment of Auracast technology at academic institutions signals an expanding ecosystem that may soon make loop-style assistive listening obsolete in public venues, with direct implications for hearing aid compatibility counselling.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w ago· press releaseHearUSA Brings Signia Active Mini IX to Hearing Care Centers NationwideExpanded retail distribution of over-the-counter-style ready-to-wear devices through a major clinic network signals continued blurring of traditional dispensing and direct-access hearing aid models.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w agoNew JBL Live headphones bring Auracast to Gen Z and Gen AlphaThe mainstreaming of Auracast in consumer headphones could accelerate broader ecosystem adoption, which has long-term relevance for hearing-aid Auracast compatibility and assistive listening infrastructure.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·5w agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Tinnitus·5w agoDeal means more UK military veterans can be TinniSoothedVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, so access initiatives targeting this group are worth monitoring, even if clinical evidence for the specific device is not provided here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoHome-based virtual reality augmented vestibular rehabilitation for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A pilot feasibility trialFindings are preliminary (pilot feasibility only); no actionable change to PPPD rehabilitation protocols is warranted until a fully powered efficacy trial is completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosThis descriptive epidemiological study clarifies symptom and treatment patterns for congenital inner ear malformations at a national scale, but does not evaluate treatment outcomes; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoOtitic Barotrauma Due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Special Considerations in At-Risk PopulationsClinicians evaluating patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction who fly, dive, or experience pressure changes should review current risk-stratification guidance outlined in this review, particularly for at-risk populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoAssessment of diagnostic reasoning in acute vertigo using vignette-based tools: A cross-sectional comparison between general practitioners and final-year medical studentsImproving front-line diagnostic accuracy for acute vertigo could reduce delayed referrals to audiology and neurotology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoRegional Nerve Blocks for Middle Ear Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With GRADE AssessmentSurgeons and anesthesiologists performing middle ear procedures should consider this meta-analysis when updating perioperative pain protocols; audiologists in surgical teams may use findings to counsel patients on post-op recovery expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoDifferentiating Ménière Disease and Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective MRI Study of Endolymphatic HydropsAudiologists and neurotologists evaluating patients with overlapping Meniere disease and vestibular migraine presentations may find MRI-based hydrops detection a useful adjunct for differential diagnosis, though availability and cost will limit immediate widespread adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoAssessment and management of dyspareunia in peri- and postmenopausal women: A phenotype-based gynecologic approachThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoNocturnal Hypoxemia Burden Correlates With Vestibular Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep ApneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider asking patients with unexplained vestibular dysfunction about sleep apnea history, as nocturnal oxygen deprivation may be a contributing factor worth investigating with a sleep specialist.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoThe importance of screening for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older patients presenting to falls clinicsAudiologists and balance specialists working alongside falls clinics should advocate for routine BPPV screening protocols in that setting, as current referral pathways likely miss a treatable cause of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoCochlear Implants in Inner Ear Malformations-Considerations Regarding the Role of Imaging in Preoperative EvaluationSurgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant candidacy should ensure comprehensive pre-operative imaging protocols that capture cochlear dimensions, as malformation morphology directly influences electrode selection and surgical approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoA Multidimensional Comparison of Psychosocial Adjustment, Functional Hearing, and Device Benefit in Adult Hearing Device UsersAudiologists should consider multidimensional outcome assessments — combining psychosocial, functional, and device-benefit measures — when evaluating hearing device users, rather than relying on single-domain tools alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoDiet-Related Quality of Life Reflects Psychological and Autonomic Burden in Patients with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: A Cross-Sectional StudyNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider screening for dietary quality and psychological distress as part of holistic dizziness management, especially in patients with comorbid migraine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoNutritional Strategies and Dietary Patterns in Ménière's Disease and Tinnitus: A Scoping Review of the Available EvidenceEvidence for specific dietary interventions in Ménière's disease and tinnitus remains limited and inconsistent; clinicians should not routinely prescribe nutritional strategies beyond low-sodium recommendations for Ménière's without stronger evidence.＋Save
