Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·1d agoWSA clings to growth as hearing aid market slowdown continuesSlowing market growth at one of the world's largest hearing aid groups signals broader industry headwinds that could affect device availability, pricing, and R&D investment across the field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d ago· press releaseSignia Launches Active Mini IX Instant-Fit Hearing AidThe launch expands the instant-fit, rechargeable ITE segment, giving dispensers a ready-to-wear option on Signia's current IX platform without requiring custom earmold fabrication.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1d ago· press releaseSignia Introduces Active Mini IX, a Compact Instant-Fit ITE with Full ConnectivityInstant-fit (ready-to-wear) ITE devices with full connectivity lower the barrier to entry for new hearing aid users, potentially expanding the addressable patient population for dispensing practices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·AI & technology·2d agoAwards all round for Starkey: tech, workplace, leadership,…AI-driven hearing device features are gaining third-party recognition, signaling that AI integration is becoming a competitive differentiator in the hearing aid market.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d agoSignia Launches Active Mini IX, A Tiny Instant-Fit ITE Hearing Aid with ConnectivityThe arrival of an even smaller ready-to-wear ITE device could lower the barrier to first-time hearing aid adoption and expand the over-the-counter and direct-to-consumer segment of the market.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2d agoHearing loss can sneak up on you!Hearing loss can sneak up on you. It's often easy to blame noise or focus issues at first. But as it progresses, you may start to feel isolated from conversations. Don't wait—get your hearing checked! #HearingHealth #StayConnected #Awareness #HearingLoss #ListenUp＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·2d agoBackground Noise Is Like Fog: How Our Hearing Aids Cut Through Itnoise is like fog; our AI hearing aids cut through it to instantly make conversations clear. Watch Oscar the chameleon demonstrate this.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2d agoDon’t Buy Oticon Zeal Hearing Aids Until You Watch ThisIf you’ve been curious about the new Oticon Zeal hearing aids, this video is for you. After testing these hearing aids extensively in the clinic and fitting them on real patients over the past several months, I’m answering the top 10 questions that I get asked about the Oticon...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·2d agoWS Audiology puts faith in own brands despite Italian-Danish megadealA potential Amplifon–GN deal would be one of the largest consolidations in hearing care history, and WSA's response strategy may affect product choices and brand availability for clinics and dispensers globally.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Hearing aids·2d agoCheck what sounds the patient prefers, says WSAClinicians may consider incorporating structured sound preference assessment into fittings, but efficacy data supporting improved outcomes from this specific programme have not yet been published — adoption should await independent evidence.＋Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoWhat Motherhood Taught Me About Hearing LossFirst-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the emotional and family-centered dimensions of hearing loss, which may inform more empathetic counseling.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·2d agoWS Audiology lags behind in key business area and goes all in on next wave of productsWS Audiology's performance struggles and product pipeline timing signal potential shifts in hearing aid availability, pricing, and competitive dynamics that clinic owners and dispensers should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoLabyrinthine hemorrhage: practical lessons from a rare cause of acute vestibular syndromeClinicians evaluating acute vestibular syndrome (sudden dizziness with balance disruption) should keep labyrinthine hemorrhage in the differential, especially when simultaneous sudden sensorineural hearing loss is present, as MRI with FLAIR/T1 sequences is needed for diagnosis;...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoVenous sinus stenting in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a systematic review of an emerging intervention with favorable outcomes but unresolved standardizationVenous sinus stenting shows favorable outcomes for IIH-related pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms, but lack of standardized patient-selection criteria and procedural protocols means audiologists should refer IIH cases to specialist neurology/neurosurgery teams rather than...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoPathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision managementThis conceptual framework for phenotyping idiopathic sudden SNHL is promising but not yet validated in clinical trials; audiologists and ENT clinicians should follow emerging guidelines rather than changing corticosteroid protocols now, but awareness of precision-medicine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoMeasurement properties and clinical interpretability of a Japanese-language version of the remote check system in cochlear implant usersFindings are too preliminary and context-specific (Japanese-language adaptation) to recommend broad practice change; clinics serving Japanese-speaking cochlear implant users should monitor this validation work before adopting J-RC as a routine remote monitoring tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSimple methods for determining the affected side and performing otolith repositioning in cases of lateral semicircular canal-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-canalolithiasis: Healthy-ear-down 135° maneuver and affected-ear-down 135° maneuverClinicians managing lateral canal BPPV canalolithiasis should review this study's proposed maneuvers as potential simple alternatives for side identification and repositioning, but await independent replication before replacing established protocols such as the Gufoni or BBQ...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoResults of surgical treatment of pathology of the internal auditory canalSurgical outcomes data for internal auditory canal pathology remain scarce, and this study adds to a limited evidence base that guides complex otologic (ear-related) surgical decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoValidation of Russian version of Tinnitus Catastrophizing ScaleClinicians working with Russian-speaking tinnitus patients now have a validated psychometric tool (Tinnitus Catastrophizing Scale) available, though adopting it requires access to the full validated instrument and norms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoTinnitus compensation strategies based on the current neuroplasticity theories (systematic review)Clinicians should be aware that neuroplasticity-based compensation strategies for tinnitus are being systematically reviewed, but widespread practice changes should await individual strategy-level evidence synthesis from the full paper.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoA clinical case of a neoplasm of chondrogenic origin in the area of the apex of the pyramid of the temporal bone in a childChondrogenic neoplasms at the temporal bone apex are exceptionally rare in children, and this case adds to a very sparse literature that can guide recognition and management timelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoSchwannoma Presenting as an Asymptomatic Postauricular MassClinicians should include schwannoma in the differential diagnosis for asymptomatic postauricular masses, but this single case report provides no evidence to change established diagnostic or management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoAge-Related Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of BilingualismNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings are preliminary and the causal relationship between bilingualism, age-related hearing loss, and cognitive protection has not been established — audiologists should monitor this emerging research area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2d agoIntegrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration's PACT-PT ProgramWhile outside core audiology practice, this VA integrated-care model demonstrates a system-level framework that could inspire similar primary care integration efforts for hearing health services in veteran populations.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2d agoTrampoline exercise reduces anxiety and improves motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trialWhile outside core audiology, findings on non-pharmacological interventions for autism-related anxiety and motor difficulties are marginally relevant to audiologists who manage children with ASD who may also have auditory processing or hearing concerns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAcupuncture-based therapy for orthostatic hypotension after cervical spinal cord injury: a case reportThis report has no meaningful relevance to audiology or hearing care; it appears in this feed likely due to an indexing or feed miscategorisation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoGross-total resection of Koos grade IV sporadic pediatric-spectrum vestibular schwannoma: A case report and review of the literatureVestibular schwannomas in paediatric patients without neurofibromatosis type 2 are rare; this single case adds to the limited literature but does not change standard audiological monitoring or referral protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoSphenoidal diploic arteriovenous fistula with cortical venous reflux: A case reportAwareness of rare intracranial vascular abnormalities like diploic arteriovenous fistulas is marginally relevant to audiologists, as pulsatile tinnitus can be a presenting symptom warranting urgent neurovascular referral.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2d agoWS Audiology maintains guidance after positive Q2 growthWS Audiology's financial trajectory signals broader market health and hints at upcoming product launches that could affect device availability and competition in hearing care.＋Save
