Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3d agoGene therapy trial for most common genetic cause of inherited paediatric deafnessIf proven safe and effective, GJB2-targeted gene therapy could offer the first biological cure for the most prevalent form of inherited childhood deafness, fundamentally reshaping paediatric audiology pathways.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·4d agoОт потери слуха к кохлеарному импланту — история Айгерим► Узнайте больше о кохлеарных имплантах: https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *От потери слуха к кохлеарному импланту — история Айгерим* Познакомьтесь с Айгерим — пользователем кохлеарного импланта и наставником Hearpeers из Казахстана....＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·4d agoHow Roger On can improves hearing in noise: A Quick OverviewStruggling to hear in noise or over distance? Roger On is designed for everyday listening, wherever life takes you. • On a table, it automatically focuses on the person speaking • Worn around the neck, it captures voices from any direction • Point it at a speaker to reduce side...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4d agoFun Facts About How You Hear (with Audiologist Commentary by Dr. Cliff)Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside your ears when you hear a sound? In this video, Doctor Cliff Olson uses an incredible 3D medical animation to show you exactly how human hearing works, from the moment sound enters your outer ear to the moment your brain...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists should be aware that Samsung Galaxy Buds are now FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids and patients may arrive having already self-fitted them, warranting counseling on appropriate candidacy and limitations.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4d agoHearing Aids Sound Tinny? This Could Be Why.Hearing Aids Sound Tinny? This Could Be Why. If your hearing aids have a "tinny" sound quality, there are several reasons why. Assuming your hearing aids are programmed accurately, and that has been verified using real ear measurement, it's possible that the tinny sound quality...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·4d agoDemant closes KIND factory in Germany: “The technology was outdated”The closure signals ongoing consolidation and manufacturing modernisation within the global hearing aid industry, with Demant streamlining its KIND integration at the cost of around 200 jobs in Germany.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoAcbd7 is essential for preserving hair cell-mediated auditory and vestibular functionIdentifying Acbd7 as essential for inner ear hair cell survival opens a potential new genetic target for future therapies addressing both hearing loss and vestibular (balance) disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoEffect of Speaking Rate and Sentence Context on Comprehension and Recognition Memory of Degraded SpeechFindings suggest that varying speaking rate and sentence context meaningfully affect comprehension and memory for degraded-signal listeners; audiologists counseling cochlear implant or hearing aid users on communication strategies may note these factors, though clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoFalse Belief Understanding in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Systematic Review With Meta-AnalysisDeaf and hard-of-hearing children show delays in false belief understanding compared to hearing peers; audiologists and educators should be aware of this social-cognitive dimension and consider referral for social-cognitive assessment alongside auditory rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoAsymmetry of vestibular pathways predicts upper-brainstem auditory imbalance in subjective somatosensory tinnitus: A tract-specific chronological reorganization modelThis mechanistic model linking vestibular pathway asymmetry to somatic tinnitus is preliminary and hypothesis-generating; no change to clinical assessment or treatment protocols is warranted based on this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoErnst Wodak - a world-leading vestibulologist of Czech descent, completely forgotten in his native countryRecovering the legacy of overlooked contributors like Wodak enriches the field's historical understanding and highlights how geopolitical disruption can erase scientific heritage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoAuditory brainstem encoding of speech-in-noise predicts word identification, narrative comprehension, and subjective listening effort in a selective attention taskAuditory brainstem responses to speech-in-noise show promise as objective predictors of real-world listening effort and comprehension; while not yet ready for routine clinical use, these findings support the case for incorporating subcortical electrophysiology into comprehensive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoTransformation of vestibular schwannomas into malignant peripheral sheath tumors: a systematic review and pooled analysis of patient characteristics and survival outcomesNo immediate practice change is warranted; this is a rare, poorly understood complication, and the review is primarily informative for neurotology specialists managing vestibular schwannoma patients long-term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoListening-Related Fatigue in Adolescents With Prelingual Deafness and Device ExperienceAudiologists fitting and following up adolescents with prelingual hearing loss should routinely screen for listening-related fatigue, as device use and functional listening demands appear to significantly influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoAutonomic Nervous System Responses to Rest and Exertion Following Concussion (the Measuring ANSWERS Study): Protocol for a 2-Aim Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Observational StudyConcussion can affect vestibular and auditory processing, so research into autonomic dysregulation post-concussion may have downstream relevance for audiologists who assess dizziness and balance disorders in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoBilateral nasolabial cysts: MRI findings in a rare case reportWhile nasolabial cysts can occasionally affect facial structures near the ear canal, this single case report has negligible relevance to audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoFeasibility of Automated Drilling for Robotic Cochlear Implantation Determined by Pediatric AnatomyFindings are preliminary anatomical feasibility data; no change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical protocols is warranted until robotic systems complete clinical trials in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoA Nordic cohort study on cochlear implants and binaural hearing in single-sided deafnessCohort-level outcomes data from a Nordic population support cochlear implantation as a treatment option for adult single-sided deafness, reinforcing existing evidence — audiologists should review specific outcome metrics once the full paper is available to refine candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoBinaural fusion and mis-identification of spatially separated concurrent vowels by cochlear implant usersCochlear implant users show elevated binaural fusion errors with spatially separated concurrent sounds, which may partly explain their poorer performance in cocktail-party listening situations; audiologists should factor this perceptual limitation into realistic...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoZDHHC5 may regulate the function of NKT cells and the immune response in Meniere's diseaseIdentifying a genetic regulator of immune activity in Ménière's disease advances the understanding of its poorly characterized autoimmune mechanisms, potentially opening new therapeutic targets.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoSamsung gets FDA approval – takes leap into US OTC marketSamsung's FDA-cleared entry into the OTC hearing aid market signals accelerating big-tech competition that could reshape consumer expectations and referral dynamics across the entire audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·5d agoFennec Reports Growing PEDMARK Demand as New Data Support Hearing Protection During Cisplatin TreatmentPEDMARK (sodium thiosulfate) already holds FDA approval for cisplatin-related hearing protection in pediatric patients; audiologists working in oncology settings should be aware of growing utilization, but this blog post adds no new clinical guidance beyond the existing label.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·5d agoAudiology Australia develops draft Scope of Practice for AudiologistsAustralian audiologists should review the draft Scope of Practice document and submit feedback before it is finalised, as it will formally define permissible clinical activities; no immediate change to day-to-day practice is required yet.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoStudy Offers New Model of How the Cochlea Processes Sound — With Implications for Hearing Aid FittingA network-based model of cochlear sound processing could open a new pathway toward individualized hearing device fitting algorithms, but practical clinical application remains a future goal.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·5d agoIHS Announces 2026 Award RecipientsIndustry award announcements like this spotlight the professionals and advocates shaping standards and leadership within the hearing instrument specialist community.＋Save
Starkey Sound Bites·Podcast·5d agoA Veteran Audiologist On Tinnitus And The Human Side Of CareSend us Fan Mail The best hearing technology in the world still fails when we ignore the person wearing it. Host, Dr. Dave Fabry, kicks off a Legacy Series conversation with Robert Sweetow, former chief of audiology at UCSF, to look back on how hearing care evolved from...＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·5d agoYour child deserves the best start!The soft, comfortable #BahaStart SoundBand is created specifically for babies and young children to access sound as soon as possible without surgery. Like, Subscribe & Turn on Notifications to receive the most updated information from Cochlear! Connect with us on our other...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·5d agoReveal is twice the launch anyone expected from Oticon: a dual AI system hearing aidOticon Reveal's dual-AI architecture signals an industry-wide push toward multi-model AI processing in premium hearing aids, potentially raising patient expectations and competitive pricing pressure across the market.＋Save
