Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w 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·Cochlear implants·4w agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoBehavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical trainingEstablishing objective electrophysiological correlates of music-related auditory benefits could eventually influence rehabilitative strategies for children with central auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoDeveloping the Hungarian version of the MATCH test from the original German language: an evidence-based protocol for the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of paediatric speech audiometry tests from one language into anotherEstablishing a rigorous cross-language adaptation protocol for paediatric speech audiometry tests addresses a global need for linguistically valid hearing assessment tools in under-resourced language communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·4w agoFDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware that Otarmeni is now FDA-approved for OTOF-related hearing loss and begin familiarizing themselves with candidate identification (genetic testing referral pathways) and post-treatment audiological monitoring protocols, though prescribing authority...＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Blog·Vestibular·6w agoPediatric Vestibular Care: Advancing Assessment with Remote-Camera vHITAudiologists serving pediatric populations should consider adding vestibular screening — particularly vHIT — to their assessment battery, especially for children with hearing loss, though this article is expert opinion rather than new clinical trial evidence.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Pediatric·6w ago· press releaseOticon Sets a New Standard in Pediatric Hearing Care with Oticon Play SI™New AI-driven pediatric hearing aids with sensor-based intent detection could meaningfully improve audibility and listening effort in children, but independent clinical evidence is needed before outcome claims can be trusted.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·6w agoAssessing Auditory Development Just Got Easier With LEAQ & ReDiEfficient auditory development assessment tools are important in pediatric audiology, where timely tracking of progress can guide rehabilitation decisions.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Pediatric·7w agoAudiology in the ClassroomEducational audiologists working with ANSD students should be aware of classroom acoustic management strategies and individualized support plans, but no single new practice change is mandated by this blog piece.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·2mo agoProtecting Young Ears on World Hearing DayPublic advocacy for pediatric hearing protection helps build community awareness that can drive earlier help-seeking and preventive conversations in clinical settings.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Pediatric·5mo agoHearing Loss in Children from Gestational Diabetes MellitusAudiologists should consider gestational diabetes in a child's prenatal history as a possible risk factor when conducting pediatric hearing evaluations, though the underlying evidence referenced is from external research rather than new data presented here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·33y agoOTOF -Related Hearing LossAudiologists should recognise the OTOF/otoferlin auditory synaptopathy profile — normal OAEs with absent/abnormal ABR — as a distinct entity guiding genetic referral and cochlear implant candidacy evaluation; no change to standard CI protocols is required pending emerging...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·33y agoBeta-MannosidosisAudiologists evaluating children with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss (damage to the inner ear or hearing nerve) and developmental or speech delay should be aware of Beta-Mannosidosis as a rare differential diagnosis warranting metabolic genetics referral.＋Save
