RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoSocial research reportsOriginal social research documenting healthcare failings at scale for over 7 million deaf and hard-of-hearing adults in the UK provides an evidence base for advocacy and service redesign.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoFacts and figures: life in the UK for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitusAge-stratified prevalence data reinforces the scale of unmet hearing need in older UK adults, underpinning the case for proactive screening and service investment.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoPrevalence of hearing loss, tinnitus and British Sign Language in the UKAccurate, up-to-date UK prevalence data with an interactive dashboard gives clinicians, commissioners, and policymakers a reliable reference point for quantifying the scale of hearing need.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoEvidence hubA centralised, curated evidence base from a leading UK advocacy organisation lowers the barrier for clinicians and researchers to locate high-quality data on hearing loss and deafness.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoIHS Marks National Protect Your Hearing Month With Call for Annual Hearing EvaluationsThe IHS campaign amplifies the growing global hearing health burden and keeps routine hearing screening on the public and professional agenda ahead of what WHO projects will be a near-epidemic scale of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4d agoEconomic Evaluations of Hearing Interventions in Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Evidence and MethodsNo immediate practice change is warranted; this review maps the economic evidence base and highlights gaps in methods, but does not produce new clinical guidance on which interventions to select or recommend.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4d agoEffect of Recognition of Hearing Loss Among Care Recipients on Caregiver Reported Care OutcomesAudiologists and geriatric care teams should consider screening for self-awareness of hearing loss in older patients, since lack of recognition is linked to worse caregiver-reported outcomes — though this study alone does not define a new screening protocol.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·4d agoOur research strategyRNID's research strategy shapes which hearing loss and tinnitus research programs receive charitable funding in the UK, influencing the pipeline of future treatments and diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoThe DentoNeural Axis: A Piezo channel-mediated mechanosensory pathway linking tooth loss to cognitive declineIf confirmed, a mechanosensory pathway linking tooth loss to cognitive decline would broaden the emerging science connecting peripheral sensory loss — potentially including hearing loss — to dementia risk, with implications for cross-disciplinary screening.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoClinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated guideline for any changes to recommended diagnostic steps, management options, and referral pathways for tinnitus patients, as guidelines directly shape best-practice standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4d agoEvaluating the Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Ageing Populations With Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware of the emerging evidence base on OTC hearing aid effectiveness in older adults with mild-to-moderately-severe hearing loss, as findings may inform counseling on device options and appropriate candidacy boundaries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoPlain Language Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateA formally published, peer-reviewed plain language summary of a major tinnitus guideline bridges the gap between clinical recommendations and patient understanding, supporting shared decision-making in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoExecutive Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline on Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated tinnitus Clinical Practice Guideline for any changes to recommended assessment and management pathways, as guideline updates can directly affect standard of care.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4d agoAttending theatres with Auracast: Gideon’s StoryCandid, mixed real-world user feedback on Auracast deployment highlights both the promise and current service gaps that audiologists and venue advocates should be aware of.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Accessibility·4d agoABC announces every Bluey episode now includes Auslan translationMainstream media accessibility initiatives like this raise public awareness of deaf culture and sign language, and can support communication development in deaf and hard-of-hearing children.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5d agoF1 Grand Prix reached 88 decibels at Madrid’s controversial new Madring circuitManufacturer-affiliated public noise-awareness campaigns can raise hearing-health literacy but also serve brand-building goals, making it important for clinicians to recognise the dual purpose of such data releases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5d agoThe hearing healthcare workforce: insights into density, distribution and opportunities for capacity-developmentGlobal shortfalls in hearing healthcare workers are a critical bottleneck to achieving universal hearing care, and understanding their distribution is the first step toward targeted capacity-building.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoOccupational noise effects on hearing thresholds, speech perception, and self-reported hearing abilities in young adult dental hospital personnelDental professionals may warrant earlier routine hearing monitoring given potential occupational noise exposure, but this cross-sectional design cannot confirm causation — no immediate change to audiological clinical practice is indicated.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Podcast·Public health & policy·6d agoState Advocacy Through the Years - A ConversationA conversation-format piece from The Audiology Project reflecting on state-level advocacy efforts led by volunteer audiologists and medical professionals over the years.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·7d agoWhy Detailed Hearing Tests May Be Key to Understanding Genetic Hearing Loss RiskFindings are preliminary and hypothesis-generating; no change to standard audiometric or genetic testing protocols is warranted yet, but detailed audiometric phenotyping alongside genetic data may strengthen future research collaboration opportunities.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·7d agoAuracast resourcesWidespread Auracast adoption in public venues could meaningfully reduce real-world listening barriers for hearing aid and cochlear implant users beyond the clinic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoThe Contemporary Association of Hospital volume with Outcomes of Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma in the United StatesAudiologists and referring clinicians should consider directing vestibular schwannoma patients toward higher-volume surgical centers; this large observational study adds contemporary US evidence supporting a volume–outcome relationship for this procedure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoQuality of Life in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and Their Families-A Scoping ReviewStandardising how quality of life is assessed in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families is essential for building an evidence base that can guide intervention decisions and policy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7d agoStigma of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists should routinely screen for stigma-related attitudes in patients who are resistant to or not using hearing aids, particularly in cultural contexts where stigma may be elevated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7d ago"It gives me confidence and value": evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group three years onLong-term patient and public involvement in audiology research is still rare, and this evaluation provides a model for how sustained engagement can meaningfully shape research priorities.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·7d agoHearing aids became a symbol of strength: Jenni’s storyHearing aid stigma remains a major barrier to uptake and consistent use, and patient-led initiatives that reframe devices as identity accessories may complement counselling efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·7d agoHearing care sector highlighted in Victorian Public Healthcare AwardsPublic recognition of cochlear implant programs highlights the growing push to expand access to hearing technology beyond major metropolitan centres in Australia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8d agoHearing Screening Among Underserved US Adults: A Scoping Review of Modalities and DeterminantsNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but the review highlights that follow-through rates and screening modality choice critically affect reach in underserved populations — clinicians working in community or outreach settings should note which modalities show...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·8d agoAssociations of hearing loss with social isolation, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition StudyThis is a preliminary preprint; findings may support screening for loneliness and depression in patients with hearing loss, but results should not change practice until peer-reviewed and replicated.＋Save
