Hearing Review·Industry news·Telehealth·2w ago· press releaseGlobo, Enghouse VidyoHealth Partner to Streamline Telehealth Interpreter AccessReducing language and communication barriers in telehealth could meaningfully improve access to audiological care for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients who rely on interpreters.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w 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·2w 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
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Professional practice·2w agoWhat Hearing Loss Coaching Is and How It Can HelpHearing loss coaching represents a growing peer-support model that could complement audiological care by addressing the psychosocial burden of hearing loss that clinical appointments rarely have time to cover.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoHealth-related quality of life disparities among vestibular schwannoma patients under different treatment regimens: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians counseling vestibular schwannoma patients on treatment choice should incorporate health-related quality of life evidence from this meta-analysis, which suggests treatment regimen significantly influences patient well-being outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·3w agoHormones and hearing in perimenopause: An ENT surgeon explainsAs the audiology field increasingly recognises sex-based differences in hearing health, understanding hormonal influences during perimenopause could open new screening and referral pathways for a large and underserved patient group.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·3w agoFrench hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aidsThe arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.＋Save
The Guardian·Other·Accessibility·3w agoPaul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiringPaul Simon's public return to performing with significant hearing loss raises awareness of how people can adapt to and live meaningfully with hearing impairment, which may resonate with patients and the broader public.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoOutcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical CenterClinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoFactors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adultsAudiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoDeafness Forum Australia claims one in five affected by hearing loss or associated conditionsA rising prevalence figure signals a growing patient base in Australia, reinforcing the public-health case for early screening and noise-exposure education.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoPrivate Healthcare Australia warns about reduced health insurance rebate for over 65sA reduction in private health insurance participation among older Australians — the demographic most likely to seek hearing care — could significantly reduce private audiology clinic volumes and revenue.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoENT body welcomes world-first features to prevent ‘button battery’ harmButton battery ingestion is a well-documented pediatric safety hazard closely linked to hearing aid batteries; a world-first safety-engineered product endorsed by the AAO-HNS could set a new industry standard and influence future dispensing and counselling practices.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·3w agoCampaign with usSustained advocacy by organisations like RNID can shape the policy and funding environment that underpins hearing healthcare services and patient access in the UK.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·3w agoDeaf Awareness Week: Step inside the boxHigh-profile public awareness campaigns can reduce stigma around hearing loss and increase the number of people who seek audiological help, benefiting the broader field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoAnalysis of two-year hearing outcomes and risk factors in newborns in the province with the highest annual birth rate in TürkiyeThe risk factor profile identified (e.g., NICU admission, infections) aligns with established guidelines; no actionable change to current newborn hearing screening practice is indicated, but the data may inform country-specific referral prioritization in high-birth-rate settings.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoBolton Clarke and Audeara partner for Australian Auracast roll-outIf validated, deploying Auracast in aged care facilities could meaningfully improve hearing accessibility for older adults in communal spaces, a population audiologists frequently serve.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoHearing Australia survey: women ‘significantly less likely’ to prioritise hearing healthIdentifying that women systematically delay addressing hearing loss points to an underserved patient segment and a public-health communication gap for the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Professional practice·3w agoAAA 2026 Panel: Industry Leaders Forecast the Future of Hearing CareIndustry consensus at a major professional conference on AI adoption, workforce shortages, and health positioning signals priorities likely to shape audiology over the next decade.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossHumanizing the communication barriers of hearing loss through relatable storytelling can support patient counseling and public awareness efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossCentering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3w agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoPrevalence of hearing loss in a high-specialty medical unitPrevalence data from high-specialty medical units helps build the evidence base for systematic hearing screening in hospital settings, especially for geriatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023Rising tinnitus prevalence and duration in young adults warrant earlier screening and counseling in clinical practice, particularly for patients with recreational noise exposure histories.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoStudy on the Effectiveness of Combining Different Hearing Test Techniques in Aiding the Diagnosis of NIHL Using a Cross-sectional SurveyCombining conventional audiometry with supplementary hearing test techniques shows promise for earlier NIHL detection, but the cross-sectional design limits causal inference; audiologists should monitor for future prospective validation before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoSpectral Profile Analysis and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Habitual Earphone Users with Normal HearingHabitual earphone users with normal audiograms may show subclinical (below the detectable threshold) auditory dysfunction on speech-in-noise and spectral profile tests; audiologists should consider supplementary testing in this population, though prospective data confirming...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoNoise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional studyMilitary audiologists and occupational health practitioners should note persistently low hearing protection compliance in this population, reinforcing the need for structured hearing conservation programs; no change to civilian clinical protocols is indicated.＋Save
