PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoEvaluating Telugu Speech Perception Measures for Hearing-Aid Benefit: Rationale for Developing Telugu Speech-in-Noise TestsValidated speech-in-noise tests in regional languages like Telugu are critical for equitable hearing-aid assessment in South Asia's vast non-English-speaking population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoMyofascial pain and dysfunction as predictors of tinnitus in adults: a case-control studyAudiologists should consider screening for myofascial pain and jaw/neck dysfunction in tinnitus patients, as this case-control study suggests a meaningful association; however, causality is not established, so no change to tinnitus treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoEndoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Approach for Vestibular Schwannoma ResectionNo immediate change to surgical practice is indicated from this single comparative study alone; surgeons and multidisciplinary teams should weigh its findings alongside existing evidence when selecting endoscopic versus microscopic retrosigmoid approaches for vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoMedial Olivocochlear Reflex Strength Predicts Musical Perception and Speech-in-Noise Performance in NonmusiciansNo immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but these findings strengthen the case for measuring MOC reflex strength as a potential biomarker for predicting real-world listening difficulties and musical ability in non-clinical populations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoAuracast ™ Audio Technology Arrives in AlbuquerqueCommunity-level Auracast deployments demonstrate real-world accessibility gains for hearing-aid users and may accelerate patient demand for compatible devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayNoise-induced hearing loss remains a leading preventable cause of permanent hearing impairment, and accessible public education content supports broader prevention efforts audiologists champion.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayNoise-induced hearing loss remains the most preventable form of hearing loss, and public education campaigns are a frontline tool in reducing its prevalence.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·5w agoNew Cochlear Osia 3 Sound Processor Brings Rechargeable Technology and Enhanced ConnectivityThe Osia 3 expands the rechargeable bone-anchored hearing system market, which may influence device selection conversations in clinics that fit patients with conductive or single-sided deafness.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Business & finance·5w agoAudiologist/audiometrist opportunity – Specsavers partnership | Winthrop & Fremantle, WAIllustrates Specsavers Audiology's sustained push to grow its joint-venture network in Western Australia, highlighting the broader trend of corporate retail brands competing for qualified audiology practitioners.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·5w agoCochlear Announces New Osia 3 Rechargeable Sound ProcessorClinicians fitting Osia system patients should note the availability of a rechargeable processor option, but await independent clinical performance data before drawing efficacy conclusions.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5w agoAuracast is the Future of Hearing AccessibilityAuracast broadcast audio not only serves individuals with hearing loss by letting them connect to audio sources in public venues through compatible hearing aids and cochlear implants......＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Regulatory & legal·5w agoCochlear Receives FDA Clearance for Osia 3 Sound ProcessorNo immediate practice change required; clinicians fitting active bone conduction devices should note the Osia 3's expanded fitting range and wireless streaming capabilities for future candidacy counselling once the device reaches the US market in early fall 2026.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·5w agoTinniSoothe and UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Launch Partnership for Veterans with TinnitusVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, and industry–charity partnerships can expand access to management tools, but clinicians should watch for evidence of efficacy before recommending specific products.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·5w agoEUHA Sponsorship Award – 2026 entries open, prize money betwen 1k and 3k eurosCompetitive awards like the EUHA Sponsorship Award help nurture the next generation of audiology researchers, sustaining the field's evidence base over the long term.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·5w agoIntroducing the Cochlear® Osia® 3 Sound Processor#OsiaSystem #Osia3 #cochlearfamily Introducing the Cochlear® Osia® 3 Sound Processor. We believe sound is more than a sense. It’s the force that drives us forward: empowered, bold and full of potential....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoInfant cortical tracking of speech shows emerging spatial release from masking in the first year of lifeUnderstanding the developmental timeline of spatial hearing in infants could inform future benchmarks for auditory processing assessments and the timing of interventions in children with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoPreoperative management and surgical candidate selection in patients with vestibular schwannomaAudiologists managing patients with unexplained unilateral hearing loss should ensure vestibular schwannoma is considered and appropriate referral pathways are in place; this review may update surgical team protocols but does not change routine audiology practice directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoHand-side matching in TOETVA: assessing feasibility and surgical outcomes through learning curve and propensity score-matched cohortsThis study has negligible relevance to the audiology field; it was likely indexed alongside audiology content due to the anatomical term 'vestibular' in the surgical approach name (TOETVA), not because of any hearing or balance content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoLongitudinal Audiological and Vestibular Follow-up in Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Platinum-Based ChemotherapyAudiologists working with oncology teams should consider structured longitudinal monitoring of both hearing and vestibular function in patients on platinum-based chemotherapy, as early detection of toxicity may allow treatment modification; this study reinforces — and may refine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoValidation of a portable video head impulse test using an iPod touch and an oral stabilization three-dimensional (3D) - printed mount: a method-comparison studyIf validation results confirm agreement with gold-standard systems, this portable vHIT setup could extend vestibular testing to low-resource or remote settings, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w agoEvaluation of a hearing assessment protocol for children with communication or autism concernsAudiologists seeing children with autism or communication concerns should review their current assessment protocols against those evaluated in this study, as identified barriers may prompt workflow or referral pathway improvements.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoToward personalized medicine for mal de débarquement syndromeMdDS remains poorly understood and difficult to treat; a personalized medicine framework could open new pathways for this underserved patient population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoA Prospective Assessment of Hearing Threshold Variability in Personal Listening Device UsersAudiologists counseling patients who use personal listening devices regularly should be aware of prospective evidence on hearing threshold variability, but should await full published data before updating noise-exposure counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoIncorporation of a dual-task cognitive exercise during unsupported seated balance in collegiate para athletesExpanding dual-task assessment methods to para athlete populations may refine injury-risk screening tools, though this work sits outside core audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoLong-Term Use of Cochlear Implants in the Older Adult PopulationAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that long-term cochlear implant outcomes in the elderly are generally positive but may differ from younger populations; refer eligible older patients and counsel on realistic long-term expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoMulti-dimensional evaluation of user-operated audible contrast sensitivity tests towards efficient hearing healthcare servicesUser-operated audible contrast sensitivity tests show promise for automating parts of audiometric screening, but clinicians should await further validation before replacing standard clinical tests with self-administered versions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoRobotic Arm Assisted Slow Electrode Insertion and Simultaneous Measurement of Cochlear Microphonics in Cochlear ImplantationRobotic-assisted slow electrode insertion with real-time cochlear microphonic monitoring is a promising technique for hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, but adoption should await controlled outcome data beyond this procedural description.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoEndoscopic assisted minimally invasive resection of petrous bone epidermoid cyst via a presigmoid burr hole approach: illustrative caseMinimally invasive endoscopic approaches to rare skull-base lesions near auditory structures may reduce surgical morbidity, which matters when these cases occasionally present through audiology referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoRobotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in ChildrenPreliminary retrospective single-center data only — no actionable change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical practice until larger controlled studies confirm or refute these findings.＋Save
