Cochlear Implant Success Story | Nandini's Journey | MED-EL

► *Start your cochlear implant journey today. Connect with a MED-EL hearing specialist here:* https://go.medel.com/ci-nandini Cochlear Implant Success Story | Nandini's Journey In this cochlear implant patient story, Nandini shares her journey to a MED-EL cochlear implant, from...

Seoul’s broader vision of audiology sets up a transformative 2028 event in Edinburgh

The field's public shift toward positioning audiology within the broader brain-health conversation signals a strategic direction that could influence research funding, public health policy, and clinical scope in coming years.

Associations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023

If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.

Sequential Contralateral Venous Sinus Stenting for Persistent or Recurrent Symptoms Following Unilateral Stenting: A Single-Center Case Series

Bilateral sequential venous sinus stenting represents a potential next-step strategy for refractory pulsatile tinnitus and IIH, a clinically challenging population that often reaches audiologists before neurovascular specialists.

Braided Versus Laser-Cut Stents in Venous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Audiologists and ENTs managing pulsatile tinnitus patients should be aware of emerging comparative evidence on stent types to better counsel patients before neurointerventional referral, though the choice of stent remains a neurovascular specialist decision.

Impacts of hearing history, etiology, vestibular and balance function, and socioeconomic marginalization on developmental outcomes in children with cochlear implants

Audiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implants should routinely assess vestibular and balance function and document socioeconomic risk factors, as both independently influence developmental outcomes and should inform multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.

Visual Motion Sensitivity in Vestibular Migraine

Quantified visual motion sensitivity may help characterize vestibular migraine patients, but the study is a prospective cohort without a treatment arm — no change to diagnostic or management protocols is warranted yet.

Effects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear Implant

Findings suggest that longer auditory deprivation in the second-implanted ear may worsen outcomes in sequential cochlear implant users; clinicians should weigh deprivation duration when counseling and timing second-side implantation, though effect size and clinical thresholds...

Correction to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysis

Accurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.

Radiologic analysis of large vestibular schwannoma position on surgical outcomes

Tumor position relative to the internal auditory canal and brainstem on preoperative imaging may be a useful predictor of surgical outcomes for large vestibular schwannomas; surgeons could incorporate radiologic position analysis into preoperative planning and patient counseling.

Effect of Type of Speech Equalization and Averaging Method on the Long-Term Average Speech Spectra of Five Indian Languages and British English

Audiologists fitting hearing aids for speakers of Indian languages should be cautious about applying British English or generic LTASS targets, as equalization and averaging method choices meaningfully affect the speech spectrum profile; language-specific LTASS data from this...

Reversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with atorvastatin: a case report

This single case raises atorvastatin as a possible rare cause of reversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should ask about statin use when no other cause is identified, but one case report is insufficient to change standard practice.

WSA expands in Benelux via acquisition of Dutch companies

Continued consolidation of hearing-care retail by major manufacturers like WS Audiology reshapes market competition and may affect independent clinic owners and consumer choice across the Benelux region.

Hörakustikerin erzählt von ihrer Erfahrung mit der Signia Brand Experience | Signia Hörgeräte

Die Signia Brand Experience ist das erste vollumfassende Beratungs- und Verkaufskonzept für unabhängige, mittelständische HörakustikerInnen. Doch was steckt genau dahinter? Wir fragen jemanden, der's genau weiß: Hörakustikerin Nina Bretschneider (Das Höratelier – Nina...

Hark! – Do good vibrations mean plants hear sounds?

While tangentially touching on the science of sound perception, this piece serves mainly as general-interest content that keeps audiology audiences engaged with the broader world of sound science.

The Sound Sisters: Fired, Redirected, and Better For It

Getting fired can feel like failure in the moment, but what if it's actually redirection? In this episode, Noël shares her experiences with being fired and how each setback ultimately led her to a better opportunity....

Benefits of Corporate Partnership

NationsBenefits to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers Nationwide

Consolidation of retail hearing center management under large benefits administrators signals continued commoditization of hearing care delivery, which may affect independent audiology practices and pricing dynamics.

The Best Way to Handle a TINNITUS SPIKE #tinnitus #tinnitusspike #tinnitusawareness #tinnitusrelief

Dr. Ben explains how calming the nervous system can help reduce tinnitus spikes. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://tinnitus-philadelphia.com/ 3) San Francisco CA:...

Starkey Promotes Hearing Health at Minnesota Lynx Changemakers Event

Manufacturer-led public hearing protection campaigns at large sporting events can raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss among audiences who may not routinely seek audiological care.

New Cochlear Implant Candidacy Criteria for Children

In this episode of The Hearing Journal Podcast, Dr. Samantha P. Scharf, AuD, CCC-A discusses new cochlear implant candidacy criteria for children.

Speech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study Finds

Speech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...

RNID seeks theatre professionals for new Auracast study

If Auracast adoption in public venues is shown to be feasible and beneficial, audiologists may increasingly counsel patients on Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible devices as a real-world accessibility tool.

ReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 People

Manufacturer-led charitable programs highlight ongoing access and affordability barriers to hearing care, which remain a systemic challenge for the audiology profession.

500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" Campaign

The campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.

Better Hearing For Everyone

I started my YouTube channel to help educate consumers about their hearing treatment options. However, over the years I've found that I can help even more consumers by doing my part to raise the bar in the hearing care profession overall....

Prevent Tinnitus Spikes in These 6 Everyday Situations

Dr. Michelle explains how everyday environments like gyms, offices, and restaurants can quietly aggravate tinnitus symptoms. She shares practical ways to reduce sound overload while still enjoying daily activities and social events....

Gene Therapy and the Future of Hearing Care: A Conversation with Dr. Jonathon Whitton

Gene therapy is no longer a future possibility—it’s here. In this episode, Emily Venskytis and Maggie Kettler sit down with Dr. Jonathon Whitton, Vice President and Global Program Head of Genetic Medicines at Regeneron, to discuss the first-ever gene therapy for genetic hearing...