PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoCombined Gaze Stabilization Exercise and Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Vestibulospinal Tract and PosturePreliminary RCT evidence; await full results and replication before incorporating cerebellar tDCS combined with gaze stabilization into vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoConcussion Clinical Subtypes and Modifiers: A Framework for Longitudinal Study of Low-Level Blast ExposureNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is a conceptual framework paper that sets the stage for future longitudinal research on blast-related concussion subtypes in military personnel.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoSafe Introduction of a Transoral Endoscopic Vestibular Thyroidectomy Programme Within UK Governance FrameworksSafe introduction of scarless thyroid surgery within UK governance frameworks may interest otolaryngology teams working in combined head-and-neck units, but it does not affect audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoHearing Rehabilitation in Veterans With Severe Hearing Loss: Challenges and OpportunitiesVeterans with severe hearing loss have distinct rehabilitation needs tied to social isolation and aging; clinicians serving this population should consider social connectedness as a formal outcome measure, though no specific protocol change is mandated by this paper alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoExtremely High-Riding Jugular Bulb With Conductive Hearing Loss Presenting as a Mass Posterior to the Tympanic MembraneClinicians should include an extremely high-riding jugular bulb in the differential diagnosis when a retrotympanic (behind the eardrum) mass presents with conductive hearing loss, to avoid dangerous surgical misadventure; no change to routine audiological protocol is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·5w agoOlder adults show overexaggerated and larger noise-related degradation in their neural tracking of speechThis finding suggests age-related declines in how the brain tracks speech in noise go beyond peripheral hearing loss; audiologists should be cautious attributing all speech-in-noise difficulty in older adults to the audiogram alone, though the preprint has not yet been...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·5w agoPerceptual consistency in phoneme categorization is driven by neural consistency and predicts improved speech-in-noise performanceNeural consistency in phoneme (speech-sound) processing may be a useful biomarker for predicting real-world speech-in-noise performance, but this preprint requires peer review before it can inform clinical assessment tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·5w agoWithin-electrode temporal envelope processing predicts multi-channel speech outcomes across cochlear implant pulse ratesWithin-electrode temporal envelope processing may serve as a clinically useful predictor of multi-channel speech outcomes in CI users across pulse rates; if replicated in peer-reviewed work, it could inform CI fitting strategies, but the preprint stage warrants caution before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoSinonasal Inflammatory Burden on Computed Tomography in Adults With Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists should be aware that obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction may co-occur with significant sinonasal inflammatory burden; however, this case-control study does not yet support changes to audiological practice — referral pathways to ENT for patients with both...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoDifferential Cognitive Strategies for Speech-in-Noise Perception: A Comparative Study Between Yoga Practitioners and Non-practitionersNo immediate practice change is warranted; this preliminary comparative study raises interesting hypotheses about cognitive training and speech-in-noise performance, but sample characteristics, yoga dosage, and causality are not established.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·5w agoEUHA 2026: Innovation and excitement as start-ups take to the stageThe entry of AI-assisted and virtual reality start-ups into audiology signals a growing wave of technology-driven disruption that could reshape hearing healthcare delivery in the coming years.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·5w agoAmerican Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage TinnitusAudiologists who manage tinnitus patients should be aware that ATA Academy is now available as a continuing-education resource, but no change to clinical practice is warranted until course content and its evidence base can be independently evaluated.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Professional practice·5w agoADA Launches AuDvantage Program to Bolster State Audiology AssociationsStrengthening the pipeline between state and national audiology associations could improve collective advocacy, continuing education access, and profession-wide policy influence for audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoInner ear study reveals distinct pathway for infrasound perceptionThis is a preliminary basic-science finding; no change to clinical practice or patient counselling protocols is warranted yet, but audiologists should be aware of the emerging biological basis for infrasound-related patient complaints.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·5w agoPreventable ear disease twice as common in remote First Nations childrenPractitioners serving remote First Nations communities should follow the recommended six-monthly ear health check schedule for children aged 0–6; no change is indicated for practitioners outside these communities based on this release alone.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·5w agoSensaphonics Relocates and Expands Chicago Facilities After 34 Years at Previous AddressThe expansion signals continued investment in the musician hearing health and in-ear monitoring niche, which may modestly expand access to custom clinical services in the Chicago area.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoBeyond the lab: How clinical research brings hearing innovation to lifeUnderstanding how manufacturers validate hearing aids clinically can help practitioners critically evaluate product claims and ask better questions of industry representatives.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoStudy Links Hearing Aid Use to Lower Frailty RiskThis observational finding supports framing hearing aid use as part of broader healthy aging — clinicians may reasonably reinforce this benefit when counseling older patients, but causality is not established and practice protocols need not change until replicated in a...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Professional org·Public health & policy·5w agoNIOSH Opens Nominations for 2027 Safe-in-Sound Hearing Loss Prevention AwardsThe Safe-in-Sound awards elevate evidence-based occupational hearing conservation programs and provide professional recognition that can drive broader adoption of best practices across industries.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·5w ago· press releaseEUHA 2026 Announces Four Start-Ups Chosen for Live Innovation ShowcaseThe EUHA start-up showcase signals continued investment and entrepreneurial activity in hearing care innovation, which may surface new tools or approaches for audiologists in the near future.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·5w agoMarshall’s next generation speakers includes AuracastGrowing mainstream adoption of Auracast in consumer speakers signals that the broadcast audio ecosystem hearing aid manufacturers are betting on is gaining real-world traction.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·5w agoENT or AUDIOLOGIST? Who should you see first for TINNITUS #tinnitus #tinnitustreatment #tinnitushelpDr. Ben breaks down the roles of an audiologist and an ENT in a complete tinnitus evaluation. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...＋Save
Science Meets the Sound Booth·Podcast·5w agoWhy Leadership Matters in Audiology: Inside the LEAP Program with Dr. Samantha RamirezLeadership is more than a title. It's a skill that shapes teams, strengthens patient care, and drives the future of the profession. In this episode of Science Meets the Sound Booth , hosts Sarah McAlexander and Maggie Kettler sit down with Dr....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5w agoInsurance Dictates Your Hearing CareInsurance Dictates Your Hearing Care Using your insurance to get hearing aids? Did you know that many of today's hearing aid plans play a bigger role than you might have imagined in how your care is delivered? #healthinsurance #medicareadvantage #betterhearing #consumerprotection＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·5w agoWhat Hearing All Sounds Looks LikeA color for every sound ❤️ What's your favorite?＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoSpatiotemporal neurodynamic mapping of tinnitus from pre-sleep through sleep cyclesUnderstanding how tinnitus-driven auditory hyperactivity disrupts sleep at a brain-circuit level could eventually guide targeted therapies for the large subset of tinnitus patients who report severe sleep disturbance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoSingle-cell analysis reveals impaired Müller glia-mediated intercellular communication and photoreceptor pathology in USH1C retinal organoidsIdentifying the cellular communication breakdown in Usher syndrome type 1C retinas could open new avenues for gene or cell therapy targeting both the hearing and vision components of this dual-sensory disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoAcute vestibular syndrome mimicking posterior circulation stroke after intralesional triamcinolone injection for earlobe keloid: a case reportClinicians performing or counseling patients on intralesional triamcinolone injections near the ear should be aware of acute vestibular syndrome as a rare but serious adverse event that can mimic posterior circulation stroke and warrants urgent neurological evaluation.＋Save
