Hearing Aid Use Attenuates the Association Between Hearing Loss and Frailty: A 2003-2018 NHANES Cross Sectional Analysis

Cross-sectional design limits causal inference, but the finding adds to a growing body of evidence supporting hearing aid use as potentially protective against frailty in older adults — clinicians counseling hesitant older patients may cite this association.

Vestibular function analyzed by a video head impulse test in patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss associated with vertigo

vHIT may help clinicians identify which vestibular (balance) organ is affected in sudden hearing loss with vertigo, potentially guiding prognosis and treatment targeting — but the cross-sectional, likely small-sample design warrants caution before changing diagnostic protocols.

Global disparities in hearing care services and infrastructure: findings from a 47-country international provider survey

Quantifying service gaps across income levels provides the evidence base needed for global health organisations and policymakers to prioritise hearing care investment in underserved regions.

Interaction Between Head Movement Behavior and Simulated Spatial Filtering: Comparing Free Conversation and Speech Tests in Virtual Reality

Lab-based speech tests may underestimate real-world spatial filtering benefit because head movement patterns differ; clinicians should consider this limitation when interpreting aided speech-in-noise scores.

Artificial Intelligence That Changes Clinical Neurology Practice: Translating Algorithms Into Actionable Care

Understanding why AI fails to reach the bedside in a related field like neurology offers a cautionary and instructive framework for audiology researchers and companies investing in AI-driven hearing diagnostics and fitting tools.

Digital Interventions for First-Time Hearing Aid Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and Effectiveness

Clinicians should consider incorporating evidence-based digital support tools (apps, online programmes) into onboarding protocols for first-time hearing aid users, pending the meta-analysis's specific effect-size findings.

A Single-center experience of subperineural resection of intracranial schwannomas and the clinical course following subtotal resection

Vestibular schwannoma management sits at the intersection of neurosurgery and audiology; evidence on nerve-sparing surgical techniques and outcomes from subtotal resection informs the multidisciplinary decisions audiologists may be part of when counselling patients.

Impact of Grid Size on Dose Calculations for Cranial Tumors

Optimizing radiation dose calculation accuracy for cranial tumors like acoustic neuromas could reduce collateral cochlear damage, making it indirectly relevant to audiologists involved in post-radiotherapy hearing monitoring.

Comorbidities and impact on quality of life in patients with Ménière's disease: a single-center cross-sectional study

Audiologists managing Ménière's disease patients should be aware that comorbid conditions meaningfully worsen quality of life and consider screening for or referring around psychological and systemic comorbidities — though this single-center cross-sectional design limits causal...

Pre-treatment structural brain biomarkers predict response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in subjective tinnitus

Pre-treatment structural brain imaging biomarkers show promise for predicting rTMS response in tinnitus, but this is a preliminary finding — clinicians should not use these biomarkers to guide rTMS patient selection until prospective validation in larger, independent cohorts is...

Risk stratification for stroke in acute persistent vertigo: development and internal validation of a multivariable prediction model

This internally validated stroke-risk prediction model for acute persistent vertigo is not yet ready for clinical use — audiologists and emergency clinicians should await external validation before applying it to triage decisions.

An exceptional localization of esophageal cancer: metastasis to the internal auditory canal

Audiologists and otologists should maintain a low threshold for suspecting cancer metastasis when evaluating unusual or rapidly progressing unilateral inner ear symptoms in patients with a known cancer history — though this single case report does not change general diagnostic...

Punding Behaviour Observed in a Person with Cerebellar Ataxia with Neuropathy and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome: A Case Report

Identifying punding behavior as a potential feature of CANVAS broadens our understanding of this rare syndrome and may prompt clinicians to screen for behavioral changes in affected patients.

Closure of chronic oroantral fistula: Comparison between pedicled buccal pad fat flap and free buccal pad fat graft

While outside the core audiology domain, oroantral fistula management is relevant to ENT-adjacent practice and multidisciplinary head-and-neck teams who may co-manage patients.

Auditory Motion Perception by Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users With a Sound Coding Strategy that Synchronizes Peak-Picking Across the Ears

Bilateral cochlear implant users show persistent auditory motion perception deficits even with synchronized peak-picking coding strategies; audiologists should not expect current binaural coding approaches to restore motion perception and should counsel patients accordingly.

How Hearing Conservation Services Benefit Patients—and Your Practice

A podcast episode on hearinghealthmatters.org discusses how occupational hearing conservation services can help audiologists expand patient care, build community outreach, and grow their practices beyond compliance requirements.

Hope beyond the noise: An audiology student’s misophonia journey

First-person accounts from clinicians-in-training with misophonia can reduce stigma and encourage more patient-centred conversations in audiology practice.

Australian first cochlear implant surgery for identical twin babies

The case highlights the growing capability of Australian cochlear implant programmes to deliver early bilateral intervention in infants, including simultaneous twin surgeries, reinforcing the importance of newborn hearing screening and rapid referral pathways.

Auracast arrives at Brighton Station – and it’s for keeps

No actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should be aware that Auracast-enabled public infrastructure is expanding in the UK, which may prompt patient questions about compatible hearing devices.

AAA 2027 Promo: St. Louis

Insights from the Outside: Using AI to Help Improve Practice Efficiency and Patient Conversations

As AI adoption accelerates across healthcare, audiology clinic owners will increasingly face decisions about which tools to adopt — though sponsored content from financial services sponsors warrants critical evaluation before acting on any implied recommendations.

Historic Gene Therapy Milestone for Cockayne Syndrome Carries Implications for Hearing Loss Community

This parent-driven gene therapy milestone underscores the accelerating pace of AAV-based interventions for genetic conditions affecting hearing, potentially signaling a future where gene therapy is a viable option for hereditary hearing loss.

SANS Institute, DeafCyberCon Partner to Open Cybersecurity Pathways for Women with Hearing Loss

Expanding professional pathways for Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals highlights the broader societal role of the hearing loss community beyond the clinic, which may inform audiologists' counseling on career possibilities for patients.

The #NucleusNexaSystem features a new implant memory technology that stores your unique hearing info

The Nucleus Nexa System securely stores your unique hearing information, so it’s always with you and can easily transfer to a new sound processor in the future. Explore more: https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/products-and-accessories/nucleus-nexa-system....

ADA Launches AuDvantage™ Program to Strengthen State Audiology Associations

Strengthening state audiology associations could improve collective advocacy, workforce development, and professional standards across the field.

Does NOTCHED MUSIC THERAPY work for TINNITUS? #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnitusttreatment

Dr. Ben highlights where notched music therapy fits into a personalized tinnitus treatment plan. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...

D'Anne Rudden: Fired, Firing, and Finding the Right Fit

On this Sound Sisters episode we talk with D'Anne about her first job that she quit after one day, getting fired from another job, taking a job as a receptionist in an audiology office, and ultimately owning a practice....

Bank of America looks favorably upon Demant's launch of Oticon Zeal

Favorable analyst coverage of Demant signals that Wall Street views the Oticon Zeal launch as a meaningful commercial catalyst, which may influence the company's R&D investment and competitive positioning in the hearing aid market.