Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w ago"My hearing aid batteries keep dying""My hearing aid batteries keep dying" If your hearing aid disposable batteries keep dying too quickly, moisture is a common culprit. In some cases, it's something else. #hearingaids #batteries #didyouknow #maintenance＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCorrelative research on the development of expressive vocabulary among children with cochlear implants within two years post-implantation under different compensation modesPediatric cochlear implant teams should note that compensation mode (e.g., bimodal fitting, bilateral implants, or implant alone) appears to influence expressive vocabulary growth over two years — though the study's specific findings and sample characteristics need review before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoVestibular atelectasis: a rare vertigo clinical entityVestibular atelectasis is an underrecognized cause of vertigo that may be missed in standard vestibular assessments, and greater clinician awareness could improve diagnostic accuracy for patients with unexplained dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoIntervention Outcomes for Meniere's Disease: An Umbrella ReviewClinicians managing Ménière's disease should consult this umbrella review for a consolidated evidence map across treatment categories; however, practice changes should be driven by the specific findings and their quality ratings rather than the review's existence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPsychological Well-Being, Neuroticism, and the Risk of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo: A Triangulation StudyIf the causal relationship is confirmed, audiologists and vestibular specialists should consider screening for psychological distress and neuroticism as potential risk factors when managing or counselling BPPV patients, though results should be replicated before changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoDiagnostic accuracy of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in screening for fall risk among individuals with vestibular disordersIf the Mini-BESTest shows adequate sensitivity and specificity for fall risk in vestibular disorder patients, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists should consider adopting it as a quick, standardised screening tool within vestibular rehabilitation workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSpoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf ChildrenEarly cochlear implantation supports spoken language development in congenitally deaf children across diverse populations; clinicians should continue prioritizing timely implantation and monitoring outcomes across demographic groups.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoBalance Performance in People With Peripheral Visual Field Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists managing patients with vestibular (inner ear balance) disorders should be aware that peripheral visual field loss independently worsens balance; consider multidisciplinary referral when co-existing visual field deficits are suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoHearing aids in low- and middle-income countries: from evidence to scaleScaling hearing aid access in low- and middle-income countries is the single largest lever for reducing the global burden of untreated hearing loss, making this review critical for policymakers and global health advocates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoUse of mindfulness in the treatment of tinnitus: consensus based on the opinion of Brazilian expertsAudiologists treating tinnitus patients may consider mindfulness-based interventions as an adjunct therapy, but should note this consensus reflects expert opinion rather than high-level trial evidence, and is geographically limited to a Brazilian clinical context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·6w agoAuracast and hearing devices: a scoping review on connectivity and accessibility for individuals with hearing loss in public environmentsEvidence on Auracast in real-world hearing device use is still being mapped; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it enters public infrastructure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoMontreal Cognitive Assessment Hearing Impairment (MoCA-H) in brazilian portuguese: performance analysisAudiologists and multidisciplinary teams screening Brazilian Portuguese-speaking older adults for cognitive decline should be aware of the MoCA-H adaptation, but should await further validation before replacing standard tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear Implant Mentorship Program for Audiologists to Improve Veteran OutcomesVA audiologists with limited cochlear implant experience may improve clinical competency through structured mentorship programs; clinics serving veterans should consider similar models to close the CI service gap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCombined biofeedback and vestibular rehabilitation therapy for vestibular migraine: clinical efficacy and neurobiochemical correlatesCombined biofeedback and vestibular rehabilitation therapy shows clinical benefit for vestibular migraine in this RCT; audiologists and vestibular specialists managing these patients may have evidence to support adding biofeedback to standard rehabilitation protocols, pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoNeurosyphilis Reemergence in the Modern Day: A Case ReportSingle case report only — no change to audiology practice is warranted, but it serves as a reminder to consider syphilis-related hearing loss in the differential diagnosis when patients present with unexplained sudden or progressive sensorineural hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoGravity-Dependent Modulation of Downbeat Nystagmus: Insights From Velocity-Storage DysfunctionThis small mechanistic study deepens understanding of downbeat nystagmus pathophysiology but is too preliminary to prompt changes in vestibular assessment or rehabilitation practice.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoHypnosis journal added to Parresia’s health publishing portfolioThe acquisition signals that Audiology Worldnews' parent publisher is diversifying its health media portfolio, which could influence the editorial scope and cross-specialty reach of its audiology content over time.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·6w agoAcademy of Doctors of Audiology Launches AuDvantage™ Membership Program to Strengthen State Associations NationwideStronger national-to-state association infrastructure could improve advocacy, continuing education access, and collective bargaining power for audiologists across the U.S.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·6w agoAre We Making Progress in the Evaluation of Acute Vertigo?Audiologists and clinicians evaluating acute dizziness should be aware of the HINTS exam (Head-Impulse, Nystagmus, Test-of-Skew) and current best-evidence approaches for ruling out posterior fossa stroke, though scope-of-practice limits mean urgent medical referral protocols...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·6w agoThe ACTIVE Study and DTx: A New Chapter for Auditory-Brain Training?If digital therapeutics can be shown to improve auditory-brain function in people with hearing loss, it could expand the scope of hearing care beyond the hearing aid fitting itself.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·6w agoSay, How’s Your Tinnitus Today?First-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better appreciate the emotional and daily burden of severe tinnitus, potentially improving person-centred care conversations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·6w agoEvaxion to Present New Preclinical Data for AI-Designed CMV Vaccine CandidateCMV is the leading infectious cause of congenital hearing loss, and a successful vaccine could one day dramatically reduce the number of children born with hearing impairment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·6w agoAudA posts new info for Indigenous people considering audiology careersIncreasing Indigenous representation in audiology is a key step toward reducing the disproportionate burden of hearing loss experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·6w agoInnoCaption Marks 10th Anniversary with 30 Million Captioned Calls, Names New CEOInnoCaption's growth to 30 million captioned calls highlights the expanding role of AI-driven communication accessibility tools as a meaningful supplement to traditional hearing care.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·6w agoRandom TINNITUS SPIKES explained! #tinnitus #tinnituscauses #tinnitusrelief #tinnitushelpDr. Ben explains why random tinnitus spikes are common and how they fit into overall tinnitus management. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w ago4 Things You Should NEVER Put in Your Ears!You only get one pair of ears... ...and after looking inside thousands of ear canals over the last decade, I can confidently say that many people are accidentally damaging theirs without even realizing it....＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Public health & policy·6w agoHearing loss a ‘hidden epidemic’ in diabetes, Australian and Pakistani researchers sayAudiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking diabetes to hearing loss, but guideline-level adoption of routine audiological screening in diabetes care requires formal clinical guideline endorsement — monitor for updated diabetes management guidelines before...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoWSA’s CFO post is situation vacant after Marianne Wiinholt steps downLeadership transitions at one of the world's largest hearing aid groups can signal strategic shifts that affect product pipelines, pricing, and market competition across the audiology industry.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w agoThese Phonak Hearing Aids Use AI for HearingThese Phonak Hearing Aids Use AI for Hearing Spheric Speech Clarity from Phonak is an innovative new approach to helping individuals with hearing loss follow conversations in the most challenging listening environments. Here's how it works....＋Save
