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
Oticon YouTube·Video·6w agoHow to connect to an Auracast™ broadcast using the Oticon Companion app+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoRadical overhaul needed for children's hearing services could start with the management of glue earNo immediate practice change is warranted; this is an opinion/commentary calling for systemic reform, not presenting new clinical evidence.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoMethod for AFM investigation of lateral forces required for the surface detachment of neuritesPrecise measurement of neurite adhesion forces could eventually inform cochlear implant electrode design to improve nerve-electrode proximity and outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoHow I do it: microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm using an inferior ventrolateral brainstem approachRefined surgical techniques for microvascular decompression can reduce complication rates including hearing loss, which is a known risk of posterior fossa surgery relevant to the audiology community.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoAudiometric detection thresholds for older adults with normal and impaired hearing predict recognition of spectrally and temporally degraded speech in speech-modulated noiseAudiometric pure-tone detection thresholds carry meaningful predictive value for speech recognition in degraded, noisy conditions in older adults, reinforcing their continued clinical utility beyond simple hearing-loss classification.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoMorphological and functional diversity of spatially resolved vestibular ganglion neuron cell typesA detailed cell-type map of the vestibular ganglion could eventually guide targeted therapies for vestibular disorders and inform cochlear/vestibular implant design.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoElectrophysiologically-based electrode selection has the potential to improve speech perception in cochlear-implant usersElectrophysiology-based electrode selection is a promising approach to improving cochlear implant (CI) programming, but current evidence is preliminary; audiologists should monitor emerging protocols before adopting routine clinical changes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoOutcome measurement in community-based hearing rehabilitation: a scoping reviewNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists designing community-based programs should note the lack of standardised outcome measures and consider adopting validated tools to allow cross-program comparisons.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoStatic Otolith Signals Reflect Clinical Course in Acute Vestibular NeuritisStatic utricular function testing may offer useful prognostic information for clinicians managing acute vestibular neuritis recovery, but prospective validation in larger cohorts is needed before routine adoption.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSpeech sensorimotor adaptation in young adult cochlear implant users with early implantationEarly cochlear implantation appears to support speech sensorimotor adaptation in young adults, but clinicians should not yet change rehabilitation protocols based on this single study; further work is needed to link these neurophysiological findings to functional speech outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoTraumatic stapediovestibular luxation: two contrasting cases highlighting the importance of early treatment decision: A case report and literature reviewFor this rare injury, early and individualized treatment decision-making (surgical vs. conservative) appears critical to outcomes, but two cases are insufficient to establish a protocol; audiologists should facilitate urgent otologic referral when the diagnosis is suspected.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoAccuracy of Curve of Wilson Levelling and Posterior Tooth Inclination With Vestibular, Lingual Straight Wire Technique and Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Cohort StudyThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in error, as it concerns orthodontic treatment mechanics rather than hearing or vestibular science.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoNoise Management Preferences During Long-Term Hearing Aid Usage and Their Relation to Audiologic FactorsLong-term hearing aid users show heterogeneous noise management preferences not fully predictable from audiogram data alone, suggesting that individualized preference assessment—rather than audiogram-driven defaults—should guide noise management fitting decisions.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·6w agoTinnitus Explained in 60 SecondsFraming tinnitus as a brain-generated phenomenon rather than a peripheral ear problem reflects modern neuroscience consensus and helps shift patient and public understanding toward more effective management approaches.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·6w agoACAud launches Best Practice Handbook for hearing care cliniciansAustralian hearing care clinicians should review the ACAud inc. HAASA Best Practice Handbook as a reference resource, though its direct impact on established practitioners' day-to-day practice will depend on how its guidance compares with existing standards.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·6w agoSounds right Santana: Audiologist shares daughter’s hearing loss journeyFirst-person clinician-parent accounts can deepen empathy and counselling skills when audiologists work with families navigating paediatric hearing loss.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·6w agoSpecsavers Stories: Lizao ‘Raphael’ ZhangThe Specsavers joint-venture model represents a growing co-location trend in audiology that could reshape how new audiologists enter private practice in Australia.+Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·6w ago· press releaseMed-El US Standard Pro and Micro Pro Rechargeable Batteries Now Available for Sonnet 2 and Sonnet 3 UsersExpanded rechargeable battery options for cochlear implant users can reduce daily maintenance burden and improve adherence to consistent device use.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w agoThe Biggest Obstacle to Auracast SuccessThe Biggest Obstacle to Auracast Success Auracast Bluetooth audio represents a major upgrade in audio accessibility...but there's one big problem that needs to be solved first. #auracast #audio #lebluetooth #accessibility+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·6w agoMED-EL US Launches New Rechargeable Batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 Audio ProcessorsExtended rechargeable battery life addresses a common patient complaint about cochlear implant uptime, potentially improving daily device use adherence.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·6w agoAuracast Explained: The Bluetooth Technology That Could Change Hearing Aids ForeverAuracast is one of the biggest advancements in hearing technology in years, but what exactly is it, and how will it change the way people hear? In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Chief Hearing Health Officer Dr....+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·6w agoLENIRE vs HEARING AIDS? Tinnitus treatments explained! #tinnitus #tinnitustreatment #tinnitushelpDr. Ben shares how personalized treatment helps determine the best option for tinnitus relief. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w ago· press releaseAmpetronic, Listen Technologies Name SVP of Global Revenue, VP of OperationsLeadership changes at assistive listening technology companies can signal strategic direction for hearing loop and assistive audio infrastructure, which affects venue accessibility for people with hearing loss.+Save