PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoBridging the policy-practice gap: A call for urgent early intervention and early education South African policy reform for children who are deaf or hard-of-hearingEarly intervention for children with hearing loss is time-sensitive; policy reform in high-burden settings like South Africa could substantially reduce lifelong communication and developmental disadvantage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoClinical Heterogeneity in Vestibular Migraine Diagnosed Using Barany Society Criteria: Differences According to Caloric-Test-Based Evidence of Peripheral Vestibular DysfunctionCaloric test results may help audiologists and vestibular specialists identify clinically distinct subgroups within vestibular migraine, but the study is likely observational and preliminary — refrain from changing diagnostic protocols until larger confirmatory studies are...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoCharacteristics and Mechanisms of Aperiodic Alternating NystagmusThis is a characterisation study of a rare eye-movement finding; no immediate change to routine audiology or vestibular practice is warranted, but familiarity with AAN may aid differential diagnosis in complex vestibular cases.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·5w agoVoting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsIndustry recognition programs like these can spotlight emerging hearing technologies and shape which innovations gain visibility among clinicians and consumers.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·5w ago· press releaseVoting Now Open for 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator AwardsAnnual innovator awards serve as a community-driven signal of which hearing technology trends and products the field considers most noteworthy, offering a snapshot of market priorities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoInside Fortell’s Push Into the Prescription Hearing Aid MarketA new AI-driven, audiologist-centered prescription hearing aid startup entering the market signals continued competitive pressure on established clinic and manufacturer models.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoTesting Auracast to improve public transportAuracast has the potential to make public spaces like train stations more accessible for hearing aid users, which could significantly raise the real-world value proposition of compatible devices and inform counselling conversations about assistive listening technology.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·5w agoWSA Pledges 100 Additional Hearing Aids and Employee Volunteers to Support the Dallas Hearing FoundationCorporate hearing aid donations and volunteer commitments to community foundations represent a small but meaningful pathway to expanding hearing care access for underserved populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoSmall charms, big impact: Eden Falk’s Hibbitz hearing aid accessoriesPediatric hearing aid stigma and inconsistent wear remain persistent barriers to outcomes; youth-led accessory innovations like Hibbitz highlight a low-cost, patient-driven approach to improving device adherence.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·5w agoStarkey Italy Welcomes Barbara Zancan as Managing DirectorLeadership changes at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal strategic shifts in regional market priorities, which may eventually affect product availability and support for Italian audiology practices.＋Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·5w agoChase Your Passion. A conversation with Dr. Ali Vega.Dr. Ali Vega shares with us how she found audiology, what led her to open her own practice, and how she chases her passion to continue to find happiness within audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·5w agoStarkey Italy Appoints Barbara Zancan as Managing DirectorLeadership changes at major hearing aid manufacturers can signal shifts in regional strategy, distribution, or market priorities for Italian audiology professionals and clinic partners.＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·5w agoSignia MaX Digital Launch UK & IrelandJoin Lewis, Matt, Emily and Dan as they introduce the latest innovation - Signia MaX. Book a demo today: https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/product-portfolio/multi-adaptive-xperience/pure-charge-go-max/book-demo/ Be Brilliant™ Learn more: https://www.signia.net Subscribe:...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·5w agoHearUSA Expands Portfolio to Include New Signia Pure C&G MaX Hearing AidsThe partnership signals continued consolidation between large hearing-care retail networks and major hearing-aid manufacturers, expanding patient access points for the Signia MaX line.＋Save
Hearing Review·Sponsored·Hearing aids·5w agoTurn “Not Today” Into Another Chance to Fit Hearing AidsLACE auditory training is presented as a patient re-engagement strategy for initial decliners, but no clinical outcome data are provided in this sponsored piece; no practice change is warranted without consulting independent evidence on LACE's effectiveness for this use case.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5w agoHearing Aid Release Season is Here!Do the hearing aid manufacturers hate me??? It seems like every major hearing aid manufacturer decided to release their new tech at the same time, which means I'm in pretty much full-time product review mode. Maybe let's space out the product releases in the future?＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·5w agoHearUSA Adds Signia Pure C&G MaX Hearing Aids NationwideThe nationwide rollout of an AI-driven platform across a major retail hearing-care chain signals accelerating mainstreaming of adaptive AI processing in high-volume dispensing environments.＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·5w agoSignia MaX Digital Launch UK & IrelandJoin Lewis, Matt, Emily and Dan as they introduce the latest innovation - Signia MaX. Book a demo today: https://www.signia-pro.com/en-gb/product-portfolio/multi-adaptive-xperience/pure-charge-go-max/book-demo/ Be Brilliant™ Learn more: https://www.signia.net Subscribe:...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoHemodynamic responses to static and dynamic motion stimuli in persons with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome with mild traumatic brain injuryUnderstanding how autonomic cardiovascular dysfunction interacts with vestibular motion processing in mTBI-POTS patients could inform future multidisciplinary vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoGlomus Tympanicum in an Asymptomatic 82-Year-Old WomanSingle case report with no practice-changing guidance; audiologists encountering pulsatile tinnitus or unexplained conductive hearing loss should consider middle-ear vascular lesions in the differential, which is already standard practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoCochlear implantation for sensorineural hearing loss caused by neonatal hyperbilirubinemiaCochlear implantation can benefit children with sensorineural hearing loss or auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder caused by neonatal hyperbilirubinemia, but audiologists should ensure thorough auditory neuropathy workup before proceeding, as outcomes may differ from other CI...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·5w agoImpact of Intraoperative Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Temporal Bones: A Randomized Controlled TrialIf 3D-printed temporal bone models are shown to significantly reduce surgeon cognitive load during cochlear implantation, they could become a useful intraoperative adjunct — but final results and effect size from this RCT are needed before recommending adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoFactors Influencing Postural Instability in Bilateral VestibulopathyThis scoping review maps contributing factors to postural instability in BVP but does not provide new intervention data; no immediate practice change is warranted, though findings may inform multifactorial fall-risk assessment in BVP patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoCentral and peripheral plasticity after chemical unilateral labyrinthectomy: Glial responses, calyces dynamics, and behavioral consequencesThis is a basic-science animal study on vestibular compensation mechanisms; no actionable change for clinical audiologists or vestibular specialists at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoAttrition Across the Adult Cochlear Implant Care Pathway: A Scoping Review of Stage-Specific DisengagementClinics should audit their cochlear implant care pathways for stage-specific dropout points, as this review identifies actionable patient- and provider-level barriers that could be addressed to improve access and completion rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoA Retrospective Review of Long-Term Outcomes From Vibrant Soundbridge: Two Decades OnTwenty-year retrospective data on the Vibrant Soundbridge offers useful long-term durability and outcomes context for candidacy counseling, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions; no change to existing implant selection guidelines is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoDose-response and recovery trajectories of fall prevention rehabilitation in older patients with vertigo: a retrospective cohort study based on vestibular and gait impairment phenotypesRehabilitation dose and recovery speed differ by vestibular and gait phenotype in older fallers with vertigo; clinicians may benefit from phenotype-stratified protocols, but retrospective design limits practice change until prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·5w agoDiscoverability and characteristics of health and fitness apps for deaf/hard-of-hearing and blind/low-vision usersAs audiologists increasingly recommend digital health tools, understanding the landscape of accessible apps for deaf and hard-of-hearing users is essential for equitable patient care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoCan video head impulse testing aid differential assessment of suspected vestibular migraine attacks?vHIT shows promise for differentiating vestibular migraine from other vestibular disorders acutely, but evidence remains preliminary; do not change diagnostic protocols until larger prospective studies confirm utility.＋Save
