RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoLet customers know you’re accessible before they bookProactive pre-booking accessibility communication can reduce barriers to cultural participation for people with hearing loss, supporting broader hearing healthcare goals around quality of life.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·2d agoListen Technologies, Ampetronic Partner with SKMac to Expand Accessible Audio SupportExpanding the regional sales network for assistive listening technology could improve availability and support for hearing loops and other ADA-compliant accessible audio systems in the Mid-Atlantic and New York Metro markets.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoAuracast is the future and it’s available nowAuracast represents a potential step-change in public audio accessibility for hearing aid and earbud users, and audiologists will need to understand the technology to guide patients on compatible devices.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoWhy Auracast matters for theatresThe framing of hearing access as a commercial opportunity for venues could accelerate Auracast adoption, indirectly expanding the real-world utility of compatible hearing devices for patients.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoAuracast for theatresAs Auracast-compatible hearing devices enter the market, audiologists may increasingly field patient questions about using Auracast in public venues, making awareness of rollout resources relevant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2d agoExploring Auditory Attention Decoding to go with mobile and portable hardwareIf auditory attention decoding can be made to work reliably on portable hardware, it could enable hearing aids that automatically amplify whichever speaker a user is focusing on, fundamentally changing how devices are fitted and used.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoExtended high frequency hearing influences cortical response amplitudes to speechExtended high-frequency audiometry may reveal early auditory processing changes in young adults before standard audiograms show loss; clinicians may consider EHF testing in at-risk young populations, though routine screening protocol changes are not yet supported by this single...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoThe Role of A Surgeon in Restoring the Senses & in Biomedical EngineeringPersonal reflections from pioneering surgeons can provide historical context and inspire innovation at the intersection of audiology, surgery, and biomedical engineering.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoInfluence of adding a pericardium membrane to the bioactive shield technique in vestibular socket therapy for immediate implant placement in Type II alveolar sockets: a randomized clinical trialThis article does not pertain to audiology or hearing science and holds no relevance for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoWeighting of Spectral and Temporal Cues with n-of-m Cochlear Implant Strategies Depends on Voice PitchAudiologists programming cochlear implants with n-of-m strategies should be aware that pitch perception relies on both spectral and temporal cues in a voice-pitch-dependent way, but specific programming changes cannot yet be recommended from this single study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoSubjective and Quantitative Assessment of Vocal Tremor in Patients With Adductor Laryngeal DystoniaImproved objective measurement of vocal tremor in laryngeal dystonia could advance diagnostic consistency in voice clinics, but the findings have negligible direct impact on audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoTreatment of External Auditory Canal Hemangioma by Surgical Excision and Flap Reconstruction: 2 Case ReportsSurgical excision with flap reconstruction is a viable treatment option for external auditory canal hemangiomas, but the two-case evidence base is insufficient to change standard practice — audiologists should refer suspected canal masses promptly to ENT.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoProgressive Hearing Loss in Childhood - A Prognostic Factor Systematic ReviewAudiologists monitoring children with hearing loss should factor in identified prognostic markers (e.g., aetiology, genetics) when planning surveillance schedules, though specific clinical protocols will depend on individual guideline updates informed by this evidence synthesis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoPerspectives on ear reconstruction and hearing intervention in microtia-atresia: insights from parent-child dyads and adultsAudiologists counseling patients with microtia-atresia should be aware that patient and family values strongly shape decisions about hearing rehabilitation and ear reconstruction; incorporating shared decision-making frameworks that reflect these perspectives is warranted,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoPsychological Factors Associated With Discrepancies Between Subjective Balance Confidence and Objective Performance of Patients With Unilateral Vestibular HypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation providers should consider screening for anxiety, fear of falling, or catastrophizing in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction whose self-reported balance confidence does not match their objective test scores, as psychological...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoIsolation, culture, and activation of vestibular mast cells from patients with localized provoked vulvodynia: a pilot studyThis article does not pertain to the audiology field and holds no significance for hearing care professionals, researchers, or patients with hearing loss.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·2d agoIs Nuance Audio staring at a hearing glasses rival?Hearing glasses represent a growing category of discreet hearing devices that could expand patient choice and reshape referral pathways between audiology and optometry.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2d agoNordea raises Demant price target on strong US demand for Oticon ZealSustained US demand for the Oticon Zeal suggests the premium hearing aid segment remains robust, which may influence clinic purchasing decisions and manufacturer investment in product development.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2d agoAVIOT launches debut wireless speaker WS-Q1PNK with Auracast supportGrowing availability of Auracast-enabled consumer speakers signals that the broadcast audio ecosystem supporting direct streaming to compatible hearing aids is expanding beyond dedicated assistive technology.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2d agoWSA Earns Two 2026 Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™ for Signia and Widex InnovationsIndustry award wins for major hearing aid brands signal continued competitive innovation in the sector and may influence purchasing decisions by clinics and dispensers.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2d agoOticon, Inc. Donates $10,000 to Homes For Our Troops to Support Adaptive Homes for Severely Injured VeteransCorporate social responsibility initiatives by major hearing aid manufacturers can strengthen brand trust among clinicians and highlight the overlap between hearing health and veteran care.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·2d agoCHOICE trial finds hearing aids don’t halt dementia, but cognitive gains emergeHearing aids should not be promoted as a dementia-prevention tool based on this trial, but the secondary finding of cognitive improvement in hearing aid users warrants attention and may support existing counselling around broader brain health benefits of hearing treatment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·AI & technology·3d agoCould AI Hearing Glasses Reach People Who Avoid Hearing Aids?Stigma and form-factor resistance remain leading drivers of hearing-aid under-adoption, and AI-integrated eyewear represents a growing alternative device category that could reshape patient pathways into audiology care.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·3d agoTinnitus Keeping You Awake? The Bedtime Routine I Give PatientsDr. Ben explains why tinnitus often feels worse at night and what can help you finally get better sleep. Learn a 7-step tinnitus sleep protocol designed to help you sleep better despite ringing in the ears....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·3d agoADA and American Suppressor Association Launch Ear SHIELD Day to Highlight Hearing Risks from Firearm NoiseThe partnership signals a growing push to normalize hearing protection in shooting sports and military communities, potentially expanding the pool of patients seeking audiological care for noise-induced hearing loss.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3d agoWhy I Chose a Chain Over a Private Practice | Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG 337I lost my favorite prescription sunglasses at the Oticon Reveal launch event, so it was time for an eye exam and a replacement pair. But why would I go back to LensCrafters instead of a private practice vision clinic? Because they did something NONE of the private practice...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoHearing-aid outcomes in adults with subjective listening difficulties in noise despite normal audiogramsEvidence for fitting hearing aids in adults with normal audiograms but subjective listening difficulty in noise is still emerging; audiologists should monitor this research before routinely changing fitting criteria, but the findings may support selective trial fittings for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular manifestations as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis: a case seriesAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating unexplained dizziness or balance disorders should include MS in the differential diagnosis, particularly when other neurological red flags are present; refer promptly to neurology when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSurgical treatment of large vestibular schwannomas with hydrocephalus in octogenarians: Two cases with favorable functional outcomesAs the population ages, clinicians increasingly encounter elderly patients with vestibular schwannomas, and evidence supporting surgical feasibility in octogenarians—even with complications—has value for multidisciplinary treatment planning.＋Save
