PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoSphenoidal diploic arteriovenous fistula with cortical venous reflux: A case reportAwareness of rare intracranial vascular abnormalities like diploic arteriovenous fistulas is marginally relevant to audiologists, as pulsatile tinnitus can be a presenting symptom warranting urgent neurovascular referral.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseSignia Introduces Active Mini IX: The World’s Smallest Ready-to-Wear ITE Hearing Aid with the Full Power of the Integrated Xperience (IX) PlatformThe miniaturisation of ready-to-wear ITE hearing aids expands the over-the-counter and entry-level fitting landscape, potentially increasing patient access but also raising counselling considerations for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·2d agoAI Meets Accessibility: Improving Communication Beyond Traditional CaptionsGael Hannan interviews InnoCaption COO Paul Lee about the company's AI-driven captioning innovations aimed at improving phone and video communication accessibility for people with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoMeta-Earplugs Use Helmholtz Resonators to Address Low-Frequency Noise and the Occlusion EffectIf validated in real-world hearing conservation settings, meta-earplugs combining low-frequency attenuation with occlusion-effect reduction could meaningfully improve compliance with hearing protection devices — a persistent challenge in audiology and occupational health.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·2d agoDaymond John on Better Hearing Month: Why He Wears Starkey Omega AI Hearing AidsBetter Hearing Month is a reminder that hearing health impacts every part of life, from communication to confidence to connection. In this video, entrepreneur Daymond John shares why hearing health matters to him, and why he chooses Starkey hearing aids.＋Save
Katherine Bouton (Personal Site)·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoUnderstanding Cochlear Implants and AI Hearing AidsAccessible public education about cochlear implants, AI hearing aids, and bimodal hearing can help patients make more informed decisions and arrive at clinic appointments better prepared.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSeven-Year Study Highlights Long-Term Risks Even After Successful BPPV TreatmentAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider longer-term follow-up for patients with a history of BPPV, even after successful repositioning, as the condition may be associated with ongoing systemic or vestibular health risks beyond the acute episode.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·3d agoLimiting scope and narrowing professional identityThe debate over scope of practice directly shapes how audiology evolves as a profession and the quality of care patients ultimately receive.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Tinnitus·3d agoNew Tinnitus Retreat for Audiology Professionals Set for June 2026Dedicated professional retreats on tinnitus signal growing demand for advanced clinician training in an area where management options and patient need continue to expand.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Professional practice·3d agoWhat Hearing Loss Coaching Is and How It Can HelpHearing loss coaching represents a growing peer-support model that could complement audiological care by addressing the psychosocial burden of hearing loss that clinical appointments rarely have time to cover.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3d agoAdvocating for individuals with hearing lossSometimes I share the uncomfortable truths about the hearing and audiology profession online. Sometimes, the truth and my real experience with patients in my clinics makes people in my industry angry at me....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3d agoIs Real Ear Measurement Overrated? | DrCliffAuD VLOG 317I’ve heard people say that Real Ear Measurement is overrated… and honestly, I understand why they think that. In this video, I break down one of the biggest misconceptions in hearing healthcare and explain why Real Ear Measurement (REM) is still one of the most important tools...＋Save
LinkedIn·Blog·Clinical audiology·3d agoAuditory Health vs. Hearing Health: A Subtle, Yet Impactful DifferenceClearer terminology around auditory versus hearing health could sharpen how the field communicates scope of care to patients, payers, and policymakers.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3d agoGN partner move could reshape US hearing aid market: “A real game-changer"The GN–NationsBenefits tie-up could accelerate consolidation of the US discount hearing aid retail channel, reshaping competitive dynamics for independent clinics and dispenser networks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoEfficacy of sound therapy on tinnitus in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocolThis is a protocol paper only; no results are yet available. No actionable change to practice is warranted until the completed review is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoEnlarged vestibular aqueduct concomitant with endolymphatic hydropsClinicians managing EVA patients should be aware of possible concurrent endolymphatic hydrops as a contributor to fluctuating hearing loss, though treatment protocol changes require confirmation from larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoTherapeutic potential of mitochondrial transfer in reversing mutant-to-wild-type mtDNA ratio and improving mitochondrial dysfunction in 1555A>G mtDNA mutation-associated hearing lossMitochondrial transfer represents a potentially transformative gene-correction strategy for inherited hearing loss, and proof-of-concept success could accelerate a new therapeutic class for currently untreatable genetic auditory conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoObjective quantification of motion-induced dizziness using a proof-of-concept multimodal wearable platform, wearable quantification of motion-induced dizziness could fundamentally improve diagnosis and monitoring of vestibular disorders, reducing reliance on subjective symptom scales.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoIncreased prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus in patients with retinal vein occlusionAudiologists and ENTs should be aware of the association between retinal vein occlusion and sensorineural hearing loss/tinnitus; consider screening referrals in patients presenting with both ocular vascular history and unexplained hearing complaints, pending further confirmatory...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that OSA patients may present with vestibular hypofunction; consider screening for vestibular dysfunction in this population, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing routine protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3d agoReal-time brain-controlled selective hearing enhances speech perception in multi-talker environmentsThis is a promising proof-of-concept, but the technology requires real-time neural decoding hardware not yet suitable for clinical hearing aids; no practice change is warranted now, though audiologists should monitor this research area closely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoQuantitative Ocular Motor / Vestibular Assessment in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3, Machado Joseph Disease) - Systematic Review of the LiteratureFor audiologists and vestibular specialists managing SCA3 patients, this review provides a useful reference for selecting quantitative ocular motor and vestibular assessment tools, but does not generate new evidence to change existing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoEvaluating the N1-P2 Interpeak Latency of the eCAP and Its Intertrial Variability as Potential Indicators of Neural Synchrony in the Auditory Nerve of Cochlear Implant UserseCAP N1-P2 interpeak latency and its variability show potential as non-invasive markers of neural synchrony in cochlear implant users, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger, prospective studies with outcome correlations before integration into routine programming.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoVulvodynia and persistent vulvar pain - diagnosis, treatment, and the role of laser vaporizationNo audiology relevance — this article covers gynecological pain management and is entirely outside the scope of audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoEvaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speechA new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoAdult deaf sign language users and audiology services: a scoping review on cultural competence practicesAudiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoSpatial AI consistently preferred to state-of-the-art hearing aids in multitalker noiseSpatial AI on Fortell hearing aids showed listener preference over current top-tier devices in multitalker noise, but the study appears manufacturer-linked and results should be interpreted with caution pending independent replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoNetwork physiology in space: vision and perspectives on exploring physiological networks during spaceflight for the benefit of life on earthNetwork Physiology frameworks developed through spaceflight research could eventually inform understanding of multi-system sensory disorders, including vestibular and auditory dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoMotor, Extrapyramidal, and Cognitive Involvement in RFC1 Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that RFC1 disease frequently involves motor and cognitive symptoms alongside vestibular dysfunction, which may affect rehabilitation planning and referral pathways.＋Save
