MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoWSA CEO on CFO departure: "She's been a trusted partner"Leadership transitions at major hearing aid manufacturers like WS Audiology can signal strategic shifts that may eventually affect product development, pricing, and market competition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3w agoA novel approach to hearing amplification: audiometric outcomes from Nuance Audio over-the-counter hearing aid glassesPreliminary audiometric data on OTC hearing aid glasses are worth monitoring, but sample sizes and study independence are unclear; no change to fitting or recommendation protocols is justified at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoDevelopment and results of a customised theoretical framework-based survey on barriers and enablers to hearing aid uptake and use in older adultsAudiologists counselling older adults about hearing aids may benefit from awareness of specific theoretically grounded barriers and enablers, though clinical protocol changes should await broader validation of this survey tool.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoSpain: Manufacturers’ association pushes for parliamentary focus on audiology at heart of health debateA national White Paper on hearing health reaching a country's parliament signals a maturing policy landscape that could reshape public funding, reimbursement, and workforce planning for audiology in Spain and set a precedent for other European markets.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·3w agoMy Auracast Experience: I Have Heard the FutureAuracast Bluetooth broadcast audio represents a potential infrastructure shift in hearing accessibility that could redefine how audiologists counsel patients on hearing in public spaces.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoHiSense developing Auracast-enabled televisions and home cinema systemsGrowing adoption of Auracast by major TV manufacturers accelerates the ecosystem that allows hearing aid wearers to stream audio directly from consumer electronics without extra accessories.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoDr Juliette Sterkens joins Center for Hearing Access as advocateAdding a high-profile advocate with national recognition to a hearing-access organization may strengthen lobbying and public awareness efforts around assistive listening system standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoSocial development in Chinese hearing-impaired children with binaural-bimodal fitting (BIM) versus unilateral cochlear implant: A comparative studyBinaural-bimodal fitting (hearing aid + cochlear implant) may confer social development advantages over unilateral cochlear implant alone in children; however, this is a single comparative study and results should be interpreted cautiously pending replication in larger,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoHearing aid fitting: analysis of the impact on the auditory system during the first year of use in moderate and severe hearing lossPreliminary evidence suggests the auditory system undergoes measurable changes during the first year of hearing aid use in moderate-to-severe loss, but the small sample (n=24) limits practice-changing conclusions; monitor this area for larger replications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·4w agoEffectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Professionally Fitted Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists should be prepared to discuss OTC hearing aid effectiveness with patients — this meta-analysis provides the strongest comparative evidence to date and may inform counseling on when professional fitting adds measurable benefit.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Hearing aids·4w agoWSA launches Sound Preference program to support personalised hearing carePersonalised sound-preference fitting is a growing priority in audiology, and WSA's global rollout signals industry momentum toward individualized hearing care beyond standard audiogram-based fitting.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·AI & technology·4w agoAdvancing Hearing Technology Through Smarter Sensors and High-Efficiency ProcessingNext-generation sensor and AI-processing architectures could redefine the performance ceiling for hearing aids, making battery life, noise reduction, and real-time processing key competitive differentiators in coming device generations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·4w agoAdvancing Inner Ear Therapeutics: Research, Innovation, and the Future of Hearing Loss TreatmentPharmaceutical and biological therapies for inner ear hearing loss represent a potential paradigm shift beyond amplification, and audiologists should begin building awareness of the pipeline so they can counsel patients and adapt their practice when treatments reach clinical...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·4w agoDemant product stands out in new market analysisStrong investor-driven preference data for the Oticon Zeal signals meaningful competitive pressure in the premium hearing aid segment that clinic owners and dispensers should monitor when making stocking decisions.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·4w agoBarclays warns that hearing aid market's comeback could be short-livedA potential softening of the premium hearing aid market could pressure clinic revenue, shift patient mix toward lower-cost devices, and affect manufacturer R&D investment across the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoEfficacy of three hearing intervention strategies in microtia patients with concomitant ossicular malformationRetrospective single-center data comparing hearing interventions in microtia with ossicular malformation offers directional guidance, but the design limits causal inference; do not change management protocols without corroborating prospective evidence.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Business & finance·4w ago· press releaseStarkey Named 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive YearSustained employer recognition can signal organizational stability at a major hearing aid manufacturer, which may indirectly affect product development continuity and talent retention in the audiology supply chain.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w ago· press releaseVerification of Hearing Aids: A Practical Guide First EditionA dedicated, practice-focused verification reference could help standardize hearing aid verification protocols across clinics and training programs.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoEffective hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in international studyThis study adds meaningful observational evidence supporting consistent hearing aid use in older adults as a potential modifiable factor for dementia risk reduction — audiologists should reinforce adherence counselling, though causation is not yet established.＋Save
RNID·Other·Hearing aids·5w agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechA successful new signal-processing strategy for noisy environments would directly address one of the most common and persistent complaints of hearing-aid users, potentially improving device satisfaction and uptake.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoAn Annotation-Free Pipeline for 3D Auricular Bowl Atlas Construction and Statistical Shape Modelling from Surface ScansAutomated 3D ear shape modelling could accelerate and improve the customisation of in-the-ear hearing aids and other ear-worn devices, reducing fitting errors and remakes.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoHow Beverley Knight’s mum sparked an Auracast revolutionHigh-profile celebrity advocacy for Auracast Bluetooth broadcast audio could accelerate patient awareness and venue adoption, raising real-world demand for compatible hearing devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w ago· press releaseStarkey introduces StarLink Edge LE AdapterRetrofitting existing premium hearing aids with next-generation Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast capability extends device lifespan and broadens accessibility without requiring a full upgrade, which is commercially and clinically relevant for fitters.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·5w agoBettear brings Auracast to Tilburg’s Art ClusterReal-world Auracast deployments in public venues signal growing adoption of Bluetooth-based assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly need to counsel patients about.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·5w agoDigital Delay…Once Again: Why a Solved Problem May Not Be Solved After AllAudiologists fitting AI-enabled hearing aids should be aware that processing delay (latency) may have re-emerged as a meaningful issue and consider probing for patient complaints about sound unnaturalness or echo — though no clinical protocol change is supported by this opinion...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoAdults With Mild to Moderate Hearing LossJAMA articles on mild-to-moderate hearing loss in adults frequently influence clinical guidelines, healthcare policy, and screening practices, making this a publication to monitor closely once the full text is available.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5w agoHeavy burden on unpaid UK carers revealed in Specsavers studyUnderstanding the carer burden associated with hearing care appointments could prompt UK audiology services to design more carer-friendly scheduling and support systems.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·5w agoAnalysts see prospects for upward revision at Demant after strong 2026 startA broadly improving hearing aid market signals potentially greater investment in R&D, product innovation, and access initiatives that could shape the audiology landscape over the coming years.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Hearing aids·5w agoDemant reaps rewards of a popular relaunch among US veteransSecuring a VA supply contract is a significant commercial milestone that shifts market share within the largest single hearing aid dispensing channel in the US.＋Save
