PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoThe Intelligibility-Based Repeat-Recall Test: II. Performance of Listeners With Normal Hearing and Hearing Impairment (Aided)A test that simultaneously captures speech intelligibility and working memory could provide clinicians with a richer picture of a patient's listening difficulties than existing tools.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoAudiology News UK #22 Sept-Oct – a lot going on between the lines!Trade commentary that reads industry patterns beneath product-launch noise can help UK audiologists understand the commercial forces shaping their profession.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2w agoAuracast rolled out across all screens at Scala cinema in LüneburgReal-world venue adoption of Auracast is an early indicator of how quickly this assistive listening infrastructure is spreading in Europe, which will affect counselling conversations about hearing-aid Auracast compatibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoPatient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support hearing aid fitting in children with mild bilateral hearing lossAudiologists fitting children with mild bilateral hearing loss should consider formally incorporating validated PROMs (patient-reported questionnaires) into their decision-making process, though the study design limits how strongly this can be recommended yet.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoReading Irish Lips – Travel Tips for HOHsFirst-person patient perspectives on real-world device use abroad can help audiologists counsel patients on travel preparation and technology strategies.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing Aid Intervention Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults With MCIThis trial does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend hearing aids specifically as a dementia-prevention tool in patients with MCI; continue fitting hearing aids for hearing benefit, but do not counsel patients that aids will meaningfully reduce dementia risk.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w agoMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, First Fully Implantable Cochlear ImplantNo actionable clinical practice change at this time — the TICI UNICO is a newly launched product with no published independent clinical outcome data yet; audiologists and implant teams should monitor peer-reviewed evidence before adjusting candidacy or counselling protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·OTC / consumer·2w agoWilliam Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing for “Boldly Hear What’s Next” CampaignCelebrity-driven campaigns for OTC hearing devices can raise public awareness of hearing loss but may also blur the line between consumer-grade amplifiers and professionally fitted hearing aids, which is relevant for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoBeampattern null characterization in planar differential microphone arrays: Analytical modeling and experiment resultsAdvances in microphone array beamforming theory could eventually feed into next-generation directional hearing aid and cochlear implant microphone designs.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Fully Implantable Hearing Technology Research Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient ExperienceReaching one million patient-hours of real-world experience with fully implantable hearing technology signals meaningful progress toward eventual regulatory submission, which could reshape candidacy counseling and surgical audiology practice in the coming years.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·2w agoHearing Intervention for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: The CHOICE Randomized Clinical TrialAwait full published results before changing practice; this RCT directly tests whether hearing intervention stabilizes cognition in MCI, making it highly relevant, but actionability depends on the magnitude and direction of outcomes not yet fully available in this summary.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoSupport needs of people with intellectual disabilities after hearing aid provisionAudiologists fitting hearing aids to patients with intellectual disabilities should proactively assess and plan for individualized long-term support needs beyond the fitting appointment, though the pilot scale of this study limits definitive protocol changes.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·2w agoManufacturers’ H1 financial reports provide clear window on the market’s healthy businessesThe potential GN-Amplifon merger could reshape the competitive landscape of hearing aid distribution and retail across Europe and beyond, with downstream effects on pricing, product access, and independent clinic viability.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·2w agoSpecsavers 2026 Access to Care report pinpoints hearing care postcode lotteryGeographic inequality in hearing care access is a systemic problem across the UK, and high-profile reports like this can drive NHS commissioning decisions and shape where private providers choose to expand.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoProfession pushes back with caution on WHO recommending hearing aids to reduce dementia riskDo not yet alter counselling to make explicit dementia-prevention promises around hearing aids — the WHO recommendation is advisory and the profession's cautious response reflects genuine uncertainty in the underlying evidence base.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseAI and Auracast in Fortell’s hearing aid helps it earn six out of fiveThe entry of AI-integrated, Auracast-enabled hearing aids from startup brands signals growing competitive pressure on established manufacturers and expanding wireless connectivity options for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoAn Explainable Machine Learning Framework for Predicting Hearing Aid Satisfaction: Integrating the HATASS Instrument and Clinical InsightsThe framework is preliminary and not yet validated for routine clinical use; no change in practice is warranted until prospective external validation is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoMusic Enjoyment in Hearing Loss: Beyond Auditory PerceptionAudiologists should consider music enjoyment as a patient-centred outcome during hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation counselling, though specific protocol changes await targeted intervention evidence.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·3w agoGN – a gourmet legacy Amplifon should drool overA potential Amplifon–GN merger would reshape the competitive landscape of the global audiology market, affecting manufacturer relationships, dispensing networks, and pricing dynamics for clinics and patients alike.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoPsychological flexibility and health status as predictors of perceived hearing aid benefit in adults with hearing lossAudiologists should consider screening for psychological flexibility and general health status as part of hearing aid counselling, as these factors may independently predict patient-reported benefit.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3w agoNotre-Dame (no, not that one) equipped with AuracastReal-world Auracast installations in public venues like places of worship signal growing infrastructure adoption that could expand hearing aid utility for patients beyond the clinic.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·3w agoMeta Smart Glasses to Get FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid FeatureMeta entering the FDA-cleared OTC hearing aid market via consumer smart glasses signals a major convergence of consumer tech and audiology, with potential to reshape patient acquisition pathways and competitive dynamics for hearing care professionals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoSpeech Perception in Noise: A Narrative Review of Cognitive Contribution and Hearing-Aid Signal ProcessingAudiologists should incorporate cognitive screening and counselling about listening effort into hearing-aid fitting workflows, as cognitive factors significantly shape speech-in-noise outcomes beyond what amplification alone can address.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoOutcomes of real-ear measurement-based fitting in unilateral hearing aid users: Influence of contralateral hearingContralateral hearing status appears to influence real-ear measurement-based fitting outcomes in unilateral users; audiologists fitting one ear should assess and document the opposite ear's hearing as part of the fitting protocol.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w ago· press releaseSignia Celebrates US MaX Platform Launch at Event for Hearing Care PartnersThe entry of a major manufacturer's AI-driven multi-network platform into the US market signals continued escalation of deep neural network processing as a competitive differentiator in premium hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w ago· press releaseSignia Celebrates MaX Launch at COSM DallasThe US launch of Signia's MaX platform signals a new competitive entry in the premium hearing aid market that hearing care professionals will soon be fielding patient questions about.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3w ago· press releaseSignia Hosts Hearing Care Professionals at COSM Dallas for MaX LaunchThe U.S. launch of Signia's MaX platform introduces a new multi-adaptive hearing aid into the market, which audiologists and dispensers will need to evaluate for their patient populations.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·3w agoAuracast-enabled ReSound Sensia honoured at IFA BerlinRecognition of Auracast-enabled hearing aids at a major consumer electronics event signals growing mainstream attention to hearing accessibility technology, which may accelerate adoption and patient demand.＋Save
