Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·3w agoBipartisan Resolution Introduced to Recognize International Hearing Society’s 75th AnniversaryBipartisan Congressional recognition of hearing aid specialists signals continued political awareness of hearing health as a public health priority, which may support future legislative efforts on hearing care access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoUniversal newborn hearing screening outcomes based on national health policy in Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, ThailandEvaluating real-world newborn hearing screening outcomes in Thailand contributes important global data on early hearing detection program performance, which can inform policy improvements in similar healthcare settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoKnowledge and Perceptions of Pediatric Hearing Loss among University Students in JordanAssessing public awareness of paediatric hearing loss in underrepresented regions like Jordan informs the design of community education and early intervention campaigns that can improve detection rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoGeriatric Migraine, Geroscience, and Sustainable Development Goals: Bridging Clinical Complexity and Public Health PrioritiesWhile migraine has vestibular manifestations (e.g., vestibular migraine) relevant to audiologists, this review focuses on the broader geriatric and public health framing with limited direct audiology implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoEffects of Composite Air Pollution and Genetic Susceptibility on Tinnitus Risk: A Large Population-Based StudyNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware that air pollution exposure is emerging as an environmental risk factor for tinnitus, which may inform patient history-taking.＋Save
University of Michigan School of Public Health·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoApple Hearing Study Results Highlight the Importance of Apple Hearing Test and Hearing Aid FeaturesThe study reinforces known links between noise exposure and hearing loss at population scale; clinicians should continue counseling patients on hearing protection, but await full peer-reviewed publication before altering specific screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·4w agoBBC Radio 4 AppealHigh-profile charity campaigns on national radio can raise public awareness of hearing loss, potentially increasing the number of people seeking audiological assessment and support.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoFalls prevention for older adults in outdoor public spaces: an interdisciplinary Delphi consensus on risks, actions, and barriersFalls in older adults are a leading cause of injury and are linked to balance and vestibular dysfunction, making interdisciplinary consensus on prevention strategies tangentially relevant to audiologists who manage vestibular disorders.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignIndustry-professional partnerships for state-level hearing health campaigns can broaden public awareness and potentially increase patient referral volumes for Kentucky audiologists.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·4w agoRNID – National hearing loss charityRNID's scale of reach across 18 million UK deaf and hard-of-hearing people makes its awareness campaigns relevant context for audiologists engaging with patient communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoExtended high-frequency audiometry in battlefield acoustic trauma: diagnostic value and steroid treatment outcomesExtended high-frequency audiometry may improve early detection of noise-induced hearing damage in acute battlefield trauma cases; steroid treatment outcomes data here could inform protocols for military audiology, though clinical translation depends on full study design and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·4w agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·4w agoConsumers Health Forum backs govt focus on “out of control” specialists’ feesFee reform in specialist healthcare could eventually reshape how audiology and related hearing services are funded, priced, and accessed across Australia.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·4w agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoHearing/vestibular problems, racial differences, and associations with physical function impairment among breast cancer survivorsAudiologists treating breast cancer survivors should be aware that this population has elevated rates of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibular problems — particularly if they received ototoxic (ear-damaging) chemotherapy — and that these issues may impair physical function,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoExtended High-Frequency Audiometry Outcomes in Generation Z With Electronic Noise ExposureExtended high-frequency audiometry may detect early noise-induced hearing damage in young patients that standard audiometry misses; consider incorporating it into clinical screening for Gen Z patients with significant recreational noise exposure.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoAuracast installed at West Herr Auditorium Theatre in New YorkReal-world venue installations of Auracast demonstrate growing infrastructure adoption that will increase the practical value of recommending Auracast-compatible hearing aids to patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoFundraise at schoolSchool-based deaf awareness fundraising can contribute to earlier identification of hearing problems in children and reduce stigma from a young age.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·4w agoI’m deaf – so what? Sian’s hearing loss journeyPersonal stories of delayed help-seeking and stigma highlight the psychological barriers audiologists should be prepared to address in clinical encounters.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·4w agoBipartisan Resolution to Recognize the International Hearing SocietyBipartisan congressional recognition of the IHS signals continued political visibility for hearing health professionals and may support future advocacy efforts around hearing care access and policy.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoPhonak US Partners with USA Pickleball in Hearing Health CampaignManufacturer-led sports sponsorships represent an evolving consumer-facing strategy for hearing health outreach, potentially increasing public awareness and driving patients toward audiology clinics.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoRNID helps HSBC UK launch British Sign Language training for employeesEmployer-led BSL training at scale signals growing mainstream commitment to deaf inclusion and may raise public awareness of communication access needs.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·5w agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Sudden Hearing Loss – awareness must growSudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden unexplained hearing loss in one or both ears) remains widely misrecognised outside specialist settings, and delayed diagnosis directly worsens treatment outcomes.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·5w agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored resources on sudden hearing loss can support audiologist–patient communication and help newly diagnosed patients feel less isolated during a frightening experience.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·5w agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Recruitment facing huge challengesA worsening workforce shortage in audiology threatens patient access to hearing care at exactly the time when demographic demand is peaking.＋Save
