Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·6w agoHearing Loss Is a Family Matter: What Audiologists Should KnowConsider involving family members in counseling sessions to better understand patients' social motivations for hearing aid adoption, though no new clinical protocol is established by this opinion piece.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Professional org·Public health & policy·6w agoA new place for TAP Special ProjectsIntegrating audiology into broader chronic disease care pathways is a growing strategic priority for the field, and better-organized resources from TAP could support audiologists in making that case within healthcare systems.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·6w agoAudeara audio transceiver and lapel microphone reviewGrowing availability of Auracast-compatible assistive listening devices signals a broader ecosystem shift that audiologists may encounter when counselling patients on hearing loop and remote-microphone alternatives.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w agoStop Waiting Too Long for Hearing Aid SupportIf you invest in premium hearing aids and support, you should have the expectation that you will receive support quickly...not wait multiple weeks for care.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w agoI Swore I’d Never Do This… But It Changed My Mind | Mid-Atlantic Conference VLOG | Doctor Cliff AuDI never thought I would become someone who teaches hearing care professionals… but here we are. In this vlog, I take you behind the scenes at the Mid-Atlantic Hearing Expo in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where I had the opportunity to deliver keynote presentations to hearing care...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoDemant completes divestment of Oticon MedicalDemant's complete exit from implantable hearing solutions reshapes the competitive landscape for bone-anchored and cochlear implant markets, potentially affecting clinician supplier choices and long-term product continuity.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·6w agoEuropean hearing aid sales reach record 23.16 million units in 2025Record global unit sales signal continued market expansion, which has implications for competitive strategy, staffing, and growth planning for clinics and manufacturers alike.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoWidex schedules June digital launch event for Allure AI and Compass Cloud 2.0The Allure AI launch signals WS Audiology's continued push into AI-driven hearing aid processing, which could shape fitting workflows and competitive product choices for hearing care professionals.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w agoChoice and clarity – the touchwords for new Widex Allure AI RICThe Allure AI RIC entry signals continued manufacturer investment in on-device AI speech enhancement within the RIC form factor, adding another option to the competitive landscape audiologists must navigate when counselling patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComprehensive neuropsychological assessment and FDG-PET imaging in patients with RFC1-related disorderCharacterising the neuropsychological and metabolic brain profile of CANVAS disorder may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient counselling for this underrecognised genetic vestibulo-cerebellar condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTemporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeons should monitor how insertion method (motorized vs. manual) affects post-operative impedance trajectories, particularly in hearing-preservation candidates, though definitive practice change awaits larger controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoSpeech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunctionAudiologists monitoring patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy should assess both afferent (hearing nerve) and efferent (brain-to-ear tuning) function, as speech-in-noise difficulties in this population reflect dual-pathway dysfunction beyond standard audiometric thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoGalvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivorsDemonstrating ipsilesional brainstem pathway disruption via galvanic vestibular stimulation advances understanding of the vestibulo-motor deficits underlying post-stroke balance impairment, potentially guiding future rehabilitation targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·6w agoExploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based StudyUnderstanding continuing education gaps among hearing health care professionals can drive improvements in workforce competency and quality of care across the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·6w agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoA 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBITBI is a known risk factor for auditory and vestibular dysfunction, and interdisciplinary treatment models that address persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms may indirectly inform how audiology is integrated into TBI rehabilitation teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAcute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular DysfunctionVestibular audiologists and balance clinicians treating MS patients should note that central vestibular dysfunction status may moderate the acute response to VR-based optokinetic stimulation, warranting patient stratification before using this intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoIdentification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxiaIdentifying biological markers of cellular stress in hypoxic environments may ultimately help explain mechanisms behind altitude-related auditory symptoms such as tinnitus and barotrauma, informing future preventive strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·6w agoWorking With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing CareAudiologists working with linguistically diverse patients should proactively address collaboration barriers with interpreters — such as briefing interpreters on audiological terminology before appointments — to improve care quality and patient understanding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoExploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Loudness IntoleranceClinicians should routinely screen for loudness intolerance in patients presenting with tinnitus, given their frequent co-occurrence; however, the study's specific findings must be reviewed before adjusting formal assessment protocols.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Regulatory & legal·6w agoDemant CEO warns about new EU AI regulationsEU AI regulation could slow the development pipeline and market availability of AI-powered hearing devices, with downstream effects on the full audiology supply chain.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·6w ago2026 survey launched for “vital” understanding of the audiologist experience in UK and ROIWorkforce data from surveys like this one help shape training, hiring, and policy decisions that determine whether hearing care services can meet growing patient demand across the UK and Ireland.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic Engage AuraFuturity to Advance Auracast AdoptionAuracast broadcast audio has the potential to replace aging assistive listening infrastructure (e.g., hearing loops and FM systems) in public venues, directly benefiting hearing aid users in everyday environments.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoLivingston Hearing Aid Center Merges with Pro Hearing in Oklahoma CityOngoing consolidation among independent hearing care providers signals continued market concentration in the audiology retail sector.＋Save
