PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSafety of routine antimicrobial prophylaxis for surgery (SAPPHIRE): a prospective multi-centre cohort studyThis study has minimal relevance to the audiology field; it may have indirect relevance only if future analyses isolate ototoxic (hearing-damaging) antibiotic use within the prophylaxis data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPsychopharmacological Mechanisms of Antidepressant Withdrawal: Insights From VenlafaxineWhile antidepressants are occasionally implicated in ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage), this review does not address hearing outcomes and carries essentially no clinical significance for audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSubjective Listening Effort in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: Insights From the Listening Effort QuestionnaireClinicians fitting cochlear implants should consider adding a validated listening-effort questionnaire (such as the LEQ) to routine follow-up to capture self-reported listening fatigue that objective tests may miss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoAuditory Emotion Recognition in Children With Bilateral Cochlear Implants: Vocal and Musical StimuliClinicians working with pediatric bilateral cochlear implant users may want to assess auditory emotion recognition as a rehabilitation outcome, though practice changes should await larger confirmatory studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoWhy Family Physicians Refer (or Don't) for Adult Hearing Assessment: A Qualitative Interview StudyAudiologists and hearing healthcare advocates should consider targeted outreach and education for primary care physicians to address specific barriers to hearing assessment referrals identified in this study.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·6w agoParty on: JBL Pulse 6 Auracast speaker will light up every beatGrowing adoption of Auracast in mainstream consumer speakers accelerates the ecosystem that hearing aid manufacturers and audiologists will increasingly need to support and explain to patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·6w agoDiscover Auracast at charity fun day this Sunday in West Sussex, EnglandGrassroots public demonstrations of Auracast help build consumer awareness of assistive listening technology, which could drive future patient demand in audiology clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoSpecsavers awarded Australia’s #1 Best Workplace in large business categoryWorkplace culture rankings can affect Specsavers' ability to attract and retain audiology and hearing care professionals in a competitive Australian labour market.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·6w agoBob Eastman named Vice President of Government Services for ReSoundLeadership changes in manufacturer government-services divisions can influence hearing aid access and contract priorities for the large VA patient population.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·6w agoReSound Names Bob Eastman Vice President of Government ServicesLeadership changes in manufacturer government-services divisions can influence how hearing aids and services are procured and delivered to the large U.S. veteran population.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·6w agoTwo hearing aids provide greater benefit than one for adults with SNHL, trial findsThis trial adds controlled evidence supporting bilateral (both-ear) fitting as the preferred approach for adults with age-related mild-to-moderate sensorineural hearing loss — audiologists should use this to reinforce bilateral recommendations, particularly for patients...＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6w ago· press releaseHearingLife Now Offering Oticon Reveal, a Dual AI-Powered Hearing AidNationwide rollout through a 600+ center retail chain significantly expands patient access to a new dual-AI hearing aid platform, which may shift consumer expectations and referral patterns.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w ago· press releaseGN Names Bob Eastman VP of Government Services for ReSoundLeadership changes in the VA-focused division of a major hearing aid manufacturer can influence the direction of veteran hearing healthcare partnerships and procurement strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·6w ago· press releaseBob Eastman Named Vice President of Government Services for ReSoundLeadership changes in the VA-focused division of a major hearing aid manufacturer can influence the direction of veteran hearing healthcare partnerships and procurement strategies.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·6w agoSpain (Mallorca) to host the World Congress of Audiology in 2032Hosting the World Congress of Audiology in Spain signals growing recognition of European audiology communities and will provide a major platform for global knowledge exchange in 2032.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·AI & technology·6w agoLegato Emerges from Stealth with $12 Million, Unveils AI-Powered Hearing GlassesThe entry of well-funded AI-driven hearables into the eyewear form factor signals continued convergence of consumer tech and hearing devices, which may reshape patient expectations and the competitive landscape for traditional hearing aid dispensers.＋Save
The Total Hearing Care Difference·Podcast·6w agoWhy Hearing Loss Sneaks Up: The First Signs Most People MissHearing loss rarely shows up like a switch flipping off. It sneaks in through tiny moments, turning the TV up, missing punchlines at dinner, doing fine one on one but falling apart in a noisy restaurant. Sophia Yvette sits down with Dr....＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·6w agoBeyond the Ice | Amanda's Arctic Journey with Audéo EON SphereWhat happens when hearing technology meets one of the world’s most challenging environments? Follow Phonak advocate Amanda Klekowski von Koppenfels, as she takes us behind the scenes of her Arctic expedition....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6w agoEON Sphere vs. Infinio Sphere: How Much Smaller Is It?Same Sphere power, now in a much smaller package. 👂 The new Phonak Audéo EON Sphere is 25% smaller and 20% lighter than the previous Infinio Sphere generation, giving it a slimmer, more discreet fit behind the ear....＋Save
ASHA Voices·Podcast·6w agoThe Multifaceted Work of Treating Childhood CancerJust ahead of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we’re bringing you a conversation with speech-language pathologist Kristin Szymanek, director of rehabilitation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee....＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Public health & policy·6w agoStarkey explains the far-reaching effects of hearing lossWhile the underlying health-impact evidence is legitimate, this piece functions as a branded awareness tool, reminding clinicians that patient education resources from manufacturers carry a promotional agenda alongside valid science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoBehavioral and electrophysiological changes following an auditory-cognitive telerehabilitation program in children with cochlear implantsPreliminary evidence supports auditory-cognitive telerehabilitation as a potentially beneficial adjunct for pediatric cochlear implant users, but sample size, design details, and effect sizes from the full paper should be reviewed before modifying existing rehabilitation...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoDistinguishing isolated epileptic vertigo/dizziness from vestibular paroxysmia: Clinical clues from a retrospective comparative studyClinicians managing patients with recurrent brief vestibular attacks should consider the distinguishing clinical clues identified in this retrospective series, but findings need prospective validation before they should alter diagnostic algorithms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoAge Differences in Clitoral-Vestibular Bulb Anatomy Across the Adult LifespanThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it was likely surfaced due to the shared anatomical term 'vestibular,' which in this context refers to pelvic rather than inner-ear structures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoAsymmetric Hearing Loss as a Population Screening Signal for Vestibular Schwannoma: A Number-Needed-to-Scan Analysis Using NHANES and SEERThis analysis provides population-level data to refine MRI referral thresholds for asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and ENTs should review the specific number-needed-to-scan figures when they are published in full to inform referral criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEffectiveness of vestibular rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsVestibular rehabilitation appears effective for improving postural stability, dizziness, and coordination in MS patients; audiologists and vestibular therapists working with MS populations should consider incorporating structured VR programs if this meta-analysis confirms a...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoWhether Two Hearing Aids Really Are Better Than One-New Evidence for a Long-Standing Clinical QuestionThis is an editorial commentary rather than primary research; it should be read alongside the linked RCT (PMID 42658545) to contextualize the evidence — no immediate standalone practice change is warranted from the commentary alone.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·6w agoUnilateral and Bilateral Hearing Aids for Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trialof this RCT directly bear on bilateral vs. unilateral fitting decisions for adults with symmetrical mild-to-moderate age-related hearing loss; full-text review is essential, but this is potentially practice-changing depending on the direction and magnitude of the findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoThe Effect of Head Movements on Front-Back Discrimination and Sound Externalization With Hearing AidsHead movements appear to aid front-back sound localization and externalization in hearing aid users; clinicians may counsel patients to use natural head movement strategies during listening, though this is preliminary evidence requiring replication before formal protocol changes.＋Save
