PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoRelationships Between Autistic Trait Dimensions and Speech Understanding, Affective Sound Intolerance, and Self-Reported Hearing DifficultiesAudiologists evaluating adults with autistic traits should consider assessing for sound intolerance (such as misophonia or hyperacusis) and self-reported hearing difficulty separately from standard audiometric thresholds, as different trait dimensions map onto distinct...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoResting-state functional connectivity and local activity differences across bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus phenotypesIdentifying distinct brain connectivity signatures for bothersome versus non-bothersome tinnitus could lay groundwork for precision tinnitus treatments and better patient stratification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoDevelopment and temporal validation of an interpretable prediction model for delayed diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a retrospective study from Beijing, ChinaAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware that delayed BPPV diagnosis remains a documented clinical problem; while this specific model is not yet validated for external clinical use, the identified risk factors may prompt earlier targeted assessment in high-risk patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDevelopment and preliminary validation of a WeChat-based auditory-speech rehabilitation system for Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant usersCochlear implant rehabilitation programs serving Mandarin-speaking patients may consider telerehabilitation platforms as an adjunct to in-clinic care, but this is a preliminary validation study and should not replace established rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoTransarterial Embolization via the Occipital Artery for a Posterior Condylar Canal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Following Head TraumaRare vascular lesions near the skull base can mimic audiovestibular symptoms, and case reports like this reinforce the value of interdisciplinary referral pathways between audiology and neurovascular surgery.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoUnusual Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Complicated with Hormographilella aspergillata Skin InfectionWhile GPA can occasionally affect the ear, this case report contributes negligibly to audiology knowledge and is unlikely to influence clinical hearing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoQuantifying Miscommunications in Triadic Conversations: Effects of Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aids, and Background NoiseAudiologists should counsel patients that hearing aids reduce but may not eliminate miscommunications in multi-party conversations, especially in noisy environments — this may reinforce the need for communication strategies training alongside device fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoAvoiding Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss, Including Implementing Sodium Thiosulfate as Otoprotectant Into Daily Pediatric Clinical Practice: Proceedings Based on Evidence and Expert Opinion From the Ototoxicity Taskforce of the SIOP Supportive Care NetworkAudiologists and oncology teams treating pediatric cisplatin patients should be aware of SIOP Ototoxicity Taskforce guidance supporting sodium thiosulfate as an otoprotectant, and advocate for its integration into institutional chemotherapy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMigraine and auditory dysfunction: beyond comorbidityAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, or hyperacusis should consider asking about migraine history, as the relationship may reflect shared pathophysiology rather than coincidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3d agoExtended Reality in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery: A State-of-the-Art ReviewAs XR technology matures in surgical specialties adjacent to audiology (e.g., cochlear implant surgery, temporal bone procedures), audiologists and hearing implant teams should monitor its trajectory for potential integration into pre-surgical planning and training.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoEye Tracking Shows Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children with Cochlear Implants Read Like Hearing PeersEye-tracking data suggest that cochlear implant users with good outcomes can develop reading processes on par with hearing peers, supporting continued early implantation and literacy intervention; however, clinicians should await replication before altering established protocols.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Tinnitus·3d agoFree July 4 Cardiff session for lowdown on tinnitusFree, accessible tinnitus education events help bridge the gap between clinical services and the many patients who struggle to find peer support and reliable information.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·3d agoLauren Patten: Broadway, Concert Stages & the Art of StorytellingTony Award-winning actress Lauren Patten joins Hear Us Out to discuss her remarkable career on stage and screen, from her breakout performance as Jo in Jagged Little Pill to her starring role in the Tony Award-nominated play Becky Shaw ....＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·3d agoSignia Active Mini IX - Digital Launch Premiere - UK & ROI - July 2026Complete. Instant. Discreet! The NEW Active Mini completes the IX family – making it even more comprehensive portfolio than ever before! Click here to find out more (https://wsa.showpad.com/share/Rmb0iWdzO4peVUJMA9qnN) Subscribe:...＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·3d agoNuance Audio Hearing Aid Glasses Tips & Tricks // Setup Guide - Get the MOST out of themNuance Audio Glasses look like normal glasses, but they’re also over-the-counter hearing aids, and if you don’t set them up properly, you may miss a lot of what they can actually do....＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Financial report·Business & finance·3d agoAmplifon borrows $2.23 billion to finance GN Hearing acquisitionIf completed, this acquisition would be one of the largest consolidations in hearing healthcare history, potentially reshaping manufacturer–retailer dynamics and competitive pricing across the global market.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Professional practice·3d agoCall for Nominations for the 2026 Oticon Focus on People AwardsManufacturer-sponsored recognition programs can amplify patient and community advocacy, raising the public profile of hearing health and potentially encouraging help-seeking behavior.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·3d agoStarkey Powers Healthy Hearing at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games as Gold Sponsor and Exclusive Healthy Hearing PartnerHighlights the role of hearing aid manufacturers in expanding access to hearing care for underserved populations, including athletes with intellectual disabilities.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4d agoThe Strange Hearing Aid Problem Nobody Talks About | DrCliffAuD VLOG 324How is it possible to understand conversations in a noisy restaurant... but struggle to understand someone in a quiet doctor's office? It sounds impossible, but it's actually a fairly common hearing aid programming issue....＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·4d agoHearing Australia – careers with impactWorkforce retention and career satisfaction stories in public audiology services can help attract and keep skilled pediatric audiologists in an underserved specialty.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoA NECAP1 Nonsense Variant is Associated With Leukoencephalomyelopathy With Oligodendroglial Dysplasia in a Belgian Malinois With Spinocerebellar AtaxiaWhile NECAP1 gene variants in animals have no established audiology relevance, canine genetic studies occasionally inform understanding of analogous human neurological pathways, though no such link is demonstrated here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoHow cognition and hearing-related measures covary with hippocampal subfield features from structural MRI in younger and older adultsAudiologists should be aware of growing structural brain evidence linking speech-in-noise difficulty to hippocampal atrophy, but this cross-sectional association does not yet justify changes to clinical screening or referral protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoDeficits in tail-lift and air-righting reflexes in rats after ototoxicity associate with loss of vestibular type I hair cellsIdentifying the specific vestibular hair cell type responsible for functional balance deficits after ototoxicity could eventually guide the development of targeted protective or regenerative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoTonotopically distinct OFF responses arise in the mouse auditory midbrain following sideband suppressionUnderstanding how the auditory midbrain encodes the offset of sounds may eventually inform models of speech perception and conditions like auditory processing disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoTask-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implantWhen assessing auditory memory in pediatric cochlear implant users, clinicians should consider that response mode (verbal vs. picture-pointing) may influence scores; test format selection should be deliberate rather than arbitrary.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoTemporal bone remodeling after venous stenting for pulsatile tinnitus: isolated dehiscence versus diverticulumClinicians managing pulsatile tinnitus with venous sinus stenting should be aware that the type of structural abnormality — isolated dehiscence versus diverticulum — is associated with different rates of post-stenting temporal bone remodeling, which may inform procedural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoPreoperative Predictors of round window visibility on High resolution CT-scan temporal bone in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery: A Systematic ReviewSurgeons performing cochlear implantation may find preoperative HR-CT temporal bone findings useful for predicting round window access difficulty, but clinical adoption depends on validating specific predictive markers identified in this review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoWhen "Noise" Isn't Simply Noise: Deterministic Postural Drive During Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (nGVS)No immediate practice change; findings are mechanistic and inform understanding of nGVS-based balance interventions, but clinical protocols are not yet established.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5d agoDoes the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?Audiologists counselling patients using AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids should be aware of deviations from NAL-NL2 prescriptive targets, particularly for specific audiogram configurations, as fitting accuracy may be insufficient for some degrees of hearing loss.＋Save
