PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoMethodological implications of the minimal clinically important difference in patient-reported outcome measures in the field of cochlear implant provision. German versionCI programs should carefully interpret patient-reported outcome measures using established minimal clinically important difference thresholds to avoid overstating treatment benefits; methodological rigor in PROM analysis should be adopted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoNanopore sequencing combined with adaptive sampling and NanoExpansion enables accurate characterization of repeat expansion disordersImproved genetic characterization of repeat expansion disorders could eventually expand diagnostic options for audiologists managing hereditary hearing loss and balance conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·9d agoModified palatal strip grafting for keratinized tissue augmentation: A technical reportThis article does not pertain to audiology; it describes a dental/periodontal surgical technique and holds no relevance for the hearing healthcare field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·9d agoAI-Driven Innovations in Hearing Health: A Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Audiology and Hearing TechnologiesNo immediate practice change warranted, but audiologists should monitor AI-driven diagnostic and fitting tools as they mature, since this review signals accelerating integration of AI across the audiology care pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoEfficacy of acupuncture for tinnitus with anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysisAcupuncture may modestly reduce tinnitus severity and co-occurring anxiety, but audiologists should interpret this cautiously given the methodological limitations typical of acupuncture RCTs; it does not replace established tinnitus management approaches such as sound therapy or...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·9d agoHow One Word Can Change Everything: Don’t Underestimate the Power of the Labeling EffectAudiologists should be mindful of the specific words they use when describing hearing loss and devices to patients, as language framing may influence patient acceptance and decision-making—though this column offers opinion-based guidance rather than protocol-level evidence.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·9d agoClinical Trial Finds Sound Therapy Reduces Tinnitus Distress in Adults with Mild Hearing LossActive sound therapy shows a statistically meaningful advantage over placebo for tinnitus distress in adults with mild hearing loss; audiologists should monitor the full publication for effect sizes and validated outcome measures before updating protocols, but findings are...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Public health & policy·10d agoStudy Strengthens Case for Earlier Hearing Loss Intervention in Cognitive HealthThis study adds to a growing body of evidence supporting early hearing loss identification and treatment as part of a cognitive-aging strategy, but causality is not established; audiologists who already counsel patients on dementia risk links need not change practice, though it...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoMechanism-targeted therapies for vestibular schwannoma: Emerging molecular pathways and translational horizonsIdentifying mechanism-targeted therapies could eventually offer hearing-preserving alternatives to surgery and radiation for vestibular schwannoma patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·10d agoPrevalence and risk factors for failed newborn hearing screening among preterm infants: a prospective cohort study in Nairobi, KenyaAudiologists and health systems working in low- and middle-income countries should note that prematurity significantly raises the risk of failing newborn hearing screening, and that universal newborn hearing screening (UNHS) compliance in these settings remains critically low —...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Clinical trial·Research (general)·10d agoGreen light in France for Sensorion’s clinical trial of its latest gene therapy treatmentRegulatory clearance for a GJB-targeted gene therapy trial marks a meaningful step toward a potential disease-modifying treatment for one of the most prevalent forms of genetic hearing loss, keeping the audiology field's attention on gene therapy as a future care pathway.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·AI & technology·10d agoNAL seeks hearing clinician input into AI-supported hearing care surveyClinician input into this NAL survey could meaningfully influence how AI-supported hearing care tools are designed and prioritised in the Australian and broader audiology landscape.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·11d agoCollaborate with local audiology servicesStrengthening links between audiology services and public venues could expand real-world access to assistive listening technology for hearing-impaired people beyond the clinic setting.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·11d agoUnderstanding audio pathways – why latency mattersAs wireless assistive listening technology (including Auracast) becomes more widespread, understanding latency trade-offs is increasingly important for audiologists advising patients on system selection.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·11d agoUnderstanding hearing loss – the need for intelligibility and listening comfortClear public and professional education on level- and frequency-dependent gain supports informed patient expectations and reinforces the rationale for individualized hearing aid fitting.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·11d agoTinnitus – RNID Near YouEquipping community volunteers with accurate tinnitus information and BSL resources can improve early awareness and reduce stigma among underserved populations.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·11d agoYour Clinic Is Busy – So Why Does Your Marketing Still Feel Like Guesswork?Independent audiology practices face growing competition from retail and direct-to-consumer channels, making structured marketing strategy increasingly relevant for business sustainability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoExtended high frequency hearing influences cortical response amplitudes to speechExtended high-frequency audiometry may reveal early auditory processing changes in young adults before standard audiograms show loss; clinicians may consider EHF testing in at-risk young populations, though routine screening protocol changes are not yet supported by this single...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoInfluence of adding a pericardium membrane to the bioactive shield technique in vestibular socket therapy for immediate implant placement in Type II alveolar sockets: a randomized clinical trialThis article does not pertain to audiology or hearing science and holds no relevance for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoSubjective and Quantitative Assessment of Vocal Tremor in Patients With Adductor Laryngeal DystoniaImproved objective measurement of vocal tremor in laryngeal dystonia could advance diagnostic consistency in voice clinics, but the findings have negligible direct impact on audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoTreatment of External Auditory Canal Hemangioma by Surgical Excision and Flap Reconstruction: 2 Case ReportsSurgical excision with flap reconstruction is a viable treatment option for external auditory canal hemangiomas, but the two-case evidence base is insufficient to change standard practice — audiologists should refer suspected canal masses promptly to ENT.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·11d agoProgressive Hearing Loss in Childhood - A Prognostic Factor Systematic ReviewAudiologists monitoring children with hearing loss should factor in identified prognostic markers (e.g., aetiology, genetics) when planning surveillance schedules, though specific clinical protocols will depend on individual guideline updates informed by this evidence synthesis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·11d agoPerspectives on ear reconstruction and hearing intervention in microtia-atresia: insights from parent-child dyads and adultsAudiologists counseling patients with microtia-atresia should be aware that patient and family values strongly shape decisions about hearing rehabilitation and ear reconstruction; incorporating shared decision-making frameworks that reflect these perspectives is warranted,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoPsychological Factors Associated With Discrepancies Between Subjective Balance Confidence and Objective Performance of Patients With Unilateral Vestibular HypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation providers should consider screening for anxiety, fear of falling, or catastrophizing in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction whose self-reported balance confidence does not match their objective test scores, as psychological...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·12d agoADA and American Suppressor Association Launch Ear SHIELD Day to Highlight Hearing Risks from Firearm NoiseThe partnership signals a growing push to normalize hearing protection in shooting sports and military communities, potentially expanding the pool of patients seeking audiological care for noise-induced hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoHearing-aid outcomes in adults with subjective listening difficulties in noise despite normal audiogramsEvidence for fitting hearing aids in adults with normal audiograms but subjective listening difficulty in noise is still emerging; audiologists should monitor this research before routinely changing fitting criteria, but the findings may support selective trial fittings for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoVestibular manifestations as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis: a case seriesAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating unexplained dizziness or balance disorders should include MS in the differential diagnosis, particularly when other neurological red flags are present; refer promptly to neurology when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoSurgical treatment of large vestibular schwannomas with hydrocephalus in octogenarians: Two cases with favorable functional outcomesAs the population ages, clinicians increasingly encounter elderly patients with vestibular schwannomas, and evidence supporting surgical feasibility in octogenarians—even with complications—has value for multidisciplinary treatment planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoCognitive impairment in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A conceptual framework and therapeutic implicationsUnderstanding the cognitive burden of IIH is relevant to multidisciplinary teams, including audiologists who may encounter IIH patients presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or hearing changes.＋Save
