PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoDepression, speech intelligibility, and articulatory coordinationAudiologists assessing speech perception in noise should be aware that Major Depressive Disorder with psychomotor slowing may independently reduce a patient's speech intelligibility, potentially confounding standard audiological testing results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoClinical Features of Midlife Women With Isolated Episodic Vestibular Syndrome and Their Relationship With Migraine and Menopause TransitionAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating midlife women with unexplained episodic dizziness should systematically screen for migraine history and menopause transition status, as these may be clinically relevant contributors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·7w agoValidating telehealth assessment of physical concussion symptomsIf validation results confirm strong agreement with in-person assessment, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists could consider telehealth-adapted protocols for initial concussion screening — but full clinical adoption should await peer-reviewed publication of the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVirtual reality-based visual vertical perception, fall risk, and vestibulo-ocular reflex evaluation in obstructive sleep apnea syndromeAudiologists and vestibular clinicians seeing patients with obstructive sleep apnea should be aware of potential co-existing vestibular dysfunction — including impaired vestibulo-ocular reflex and altered visual vertical perception — which may warrant formal vestibular screening...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·7w agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·7w agoSahara Moon; The Voice Within; Sound as Identity and ExpressionWhy do certain voices stay with us long after the song ends? In this episode of Hear Us Out , we sit down with singer-songwriter Sahara Moon for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and the emotional impact of sound....＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·7w agoAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces Student Poster Winners for CI2026 ChicagoStudent poster competitions help identify emerging research talent and early-stage work that may shape the future direction of cochlear implant care and science.＋Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·7w agoDr. Elly Pourasef, Episode 2! Social Media + Office Intentionality!Contact Dr. Elly at info@memorialhearing.com Follow Dr. Elly on social media @doctorelly＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoA dilated mastoid emissary vein as a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitusClinicians evaluating idiopathic pulsatile tinnitus should consider dilated mastoid emissary vein as a vascular cause; imaging review specifically targeting this structure may improve diagnostic yield in otherwise unexplained cases.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·7w agoHormones and hearing in perimenopause: An ENT surgeon explainsAs the audiology field increasingly recognises sex-based differences in hearing health, understanding hormonal influences during perimenopause could open new screening and referral pathways for a large and underserved patient group.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·7w agoFrench hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aidsThe arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoReady to go proIf you guys know anybody at @Phonak, let them know my cousin Biff is ready to go pro and he's looking for sponsors 😂＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoResidual tumor volume guides post-surgical treatment paradigm and need for salvage radiotherapy in vestibular schwannoma managementResidual tumor volume after vestibular schwannoma surgery may serve as a useful metric for deciding who needs salvage radiotherapy, but the study's design and sample details are not yet fully available; await peer review details before adjusting post-surgical decision protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoAlpha oscillatory activity reveals focused-attentional disparity between cochlear implant users and normal hearing listenersAlpha oscillatory activity differences between cochlear implant users and normal-hearing listeners offer a potential biomarker for attention-related outcome variability, but this is preliminary neurophysiological research; no change to CI fitting or rehabilitation practice is...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·8w agoEUHA 2026 to Offer Free Admission to Students and ApprenticesWorkforce shortages are a growing concern in audiology, and initiatives that lower barriers for students and apprentices to engage with the profession could help strengthen the future talent pipeline.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoNationsBenefits to Support Sam’s Club Hearing Centers, Supplanting LucidShifts in who administers hearing benefits at large retail chains like Sam's Club can redirect significant patient volume and reshape competitive dynamics between traditional audiology clinics and retail hearing centers.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoTreble Health Acquires Silicon Valley HearingThe deal illustrates the continuing trend of telehealth-native audiology platforms moving into brick-and-mortar care to offer hybrid service models, which could reshape competitive dynamics for independent clinics.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuracast broadcast audio represents a potential shift in how hearing loops and assistive listening systems are deployed in public venues, with direct implications for how audiologists counsel patients on accessibility options.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Professional org·Professional practice·8w agoNew Board of DirectorsStructural changes at professional audiology organizations can influence advocacy priorities, member engagement, and the direction of policy work that ultimately shapes the profession.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoCan Hearing Loss Actually Be Cured? Here’s Where We StandIn this video, I’m breaking down where I believe we currently stand in the search for a cure for hearing loss — and why we still haven’t found one yet. I know a lot of people are frustrated that we still rely on hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing technologies...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w ago"How do I find a GOOD hearing professional?"Finding a hearing care professional you can trust to help you hear your best can be confusing. Here's what to look for. 👇＋Save
The Guardian·Other·Accessibility·8w agoPaul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiringPaul Simon's public return to performing with significant hearing loss raises awareness of how people can adapt to and live meaningfully with hearing impairment, which may resonate with patients and the broader public.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic partner with AuraFuturity for Auracast awarenessIndustry coalitions behind Auracast signal growing momentum toward standardised wireless assistive listening infrastructure that could benefit hearing aid users in public spaces.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVehicle-synchronized rotational peripheral cues reduce motion sickness in in-car virtual realityUnderstanding and mitigating motion-induced sensory conflict has peripheral relevance to vestibular rehabilitation and the growing intersection of immersive technology with audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8w agoASEAF: Attention-SincNet driven EEG-audio fused target speaker extraction networkEEG-audio fused auditory attention decoding represents a key research frontier for next-generation neuro-steered hearing aids, making this directly relevant to audiology's technology pipeline.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoConstruction and efficacy verification of a risk prediction model for cognitive function changes in patients with vestibular migraineA validated cognitive risk prediction model for vestibular migraine patients could support earlier referral for cognitive assessment, but clinicians should await independent external validation before incorporating it into practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoA preliminary exploration of vestibular reserveThis is a conceptual/theoretical paper introducing a new framework; no practice change is warranted yet, but the vestibular reserve concept may eventually guide interpretation of mismatched vestibular test and symptom profiles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.＋Save
