Long-term outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannomas: tumor stability supports reduced surveillance after 10 years

Clinicians co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery may reasonably discuss reduced MRI surveillance frequency with neurosurgery after 10 years of documented tumor stability, pending institutional protocol updates.

Risk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent Population

Audiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.

A Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth Rupture

No immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.

Manual head rotation synchronised to a metronome is a feasible and valid method for assessing visually enhanced vestibulo-ocular reflexes and vestibulo-ocular reflex suppression

Clinicians without access to motorized rotary chair equipment may consider metronome-guided manual head rotation as a validated, low-cost alternative for assessing VVOR and VOR suppression, though replication in larger and more diverse samples is advisable before routine...

Outcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical Center

Clinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...

Factors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adults

Audiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.

Impact of Blood Group on Contralateral Suppression of Otoacoustic Emissions, Speech Perception in Noise, and Binaural Integration

If blood group is confirmed as a biological variable affecting auditory processing, it could inform personalised risk stratification for hearing difficulties, though this remains speculative at present.

The Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and Tinnitus

Audiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.

Free EUHA 2026 tickets for hearing care students and apprentices

Lowering the financial barrier to attend a leading international hearing care congress can help attract and retain the next generation of audiologists and hearing care specialists.

Cambridge Utd venue for an Auracast record breaker at the beautiful game

Demonstrating Auracast's ability to serve 1,500 simultaneous listeners at a live sports event builds the public and industry case for wide-scale assistive listening infrastructure.

Deafness Forum Australia claims one in five affected by hearing loss or associated conditions

A rising prevalence figure signals a growing patient base in Australia, reinforcing the public-health case for early screening and noise-exposure education.

Private Healthcare Australia warns about reduced health insurance rebate for over 65s

A reduction in private health insurance participation among older Australians — the demographic most likely to seek hearing care — could significantly reduce private audiology clinic volumes and revenue.

InnoCaption Launches InnoCaption Video for Accessible Video Calls

Captioned video calling tools expand communication accessibility options that audiologists can recommend to patients as supplementary assistive technology.

What Happens After a Hearing Test? Why You Should Hear Hearing Aids Before You Buy

Send us Fan Mail After a hearing test, patients should not have to imagine what better hearing could sound like. In this episode of the Hearing Matters Podcast, Blaise Delfino, M.S....

Cearvol Wave Review: A Step Forward in OTC Hearing Technology

The convergence of OTC hearing aids and consumer audio technology is accelerating, and devices like the Cearvol Wave signal growing competition for traditional hearing aid dispensers.

CANVAS-Cerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy, and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome

In this episode of the ICU podcast, we’re exploring CANVAS —short for cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia syndrome—a rare, progressive neurological condition that disrupts the very systems our bodies rely on to stay balanced and oriented....

Audiology Australia Enhances Accreditation Pathways for Audiologists

Easing accreditation pathways for internationally trained audiologists could help address workforce shortages in Australia and may serve as a policy model for other countries facing similar gaps.

Registration Open for 2026 Future of Hearing Healthcare Virtual Conference

As AI and telehealth reshape audiology, this annual virtual conference serves as a key forum for practitioners to stay current on emerging tools and evolving care models.

ENT body welcomes world-first features to prevent ‘button battery’ harm

Button battery ingestion is a well-documented pediatric safety hazard closely linked to hearing aid batteries; a world-first safety-engineered product endorsed by the AAO-HNS could set a new industry standard and influence future dispensing and counselling practices.

Listen Technologies Engages AuraFuturity to Increase Awareness of Auracast™ Broadcast Audio and Assistive Listening Systems

Growing industry investment in Auracast Broadcast Audio signals a potential shift in how assistive listening infrastructure is promoted and adopted across public venues, which could eventually expand access for hearing aid and cochlear implant users.

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Sustained advocacy by organisations like RNID can shape the policy and funding environment that underpins hearing healthcare services and patient access in the UK.

Run Safer & Hear More: My Baha Smart App Setup for Training Outdoors

As a runner, Hadley prioritizes safety and comfort by staying aware of her surroundings. In this video, she shares how using the settings in the Baha Smart App to program her sound processor, helps reduce wind noise, keep her connected to the world around her, and enjoy music...

Starkey's Award-Winning Customer Service Team Again Recognized for Excellence in Customer Service

Repeat industry service recognitions signal that manufacturer support infrastructure is a competitive differentiator in the hearing aid market, which can influence clinic purchasing decisions.

Phonak Supports Future Hearing Care Professionals Through FHH 2026 Student Education Grant

Industry investment in student education pipelines can help address workforce shortages in audiology and hearing care, though the initiative is commercially sponsored.

NationsBenefits just took over Lucid Hearing

The acquisition signals accelerating consolidation of retail hearing care, intensifying big-box competition that could reshape where consumers first access hearing services.

Run Safer & Hear More: My Baha Smart App Setup for Training Outdoors

As a runner, Hadley prioritizes safety and comfort by staying aware of her surroundings. In this video, she shares how using the settings in the Baha Smart App to program her sound processor, helps reduce wind noise, keep her connected to the world around her, and enjoy music...

Tinnitus Relief Is Possible: How Habituation Works

Dr. Ben explains how tinnitus relief happens in the brain through habituation and targeted treatment. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://tinnitus-philadelphia.com/...

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