PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMolecular Biomarkers in Meniere's Disease: A Scoping Review of Current EvidenceThis scoping review maps existing evidence on molecular biomarkers in Meniere's disease; no specific biomarker is yet ready for routine clinical use, so no practice change is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoPersistence of Covert but Not Overt Corrective Saccades in Darkness: Insights From Unilateral and Bilateral Vestibular LossCovert corrective saccades persist in darkness even when overt saccades do not, suggesting vHIT testing conditions (lit vs. dark) should be considered when interpreting compensatory saccade patterns in vestibular loss patients — though protocol standardization guidance awaits...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·7w agoSingle-Sided Deafness in Children: Background, Effects, and RehabilitationSingle-sided deafness in children is an underdiagnosed condition with meaningful developmental consequences, and audiologists benefit from accessible summaries to support parent education and referral conversations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Hearing aids·7w agoWHO guidelines update: Hearing aids “may reduce risk of dementia” in HL patientsThe WHO guideline update supports recommending hearing aids to patients with hearing loss as a potential dementia-risk-reduction strategy, but the mechanism is unconfirmed — existing practice of fitting hearing aids is reinforced, but no new clinical protocol change is warranted...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·7w agoVictorian Hearing scoops health award in Victorian Business Excellence AwardsIndependent audiology clinic networks winning mainstream business excellence awards can raise the professional profile of audiology as a health discipline in the broader community.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·7w agoSpend a Day with Dr. Cliff | Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG 330Ever wonder what Dr. Cliff does when he’s not seeing patients or making hearing aid videos? Apparently, the answer is… more work. In this week’s Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG, I’m taking you along for a Sunday behind the scenes as I tackle projects at Applied Hearing Solutions, work on the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVestibulocochlear infarct: a challenging diagnosisClinicians should keep inner-ear stroke (vestibulocochlear infarct) on the differential when a patient presents with acute vertigo and sudden sensorineural hearing loss, as misdiagnosis is common; however, this single case-level article does not provide enough evidence to change...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoClinical and functional outcomes in disc displacement with reduction and without reduction: A comparative studyThis comparative TMJ study is not directly actionable for audiologists; it may inform interdisciplinary awareness of jaw-joint disorders that can co-occur with ear symptoms, but no change to audiology practice is warranted based on this study alone.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoThey’re FINALLY Here! 👀 New Oticon Reveal Hearing AidsTwo pieces of good news. Ashley is back, AND the package I’ve been waiting for finally showed up. After my last unboxing didn’t exactly go according to plan, the new Oticon Reveal 1 hearing aids are officially here! I got them set up with my custom earmolds, put them on for the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·8w agoHearing loss and tympanostomy tube outcomes in primary ciliary dyskinesiaThis retrospective chart review provides descriptive data on otologic outcomes in PCD patients; no new treatment guidance emerges, but it may reinforce vigilance for conductive hearing loss and careful monitoring of tube outcomes in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoEffects of evidence-based rehabilitation nursing combined with early neck and shoulder exercises on cervical mobility in patients undergoing transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy via the vestibular approachWhile thyroid surgery can occasionally affect nearby structures relevant to audiology (e.g., vagus nerve), this study addresses orthopedic rehabilitation outcomes and carries no meaningful implication for hearing care practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoCorrection to: A hypothetical intervention on the use of hearing aids for the risk of dementia in people with hearing loss in UK BiobankThe underlying study addresses one of audiology's highest-profile questions — whether hearing aid use reduces dementia risk — so any correction to its methodology or findings warrants attention from clinicians and researchers who cite it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoCase Report: Repeated courses of low-frequency rTMS for refractory tinnitus: an N-of-1 studyRefractory tinnitus remains one of audiology's hardest therapeutic challenges, and this report adds a data point on whether repeated rTMS courses sustain benefit, though far larger trials are needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoBlast-Induced Auditory Injury: From Peripheral Pathology to Central NeurodegenerationBlast-induced hearing injury is the leading service-connected disability among veterans, and understanding its full central neurodegeneration pathway is critical for developing effective interventions and monitoring strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoUsing musical pitch interval comparisons to assess cochlear implant frequency-to-place mapsMusical pitch interval comparisons may offer a practical behavioural tool to detect frequency-to-place map errors in cochlear implant recipients; clinicians should watch for peer-reviewed validation before adopting as a routine assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoAir and Bone-Conduction Masseteric Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials: A Simulated Conductive Hearing Loss StudyBone-conduction mVEMP stimulation appears more robust than air-conduction under simulated conductive hearing loss conditions, which has practical implications for selecting test protocols in patients with middle-ear pathology — but results await confirmation in actual clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoAudiometric Profile in Post-COVID-19 PatientsAudiologists should consider asking patients about prior COVID-19 infection during case history, as emerging evidence suggests COVID-19 may be a risk factor for hearing loss, though study quality varies and no protocol change is firmly justified yet.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Research (general)·8w agoGene therapy trial for most common genetic cause of inherited paediatric deafnessIf proven safe and effective, GJB2-targeted gene therapy could offer the first biological cure for the most prevalent form of inherited childhood deafness, fundamentally reshaping paediatric audiology pathways.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoOticon Reveal Hearing Aid Unboxing for Review… Or So I Thought 😂I thought I was FINALLY about to get my hands on the brand new Oticon Reveal hearing aids for a full review. The package arrived, the camera was rolling, and I was ready for the big reveal… Except there were NO HEARING AIDS IN THE BOX....＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8w agoОт потери слуха к кохлеарному импланту — история Айгерим► Узнайте больше о кохлеарных имплантах: https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *От потери слуха к кохлеарному импланту — история Айгерим* Познакомьтесь с Айгерим — пользователем кохлеарного импланта и наставником Hearpeers из Казахстана....＋Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·8w agoHow Roger On can improves hearing in noise: A Quick OverviewStruggling to hear in noise or over distance? Roger On is designed for everyday listening, wherever life takes you. • On a table, it automatically focuses on the person speaking • Worn around the neck, it captures voices from any direction • Point it at a speaker to reduce side...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoFun Facts About How You Hear (with Audiologist Commentary by Dr. Cliff)Have you ever wondered what actually happens inside your ears when you hear a sound? In this video, Doctor Cliff Olson uses an incredible 3D medical animation to show you exactly how human hearing works, from the moment sound enters your outer ear to the moment your brain...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·OTC / consumer·8w agoSamsung’s Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists should be aware that Samsung Galaxy Buds are now FDA-cleared OTC hearing aids and patients may arrive having already self-fitted them, warranting counseling on appropriate candidacy and limitations.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoHearing Aids Sound Tinny? This Could Be Why.Hearing Aids Sound Tinny? This Could Be Why. If your hearing aids have a "tinny" sound quality, there are several reasons why. Assuming your hearing aids are programmed accurately, and that has been verified using real ear measurement, it's possible that the tinny sound quality...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoDemant closes KIND factory in Germany: “The technology was outdated”The closure signals ongoing consolidation and manufacturing modernisation within the global hearing aid industry, with Demant streamlining its KIND integration at the cost of around 200 jobs in Germany.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAcbd7 is essential for preserving hair cell-mediated auditory and vestibular functionIdentifying Acbd7 as essential for inner ear hair cell survival opens a potential new genetic target for future therapies addressing both hearing loss and vestibular (balance) disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoEffect of Speaking Rate and Sentence Context on Comprehension and Recognition Memory of Degraded SpeechFindings suggest that varying speaking rate and sentence context meaningfully affect comprehension and memory for degraded-signal listeners; audiologists counseling cochlear implant or hearing aid users on communication strategies may note these factors, though clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·8w agoFalse Belief Understanding in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Systematic Review With Meta-AnalysisDeaf and hard-of-hearing children show delays in false belief understanding compared to hearing peers; audiologists and educators should be aware of this social-cognitive dimension and consider referral for social-cognitive assessment alongside auditory rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoAsymmetry of vestibular pathways predicts upper-brainstem auditory imbalance in subjective somatosensory tinnitus: A tract-specific chronological reorganization modelThis mechanistic model linking vestibular pathway asymmetry to somatic tinnitus is preliminary and hypothesis-generating; no change to clinical assessment or treatment protocols is warranted based on this single study.＋Save
