PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoImaging classification of jugular bulb variants on HRCT temporal bone and CT head and neck angiography: prospective study on standardized reporting using lateral skull base landmarks and correlation with condylar veinAudiologists have no direct practice change from this study; it is primarily relevant to neurotologists and skull-base surgeons planning procedures near the jugular bulb.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·2mo agoEffectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Professionally Fitted Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists should be prepared to discuss OTC hearing aid effectiveness with patients — this meta-analysis provides the strongest comparative evidence to date and may inform counseling on when professional fitting adds measurable benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoComplications of Cochlear Implant Surgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic ReviewNo direct change to practice in high-income settings, but the findings are essential for global health advocates and surgeons working in or supporting cochlear implant programs in low- and middle-income countries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoStatic and dynamic balance performance and associated factors among children with and without hearing impairment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional studyChildren with hearing impairment show measurable balance deficits; audiologists assessing pediatric patients should consider routine vestibular or balance screening as part of the evaluation protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoGamified Digital Solutions for Tinnitus Health Literacy: The Erasmus+ Project TinWiseNo immediate practice change warranted — TinWise is in a development/description phase; clinicians should watch for validated outcomes data before integrating these tools into tinnitus counselling.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoA Curious Gingival Erosion: A Rare Oral Manifestation of Fixed Drug EruptionThis article has no apparent relevance to the audiology field and is likely included in a feed due to indexing overlap.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFive Cochlear Implant Pioneers Awarded 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyThe award highlights the cumulative, multi-decade research effort behind cochlear implants and reinforces the technology's status as one of the most clinically successful neural prosthetics in history.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoWSA launches Sound Preference program to support personalised hearing carePersonalised sound-preference fitting is a growing priority in audiology, and WSA's global rollout signals industry momentum toward individualized hearing care beyond standard audiogram-based fitting.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Vestibular·2mo agoGepant drugs show promise for treating vestibular migraine symptomsVestibular migraine is frequently encountered in audiology and vestibular clinics, so emerging pharmacological options are worth monitoring as the evidence matures.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo agoAudiology Australia develops guide for members to help patients with suicidal ideationAustralian audiologists should familiarise themselves with and adopt Audiology Australia's new best-practice guide for responding to patients presenting with suicidal ideation or deteriorating mental health.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·AI & technology·2mo agoAdvancing Hearing Technology Through Smarter Sensors and High-Efficiency ProcessingNext-generation sensor and AI-processing architectures could redefine the performance ceiling for hearing aids, making battery life, noise reduction, and real-time processing key competitive differentiators in coming device generations.＋Save
WIDEX Hearing Aids YouTube·Video·2mo ago70 Years of Natural Sound – The Widex StoryIn 1956, Christian Tøpholm and Erik Westermann founded Widex with a bold ambition: to create sound so natural that wearers forget about their hearing loss. Seventy years later, that north star hasn't moved....＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoKeeping Your Payment Options OpenCost remains one of the biggest barriers to hearing aid adoption, and flexible financing models may directly influence how many patients a clinic can serve.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoStarkey Named 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive YearSustained employer recognition may signal organizational stability at a major hearing aid manufacturer, which can indirectly affect product development continuity and partner confidence.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoI Took Auracast to One of Arizona's Largest TheatersCould Auracast finally solve one of the biggest hearing accessibility challenges in public venues? In this vlog, I travel to ASU Gammage, one of the largest university-based performing arts centers in the world, to demonstrate Auracast Broadcast Audio inside a 3,000-seat...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoThe Most Versatile Invisible Hearing AidsThese hearing aids are virtually invisible. Normally that comes with some big trade-offs: - No wireless connectivity - Limited audio processing - Custom ear impressions required Not the Oticon Zeal....＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoBrilliant Talks by Signia UK & Ireland: Visible or Isolated?#brillianttalks #signia #hearingaids #stigma Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywvyJjga1QY6gsraN2l_kg?sub_confirmation=1 Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signiahearinguk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signiahearing/ LinkedIn:...＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoBrilliant Talks by Signia UK & Ireland: The Importance of a Hearing Partner#brillianttalks #signia #hearingaids #stigma Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywvyJjga1QY6gsraN2l_kg?sub_confirmation=1 Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signiahearinguk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signiahearing/ LinkedIn:...＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoBrilliant Talks by Signia UK & Ireland: Glasses vs Hearing Aids#brillianttalks #signia #hearingaids #stigma Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCywvyJjga1QY6gsraN2l_kg?sub_confirmation=1 Let's connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/signiahearinguk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/signiahearing/ LinkedIn:...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2mo agoAdvancing Inner Ear Therapeutics: Research, Innovation, and the Future of Hearing Loss TreatmentPharmaceutical and biological therapies for inner ear hearing loss represent a potential paradigm shift beyond amplification, and audiologists should begin building awareness of the pipeline so they can counsel patients and adapt their practice when treatments reach clinical...＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·2mo agoSignia Launch the Active Mini IX Hearing Aid: 6 Facts You Need to Know Before Buying ThemWhat if your next hearing aid didn’t look like a hearing aid at all? In this video, I break down the new Signia Active Mini IX — a tiny, ready-to-wear, in-the-ear hearing aid designed to look far more like a modern wireless earbud than a traditional medical device....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTrajectory of COVID-related tinnitus over the pandemic timelineUntil full results are published, no specific change to tinnitus management protocols is warranted; audiologists should continue documenting COVID-19 history when assessing new tinnitus cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEndolymphatic hydrops and its association with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and serum vitamin D levelsIf the study confirms a significant association, clinicians managing Ménière's disease or endolymphatic hydrops may consider routine vitamin D screening; however, evidence is not yet sufficient to recommend this as standard practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoGenome-wide analysis implicates inner ear development in Ménière diseaseNo immediate change to clinical practice; findings are foundational genetic research, but they may eventually support genetic risk screening and targeted therapies for Ménière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoComparison of transoral and bilateral axillo-breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy: multicentre studyThis study has minimal relevance to audiology; it was likely captured by a broad search and should be deprioritized for audiology-specific audiences.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMusicians are better at using sounds as spatial body anchorsDemonstrating that musical training enhances auditory-spatial body anchoring suggests potential therapeutic applications for balance rehabilitation programs in audiology and vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSocial Determinants of Health and Impact on Cochlear Implant PerformanceAudiologists and CI teams should screen for social determinants of health pre-operatively, as socioeconomic and environmental factors appear to independently influence post-implant speech perception outcomes — though causality and which factors matter most require prospective...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoData from a UK-based multicentre randomised feasibility study investigating the management of post-traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: mixed-methods analysesNo practice change is warranted yet; this is a feasibility study establishing groundwork for a future definitive RCT on post-traumatic BPPV management — current findings are not powered for efficacy conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEnhanced Contour-Deviant Mismatch Negativity and Mnemonic Representations in Older MusiciansNo immediate change to audiology practice is indicated; findings support the mechanistic link between lifelong music training and preserved auditory discrimination in aging, but do not yet support recommending music training as a clinical intervention for age-related hearing...＋Save
