PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPhenotype-guided selection of venlafaxine and topiramate for vestibular migraine: a narrative reviewClinicians managing vestibular migraine patients may consider phenotype-guided drug selection (venlafaxine vs. topiramate) based on symptom profile, but the evidence base is narrative review level only—no RCT data support definitive preference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoGranisetron for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prophylaxis in Microvascular Decompression Despite Prominent Non-serotonergic Emetic PathwaysMicrovascular decompression surgery is occasionally performed for auditory or vestibular nerve conditions, so awareness of perioperative nausea management approaches may be marginally relevant to surgical audiology teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·8w agoOver-the-counter hearing aids and integrated health-monitoring sensors: a review of clinical evidence and implementationAudiologists should stay informed about OTC hearing aid clinical evidence gaps and emerging sensor integration, as these developments directly affect patient counseling, fitting workflows, and clinic business models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8w agoSignal-specific performance of in-ear EEG: strengths and limitationsIn-ear EEG could eventually enable real-time, unobtrusive brain-state monitoring in hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users, making this a foundational benchmark for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoTargeted inhibition of the BDNF/AKT/mTOR pathway in the inferior colliculus ameliorates salicylate-induced tinnitus in ratsIdentifying the BDNF/AKT/mTOR pathway as a contributor to tinnitus opens a new molecular target avenue that could eventually lead to the first pharmacological treatments for tinnitus in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoProtocol for Development of Guidelines for Rapid Restoration of ReadinessGuidelines on rapid cognitive restoration in combat and sport contexts may intersect with audiology when hearing loss, concussion, or blast exposure underlies impaired readiness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoBodily stimulation during rapid eye movement sleep: effects of muscle and vestibular cueing on lucid dreamingUnderstanding how vestibular input during sleep influences conscious awareness may have long-term implications for vestibular neuroscience research, though clinical relevance to audiology is currently very limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPostural Stability, Fall Risk, and Effects of Balance-Based Exercise in AcromegalyAudiologists and vestibular specialists working with acromegaly patients should be alert to increased fall risk and compromised vestibulo-ocular reflex function; balance-based exercise may be a useful adjunct referral recommendation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoCochlear implant electrode place and pulse rate discrimination improve with training without cross cue transferTraining protocols targeting electrode place or pulse-rate discrimination can yield domain-specific pitch perception gains in CI users, but clinicians should not expect cross-over benefits — each cue type may need its own dedicated rehabilitation approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoAudiologic Characteristics of Military Service Members and Veterans With and Without Tinnitus and Comorbid Posttraumatic Stress DisorderAudiologists working with military and veteran populations should be aware that comorbid PTSD may be associated with distinct audiologic profiles in tinnitus patients, suggesting the need for integrated screening and interdisciplinary care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoClinical and Demographic Characterization of Tinnitus and Factors Associated With Discomfort in a Large Sample of Patients Evaluated in Bogota, ColombiaClinicians in Latin American settings and globally may reference this large-sample characterization to benchmark local tinnitus populations, though findings must be replicated before changing assessment or management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoIs Visual Vertical Perception Altered in Children and Adolescents with Spinal Misalignment? A Cross-Sectional StudyIf spinal misalignment measurably disrupts subjective visual vertical perception, it may point to broader sensorimotor integration issues relevant to vestibular assessment in pediatric populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoMechanistic Pathways Linking Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Osteoarthritis to Falls in Older Adults: A Scoping ReviewUnderstanding the overlapping mechanistic pathways to falls in older adults can help audiologists contextualize vestibular findings and strengthen the case for integrated fall-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoCeratohyoidectomy for Management of Unilateral and Bilateral Temporohyoid Osteoarthropathy: Long-Term Outcome in 33 EquidsTemporohyoid osteoarthropathy in equids causes vestibular and facial nerve dysfunction analogous to some human conditions; long-term surgical outcome data may have limited translational interest for researchers studying related bony pathologies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoPsychological Correlates of Tinnitus Handicap: Associations with Personality Traits and Emotional DistressAudiologists managing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for emotional distress and personality-linked vulnerability, as these psychological factors appear to independently predict tinnitus-related handicap and may warrant referral for psychological support.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoEvaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Collagen Mesotherapy in the Course of Chronic Cervicocephalic Syndrome-A Retrospective Observational StudyCervical spine disorders are sometimes linked to dizziness and balance complaints seen in audiology clinics; evidence on novel cervical treatments is of peripheral interest to vestibular specialists considering multidisciplinary referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoInitial High-Frequency Amplification Accuracy Predicts Long-Term Hearing Aid Fitting Outcomes: A Real Ear Measurement-Based StudyPrioritise high-frequency REM accuracy at the initial fitting visit, as this study identifies it as a predictor of one-year outcomes; clinicians should audit their first-fit verification protocols accordingly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoArtificial Intelligence Reading of Postoperative Cochlear Implant X-RaysAI-assisted postoperative cochlear implant X-ray reading is promising for reducing inter-reader variability, but clinical adoption should await validation in prospective multicentre studies before replacing or formally supplementing standard radiologist review.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Public health & policy·8w agoHealthy Futures report finds electrifying Australia’s public hospitals would save $59 million a yearWhile peripheral to audiology, healthcare sustainability initiatives can affect public hospital budgets that indirectly fund audiology services within those settings.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant reports 7% organic growth and upgrades 2026 outlookStrong organic growth at a market leader signals continued R&D investment and competitive pricing pressure across the hearing aid industry.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoHearing Australia appoints Eron Plumb as new managing directorLeadership changes at a large government-linked hearing care provider like Hearing Australia can influence service delivery priorities, workforce strategy, and access to care across Australia.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoDemant buys Amplifon’s UK chain: “We decided to make this a major project”This acquisition signals accelerating vertical integration in the UK hearing care market, which could reshape referral pathways, brand competition, and independent clinic economics.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon Reveal connectivity improvements: what does it mean for Auracast?Auracast represents a potential shift in how hearing aid users access public audio environments, and Oticon's integration could accelerate broader industry adoption of the standard.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aid Powered by Dual AI SystemThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processing architectures in consumer hearing aids signals an accelerating industry trend toward on-device machine learning, which may eventually redefine fitting and outcomes benchmarks.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoStudy Finds Nearly 1 in 4 Hypertensive Adults Have Sensorineural Hearing LossAudiologists and physicians treating hypertensive patients — especially those who smoke or use ototoxic medications — should be aware of the elevated hearing loss risk; however, this cross-sectional study from a single African population limits direct generalizability, so no...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon Launches Reveal Hearing Aids with Dual AI Processing and Expanded ConnectivityThe introduction of dedicated dual-AI processors in a consumer hearing aid platform signals an accelerating industry shift toward on-device neural processing, which may eventually redefine fitting and counselling benchmarks across the field.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8w agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Anna’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *From Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Anna’s Journey* Meet Anna, a cochlear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from Poland....＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoDemant CEO steps up efforts despite tough competition ahead: “We’re not done yet”Intensifying competition among major hearing-aid manufacturers could accelerate product innovation and affect pricing and supply options available to clinics.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoSam's Club Hearing Aids - Better Than Costco?Sam's Club Hearing Aids - Better Than Costco? For years, if you wanted low-cost hearing aids from a warehouse store, Costco was the only choice that carried a range of high-end technology at aggressively low prices....＋Save
