Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoGN Hearing Delivers 9% Organic Growth as Amplifon Carve-Out Moves ForwardGN Hearing's strong organic growth signals continued investment capacity in hearing aid R&D and distribution, while the Amplifon carve-out may reshape retail clinic ownership dynamics across the sector.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·8w agoStarkey Expands Omega AI Technology Access for Government ServicesExtending AI-driven hearing technology and dedicated clinical tools to the government/veteran sector could improve fitting workflows and outcomes for a high-need patient population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon Adds Zeal, Intent, and Verit Hearing Aids to VA ContractExpanding VA contract coverage broadens hearing aid access for a large veteran population and signals Oticon's strategic push into the government market segment.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·8w agoSignia Adds Custom and Instant-Fit IX Models for VA AudiologistsExpanding premium hearing aid options within government health systems broadens access for veterans and underserved populations who rely on federally contracted care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Professional practice·8w agoAAA 2026 Panel: Industry Leaders Forecast the Future of Hearing CareIndustry consensus at a major professional conference on AI adoption, workforce shortages, and health positioning signals priorities likely to shape audiology over the next decade.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·8w agoThe Tinnitus Protocol That’s Helping Patients Find ReliefA Treble Health YouTube video in which Dr. Ben outlines a tinnitus management protocol targeting sleep, anxiety, and hearing loss, with links to clinic locations in Charlotte NC, Philadelphia PA, and additional cities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossHumanizing the communication barriers of hearing loss through relatable storytelling can support patient counseling and public awareness efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossCentering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·8w agoCilcare Expands U.S. Operations with CBSET Partnership and Planned Tinnitus Trial at Mass General HospitalA planned clinical trial for a novel tinnitus drug candidate at a major academic center signals growing pharmaceutical investment in tinnitus treatment, an area with no currently approved pharmacological therapy.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Hearing aids·8w agoNew Hearing Aids vs. ReprogrammingA patient case study video demonstrating that incorrect hearing aid programming—rather than outdated devices—was the cause of poor hearing aid performance, with adjustments correcting excessive loudness.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8w agoVeteran Hearing Loss Explained: Tinnitus, Blast Exposure, and Complex CareVeteran hearing loss is rarely simple, and tinnitus, blast exposure, and balance problems are often part of the picture. In this episode, we sit down with Dr....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoThe influence of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping on the clinical efficacy and quality of life of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus: A randomized controlled trialFindings from this RCT on acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping for sudden sensorineural hearing loss with tinnitus should be reviewed before adopting; if effect sizes are clinically meaningful and replication occurs, it may warrant consideration as an...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoGeneralized ataxia in a 6-year-old GoldendoodleThis article does not carry significance for the audiology field; it appears in this feed likely due to indexing overlap and can be deprioritised.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoMini Symptom Index Tool plus modified Vestibular-Ocular Motor Screening (mSIT Plus) for acute concussion identification: findings from the NCAA-DoD CARE ConsortiumAudiologists and vestibular specialists working in sports medicine settings should monitor this tool's validation progress, as it incorporates vestibular-ocular motor screening that overlaps with their scope; no immediate practice change is warranted from this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoThe effects of intelligibility on conflict resolution and monitoring during speech recognition in noiseThis basic-science study deepens understanding of listening effort and cognitive load in noise, but does not yet provide specific guidance to change clinical hearing aid fitting or counselling practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoEmergency Department Sudden Deafness: Clinical Features and Predictors of Advanced ImagingAudiologists and ED clinicians should note which clinical features predict the need for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, potentially informing triage protocols — though direct practice change awaits review of the full study data and sample size.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoPrevalence of hearing loss in a high-specialty medical unitPrevalence data from high-specialty medical units helps build the evidence base for systematic hearing screening in hospital settings, especially for geriatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPrevention of hypoparathyroidism with indocyanine green in transoral thyroidectomy: Pilot studyHypoparathyroidism can cause low calcium levels that may affect neuromuscular function, but this study has no meaningful implication for audiology clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoAssessment of Surgical Salvage Outcomes for Exposed Cranial Neuromodulating DevicesAudiologists co-managing cochlear implant patients should be aware that surgical salvage of exposed devices is an option, but outcomes data from this study should inform realistic counseling about revision surgery success rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoFive year of post-marketing safety of teprotumumab: A disproportionality analysis of the FDA adverse event reporting systemAudiologists should be aware that teprotumumab is associated with hearing-related adverse events in post-marketing data; patients on this drug warrant audiological monitoring, though causality and rates require further prospective study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoCochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoA Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant ElectrodesThe within-subject design provides higher-quality comparative data on electrode performance than between-subject studies; audiologists and surgical teams should note the findings when counseling patients on electrode selection, though real-world implant choice is constrained by...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoDysphagia Characteristics and Its Neuroanatomical Correlates in Korean Patients With Subcortical Vascular Cognitive ImpairmentWhile tangential to audiology, understanding overlap between vascular brain damage and swallowing/communication disorders may inform multidisciplinary care pathways in cognitive-hearing clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoA Case of Physiologic Enhancement of Scarpa's Ganglia Mimicking Bilateral Vestibular Schwannomas in a Patient With Atypical Meningioma With NF2 MutationAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware that Scarpa's ganglia enhancement on MRI can mimic bilateral vestibular schwannomas, particularly in patients with NF2 mutations, to avoid misdiagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8w agoIn-ear EEG wearables for brain activity assessment and cognitive rehabilitation: the emerging role of multimodal embedded intelligenceIn-ear EEG wearables represent a convergence of audiology hardware and neurotechnology that could reshape how hearing devices are designed and what cognitive services audiologists provide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoThe prognostic value of semicircular canal function testing in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysisSemicircular canal function testing (vHIT and/or caloric testing) at diagnosis may offer prognostic value in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and ENT teams should consider integrating vestibular assessment into ISSNHL workup protocols pending further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoTinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023Rising tinnitus prevalence and duration in young adults warrant earlier screening and counseling in clinical practice, particularly for patients with recreational noise exposure histories.＋Save
