Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8w agoHow Starkey Cares Is Helping People With Usher SyndromeAt Starkey, hearing is more than technology. It's about helping people stay connected to the world around them. In this special Starkey Cares event, we welcomed members of the Usher Coalition Conference to Starkey's Center for Excellence in Minnesota....＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoMunich Airport commitment to barrier-free travel recognised with new certificationReal-world deployment of Auracast in major public infrastructure like airports demonstrates growing adoption of hearing-loop replacement technology, which may influence patient counselling on assistive listening in travel settings.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoNEW Oticon Reveal Hearing Aids | Dual Ai Changes Everything!The NEW Oticon Reveal hearing aids have officially been announced, and they introduce an entirely new approach to helping you hear better in complex listening environments....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoElectrically evoked compound action potentials in adult and pediatric cochlear implant users: I. Cochlear nerve responsiveness and electrode-neuron interface indexFindings are preliminary; await full results and replication before adjusting cochlear implant fitting or programming protocols based on age-group differences in nerve responsiveness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoMild traumatic brain injury recovery: a qualitative study of noise sensitivity, vestibular issues and anxiety interactionsNo immediate practice change warranted, but clinicians managing mTBI patients should be alert to how noise sensitivity, vestibular complaints, and anxiety reinforce each other, suggesting value in coordinated multi-disciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVolumetric Assessment of Vestibular Schwannomas Exhibiting Internal Growth After Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Application of Artificial IntelligenceAI-based volumetric MRI analysis may detect internal regrowth in vestibular schwannomas after stereotactic radiosurgery more sensitively than linear measurements, but clinical adoption requires prospective validation before changing surveillance protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoNeuroanatomical correlates of stroke-related dizziness and vertigo: secondary analysis from the INSPiRE-TMS trialMapping the brain regions behind stroke-related dizziness could eventually improve triage and differentiation of central versus peripheral vestibular causes in emergency settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoIntelligibility of Emotional Speech in Chinese Older Adults: Effects of Age-Related Hearing LossAudiologists treating Mandarin-speaking older adults should be aware that age-related hearing loss reduces intelligibility of emotional speech more than flat speech, suggesting emotionally naturalistic test materials may better reflect real-world communication difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoNeurovascular-Immune Biomarkers in Ménière Disease: Insights From High-Throughput ProteomicsIdentifying reliable biomarkers for Ménière disease could eventually enable objective diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition currently managed by symptom control alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoEarly Ocular Response to Visual Motion in Patients With Persistent Postural-Perceptual DizzinessEarly oculomotor (eye movement) responses to visual motion may serve as a measurable marker of visual dependency in PPPD, but clinical use of this finding requires further validation; no change to current PPPD assessment or treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoSynaptic zinc plasticity shapes adaptive and maladaptive cortical plasticity following cochlear injuryIdentifying synaptic zinc plasticity as a driver of both adaptive and maladaptive auditory cortex reorganization after cochlear injury opens a potential new molecular target for future tinnitus and hearing-loss therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoInnovations in conservative and surgical therapy for Ménière's disease-narrative reviewThis narrative review provides a useful overview of emerging therapies for Ménière's disease, but as a non-systematic review it does not justify changing current practice without further verification of individual studies cited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoBrain inputs to the vestibular nuclei in lampreysUnderstanding the ancient, evolutionarily conserved circuits driving vestibulo-ocular and optokinetic reflexes in lampreys may offer foundational insights into balance disorders and reflex pathways relevant to vestibular rehabilitation research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoTen tips for the diagnosis and management of fibromuscular dysplasiaFibromuscular dysplasia can present with pulsatile tinnitus and cervical artery involvement, making it a rare but important differential diagnosis that audiologists may encounter and should refer onward promptly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoInvestigation of Hyperacusis in Patients with TinnitusAudiologists managing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for hyperacusis, as this study suggests meaningful co-occurrence; however, practice protocols should await replication in larger, well-controlled studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPainless vertebral artery dissection mimicking benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a case reportAudiologists and vestibular specialists should maintain a high index of suspicion for vascular causes of acute positional vertigo — particularly when red flags are absent — and refer urgently if clinical findings don't fully fit BPPV.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoEvaluation of the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment of early forms of caries using the ICON method based on laser-fluorescence analysisThis article falls outside the audiology domain entirely; it concerns dental diagnostics and carries no significance for hearing healthcare professionals.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoWSA chief maintains approach despite loss of key client in the US: “It’s mainly a choice on the client’s part”Supply-chain shifts at a major hearing aid component maker could affect product availability and pricing downstream for manufacturers and, ultimately, clinics.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w ago· press releaseStarkey Omega AI – with Auracast – wins Healthcare Eagles Award for best artificial intelligenceRecognition of AI-integrated hearing platforms signals growing industry and institutional acceptance of AI and Auracast as mainstream features in next-generation hearing aids.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoAnalyst expects tense competition following Demant's improved outlookIntensifying product competition among the Big Three hearing aid manufacturers could accelerate innovation and affect pricing and product availability for clinics and dispensers.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoWSA will not renew major contract with US managed care clientThe loss of a major managed care contract by WSA illustrates how dependent hearing care providers can be on third-party payer relationships, with single contract changes capable of materially affecting company revenues.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant CEO on upward revision: “There is strong momentum in the business”Demant's upward financial revision signals continued market expansion in the hearing industry, which may influence competitive dynamics, pricing, and product investment across the sector.＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·8w agoAlle Funktionen der Signia App im (aktualisierten) Überblick | Signia HörgeräteMit der Signia App steuern Sie Ihre Signia Hörgeräte dezent und bequem über Ihr Smartphone. Einstellungen mit Hilfe des KI-gestützten Signia Assistant ändern, Lautstärke einstellen, Programme auswählen und sogar Schritte zählen: Die App ist Ihr täglicher Begleiter....＋Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·8w agoNEW Oticon Reveal Hearing Aids: Better Than Intent?Oticon has officially launched the new Oticon Reveal hearing aids, but are they actually better than Oticon Intent, and should existing Intent users upgrade? In this launch-day breakdown, I take a detailed look at Oticon Reveal and the technology behind what Oticon describes as...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoAudiology’s journey into the unknown – with Starkey’s Dave FabryReframing enduring patient priorities as a compass for future R&D and fitting practices keeps audiologists aligned with what users actually value rather than what technology alone can offer.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8w agoThe Cutest Mascot For Kids With Cochlear ImplantsHappy Birthday, Mellie! Celebrating on World Elephant Day (of course 🐘) with all her little friends. ❤️ Has Mellie been part of your hearing loss journey? Tell her in the comments!＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant upgrades outlook and launches new product initiativeDemant's upgraded growth forecast signals continued market expansion in hearing healthcare, which could influence competitive pricing, product availability, and clinic partnership strategies.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·OTC / consumer·8w agoFDA clears Samsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid feature using NAL-NL2 for fittingNo immediate practice change is required; however, clinicians should anticipate patient inquiries about Samsung OTC hearing aids and be prepared to discuss their appropriate candidacy (mild-to-moderate perceived loss only) relative to professionally fitted devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·8w agoSamsung Galaxy Buds Gain FDA-Cleared OTC Hearing Aid FeatureSamsung's FDA clearance adds a major consumer electronics brand to the growing OTC hearing aid market, increasing competitive pressure on traditional hearing aid manufacturers and potentially lowering the barrier to amplification for millions of people with mild-to-moderate...＋Save
