Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·8w agoAAAMPLIFY!!Annual conventions like AAA 2026 shape professional priorities, highlight emerging technologies, and set the tone for continuing education in audiology for the year ahead.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant delivers strong start to the year on relaunch momentumDemant's relaunch-driven momentum suggests the company is prioritizing portfolio refresh over entirely new platforms, which may affect the pace of clinically meaningful innovation in the near term.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoJyske Bank: Demant’s strong start points to high-end resultsPositive analyst coverage can reflect and reinforce investor confidence in Demant's portfolio strategy, indirectly signaling stability for the audiologists and dispensers who rely on their products.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoDemant CEO teases new launches: "Our platform is very strong"Anticipated Demant product launches could shift competitive dynamics in the premium hearing aid segment and affect dispensing choices for clinicians.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoAmplifon upgrades earnings guidance despite flat revenue – ready for GN mega-mergerThe Amplifon–GN Hearing integration is one of the largest consolidations in the audiology retail and manufacturing sectors, with potential downstream effects on product availability and clinic competition.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant maintains guidance, sees lower-end outcome as "less likely"Demant's confidence in its growth trajectory signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion.＋Save
National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL)·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·8w ago· press releaseNAL and EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio publish peer-reviewed clinical trial on Nuance Audio GlassesAudiologists should read the full trial rather than rely on this press release; the involvement of the device manufacturer (EssilorLuxottica) in co-publishing warrants scrutiny of outcome selection and conflict-of-interest disclosures before clinical recommendations are made.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8w agoLexie Launches B3 Hearing Aids Powered by BoseThe continued growth of Bose-powered OTC hearing aids from Lexie signals intensifying competition in the self-fit segment and may shift how some patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss first access amplification.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·8w agoFDA Grants De Novo Classification to TytoCare’s AI Otoscopy ToolClinicians should note this regulatory milestone as the first FDA-cleared AI otoscopy video analysis tool for eardrum bulging detection, but evidence of clinical accuracy and workflow impact in audiology settings is not yet established from this announcement alone.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·8w agoBSHAA UPDATE – May/June 2026Professional networking and continuing education events like this support competency and community cohesion among UK hearing aid audiologists.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoIs lovely serotonin a tinnitus traitor?If serotonin's role in tinnitus is confirmed in humans, it could open new treatment targets, which is particularly significant given the lack of approved pharmacological therapies for tinnitus.＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·8w agoThe #Baha7SoundProcessor is designed for clear, rich and natural sound in a small package.Cochlear Americas YouTube promotional video for the Baha 7 Sound Processor, highlighting its sound quality and compact design.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Tinnitus·8w agoCilcare Announces US Clinical Trial for Tinnitus Drug, Expands Research CapacityTinnitus has no FDA-approved pharmacological treatment, making any credible drug entering human trials a significant milestone for the field.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·8w agoCan Silence Worsen Tinnitus? Here’s the TruthA Treble Health YouTube video in which Dr. Ben explains why silent environments can increase tinnitus perception, with links to the clinic's Charlotte, Philadelphia, and San Francisco locations.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Tinnitus·8w agoStop Tinnitus Naturally? 5 Treatments You NEED to TryAudiologist Dr. Cliff Olson presents five tinnitus treatments—grounded in research and clinical experience—acknowledging there is no universal cure but outlining available management options.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·8w agoAmerica's Top Tinnitus Researcher Reveals What Clinics MissDr. James Henry discusses tinnitus definition, evaluation, and clinical assessment, emphasizing that tinnitus cannot be directly measured and that validated questionnaires and hearing tests are used to gauge its impact.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Public health & policy·8w agoWhat does loud noise do to your ears?A consumer-facing educational video explaining the physiological effects of noise-induced hearing damage, using post-concert tinnitus as an illustrative example.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoGaze stabilization: Bats do move their eyes but differently from miceUnderstanding species-specific gaze-stabilization mechanisms can inform comparative models of vestibulo-ocular reflexes, with long-term potential relevance to vestibular science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoGabaergic modulation alleviates auditory hypersensitivity and neuroinflammation in sodium salicylate-treated male miceIdentifying GABAergic pathways as a modulator of hyperacusis and auditory neuroinflammation opens a potential therapeutic target for patients with debilitating sound sensitivity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoHennebert's sign due to intralabyrinthine schwannoma - case reportClinicians evaluating patients with Hennebert's sign should include intralabyrinthine schwannoma in the differential diagnosis, even though it is a rare cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoSurgical decision-making in cholesteatoma-induced labyrinthine fistula: hearing outcomes in a tertiary referral centerSurgeons managing cholesteatoma-induced labyrinthine fistula can reference this tertiary-center series for comparative hearing outcomes, but practice changes should await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·8w agoDiagnostic value of the inner ear computed tomography measurements in detecting congenital sensorineural hearing loss: a comparative studyInner-ear CT measurements may add diagnostic value in evaluating congenital sensorineural hearing loss, but clinicians should await validation of specific threshold values before adopting them routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoStudy on the Effectiveness of Combining Different Hearing Test Techniques in Aiding the Diagnosis of NIHL Using a Cross-sectional SurveyCombining conventional audiometry with supplementary hearing test techniques shows promise for earlier NIHL detection, but the cross-sectional design limits causal inference; audiologists should monitor for future prospective validation before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoSpectral Profile Analysis and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Habitual Earphone Users with Normal HearingHabitual earphone users with normal audiograms may show subclinical (below the detectable threshold) auditory dysfunction on speech-in-noise and spectral profile tests; audiologists should consider supplementary testing in this population, though prospective data confirming...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoCongenital Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an 11-Year-Old: Case Report, Surgical Management, and a Proposal for Refined NomenclatureThis case report has minimal relevance to audiology; it primarily informs otolaryngology and pediatric surgical practice regarding a rare congenital nasal anomaly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoCorrection: Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique with or without A-PRF in treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD): A 12 months CBCT studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it was likely indexed in error and has no relevance to hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoMulti-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant InsertionSurgeons performing cochlear implantation who use intraoperative ECochG monitoring should consider multi-frequency algorithms, as they appear to reduce false-positive drop alarms without compromising detection of true hearing drops.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·8w agoDecolonising audiology education: Epistemic barriers and opportunities for Black African studentsDiversifying the knowledge foundations of audiology education is essential for producing a workforce capable of serving linguistically and culturally diverse populations globally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoNoise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional studyMilitary audiologists and occupational health practitioners should note persistently low hearing protection compliance in this population, reinforcing the need for structured hearing conservation programs; no change to civilian clinical protocols is indicated.＋Save
