Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8w agoWhat Makes Us Mad About Our Hearing Loss?First-person patient narratives like this serve as a reminder that hearing technology does not fully resolve the social and emotional toll of hearing loss, underscoring the importance of counseling and psychosocial support in audiologic care.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8w agoThe #1 Thing People Notice About Starkey Omega AIWhat do patients and hearing care professionals value most in a hearing aid? In this video, patients and professionals share the features they believe matter most in Starkey Omega AI....+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8w agoThe Biggest Hearing Aid Myth Is Holding People BackDo hearing aids make you look old? It's one of the most common misconceptions hearing care professionals hear every day. Many people delay addressing hearing loss because they associate hearing aids with aging or believe they can simply "wait a little longer." Unfortunately,...+Save
Hearing Review·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoFennec Pharmaceuticals Reports 78% Revenue Jump as Pedmark Demand Reaches Record HighRecord adoption of the only FDA-approved otoprotective agent for pediatric cisplatin patients signals growing integration of hearing-preservation protocols in pediatric oncology, which has downstream implications for audiology referral volume and counseling practices.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·8w agoADA Awards Inaugural Audiology Practice Accreditation to North Carolina ClinicThe launch of the ADA's inaugural Practice Accreditation marks a significant step toward formalizing quality standards for independent audiology clinics, potentially shaping how the profession benchmarks and differentiates practice excellence.+Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoOticon reveals the Oticon Reveal (and yes, it has Auracast)The Oticon Reveal's claimed Dual AI architecture and native Auracast support represent the latest escalation in AI-powered hearing aid feature competition, which will directly shape patient counselling and product selection conversations.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·OTC / consumer·8w agoSamsung Galaxy Buds Hearing Aid Feature Receives FDA ClearanceClinicians should be aware that patients with self-perceived mild-to-moderate hearing loss may present having already adopted Galaxy Buds as OTC hearing aids; counselling on appropriate use, limitations, and when to seek a formal audiological evaluation remains important.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8w agoWisconsin audiologists to get first-hand Auracast demo at State ConferenceLive demonstrations of Auracast at state audiology conferences accelerate real-world familiarity with the technology among dispensers and advocates who will counsel patients on it.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Education & training·8w agoEUHA 2026: Young creators wanted to help document Hanover CongressEngaging the next generation of content creators in audiology events could broaden public awareness and professional dialogue around hearing health.+Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8w agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Ewa’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *From Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Ewa’s Journey* Meet Ewa, the mother of a cochlear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from Poland....+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Accessibility·8w agoWhen Accessibility Goes Mainstream: Captions, AI and What Comes NextBrian Taylor interviews InnoCaption CEO Paul Lee on the evolution of AI-powered captioned communication technology and the challenges of building reliable accessible tools for people with hearing loss.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·8w agoSkylark Bio Doses First Patient in Gene Therapy Trial for GJB2-Related Hearing LossIf proven safe and effective, gene therapy targeting GJB2 mutations could offer the first disease-modifying treatment for one of the most common causes of inherited hearing loss, fundamentally reshaping the audiology care pathway.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8w agoUnitron roadshow launches Moxi S-RX rechargeable RIC with world first denoising chipChipset-level noise processing innovation, if independently validated, could represent a meaningful step forward in hearing aid signal processing for patients struggling in noisy environments.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoAmplifon heads to GN Hearing deal trumpeting Q2 two-year organic growth high and profitability accelerationIf regulators approve the Amplifon–GN Hearing retail acquisition, it would significantly concentrate ownership of hearing care retail networks, potentially affecting competition, pricing, and independent clinic dynamics across multiple markets.+Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Education & training·8w agoWhat I Told a Room Full of Hearing ScientistsBridging the gap between patient-lived experience and hearing research priorities can lead to studies that are more meaningful and outcomes that patients actually care about.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8w agoHow Hearing Works - 3D Animation (NO AI!)How Hearing Works - 3D Animation (NO AI!) Most of us take our hearing for granted. However as an audiologist who helps individuals with hearing loss daily, understanding the complex and delicate system that helps us hear the world around us is of utmost importance....+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAmpicillin/ceftriaxone vs. β-lactam/aminoglycoside combination therapy for Enterococcus faecalis infective endocarditis: a systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists working in hospital or oncology settings should be aware of this meta-analysis: if ampicillin/ceftriaxone is shown to be equally or more effective than aminoglycoside-based regimens, it supports a shift away from ototoxic antibiotics — potentially reducing referrals...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoCortical speech-in-noise processing reflects subcortical syllable encoding and lexical attentionNo actionable practice change yet; findings advance understanding of why speech-in-noise ability varies among people with similar audiograms, but do not yet translate to a clinical protocol or test.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·8w agoGoal-setting in audiology: where practice aligns with, or falls short of, best practiceAudiologists should audit their own goal-setting conversations: if goals are not routinely co-created with patients using structured, person-centred approaches, there is a clear gap between current practice and evidence-informed guidelines that warrants a direct change.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPreliminary experience with the transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach in selected complex cases: a case series and literature reviewAlthough outside core audiology practice, TOETVA outcomes in complex thyroid cases may occasionally intersect with ENT/audiology multidisciplinary care, particularly regarding recurrent laryngeal nerve monitoring.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoMultimodal temporal dissociation in anti-GABA A receptor encephalitis: functional recovery precedes structural resolution-a case reportThis single case report is too preliminary to change clinical practice, but it suggests that functional recovery metrics may not align with imaging resolution in anti-GABA-A receptor encephalitis — clinicians should not rely solely on MRI normalisation to gauge treatment success.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoEarly Activation Satisfaction: Single-Unit Cochlear Implant ProcessorsEarly patient satisfaction data for single-unit cochlear implant processors could inform pre-activation counselling; clinicians should await full publication details and sample size before adjusting counselling protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoHead bandaging for patients with auditory implants undergoing MRI, highlighting the risk of magnetic puck projectileClinicians and radiology staff should implement firm head-bandaging protocols and confirm magnet removal or implant MRI-compatibility before any scan — this case reinforces existing safety guidance and warrants a protocol review at sites performing MRI on implant patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoSeeing, hearing, and moving: Inequalities in assistive device use and health outcomes among older adults in IndiaNo immediate change to clinical practice in high-income settings, but findings underscore that unmet need for hearing assistive devices among older adults in low- and middle-income countries is substantial and linked to worse health outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoToothbrush Design and Developmental Characteristics Influencing Plaque Removal in 7-Year-Old Children: A Randomized Crossover TrialThis study has no relevance to the audiology field; it was likely submitted in error or as a calibration test.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoSleep's influence on susceptibility to motion sickness in parabolic flights and virtual reality: An exploratory studyPreliminary and exploratory; audiologists managing vestibular patients should note the possible sleep–motion sickness link as hypothesis-generating only — no practice change is warranted until confirmatory studies are available.+Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoNew genetic cause of rare inherited hearing loss discoveredIdentifying GPN2 as a novel genetic cause of Perrault Syndrome expands the known genetic landscape of rare hereditary hearing loss, potentially improving diagnostic yield for families undergoing genetic testing.+Save
AU✱AudiologyOnline·Sponsored·Education & training·8w ago· press releaseElevate Your Practice: Expert-Led Education for H2 2026 from Inventis AcademiaContinuing education offerings tied to complex case management can support skill development in the audiology workforce, though the clinical value depends on the quality and independence of the curriculum.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·8w agoDemant Reports Strong Q2 Hearing Aid Growth, Raises 2026 OutlookDemant's upward-revised outlook signals continued market growth in hearing aids, which may reflect broader adoption trends relevant to clinic owners and the competitive landscape.+Save