PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoPreoperative Predictors of round window visibility on High resolution CT-scan temporal bone in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery: A Systematic ReviewSurgeons performing cochlear implantation may find preoperative HR-CT temporal bone findings useful for predicting round window access difficulty, but clinical adoption depends on validating specific predictive markers identified in this review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5d agoDoes the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?Audiologists counselling patients using AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids should be aware of deviations from NAL-NL2 prescriptive targets, particularly for specific audiogram configurations, as fitting accuracy may be insufficient for some degrees of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoUsing NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needsClinicians currently using NAL-NL2 should review NAL-NL3's updated modules and consider transitioning fitting protocols where the new system better addresses real-world listening needs; the article provides actionable implementation guidance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoEvidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic TinnitusNo immediate practice change; however, clinicians should note that acute tinnitus may involve a transient phase of heightened sound sensitivity (auditory hypersensitivity) that could inform timing and approach of early interventions.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoOticon Employees Support Veterans at Community Hope Flag Day 5K Fund RaiserWhile not clinically significant, corporate social responsibility initiatives like this reflect how hearing industry companies engage with veteran communities who have elevated rates of hearing loss.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·5d agoAuracast in Scotland: Why choosing an independent audiologist gives you the best chance of trying new technologyAuracast represents a growing assistive listening infrastructure shift that audiologists should be aware of, even though this particular piece is a commercial opinion rather than objective guidance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·6d agoThe Follow-Up Gap: How Hearing Practices Lose Patients Without Realizing ItPatient retention after first contact is a persistent revenue and care-continuity problem across hearing healthcare, and addressing it systematically could meaningfully improve both business outcomes and treatment uptake rates.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·6d agoThe Follow-Up Gap: How Hearing Practices Lose Patients Without Realizing ItPatient drop-off after initial consultations represents a significant hidden revenue and care-access problem for hearing practices, and structured follow-up protocols could meaningfully close that gap.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·6d agoU.S. Department of Labor Seeks Input on Future Standards for Occupational Hearing Loss TestingA potential overhaul of federal occupational hearing-loss testing standards could directly reshape audiometric protocols and documentation requirements for every clinic serving industrial clients.＋Save
Tinnitus Relief w/ Dr. Ben Thompson·Podcast·6d agoSTOP TINNITUS From CONTROLLING Your Life - 7 Ways To Take Back ControlDr. Michelle shares 7 science-backed strategies to reduce tinnitus distress. From sound therapy to emotional support, learn how to take back control. Discover practical ways to stop letting tinnitus control your life....＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·6d agoInnoCaption Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Text-to-Speech SolutionRecognition of AI-driven captioning tools highlights the growing role of accessible communication technology as a complement to traditional hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6d agoThe Truth About VA Hearing Aids in 2026 (Every Veteran Should Watch)The VA provides veterans with some of the best hearing aid technology in the world, but many veterans still wonder if VA hearing aids are actually any good....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoStudy Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s DiseaseIdentifying developmental genetic pathways underlying Ménière's disease could eventually open doors to earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition with limited treatment options.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·6d agoTeam Oticon Surpasses 100 Participants in Annual Flag Day 5K for VeteransHighlights hearing-industry manufacturers participating in veteran-support initiatives, reinforcing the sector's ties to a population with high rates of noise-induced hearing loss.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6d ago"My Hearing Clinic Was Bought by a Corporation"Corporate hearing clinic buy-outs are becoming increasingly common, as big players try to gain more control over the market. While this is big business for the leading players in hearing care...where does it leave patients? #hearingloss #betterhearing #audiology #hearingcare＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6d agoDemant on track for best quarter since the turn of the millenniumDemant's record-breaking quarter signals strong market demand for the Oticon Zeal platform, which may influence product availability, competitive pricing, and the broader hearing aid market landscape.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·6d agoWidex presents clarity solution for 100+ London audience of professionalsThe introduction of a manufacturer-branded AI-driven clarity feature signals continued industry investment in AI-based hearing aid processing, which audiologists will need to evaluate critically once peer-reviewed evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoRotational Composite Flap Technique for Primary Incomplete Cleft Lip Nose RepairThis study is outside the audiology domain and has no meaningful relevance to hearing professionals or their patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Chinese version of the vestibular activities avoidance Instrument-9Audiologists treating Mandarin/Chinese-speaking patients with vestibular disorders now have a validated Chinese version of the VAAI-9 to assess activity avoidance behavior, which can inform rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoMolecular and Cellular Hallmarks of Age-Related Vestibular Hair Cell DegenerationAge-related vestibular hair cell degeneration is a leading cause of balance disorders in older adults, and identifying its molecular drivers is a critical first step toward developing preventive or restorative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoClinical and Genetic Characteristics of SCA27B: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that SCA27B (FGF14-related ataxia) is a major and frequently under-recognized cause of late-onset balance and cerebellar dysfunction, warranting consideration during vestibular diagnostic workup in appropriate patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoA Mixed Vertical Preparation Approach for Crown Replacement: A Concept-Driven Clinical ReportThis article falls outside the scope of audiology and has no relevance to the hearing care field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoThe impact of 14-day head-down bed rest with or without an exercise countermeasure on standing balance control: a randomized controlled trialUnderstanding how simulated microgravity disrupts the sensorimotor system (the network controlling balance and movement) may inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies for deconditioning populations, though translation to clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitizationVestibular migraine is a common and under-treated cause of episodic dizziness seen in audiology and neurotology clinics, and identifying a specific molecular target (CXCL10/PI3K pathway) could eventually lead to new therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoIntratumoral hemorrhage in vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery: a systematic reviewAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that intratumoral hemorrhage (bleeding within the tumor) is a recognized post-radiosurgery complication of vestibular schwannoma that can cause acute hearing loss and vertigo, warranting prompt referral for neuroimaging if...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6d agoPractice and challenges of newborn hearing screening: analysis of a five-year database in ItalyAudiologists and program managers running newborn hearing screening services should review Italy's five-year findings for benchmarking referral, follow-up loss-to-follow-up rates, and early intervention timelines, though local protocol changes depend on how results compare to...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoVGLL-fused intraparenchymal schwannoma with EWSR1::VGLL1 fusion: integrated clinicopathological and molecular characterizationIdentifying distinct molecular signatures in rare schwannoma variants advances accurate tumor classification, which may eventually inform differential diagnosis in cases where schwannomas affect the auditory pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoOtologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular DisordersAudiologists should consider temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a differential when patients present with unexplained otalgia (ear pain), tinnitus, or aural fullness, particularly when otologic examination is unremarkable — referral to a TMD specialist may be warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoMultimodal Audiovestibular Assessment After Intratympanic Gentamicin for Vestibular Drop Attacks in Meniere's Disease: A Case Report and Focused ReviewMultimodal audiovestibular assessment (combining multiple hearing and balance tests) appears useful for monitoring treatment outcomes after intratympanic gentamicin in Ménière's disease, but this is a single case report and cannot guide protocol changes without larger studies.＋Save
