Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4d agoReady to go proIf you guys know anybody at @Phonak, let them know my cousin Biff is ready to go pro and he's looking for sponsors 😂+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoAlpha oscillatory activity reveals focused-attentional disparity between cochlear implant users and normal hearing listenersAlpha oscillatory activity differences between cochlear implant users and normal-hearing listeners offer a potential biomarker for attention-related outcome variability, but this is preliminary neurophysiological research; no change to CI fitting or rehabilitation practice is...+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·5d agoEUHA 2026 to Offer Free Admission to Students and ApprenticesWorkforce shortages are a growing concern in audiology, and initiatives that lower barriers for students and apprentices to engage with the profession could help strengthen the future talent pipeline.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoNationsBenefits to Support Sam’s Club Hearing Centers, Supplanting LucidShifts in who administers hearing benefits at large retail chains like Sam's Club can redirect significant patient volume and reshape competitive dynamics between traditional audiology clinics and retail hearing centers.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoTreble Health Acquires Silicon Valley HearingThe deal illustrates the continuing trend of telehealth-native audiology platforms moving into brick-and-mortar care to offer hybrid service models, which could reshape competitive dynamics for independent clinics.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·6d agoAuracast Comes to Lincoln Center: A New Listening Experience at David Geffen HallAuracast broadcast audio represents a potential shift in how hearing loops and assistive listening systems are deployed in public venues, with direct implications for how audiologists counsel patients on accessibility options.+Save
The Audiology Project·Professional org·Professional practice·6d agoNew Board of DirectorsStructural changes at professional audiology organizations can influence advocacy priorities, member engagement, and the direction of policy work that ultimately shapes the profession.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6d agoCan Hearing Loss Actually Be Cured? Here’s Where We StandIn this video, I’m breaking down where I believe we currently stand in the search for a cure for hearing loss — and why we still haven’t found one yet. I know a lot of people are frustrated that we still rely on hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other hearing technologies...+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·6d ago"How do I find a GOOD hearing professional?"Finding a hearing care professional you can trust to help you hear your best can be confusing. Here's what to look for. 👇+Save
The Guardian·Other·Accessibility·6d agoPaul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiringPaul Simon's public return to performing with significant hearing loss raises awareness of how people can adapt to and live meaningfully with hearing impairment, which may resonate with patients and the broader public.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoListen Technologies and Ampetronic partner with AuraFuturity for Auracast awarenessIndustry coalitions behind Auracast signal growing momentum toward standardised wireless assistive listening infrastructure that could benefit hearing aid users in public spaces.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoVehicle-synchronized rotational peripheral cues reduce motion sickness in in-car virtual realityUnderstanding and mitigating motion-induced sensory conflict has peripheral relevance to vestibular rehabilitation and the growing intersection of immersive technology with audiology practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·6d agoASEAF: Attention-SincNet driven EEG-audio fused target speaker extraction networkEEG-audio fused auditory attention decoding represents a key research frontier for next-generation neuro-steered hearing aids, making this directly relevant to audiology's technology pipeline.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoConstruction and efficacy verification of a risk prediction model for cognitive function changes in patients with vestibular migraineA validated cognitive risk prediction model for vestibular migraine patients could support earlier referral for cognitive assessment, but clinicians should await independent external validation before incorporating it into practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoA preliminary exploration of vestibular reserveThis is a conceptual/theoretical paper introducing a new framework; no practice change is warranted yet, but the vestibular reserve concept may eventually guide interpretation of mismatched vestibular test and symptom profiles.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoAnalyzing Postoperative Vestibulopathy in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Through Physical Therapy-Based AssessmentsPhysical therapy-based assessments can characterize post-surgical balance deficits in vestibular schwannoma patients, but the study's preliminary nature means no specific change to rehabilitation protocols is yet warranted pending larger controlled data.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoEffects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on bodily ownership and postural control: An experimental examination with counterbalanced randomization of stimulus conditionsUnderstanding how galvanic vestibular stimulation modulates bodily ownership perception could inform future therapeutic applications for balance disorders and rehabilitation science.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoLong-term outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannomas: tumor stability supports reduced surveillance after 10 yearsClinicians co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery may reasonably discuss reduced MRI surveillance frequency with neurosurgery after 10 years of documented tumor stability, pending institutional protocol updates.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoRisk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent PopulationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoA Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth RuptureNo immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoManual head rotation synchronised to a metronome is a feasible and valid method for assessing visually enhanced vestibulo-ocular reflexes and vestibulo-ocular reflex suppressionClinicians without access to motorized rotary chair equipment may consider metronome-guided manual head rotation as a validated, low-cost alternative for assessing VVOR and VOR suppression, though replication in larger and more diverse samples is advisable before routine...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6d agoOutcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical CenterClinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6d agoFactors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adultsAudiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoImpact of Blood Group on Contralateral Suppression of Otoacoustic Emissions, Speech Perception in Noise, and Binaural IntegrationIf blood group is confirmed as a biological variable affecting auditory processing, it could inform personalised risk stratification for hearing difficulties, though this remains speculative at present.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoThe Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and TinnitusAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Education & training·6d agoFree EUHA 2026 tickets for hearing care students and apprenticesLowering the financial barrier to attend a leading international hearing care congress can help attract and retain the next generation of audiologists and hearing care specialists.+Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·6d agoCambridge Utd venue for an Auracast record breaker at the beautiful gameDemonstrating Auracast's ability to serve 1,500 simultaneous listeners at a live sports event builds the public and industry case for wide-scale assistive listening infrastructure.+Save