Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·8w agoREVIEW: Oticon Easy LE Adapter makes Bluetooth LE Audio easyNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a consumer accessory review that may be useful when counselling Oticon hearing aid patients who ask about Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility with older or non-LE Audio devices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoFlunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated meniere's disease: An 8-month retrospective studyFindings are preliminary given the retrospective, uncontrolled design; audiologists and vestibular specialists should note the results as hypothesis-generating but should not change prescribing or co-management protocols until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8w agoEvaluating the efficacy of artificial intelligence in audiology: a head-to-head comparison of ChatGPT and Gemini on hearing aid managementAs patients increasingly turn to AI chatbots for health information, audiology needs evidence on whether these tools give accurate hearing aid guidance — or risk spreading misinformation to vulnerable users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoDevelopment and Validation of Persian Speech Test Signal (PerSTS)Audiologists fitting hearing aids for Persian-speaking patients should consider using PerSTS instead of the language-nonspecific ISTS, once clinically adopted, to improve fitting accuracy for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoEEG microstates and dynamic functional connectivity reveal stage-specific brain networks in subjective tinnitusIdentifying stage-specific brain network signatures in tinnitus could eventually guide targeted neurostimulation or biofeedback therapies, moving tinnitus management beyond symptom masking.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·2mo agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Ruth’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *From Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Ruth’s Journey* Meet Ruth, a cochlear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from the UK....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpact of congenital cytomegalovirus on cochlear implant usage in children: A matched cohort study using datalogging metricsIf cCMV children show significantly different daily cochlear implant usage patterns than matched peers, clinicians should monitor datalogging metrics more closely in this group and tailor rehabilitation accordingly — await full results before changing standard CI fitting...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMoyamoya Vasculopathy with Atypical Cogan's Syndrome: A Case ReportDocumenting rare overlaps between vascular and autoimmune disorders can help clinicians consider broader systemic workups when patients present with combined audio-vestibular and cerebrovascular findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSpontaneous cellular senescence and stress response heterogeneity in human vestibular schwannomasUnderstanding why vestibular schwannoma cells behave so differently could eventually lead to biomarkers that predict tumor growth and guide treatment decisions, reducing unnecessary surgery or radiation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSociodemographic bias in LLMs' clinical decision-making for dizzinessAudiologists and clinicians using AI decision-support tools for dizziness evaluation should be aware that LLM recommendations may vary by patient sociodemographic characteristics — independent validation of AI outputs is prudent before clinical reliance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Diagnoses in People with and without Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists should be alert to a potentially elevated rate of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with Parkinson's disease, warranting proactive hearing screening in this population — though causation is not established from this epidemiological design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMedial Geniculate Body Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Tinnitus: Neurophysiological Rationale and Translational Neuromodulation PerspectivesFor the estimated millions with treatment-refractory tinnitus, a neurophysiologically grounded neuromodulation target could open an entirely new category of intervention if translational research advances.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA case-control study comparing auditory and speech outcomes after cochlear implantation in children with and without seizure historyChildren with a seizure history may have different cochlear implant outcomes than those without; clinicians should be aware of this as a prognostic factor when counseling families, but practice protocols should not change until findings are replicated in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAnatomical characteristics of the human cochlea in BahrainCochlear duct length data from a Bahraini population may refine preoperative electrode selection for patients from this region; surgeons serving Middle Eastern populations should note potential anatomical differences from Western normative data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoHearing preservation in 41 cochlear implant recipients with preimplant low-frequency residual hearingLong-term hearing preservation rates in this 41-patient series should inform counseling for candidates with residual low-frequency hearing, but sample size limits generalizability; no immediate protocol change is warranted without larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe effect of cochlear implantation in older adults: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analysesThe umbrella review provides the highest-level evidence synthesis currently available on CI outcomes in older adults; audiologists and ENT teams should use these findings to strengthen evidence-based counseling on psychosocial and cognitive benefits for older CI candidates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe clinical value of vHIT saccadic parameters in the diagnosis and management of central vestibular disorders: a narrative reviewvHIT saccadic parameters show promise for distinguishing central from peripheral vestibular disorders, but as a narrative review this paper cannot establish definitive diagnostic thresholds; clinicians should treat findings as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAudiovestibular Outcomes After Parathyroidectomy in Primary HyperparathyroidismIf surgery to correct overactive parathyroid glands is shown to improve hearing and balance outcomes, audiologists should consider screening for primary hyperparathyroidism in patients with unexplained audiovestibular symptoms; however, the prospective design without a control...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoPragmatic open-label clinical trial investigating the treatment effects of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 on patients with vertigo and dizziness of various aetiologiesfrom a single open-label (no blinding, no placebo control) pragmatic trial are insufficient to change prescribing or recommendation practice for EGb 761 in vertigo/dizziness management; await higher-quality controlled evidence before adopting.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoEUHA announces 2026 spotlighted start-upsSpotlighting international start-ups at EUHA signals where emerging innovation in audiology and hearing technology may be heading in the near term.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoHearing loss, tinnitus appear earlier and are more severe in veterans, study findsAudiologists seeing veteran patients should anticipate earlier onset and greater severity of both hearing loss and tinnitus compared to civilian norms, and may need to adjust screening thresholds and rehabilitation planning accordingly for this population.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReview advances understanding of Ménière’s disease and points to targeted treatmentNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted; this is a pathophysiology review that lays theoretical groundwork for future targeted therapies rather than providing actionable treatment guidance today.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo agoFinalists revealed for inaugural Audiologist of the Year awardThe inaugural Audiologist of the Year award signals a growing effort within the Australian audiology community to formally recognise and celebrate clinical excellence and professional leadership.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoOticon’s Intent hearing aid … what is its Auracast like?As Auracast-enabled venues and devices grow, audiologists need working knowledge of which hearing aids support the standard and how the user experience compares across models.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·OTC / consumer·2mo agoEarisMAX TV Transmitter review: Sturdy design with excellent audioAs Bluetooth LE Audio / Auracast adoption grows, audiologists will increasingly field patient questions about compatible TV streaming accessories, making awareness of available devices practically useful.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAssistive listening in football: the clubs that are actively supporting deaf and hard-of-hearing fansWidespread adoption of assistive listening technology in large public venues like football stadiums would meaningfully improve real-world hearing access for a significant portion of the deaf and hard-of-hearing population.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·2mo agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Fiona’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/cochlear-implants *From Hearing Loss to a Cochlear Implant—Fiona’s Journey* Meet Fiona, a cochlear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from Scotland....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoSonorous Neurovascular Enrolls First Canadian Patient in B-SILENT Pulsatile Tinnitus StudyPulsatile tinnitus linked to narrowed brain blood vessels (cerebral venous sinus stenosis) has very limited treatment options, and a dedicated implant trial could open a new interventional pathway if results are positive.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·AI & technology·2mo agoXRAI and Ampetronic bring AI live translation to Bristol Temple MeadsReal-world Auracast deployments in public transport settings demonstrate that the ecosystem hearing-aid manufacturers are building toward is beginning to materialise, which will shape patient expectations and device counselling conversations.＋Save
