Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAuracast live translation at Bristol Temple Meads: what it meansReal-world Auracast deployments in transport hubs signal a meaningful step toward mainstream assistive listening infrastructure, which could expand hearing-aid utility beyond the clinic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoAuthor Reply to Letter to the Editor Regarding "Intratympanic Dexamethasone Efficacy in Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Phase IIIB Clinical Trial"This is an author reply to a letter to the editor and does not introduce new data; no change to current practice is warranted until the full exchange is evaluated in context of the original Phase IIIB trial findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoPrognostic Factors in Cochlear Implant in Otosclerosis: Radiologic and Clinical Variables: Cochlear Implant Predictors in OtosclerosisPre-operative radiologic and clinical variables may help predict cochlear implant outcomes in otosclerosis patients; audiologists and surgeons should consider incorporating these predictors into pre-surgical counseling, pending validation in larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDistributed burst firing mediates optimized cortical encoding of natural self-motionUnderstanding the neural coding strategies the brain uses to process self-motion could eventually inform the design of vestibular implants or rehabilitation approaches for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAssociation between hearing loss, tinnitus, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among American adults: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists should be aware of the association between hearing loss/tinnitus and cardiovascular disease risk, and consider flagging patients with hearing symptoms for cardiovascular screening referral — though this cross-sectional design cannot confirm cause and effect.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNeural Indicators of Inhibition in Tinnitus: Onset-Offset and Sensory Gating Auditory Evoked Potentials Vary by Stimulus Frequency and Tinnitus SeverityOnset-offset and sensory gating evoked potentials show promise as objective neural markers of inhibitory dysfunction in tinnitus, but findings are preliminary; no direct change to clinical assessment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSurgical management of facial nerve schwannomas: a contemporary series of 67 surgeriesThis case series offers useful benchmarking data on surgical approaches and outcomes across facial nerve segments, but as a single-institution retrospective series it is not practice-changing on its own; surgeons managing these rare tumors should review it for comparative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe role of stereotactic radiosurgery in the management of vestibular schwannoma in octogenarians: an international multi-institutional studyFor octogenarians with vestibular schwannoma, this multi-institutional dataset supports stereotactic radiosurgery as a reasonable management option; clinicians treating elderly patients should note the age-specific safety and efficacy data when counseling on treatment choice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRelationships between ECAP amplitude growth functions and perceptual growth in cochlear implant users: Implications for individualized cochlear implant fittingIf ECAP amplitude growth functions show a meaningful correlation with perceptual loudness growth, audiologists may be able to use objective measures to streamline or partially automate cochlear implant fitting, reducing reliance on subjective patient feedback — worth monitoring...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTen years of research on the sound quality of cochlear implantsThis review consolidates a decade of sound-quality research on cochlear implants; audiologists should note that perceived sound quality remains an important, still-developing outcome domain that may warrant more explicit counseling and outcome measurement in CI patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoBaseline Performance on Concussion Assessments of Athletes Who Are Deaf or Hard of HearingAudiologists working with athletic training teams should be aware that deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes may have systematically different baseline concussion assessment scores, and this population likely requires hearing-status-adjusted norms or adapted protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFrom thunder to silence: Cochlear implantation for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strikeLightning-strike-induced bilateral profound hearing loss is a viable indication for cochlear implantation; clinicians encountering such rare trauma cases should consider CI evaluation without delay, though this single case report cannot inform protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoScalar position characteristics and translocation rates of different lateral wall electrodes within the cochlear basal turn: a cone beam computed tomography studyElectrode design significantly influences translocation rates in the cochlear basal turn; surgeons and CI programs should consider CBCT-verified scalar position data when selecting lateral wall electrodes, though retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPrecision correction of the GJB2 c.235delC mutation by prime editing in vitroDemonstrating precise in vitro correction of the most prevalent hereditary deafness mutation with prime editing advances the gene therapy pipeline for a condition that currently has no curative treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBrexanolone, a First-In-Class Neurosteroid Medication: Mechanism of Action, Clinical, and Translational ScienceWhile brexanolone has minimal direct relevance to audiology, understanding neurosteroid mechanisms may have peripheral interest for researchers studying central auditory processing or ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoSnakebite-associated audiological sequelae: Rethinking care pathways in African health systemsAudiologists working in or with African health systems should be aware that snakebite envenomation can cause hearing complications; advocate for audiology screening in snakebite follow-up pathways where applicable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA Comparative Analysis of a Perceptual Hearing Loss Assessment Dataset and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Core Sets for Hearing LossCurrent perceptual hearing loss assessment datasets may not fully capture ICF-defined functional and participation domains — audiologists should consider supplementing standard evaluations with patient-reported outcome measures addressing daily-life functioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIdentifying central positional vertigo to prevent diagnostic pitfalls: A case series and review of literatureClinicians evaluating positional vertigo should maintain a low threshold for neuroimaging when atypical features are present, as central causes can mimic BPPV and carry serious risk if misdiagnosed.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoFootball’s back … but what about accessibility, let alone Auracast?Slow stadium uptake of Auracast highlights a broader gap between emerging hearing-assistive technology and real-world public-venue implementation that audiologists may be asked about by patients.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoAuracast on the air: Bristol Temple Meads trial translates to BBC Radio 4’s Today programmeReal-world public-transport deployment of Auracast signals growing mainstream adoption of the standard, which could soon influence how audiologists counsel patients about hearing aid connectivity in everyday environments.＋Save
ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations·Podcast·2mo agoSpirituality & Chronic IllnessLiving with a chronic illness can challenge not only the body but also a person’s sense of identity, purpose, and hope. For many, spirituality becomes an important part of the healing journey—offering meaning in difficult moments, strengthening resilience, and helping people...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·2mo agoWhat’s Next for AI Hearing Aids? Hearing in Your Own Friend BubbleThe 'friend bubble' concept represents a likely direction for next-generation hearing aid AI, giving clinicians early context for patient conversations about emerging technology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Public health & policy·2mo agoEU Approves Sanofi’s MenQuadfi for Infants as Young as 6 Weeks, Expanding Protection Against a Leading Cause of Acquired DeafnessEarlier vaccination against meningococcal disease could reduce the incidence of meningitis-related acquired hearing loss in infants, potentially lowering the population of children who need audiological rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests natural sounds help people feel more connected to placesThis research broadens the conversation about hearing beyond disability, reinforcing that access to natural soundscapes has measurable psychological and social value — relevant to audiologists advocating for hearing health in broader wellbeing contexts.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoWiltshire church upgrades assistive listening with FlooGoo Auracast transmitterReal-world Auracast installations in public venues like places of worship signal growing infrastructure that hearing aid patients may encounter, reinforcing the importance of clinicians being familiar with Bluetooth LE Audio compatibility when fitting devices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoYou are over 50 and still like to rave? Groove Armada and Specsavers can get you on the listDestigmatisation campaigns targeting specific generational cohorts represent a growing strategy to close the gap between hearing loss prevalence and hearing aid uptake among adults aged 50–70.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·2mo agoFrom Hearing Loss to a Middle Ear Implant—Ian’s Journey► Learn more about https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/vibrant-soundbridge *From Hearing Loss to a Middle Ear Implant—Ian’s Journey* Meet Ian, a SOUNDBRIDGE middle ear implant user and Hearpeers Mentor from the UK....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing Aids Are Not Like Glasses — and It’s Time the Industry Said SoUnmet patient expectations are a leading driver of hearing aid abandonment, so how the industry frames the hearing aid experience at the point of sale and fitting has direct implications for long-term adoption and satisfaction.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoTiny, AI-Powered Hearing Aids: Widex Allure AITiny, AI-Powered Hearing Aids: Widex Allure AI The new Widex Allure AI hearing aids deliver the "Widex sound" that so many individuals with hearing loss love, plus AI sound processing in a compact form factor. #hearingaids #widex #hearingloss #betterhearing＋Save
