AudiologyOnline·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoOticon, Inc. Expands Portfolio of Life-Changing Hearing Solutions Available on Veterans Administration ContractThe VA is one of the largest hearing aid dispensers in the world, so contract expansions directly affect access for a significant population of veterans with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoAustralian-developed Earflo cup receives FDA Clearance for otitis mediaA non-surgical, non-pharmacological device option for otitis media with effusion could expand the toolkit available to audiologists and ENTs managing middle ear conditions, particularly in paediatric populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoConsumers Health Forum backs govt focus on “out of control” specialists’ feesFee reform in specialist healthcare could eventually reshape how audiology and related hearing services are funded, priced, and accessed across Australia.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Hearing aids·2mo agoOticon Expands Portfolio of Hearing Solutions for Veterans AdministrationAudiologists and hearing aid specialists working in VA settings should check the updated VA formulary for newly available Oticon devices; no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey Expands Tech Access to Government Services with Latest Omega AI EnhancementsIntegrating hearing technology with government service accessibility highlights a growing trend of hearing aids serving broader assistive and civic-participation roles beyond sound amplification.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests vascular pathway between hearing loss and cognitive declineThis study adds mechanistic support for the hearing loss–dementia link via a vascular pathway, but is observational and based on self-reported hearing loss; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated with audiometric confirmation and longitudinal design.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·2mo agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis or LabyrinthitisVestibular disorders are frequently encountered in audiology and ENT practice, and accessible overviews help ensure consistent patient education and appropriate referral.＋Save
HH◆Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·2mo agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis/LabyrinthitisThis is a clinical review suitable for refreshing knowledge on vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis management, but it presents no new evidence that would require audiologists to change their current treatment or referral practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Receives Red Dot Award for Product DesignRepeated design recognition for a custom rechargeable in-the-ear form factor reflects the industry's competitive push toward discreet, cosmetically appealing hearing aids, which can influence patient acceptance and adoption.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Business & finance·2mo agoAmplifon Digital Health Tools Win International Design AwardsRecognition of digital audiometry tools by international design bodies signals growing industry investment in patient-facing hearing health technology and self-service care models.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoThe #1 Reason Tinnitus Gets Worse at Night (And How to Fix It Fast)Dr. Michelle of Treble Health explains why tinnitus perception worsens at night due to reduced background sound and heightened brain attention, and offers strategies including sound therapy, breathing exercises, and nervous system calming techniques.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·2mo agoPhonak and USA Pickleball Team Up to Promote Hearing HealthPodcast recorded at AAA 2026 covers Phonak's partnership with USA Pickleball, exploring how the collaboration aims to promote hearing health and raise awareness among an active adult demographic.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSingle-sided deafnessPublic education about SSD device options and communication strategies can help patients arrive at clinic better informed and more engaged in shared decision-making.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoNo Cure for Tinnitus?Video addressing the lack of specialist expertise in tinnitus management and the tendency for patients with bothersome tinnitus to receive dismissive or generic care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Adds Red Dot Award to Growing List of HonorsRepeated design award wins for in-ear rechargeable hearing aids reflect increasing consumer-design expectations shaping the premium hearing aid segment.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·2mo agoTransformed Patient Attitudes Create Better Hearing Outcomes: My Talk at AAA 2026The patient-attitude-to-outcomes link is clinically plausible and worth reflecting on, but this first-person conference recap provides no new data to justify changing counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author replies to letters can clarify methodological ambiguities in vestibular rehabilitation research and contribute to the evolving evidence base for balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author correspondence can clarify methodological questions around proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation but does not advance clinical evidence on its own.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring Anatomy-Based Fitting for Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative ReviewAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA comparison of misophonia proportion and patterns of uncomfortable loudness levels between individuals with and without hyperacusis reporting sensitivity to environmental soundsClinicians evaluating patients with sound sensitivity should screen for both misophonia and hyperacusis separately, as this study suggests they may co-occur but have distinct audiological profiles — though findings should be confirmed in larger clinical samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEditorial: Advancing multidisciplinary approaches in skull-base tumor managementSkull-base tumors frequently involve the auditory and vestibular systems, making multidisciplinary collaboration a key concern for audiologists working in neuro-otology settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance controlSpinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming shows early promise for balance improvement, but this is a preliminary study; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await controlled trials before considering it in practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoToward Effective Virtual Reality-Based Go/No-Go Cognitive Training to Support Return-to-Activity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Service MembersMultisensory integration deficits — including auditory processing — are common after mild TBI in service members, and effective rehabilitation tools could reduce return-to-duty delays and long-term disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDiode laser-assisted periosteal fenestration for peri-implant vestibuloplasty: A clinical techniqueThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting Versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Propensity Score-Weighted Comparative Analysis of Safety and Clinical OutcomesIIH frequently presents with pulsatile tinnitus, so neurosurgical outcome data comparing stenting and shunting is peripherally relevant to audiologists involved in tinnitus workup and multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2mo agoTeachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hearing Loss and Inclusive EducationAudiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoPredicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic VerificationIf simulated electroacoustic verification is shown to reliably predict real-world remote microphone performance, audiologists should consider incorporating it into routine remote microphone fitting protocols — await full results before changing practice.＋Save
