PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSelf-perception of balance function in adults following cochlear implant surgery: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and surgeons should be aware that self-perceived balance problems are a meaningful post-cochlear implant concern; screening for postoperative dizziness using patient-reported measures is warranted, though specific management protocols await further evidence.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHeart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibilityIdentifying autonomic (nervous system) and vestibular predictors of motion sickness susceptibility could guide the development of safer VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols and patient screening tools.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAnalysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigorTMS shows potential for residual dizziness post-BPPV canalith repositioning, but findings should be considered preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await replication in larger RCTs before adopting this into practice.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releasePhonak’s Virto R Infinio earns 2026 Red Dot Design Award for product designDesign recognition can influence patient and consumer perception of hearing aids, potentially supporting adoption of custom in-the-ear styles.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2mo agoPhonak Virto R Infinio Honored with 2026 Red Dot Award for Product DesignDesign recognition for hearing aids can reduce stigma by signaling that modern devices prioritize aesthetics alongside function, potentially improving patient acceptance.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoDo Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus? 👂 Here’s the TruthDo hearing aids help with tinnitus? Yes — they can be highly effective for managing tinnitus, especially when hearing loss is present. Hearing aids work by amplifying everyday sounds, reducing the contrast between external noise and the internal ringing of tinnitus....+Save
Hearing Review·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardThird-party recognition of on-device AI in hearing aids highlights the accelerating role of edge computing in audiology, which may eventually reshape fitting workflows and patient outcome benchmarks.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2mo agoWS Audiology’s OTC affair with Sony? The Anshin and the Kando are over!The exit signals continued challenges for major consumer electronics brands attempting to establish themselves in the OTC hearing aid market.+Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·2mo agoLearn how the discreet and comfortable #OsiaSystem is designed to perform with you (or your child)Promotional video from Cochlear Americas highlighting the discreet, comfortable design and performance of the Osia System for adults and children.+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·2mo agoThe Truth About Living With TinnitusDr. Ben of Treble Health discusses the hidden challenges of living with tinnitus and outlines paths toward relief, promoting Treble Health clinic locations in Charlotte NC, Philadelphia PA, and San Francisco CA.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·2mo agoAmplifon Earns UX Design and iF Design Awards for Digital Hearing SolutionsManufacturer investment in digital user experience signals a broader industry shift toward patient-facing self-service tools in hearing care.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·AI & technology·2mo agoStarkey’s Omega AI Receives AI Innovation AwardRecognition of on-device AI processing in hearing aids signals an industry trend toward real-time, privacy-preserving AI that could eventually expand hearing aid capabilities, though no peer-reviewed performance data accompany this announcement.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Clinical audiology·2mo agoHow I Damaged My Hearing at 19...Dr. Cliff shares his personal account of acquiring noise-induced hearing loss as a teenager, discussing likely causes and the importance of hearing protection.+Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoHow Attitude Shifts Can Transform Your Hearing Loss JourneyNo actionable clinical protocol change, but the post reinforces the evidence-based value of psychosocial counseling and attitude-focused rehabilitation as complements to device fitting.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMénière's Disease: A Tri-Decade Scoping Review of Treatment Trends and Evidence QualityTreatment evidence for Ménière's disease remains highly variable in quality; audiologists and ENT colleagues should interpret guideline recommendations cautiously until higher-quality RCTs close the evidence gaps identified.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBehavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical trainingEstablishing objective electrophysiological correlates of music-related auditory benefits could eventually influence rehabilitative strategies for children with central auditory processing difficulties.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRelationship between vestibular alterations and cognitive performance in adults and older adultsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be alert to possible cognitive concerns in patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction, though this observational design cannot confirm a causal relationship and does not yet justify routine cognitive screening in all vestibular...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoClinical investigation protocol for tinnitus (CIP-t): development and validation of an instrumentThe CIP-t offers a structured, validated intake tool for tinnitus assessment; clinicians who lack a standardized tinnitus protocol may consider adopting it, pending review of its full psychometric properties.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRegulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearingIdentifying Tmem30b as a regulator of outer hair cell membrane homeostasis adds a new molecular target for potential gene therapy or drug development in hereditary or acquired hearing loss.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoHearing/vestibular problems, racial differences, and associations with physical function impairment among breast cancer survivorsAudiologists treating breast cancer survivors should be aware that this population has elevated rates of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibular problems — particularly if they received ototoxic (ear-damaging) chemotherapy — and that these issues may impair physical function,...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoDeep learning for discriminating cochlear malformations on temporal bone CTNo immediate practice change; the model is a research prototype and requires prospective clinical validation before it could replace or assist expert radiological review of cochlear malformations.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDesign and evaluation of back-end compressors for compressed content for cochlear implant usersNo immediate practice change; findings are relevant to device signal processing engineers and could eventually inform streaming settings in future cochlear implant sound processors, but no clinician-adjustable protocol exists yet.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFacial skeleton displacement in non-syndromic brachycephalyUnderstanding facial skeleton distortion in craniosynostosis is relevant to multidisciplinary surgical planning teams that may include audiologists managing associated conductive hearing loss.+Save