PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoIntracochlear PLGA implants for simultaneous controlled release of multiple drugsControlled multi-drug delivery directly to the cochlea could eventually transform treatment of conditions like sudden hearing loss, Meniere's disease, and ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage) by bypassing the blood-cochlear barrier.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Sponsored·Hearing aids·5mo agoSoundGear Phantom vs. SoundGear Shield: Helping Patients Choose the Right Active Hearing ProtectionAudiologists increasingly serve patients who need active hearing protection (e.g., hunters, shooters), and product-differentiation guides — even sponsored ones — reflect growing demand for this counseling competency.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoDuration-dependent associations of sound therapy on tinnitus in hearing loss: A cross-sectional analysis of treatment duration cohortsCross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions, but findings suggest longer sound therapy exposure correlates with better tinnitus outcomes — audiologists should note this as hypothesis-generating, not yet a basis to extend treatment protocols without further controlled...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo ago"Critical methodological considerations in the study of combined tDCS and counseling for chronic tinnitus"Methodological scrutiny of tinnitus intervention studies is essential before tDCS-based protocols enter routine clinical practice, as premature adoption could waste resources or harm patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·5mo agoWhat our eyes reveal about the effort of listeningmeasurement of listening effort (the mental energy used to follow conversations in noise) could close a significant gap in audiology assessment, where patients report fatigue and difficulty not captured by conventional hearing tests.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoADA, WSA and KAA Partner on Kentucky Hearing Health Awareness CampaignIndustry-professional partnerships for state-level hearing health campaigns can broaden public awareness and potentially increase patient referral volumes for Kentucky audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoExtended high-frequency audiometry in battlefield acoustic trauma: diagnostic value and steroid treatment outcomesExtended high-frequency audiometry may improve early detection of noise-induced hearing damage in acute battlefield trauma cases; steroid treatment outcomes data here could inform protocols for military audiology, though clinical translation depends on full study design and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·5mo agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoRisks associated with ventriculomegaly and symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus following stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomaSurgeons and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-radiosurgery should be aware of the identified risk factors for ventriculomegaly and communicating hydrocephalus to guide follow-up imaging schedules, though specific risk factors and their magnitude...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoRegional Brain Atrophy Mediates Age Effects on Words Recognition in Noise in AdultsThis research deepens understanding of why older adults struggle with speech-in-noise, but it is too preliminary to change clinical practice; audiologists should continue comprehensive assessment of speech-in-noise difficulties in older patients while awaiting translational...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoThe fundal cerebrospinal fluid cap in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a predictor of outcome after the retrosigmoid approachNeurosurgeons and skull-base teams performing retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may use the fundal CSF cap on pre-operative MRI as a prognostic indicator for hearing and facial nerve outcomes, pending full review of the paper's sensitivity and specificity data.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Regulatory & legal·5mo 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·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo 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)·5mo 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·5mo 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·5mo 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·Business & finance·5mo 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
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo 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
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo 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·Cochlear implants·5mo 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·5mo 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·Public health & policy·5mo 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·Hearing aids·5mo 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoThe effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunctionIf cerebellar tDCS demonstrates significant balance improvements over sham in this RCT, vestibular rehabilitation specialists should consider it as an adjunct to standard vestibular therapy — but full results and safety data must be reviewed before any practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo 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
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Professional practice·5mo 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·Vestibular·5mo 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·5mo 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
