PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoClinical assessment tools for concussion in adultsNo immediate practice change warranted from this review alone; it serves as a useful reference for audiologists and vestibular specialists selecting evidence-based tools to assess adult concussion patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoA novel technique for safe intraoperative perilymph sampling in humansThis technique is currently a research tool for inner-ear biomarker discovery; no change to routine clinical or surgical practice is indicated at this stage, but it has significant potential to advance inner-ear diagnostics in the future.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRadicality and revision surgery in vestibular schwannoma treatment: balancing optimal outcomes with unavoidable necessitySurgeons managing vestibular schwannoma recurrence after prior microsurgery or radiation should consult this review for guidance on radicality decisions, but routine audiology practice is not directly changed; referral pathways for patients with treatment failure should remain...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoLetter to the editor regarding "Smartphone-based tinnitus retraining therapy in Meniere's disease patients following vestibular ablation: a feasibility study" by Gunay et alHighlights growing interest in and scrutiny of smartphone-delivered tinnitus retraining therapy for a complex patient population, signalling that digital audiology tools are attracting peer debate.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoTest Equivalency of the Spanish and English AzBio Sentences Among Bilingual Normal HearersAudiologists testing bilingual patients with AzBio sentences should be cautious about assuming the Spanish and English versions are interchangeable until equivalency data are confirmed; verify normative SNR targets for each language before drawing clinical conclusions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffect Sizes and Statistical Power in Hearing Aid ResearchNo immediate change to clinical practice; however, audiologists evaluating hearing aid research should be aware that many published studies may be underpowered or misclassified by generic effect-size benchmarks, warranting critical appraisal of statistical conclusions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoTransoral endoscopic approach for thyroglossal duct cysts in pediatric patients: Technique, safety, and feasibilityWhile outside direct audiology practice, minimally invasive pediatric neck surgeries can occasionally intersect with ENT-audiology multidisciplinary care pathways, but this specific study has no meaningful relevance to hearing care.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo ago'Meeting' the patient where they are: reflections on the changing patient-clinician dynamic in remote cochlear implant careNo actionable practice change; this is a reflective commentary offering conceptual framing of remote CI care dynamics, not evidence-based guidance.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFacial nerve recovery trajectories and predictors after vestibular schwannoma surgery: a single-centre cohort study of 213 patientsClinicians counselling vestibular schwannoma patients pre-operatively can reference this cohort's recovery trajectories and predictors to set more realistic facial nerve outcome expectations, though findings need validation in multi-centre prospective studies before changing...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffectiveness of training on vertigo/dizziness coding in primary care: a community-based cluster-randomized trialStructured coding training for primary care physicians may reduce vague or unspecific dizziness diagnoses; audiologists and ENTs who receive referrals from primary care should be aware that upstream coding quality directly affects referral pathways and epidemiological data.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoOtolithic Dysfunction in Normal-Hearing Individuals With TinnitusConsider adding otolith function testing (e.g., cVEMP/oVEMP) to the assessment battery for normal-hearing tinnitus patients, as subclinical cochleovestibular dysfunction may be present before measurable hearing loss develops.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoPediatric Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Auditory Neuropathy, Cochlear Nerve Deficiency, and Sensorineural Hearing Loss: An 8-Year Longitudinal StudyAudiologists and implant teams should counsel families that children with cochlear nerve deficiency have significantly poorer long-term cochlear implant outcomes than those with auditory neuropathy or sensorineural hearing loss; pre-implant MRI/CT nerve assessment is critical...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVertigo-unsolved Mystery (Meniere's Disease) Care Redefined: Insights from a Tertiary Care CenterTertiary center insights on Ménière's disease management can highlight best practices and gaps in care pathways for a condition that remains incompletely understood and inconsistently treated.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHormonal Contraception and Vestibular Disorders: A Narrative Review of Clinical Implications, Diagnostic Challenges, and Evidence GapsEvidence is insufficient to draw firm practice-changing conclusions; audiologists should be aware that hormonal contraception may be a confounding factor when evaluating women of reproductive age for vestibular disorders, but specific clinical protocols cannot yet be recommended.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRecurrent Cochlear Implant Electrode Exposure in a Smoker With Prior Canal Wall Mastoidectomy: A Case ReportSmoking and prior canal wall mastoidectomy appear to compound the risk of cochlear implant electrode exposure; surgeons should weigh these risk factors carefully pre-operatively, though this single case does not change established guidelines.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoHigh-Grade Temporal Bone Sarcoma Mimicking Cholesteatoma During Pregnancy: A Diagnostic Pitfall and Multidisciplinary ChallengeClinicians should maintain a broad differential diagnosis for temporal bone lesions in pregnant patients; failure to consider malignancy when cholesteatoma is suspected can cause dangerous diagnostic delays, though this single case does not warrant a change in standard protocols.+Save
RNID·Blog·Research (general)·2mo agoGovernment support for early‑career researchers at RNIDSustained government investment in early-career hearing researchers helps build the long-term pipeline of expertise the audiology field needs to address unanswered clinical questions.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo ago· press releaseSubmissions Now Open for the 7th Annual Hearing Technology Innovator Awards™The awards serve as a yearly signal of where the hearing technology industry considers innovation to be happening, which can help clinicians and researchers track emerging products and trends.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Education & training·2mo agoRegistration Open for Fall American Academy of Audiology Leadership ProgramsStructured leadership pipelines within major professional organizations help ensure the audiology field cultivates the next generation of advocates, educators, and policymakers.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·2mo agoKing’s Birthday Honours for audiologist, ENT surgeon, Auslan pioneer, and volunteerHighlighting sector honours raises the profile of audiology and hearing health advocacy within the broader Australian healthcare community.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoSpecsavers performs hearing screening at Parliament House during National Diabetes SummitThe event highlights an opportunity for audiology to gain policy-level visibility by connecting hearing health to high-profile chronic-disease agendas like diabetes.+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoHLAA 2026 Convention to Convene in LouisvilleHLAA conventions serve as a key gathering point for the hearing health community, shaping advocacy priorities and showcasing emerging assistive technologies.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinnitus prevalence and duration rising among young adults, study findsAudiologists should consider reinforcing hearing conservation and safe listening counselling with young adult patients, as tinnitus prevalence and duration in this group appear to be trending upward.+Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoEFHOH Calls for Broader Access to Assistive Hearing TechnologyPersistent access inequalities across Europe highlight a systemic gap that affects how many patients reach audiology services and can afford prescribed technology.+Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoQueen of British soul and Auracast … Beverley Knight brings the tech to her tourCelebrity adoption of Auracast at live venues raises public awareness of assistive listening technology and may accelerate patient demand for Auracast-compatible hearing devices.+Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoApple disappoints on Auracast support at WWDC26 keynote eventApple's continued absence from Auracast adoption slows the ecosystem momentum needed for Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast technology to become a practical accessibility tool for hearing aid and cochlear implant users in public venues.+Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoAuditdata Survey Explores Staffing Shortages and Administrative Burdens in Hearing Care ClinicsStaffing shortages and administrative burden are widely cited threats to hearing care capacity, and industry-sourced data — however preliminary — can shape vendor product roadmaps and policy conversations.+Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·2mo agoDave Eggar, Tasha Warren & Phil Faconti; Music, Inspiration and MotherloadIn this episode of Hear Us Out , we welcome acclaimed musicians Dave Eggar, Tasha Warren, and Phil Faconti to discuss their powerful new project, Motherload....+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·2mo agoHow Much Does TINNITUS TREATMENT Cost?Dr. Ben explains the factors that influence tinnitus treatment costs and what patients should expect. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...+Save