PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo 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·Vestibular·5mo 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·5mo 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·5mo 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)·5mo 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)·5mo 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·AI & technology·5mo 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·Pediatric·5mo agoDeveloping the Hungarian version of the MATCH test from the original German language: an evidence-based protocol for the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of paediatric speech audiometry tests from one language into anotherEstablishing a rigorous cross-language adaptation protocol for paediatric speech audiometry tests addresses a global need for linguistically valid hearing assessment tools in under-resourced language communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoEducational Counseling for Tinnitus Management: A Scoping Review of Intervention Structure, Content, and OutcomesEducational counseling for tinnitus appears beneficial but this scoping review cannot specify optimal session number, content, or delivery format; clinicians should await higher-quality comparative trials before standardizing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoMild but Not Minor: Reconsidering Clinical Practice and Tinnitus-Related Aspects of Mild Hearing LossClinicians should reconsider a 'watch-and-wait' approach for mild hearing loss, as this review supports earlier intervention with conventional hearing aids given documented impacts on communication and quality of life.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoExtended High-Frequency Audiometry Outcomes in Generation Z With Electronic Noise ExposureExtended high-frequency audiometry may detect early noise-induced hearing damage in young patients that standard audiometry misses; consider incorporating it into clinical screening for Gen Z patients with significant recreational noise exposure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Hearing aids·5mo agoThe ear is the boss: Lessons from 23+ years of custom hearingWhile the underlying principle is well-established, clinicians should periodically review their ear impression technique — though this article offers opinion rather than new evidence.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5mo agoNatus Sensory Revives Otometrics Brand for Hearing and Balance PortfolioReviving the Otometrics brand signals Natus Sensory's intent to consolidate and strengthen its identity in the hearing and balance diagnostics market, which may affect procurement decisions and product support expectations for clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·5mo agoFrom clinic to leadership: Meaningful career progression at Bloom Hearing SpecialistsStaff retention and internal career pathways are increasingly important for audiology clinic operators facing workforce shortages.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·5mo agoRecord attendance at ACAud inc. HAASA National Congress 2026Record delegate numbers signal growing professional engagement and momentum within the Australian audiology and hearing aid dispensing community.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·5mo agoTwo leading audiologists finalists in 2026 Women in Industry AwardsRecognition of audiologists in cross-industry awards raises the public profile of the profession and highlights the growing leadership of women in Australian audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoReal-World Study Examines ACEMg Supplement Use in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing LossReal-world supplement studies are inherently limited by confounding and lack of controls; clinicians should not recommend ACEMg for sensorineural hearing loss based on this evidence alone and should await controlled trial data.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·5mo agoBone conduction hearing implants (BCHIs)Clear public-facing explanations of BCHI options can help audiologists support patient education and improve awareness of surgical alternatives to conventional hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoStudy Finds Auditory Feedback Is Key for Precise Tongue Control in SpeechFindings reinforce the theoretical role of auditory feedback in speech motor control, but are too preliminary to change clinical protocols for hearing loss management or speech therapy; no actionable change at this time.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Public health & policy·5mo agoWhat’s wrong with audiology? Sudden Hearing Loss – awareness must growSudden sensorineural hearing loss (sudden unexplained hearing loss in one or both ears) remains widely misrecognised outside specialist settings, and delayed diagnosis directly worsens treatment outcomes.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored books on sudden sensorineural hearing loss can serve as accessible psychosocial resources that audiologists and ENT teams can recommend to newly diagnosed patients.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoWorld Book Day and the Story Behind Our Sudden Hearing Loss BookPatient-authored resources on sudden hearing loss can support audiologist–patient communication and help newly diagnosed patients feel less isolated during a frightening experience.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·6mo agoWSA Launches Sound Preference Research and Clinical Tools to Help Hearing Care Professionals Deliver More Personalized Hearing CarePersonalized sound preference fitting is an emerging area in audiology, and industry-driven tools in this space could influence how clinicians approach counseling and fine-tuning, if validated.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Hearing aids·6mo agoWSA’s Sound Preference: Why Hearing Aid Sound Personalization MattersGrowing manufacturer emphasis on sound personalization reflects user-driven demand and may accelerate adoption of self-fitting and preference-based fitting tools in clinical workflows.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoSudden Hearing Loss Support Is 5 Years Old!Patient-led online communities for sudden sensorineural hearing loss fill a real support gap and can complement formal audiological care by improving patient coping and help-seeking.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6mo ago· press releaseOticon Verit™: Introducing a New, Premium Family of Three Zinc-air Battery Hearing Aid StylesThe launch expands the premium zinc-air battery hearing aid segment at a time when rechargeable devices dominate new releases, offering dispensers an additional fitting option for patients who prefer or require non-rechargeable devices.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·6mo agoOticon Launches Verit, a New Premium Battery-Powered Hearing Aid FamilyThe Verit launch signals that major manufacturers still see demand for battery-powered premium hearing aids despite the industry's broader shift toward rechargeable devices.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·6mo agoAssessing Auditory Development Just Got Easier With LEAQ & ReDiEfficient auditory development assessment tools are important in pediatric audiology, where timely tracking of progress can guide rehabilitation decisions.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Industry news·AI & technology·6mo agoDr. Brian Taylor joins Neurotone AI as VP of Clinical Research and Professional RelationsThe hiring of a prominent audiologist-researcher signals growing industry investment in aural rehabilitation (re-training the brain to process sound after hearing loss) as a distinct product and research category.＋Save
