Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·6mo agoWhat’s wrong with Audiology? Loss of fundamental skills: ear impressionsAudiologists who have delegated ear impression taking to manufacturers should consider whether retraining in this skill is warranted to maintain custom-fit quality and patient satisfaction.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·6mo agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Public health & policy·6mo agoA Field Guide to Interpreting and Discussing the Public Health Landscape on Hearing Loss and CognitionAudiologists can use this guide to improve how they communicate the hearing-loss–cognition evidence base to patients and referrers, but it introduces no new clinical evidence that would change testing or treatment protocols.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·6mo agoHormones and Hearing: Menopause and Auditory-Cognitive AgingAudiologists should consider menopause status when assessing auditory and cognitive complaints in middle-aged women, though current evidence is not yet strong enough to recommend specific hormonal screening protocols in routine audiology practice.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Pediatric·6mo agoAudiology in the ClassroomEducational audiologists working with ANSD students should be aware of classroom acoustic management strategies and individualized support plans, but no single new practice change is mandated by this blog piece.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoBeyond the Audiogram: Are We Missing Half the Picture?Audiologists should already be aware of audiogram limitations and consider supplementary tests (e.g., speech-in-noise, auditory processing assessments) for patients with hearing complaints despite normal thresholds; this blog reinforces but does not update existing guidance.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Vestibular·6mo agoThe Invisible Comorbidity: Why Dizziness is a Red Flag for Chronic DiseaseAudiologists and balance specialists should consider screening or flagging chronic dizziness patients for systemic chronic disease (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) and facilitating appropriate medical referral — though this piece offers opinion rather than new evidence to change...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoIntroducing: The Quality of Life in People With Hearing Loss QuestionnaireIf validated independently, a hearing-loss-specific quality-of-life questionnaire could be a useful clinical outcome measure, but no validation data is presented here; audiologists should not adopt it into practice until peer-reviewed psychometric evidence is available.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Professional practice·7mo ago10 Steps to “Auracasting” Your CommunityAs Auracast (Bluetooth LE Audio broadcast) rolls out in public venues, audiologists who proactively demonstrate it in their communities can strengthen patient relationships and position their practices at the forefront of accessible hearing technology.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·7mo agoWhen the Wind Gets Loud: The Listening Fatigue Hearing Aid Users Know WellListening fatigue and wind noise are under-discussed barriers to consistent hearing aid use, and patient narratives like this one can inform counseling priorities and device fitting conversations.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoSpecial Feature - Rethinking Sensory Health in DiabetesA nursing viewpoint on neuro-sensory complications of diabetes reinforces the case for holistic, team-based care that includes audiology in chronic disease management.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoNew Diabetes Article for Optometrists Published in AustraliaCross-specialty referral guidance for diabetes-related hearing loss could increase the pipeline of patients reaching audiologists from eye-care settings.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoConnecting hearing healthcare to cardiovascular disease.Audiologists seeing patients with dizziness or unexplained hearing loss should consider documenting cardiovascular risk factors as part of case history, consistent with existing whole-patient care principles — though this blog post alone does not introduce new practice-changing...＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·8mo agoTAP Featured in Sound SistersPodcast and YouTube outreach by audiology advocacy groups can improve public awareness of hearing health, potentially expanding the pipeline of patients seeking care.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·8mo agoBrain-Imaging Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss is Associated with Cognitive DeclineThis study adds neuroimaging support for the hearing loss–cognitive decline association, but does not yet establish causation or demonstrate that treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline; audiologists should continue counseling older patients on the potential cognitive...＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Accessibility·8mo agoSharing Your Hearing Needs with ConfidenceEffective self-advocacy is a key but often underdeveloped skill for people with hearing loss; practical communication tools like these can reduce daily listening effort and social anxiety.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·8mo agoEarly Activation in Cochlear ImplantationEarly activation after cochlear implantation has emerging support in literature, but this blog post provides no new data; audiologists interested in changing activation timelines should consult peer-reviewed evidence rather than this manufacturer blog.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Hearing aids·8mo agoReflections on My Day without Hearing DevicesFirst-person accounts of life without amplification can be powerful tools for counseling patients who are reluctant to adopt or consistently wear hearing aids.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·8mo agoGrieving the Old You After Hearing LossRecognition that identity loss and grief are normal responses to acquired hearing loss supports the case for integrating counseling and psychosocial support into standard audiological care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Education & training·8mo agoNew Educational Video Series from TAPEducational resources that help non-audiology clinicians understand the links between hearing, balance, and chronic disease can strengthen referral networks and improve whole-patient care.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Public health & policy·8mo agoADA Call for Comments - TAP Advocacy in ActionNo immediate change to clinical practice, but audiologists who want hearing and balance screening included in diabetes care guidelines should submit comments to the ADA before the deadline.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Pediatric·10mo agoHearing Loss in Children from Gestational Diabetes MellitusAudiologists should consider gestational diabetes in a child's prenatal history as a possible risk factor when conducting pediatric hearing evaluations, though the underlying evidence referenced is from external research rather than new data presented here.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·10mo agoA Guide to Improving Speech Understanding With Meludia Music TrainingAuditory training programs that leverage music may offer a low-burden, engaging supplement to standard cochlear implant rehabilitation, though independent evidence for Meludia specifically remains limited.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·11mo agoTAP Offers More Insight Into Diabetes, specifically T1DM.Audiologists working with T1DM patients should be aware of the potential for hearing and balance complications, but this blog offers general awareness education rather than new clinical protocols — no actionable change to current practice.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·11mo ago5 Ways to Maximize Residual Hearing Preservation With Precision SurgeryResidual hearing preservation is an increasingly important surgical goal in cochlear implantation, and consolidating best-practice techniques — even from a manufacturer source — keeps the topic visible for clinicians.＋Save
My Hearing Loss Story·Blog·Cochlear implants·1y agoMy Cochlear Implant Story: Part 16 – The Worst Hearing TestPatient-reported distress around formal hearing assessments underlines the importance of counselling around test expectations and the gap between booth performance and real-world hearing ability.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·1y agoAHead Simulations' ALEX Provides Compelling Real-World Hearing Device DemosSimulation-based hearing device demonstrations could improve patient counseling and reduce trial-and-return rates, but independent validation is needed before widespread clinical adoption.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoHow Hearing Loss Affects Relationships and Tips for Staying ConnectedRelationship strain is a frequently underaddressed consequence of hearing loss; patient-authored communication strategies can complement audiological rehabilitation counseling.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Clinical audiology·1y agoWhat I Wish I Knew About Living with Hearing LossFirst-hand accounts of sudden hearing loss highlight the gap between clinical diagnosis and the lived emotional experience, reinforcing the need for counseling alongside audiological management.＋Save
