PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpact of unilateral cochlear implants on health, functionality, and quality of life in people over 60 years of ageCohort evidence supports cochlear implantation in adults over 60 for audiological and quality-of-life gains; clinicians should continue offering CI evaluation to older patients, though individual results depend on study details not fully reported here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoRetraction notice to "molecular mechanism of Rolupram reducing neuroinflammation in noise induced tinnitus mice through TLR4/NF kB/NLRP3 protein/caspase-1/IL-1 beta signaling pathway" [international journal of biological macromolecules 278 (2024) 134987]Retraction of a tinnitus neuroinflammation study removes a potentially flawed data point from the literature and serves as a reminder to verify citation integrity in a field where preclinical animal studies are heavily relied upon.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing-aid-connected mobile apps for caregiver hearing aid management: provider practices and perspectivesFindings are likely to highlight gaps or variation in how clinicians guide caregivers to use hearing-aid apps; await full results to determine whether practice changes (e.g., standardised caregiver app training protocols) are warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTransmission of Binaural Cues by Bilateral Cochlear Implants: A Comparison of Spectral Peak-Picking and Interleaved Stimulation StrategiesNo immediate practice change; findings are comparative and technical — clinicians should monitor this line of research as it may eventually inform bilateral CI programming strategy selection.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2mo agoSingle Intratympanic Injection of Proprietary Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (OTO-413) in Subjects with Speech-in-Noise Hearing Impairment: a Randomized, Dose Escalating, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 1/2 StudyNo practice change warranted at this stage; this is a Phase 1/2 safety and dose-escalation trial — efficacy data are exploratory and insufficient to inform clinical decisions about treating speech-in-noise impairment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDigital evaluation with ABO eCRE of treatment quality and efficiency with completely customized lingual and prefabricated vestibular appliances in combined orthodontic-orthognathic therapy: a retrospective cohort studyThis article does not pertain to audiology; it appears to have been included in error and has no relevance to hearing science, hearing loss, or hearing device management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoRelating Sound Externalization, Own-Voice Perception, and Occlusion in Adults With Hearing AidsWhen selecting dome or earmold style, clinicians should consider that highly occluding fittings may degrade sound externalization and worsen own-voice naturalness — prefer open or vented coupling when these complaints are prominent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBotulinum Neurotoxin for Postoperative Facial Nerve Paralysis: A Technical NoteThis is a technical note rather than a controlled trial; no practice change is warranted, but the technique may be a useful reference for multidisciplinary teams managing postoperative facial nerve palsy after skull-base surgery.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials: No. 5 Playing with a PurposeHearing dogs are a meaningful non-technological support option for people with hearing loss, and understanding their training pipeline helps audiologists counsel patients on all available assistive options.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·OTC / consumer·2mo agoEar device patents for May 2026Ear-worn devices capable of out-of-ear physiological sensing could broaden the role of hearing health professionals into general health monitoring, but this patent signals intent rather than a market-ready product.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·2mo agoAudiologist/Audiometrist Opportunity – Specsavers Partnership | Winthrop & Fremantle, WAOngoing recruitment by large retail audiology chains like Specsavers reflects continued workforce demand and the growing role of joint venture models in shaping the Australian audiology employment landscape.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·AI & technology·2mo agoNeurotone AI Adds RHHI Outcome Tracking to Lace ProRemote psychosocial outcome monitoring via validated self-report tools like the RHHI could improve continuity of care and patient engagement between appointments, if adopted at scale.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Sponsored·Professional practice·2mo agoHearing careers around the nation with SpecsaversWorkforce recruitment and retention are ongoing challenges in audiology, and employer-branded content like this shapes how early-career practitioners perceive large retail audiology networks as employers.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoDo You Use Q-Tips in Your Ears???Cotton swabs might feel good, and they might even get some wax out of your ear... But the risk isn't worth the reward.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·2mo agoMeet the Sirens of Just in Time on Broadway: Julia Grondin, Christine Cornish & Jessica White; Three Voices One SoundThis week on Hear Us Out we're joined by the Sirens of Just in Time-- Julia Grondin, Christine Cornish, and Jessica White-for an engaging conversation about bringing one of Broadway's most exciting musicals to life....＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoStarkey Celebrates Tani Austin's 70th BirthdayHigh-profile executive advocacy for global hearing health access can raise public awareness, though it carries no direct clinical or research significance.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoEvaxion Presents New Preclinical Data for AI-Designed CMV Vaccine Program EVX-V1CMV is the leading non-genetic cause of congenital hearing loss, so a successful vaccine could meaningfully reduce the incidence of hearing impairment in newborns over the long term.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·2mo agoWhy does my TINNITUS PITCH change? #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnituspitch #tinnitushelpDr. Ben shares how tinnitus fluctuations are a common part of the condition for many people. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·2mo agoThe first #boneconduction sound processor with Bluetooth LE Audio enabled and Auracast streamingThe #Baha7SoundProcessor helps you connect to more devices and in more situations than ever before! Explore more: https://www.cochlear.com/us/en/home/products-and-accessories/cochlear-baha-system/baha-7-sound-processor....＋Save
RNID·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoConnevans’ David Evans on hearing loss and hearing aidsFirst-person accounts from industry insiders who are also hearing aid users can help audiologists understand the stigma barriers that prevent patients from seeking or consistently using amplification.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·2mo agoWhen Two Brothers Have Cochlear ImplantsGrowing up together, hearing the world together: Vanya and Simon are brothers bonded by cochlear implants and a cheeky sense of humor! Is there someone in your life who shares your hearing journey? #deafkidsrock #cikidsrock #audiology #cochlearimplants＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoEffect of social determinants of health on adherence to the early hearing detection and intervention 1-3-6 benchmarks at University of Rochester Medical CenterClinicians working in EHDI programs should consider screening patients for social risk factors (e.g., insurance status, transportation, zip code) and implementing targeted follow-up protocols for at-risk families, as social determinants appear to drive loss to follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoClinical outcomes of percutaneous versus peroral intraoperative neuromonitoring strategies in transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach: A retrospective analysis of 2,201 patientsFor ENT surgeons performing transoral thyroidectomy, the choice of neuromonitoring approach may influence recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy rates, but this finding sits outside the core audiology scope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists managing patients with pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that venous sinus stenting shows promising resolution rates in select patients with venous sinus stenosis, but referral to neurointerventional radiology or neurology is the appropriate pathway — no direct...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoA Novel Hardware-Efficient Nonlinear Cochlear Model based on the Ergodically Enabled Sequential Logic Biomimetic Electronic CircuitHardware-efficient biomimetic cochlear circuits could eventually underpin the next generation of ultra-low-power cochlear implant processors and hearing-aid chips, making this a foundational engineering advance for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBenign paroxysmal positional vertigoAs BPPV is frequently encountered across healthcare settings, nursing-focused education can improve referral pathways and reduce delayed diagnosis for patients presenting with episodic vertigo.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDoes Age Impact Relative Baseline Performance and Improvement on Clinical Speech Recognition Tests in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients?Age may influence both starting performance and post-implant speech recognition gains on tests of varying cognitive demand; audiologists programming cochlear implants for older adults should set age-appropriate outcome expectations, though specific counseling adjustments await...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoQuality of Tinnitus Information From Generative AI Systems and Web Search: An Expert-Rated Comparative StudyAI-generated tinnitus information quality was formally assessed against web search; audiologists should remain cautious about recommending AI chatbots as patient education tools until expert-rated accuracy and completeness are clearly established for their clinical area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAn Internal Auditory Canal Arachnoid Cyst With MR Enhancement Mimicking Vestibular Schwannoma: A Rare Case ReportRadiologists and otologists should include internal auditory canal arachnoid cysts in the differential diagnosis when MRI shows an enhancing lesion mimicking vestibular schwannoma, as misidentification could lead to unnecessary intervention.＋Save
