PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoA shared endeavour to expand the global reach of audiology researchIf audiology research remains concentrated in high-income countries, clinical guidelines and hearing-care technologies risk being poorly suited to the majority of the world's population with hearing loss.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoComparative analysis of stereotactic radiosurgery and microsurgery for vestibular schwannoma: a clinical and radiological evaluationUntil the full data are available, audiologists managing patients with vestibular schwannoma should continue to defer to treating neurotology/neurosurgery teams; this comparative study may eventually refine referral and counseling guidance but offers no immediate change to...+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Product announcement·Professional practice·2mo agoSignia launches Brilliant Talks podcastManufacturer-produced educational content is becoming a more common channel for reaching audiologists, raising ongoing questions about editorial independence in professional development.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoWhy Auracast Is a Game-Changer for Hearing Aid UsersDiscover how Auracast™ broadcast audio is transforming the way hearing aid users access sound in public spaces. In this video, Sound Bites Podcast host and Starkey's Chief Hearing Health Officer, Dr....+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2mo agoLXE Hearing Announces Wind-Down of US Operations, Affecting Eargo, Lexie, and Go BrandsThe collapse of LXE Hearing removes several prominent direct-to-consumer and OTC hearing aid brands from the US market simultaneously, potentially disrupting care for a large number of existing device users and reshaping the competitive OTC landscape.+Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoFitting More Patients, Compromising None: VA Audiology Can’t Afford a Tradeoff Between Form and FunctionThe piece highlights systemic pressure on VA audiology — one of the largest single hearing-care delivery systems in the world — to find platforms that scale without sacrificing individualized fitting quality.+Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2mo ago· press releaseiClever Launches Q950 Kids’ Headphones With Hearing Care CertificationGrowing awareness of noise-induced hearing loss in children is driving demand for certified safe-listening products, and third-party certification schemes like TÜV Rheinland's may become a reference point audiologists use when counselling families on headphone choice.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoContactless Optical Stimulation of the Cochlea Produces Auditory-Like Responses in Animal StudyContactless optical cochlear stimulation could overcome the frequency-resolution ceiling of conventional electrical cochlear implants, potentially transforming implant outcomes in the long term.+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·2mo agoWhy do my ears RING after LOUD NOISE? #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnitushelp #ringingintheearsDr. Ben explains why ringing in the ears can happen after loud noise exposure and what it may indicate. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...+Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·2mo agoTCS London Marathon 2027Charity marathon participation helps raise public awareness and funds for hearing loss research and advocacy, but has no direct bearing on audiology practice.+Save
Phonak YouTube·Video·2mo agoWhy Phonak Roger and it's unique technology helps in noisePhonak Roger brings adaptive listening to life. Unlike traditional remote mics, Roger continuously analyzes your environment and automatically adjusts speech levels based on surrounding noise....+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoWhy VA Hearing Aids Don't Work (It's Probably Not What You Think)Many veterans believe their VA hearing aids simply "don't work." But after seeing countless veterans in my clinic over the past decade, I've learned that the hearing aids themselves are often not the problem....+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoReal Ear Measurement for Hearing Aids: 100% NecessaryIf your hearing professional tells you they can accurately fit your hearing aids WITHOUT real ear measurement... They're wrong. Plain and simple. Dr. Leigh Smith of Florida Audiology Associates explains the importance of accurate fitting, which has led her clinic to become a...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2mo agoThe History of Loyola NeurosurgeryThis article has minimal relevance to audiology; it documents neurosurgical institutional history and offers no direct bearing on hearing care practice or research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSurvey on Clinical Practice Regarding Auditory Processing Disorders in German-Speaking CountriesAudiologists working with APD patients should note that clinical practice across German-speaking countries is likely inconsistent; this survey maps the landscape but does not yet provide evidence to change specific diagnostic or treatment protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoHearing Loss Perceptions in Patients With Subjective Asymmetry: Analysis and ImplicationsSelf-reported hearing asymmetry has limited predictive accuracy for objectively defined asymmetric hearing loss; audiologists should not rely on patient perception alone to rule in or rule out asymmetric hearing loss and should confirm with formal audiometric testing.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNeuromodulation in the rehabilitation of body balance in elderly people with Parkinson's diseaseWith only 20 participants in what appears to be a protocol or pilot RCT, results are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this line of research but cannot yet adopt GVS for Parkinsonian balance rehabilitation based on this study alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffects of Source-Specific Dynamic Range Compression on Sound Quality for Individuals With Hearing LossSource-specific dynamic range compression shows promise for improved sound quality ratings, but audiologists should await broader replication and real-world outcome data before modifying fitting protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoNine Years of Experience With Bonebridge: Long-Term Clinical and Audiological OutcomesNine-year retrospective data on the Bonebridge implant supports its long-term audiological benefit and safety, reinforcing it as a viable option for appropriate candidates, though the retrospective design limits causal inference.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRevisiting Analog Electrical Stimulation with Current Focusing in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear ImplantsRevisiting analog stimulation with modern current-focusing approaches could open new paths to improving the spectral resolution that remains the central unmet need in cochlear implant users.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2mo agoStructural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts success in speech categorization and listening in noiseUnderstanding how structural brain connectivity underlies individual differences in speech-in-noise performance could eventually guide personalized hearing rehabilitation strategies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2mo agoNeurophysiological Evidence for Reduced Use of Prior Sound Patterns to Shape Speech Processing in AutismUnderstanding why speech perception differs in autism at a brain-processing level could eventually guide more tailored auditory rehabilitation and communication support strategies for autistic individuals.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoImplementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery in a European tertiary centerWhile transoral robotic thyroid surgery is a cosmetic advance in head-and-neck surgery, it has no meaningful connection to audiology clinical practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoEvaluating the Accuracy and Completeness of Artificial Intelligence Responses Against Established Otology GuidelinesAudiologists and otologists should not rely on GPT-4 as a standalone clinical reference for otology decisions until its accuracy and completeness against validated guidelines is formally confirmed; this study's results should guide cautious, supplementary use only.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants should be aware that pitch/tone recognition likely remains a significant challenge, reinforcing the need for tone-specific auditory training in this population.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoImpaired speech-in-noise perception in individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposureAudiologists should consider supplementing standard audiograms with speech-in-noise testing for patients reporting noise-exposure symptoms, as normal thresholds alone may miss clinically meaningful hearing dysfunction consistent with cochlear synaptopathy (hidden hearing loss).+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVestibular hair cell redundancy and the critical requirement of type I cells for balance maintenanceThis is a basic-science study in animal or cellular models; no actionable change to clinical vestibular practice is indicated at this stage.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoDoes Chronic Neck Pain Matter? Auditory Function in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative StudyPreliminary exploratory findings only — no actionable change to audiology practice is warranted until stronger controlled evidence is available.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.+Save