PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoEvaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Electrode Array InsertionEvidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoAuditory Skills and Cognitive Functions in Adult Hearing Aid Users: A Cross-Sectional Observational Comparison StudyThis cross-sectional design cannot establish causality; audiologists should note the association between hearing aid use and cognitive function as hypothesis-generating, not as evidence to change counseling practice on cognitive benefits.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·7d agoThe efficacy and cerebral hemodynamics mechanisms of acupuncture on the posterior circulation ischemic stroke with vertigo: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trialThis is a trial protocol only — no results are available yet; audiologists managing stroke-related vertigo should make no practice changes based on this publication alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·7d agoModulation statistics allow robust prediction of speech recognition accuracy across many words, voices, and natural background soundsThis preprint offers a potentially valuable acoustic framework for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but findings require peer review and clinical validation before influencing hearing aid fitting or speech-in-noise test selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoEarth Vertical Motions Disrupt Sleep and Next Day PerformanceHighlights a previously underexplored link between vestibular (balance system) stimulation during sleep and daytime cognitive function, opening a research avenue relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·7d agoCounseling in audiology practice in Saudi Arabia: perceptions, confidence, training experiences, and barriers - a cross-sectional surveyAudiologists in Saudi Arabia report gaps in counseling confidence and training; clinics with international staff or training programs should review whether counseling competency gaps identified here apply to their own settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoHow Expensive is ENT Surgeons' Involvement in Retrosigmoid Craniotomies? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost AnalysisAs healthcare systems face cost pressures, quantifying the value of ENT involvement in skull-base surgeries helps justify or scrutinize multidisciplinary team costs — indirectly affecting referral pathways for audiology patients with acoustic neuromas or similar tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoTrigeminal Neuralgia in NF2-Related SchwannomatosisNF2-related schwannomatosis frequently presents to audiologists due to vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and recognizing associated neurological complications like trigeminal neuralgia supports comprehensive multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoRadiotherapy for Vestibular Schwannoma: Retrospective Cohort and Propensity Score Matching AnalysisAudiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note this comparative data on radiotherapy versus surgery outcomes, but treatment decisions remain with neurotology/neurosurgery teams; no change to audiology protocols is indicated.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·7d agoGN launches cost-cutting program: Aims to save USD 31.5 million per yearCost-cutting at a top-five hearing aid manufacturer could signal future changes in product investment, staffing, or supply chains that affect the broader audiology market.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·7d agoBolton Clarke and Audeara partner for Australian Auracast roll-outIf validated, deploying Auracast in aged care facilities could meaningfully improve hearing accessibility for older adults in communal spaces, a population audiologists frequently serve.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·7d agoDanske Bank sees promising outlook for Demant after strong Q1Investor confidence in Demant signals continued R&D and commercial momentum for Oticon products, which may shape future device availability and competition in the hearing aid market.＋Save
Consumer Reports·Blog·Hearing aids·7d agoIt's One of the Best Hearing Aid Features. Many Still Aren't Using It. - Consumer ReportsAudiologists should counsel patients on both Auracast and telecoil options when fitting hearing aids, as infrastructure for each varies by venue and region.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·7d agoMED‑EL Co‑Founder Ingeborg Hochmair Receives Honorary Doctorate from University of Michigan and Delivers 2026 Rackham KeynoteHochmair's recognition highlights the lasting influence of cochlear implant pioneers on both engineering and audiology, reinforcing the field's academic and scientific prestige.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·7d agoStarkey's Award-Winning Customer Service Team Again Recognized for Excellence in Customer ServiceManufacturer customer service quality can influence clinic owner and dispenser satisfaction, but this award carries no independent clinical weight.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·7d agoGN Hearing Delivers 9% Organic Growth as Amplifon Carve-Out Moves ForwardGN Hearing's strong organic growth signals continued investment capacity in hearing aid R&D and distribution, while the Amplifon carve-out may reshape retail clinic ownership dynamics across the sector.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·7d agoHearing Australia survey: women ‘significantly less likely’ to prioritise hearing healthIdentifying that women systematically delay addressing hearing loss points to an underserved patient segment and a public-health communication gap for the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·7d agoStarkey Expands Omega AI Technology Access for Government ServicesExtending AI-driven hearing technology and dedicated clinical tools to the government/veteran sector could improve fitting workflows and outcomes for a high-need patient population.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·7d agoOticon Adds Zeal, Intent, and Verit Hearing Aids to VA ContractExpanding VA contract coverage broadens hearing aid access for a large veteran population and signals Oticon's strategic push into the government market segment.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·8d agoSignia Adds Custom and Instant-Fit IX Models for VA AudiologistsExpanding premium hearing aid options within government health systems broadens access for veterans and underserved populations who rely on federally contracted care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Professional practice·8d agoAAA 2026 Panel: Industry Leaders Forecast the Future of Hearing CareIndustry consensus at a major professional conference on AI adoption, workforce shortages, and health positioning signals priorities likely to shape audiology over the next decade.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8d agoAuracast to take centre stage at Eurovision 2026High-profile deployments like Eurovision accelerate mainstream awareness of Auracast, which could increase patient demand for compatible hearing aids and assistive listening devices.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·Tinnitus·8d agoThe Tinnitus Protocol That’s Helping Patients Find ReliefA Treble Health YouTube video in which Dr. Ben outlines a tinnitus management protocol targeting sleep, anxiety, and hearing loss, with links to clinic locations in Charlotte NC, Philadelphia PA, and additional cities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8d agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossHumanizing the communication barriers of hearing loss through relatable storytelling can support patient counseling and public awareness efforts in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8d agoSeen, Heard, Understood, Appreciated and Connected: SHUAC in Hearing LossCentering the lived experience of hearing loss patients through relatable storytelling can support person-centered counseling approaches in audiology practice.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·8d agoAuracast on the London buses: Transport for London to trial the Bluetooth technologyA large-scale public transport trial of Auracast represents one of the most significant real-world deployments yet, which could accelerate hearing aid manufacturer and clinician adoption of the standard.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·8d agoCilcare Expands U.S. Operations with CBSET Partnership and Planned Tinnitus Trial at Mass General HospitalA planned clinical trial for a novel tinnitus drug candidate at a major academic center signals growing pharmaceutical investment in tinnitus treatment, an area with no currently approved pharmacological therapy.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Hearing aids·8d agoNew Hearing Aids vs. ReprogrammingA patient case study video demonstrating that incorrect hearing aid programming—rather than outdated devices—was the cause of poor hearing aid performance, with adjustments correcting excessive loudness.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8d agoVeteran Hearing Loss Explained: Tinnitus, Blast Exposure, and Complex CareVeteran hearing loss is rarely simple, and tinnitus, blast exposure, and balance problems are often part of the picture. In this episode, we sit down with Dr....＋Save
