PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·4w agoEffects of hearing intervention on blood-based biomarkers of neuroinflammation and neurodegeneration: a secondary analysis of the ACHIEVE randomised controlled trialare secondary and exploratory — audiologists should not change practice based on these biomarker findings alone, but the study adds biological plausibility to hearing intervention as a potential tool for brain health preservation.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoI lost my hearing but found a communityPatient lived-experience stories like this remind audiologists of the social and emotional impact of hearing loss beyond the clinical encounter, reinforcing the value of signposting patients to peer-support communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoAudiological Profile of Adult Patients Awaiting Kidney and Liver TransplantationAudiologists and transplant teams should consider routine hearing screening for patients with chronic kidney or liver disease, as hearing loss appears to be a common but underrecognized comorbidity in this population.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Tinnitus·4w agoKey tinnitus initiatives launched in India and AfricaExpanding the global tinnitus research and clinical network into India and Africa could help address significant unmet need in under-resourced regions and broaden the diversity of tinnitus research populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoHearing Loss as a Modifier of the Association Between Comorbidities and MortalityHearing loss appears to amplify mortality risk associated with comorbidities in older adults, strengthening the case for routine hearing screening and hearing-aid provision as part of broader chronic-disease management — audiologists should be aware of this compounding risk when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoPrevalence, risk factors, and racial disparities in probable and possible dementia: the national health and aging trends studyHearing loss is a recognised modifiable risk factor for dementia; audiologists should continue counselling patients on this link and prioritising hearing aid fitting in eligible older adults, consistent with existing guidance — this study reinforces but does not change current...＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoUNC Researchers Develop Technique to Reduce fMRI Acoustic NoiseAudiologists advising MRI departments on hearing protection protocols should be aware this technique exists, but it is not yet standard clinical practice and adoption depends on radiology implementation.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·5w agoBIHIMA’s ‘Hearing Loss Red Flags’ Campaign Encourages Earlier Recognition and ActionReducing the well-documented delay between first noticing hearing loss and seeking care remains one of the biggest leverage points for improving outcomes across the audiology field.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·5w agoRNID Hearing Therapeutics Summit 2027The return of this multidisciplinary summit signals continued institutional momentum behind hearing therapeutics, which could accelerate translation of novel treatments into clinical practice.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·5w agoMonitoring Hearing Function in Patients With Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma: A Feasibility Study to Inform a Future Randomized Controlled TrialVestibular schwannoma management remains controversial, and a rigorously designed RCT comparing radiosurgery to watch-and-wait for hearing preservation is urgently needed; this feasibility work lays the groundwork.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w agoCentering First Nations parents' voices: a community-directed pediatric rehabilitation needs assessment in Northern SaskatchewanNo immediate change to clinical technique is warranted; however, audiologists and rehabilitationists working with First Nations pediatric populations should formally centre community and Elder voices in service planning rather than applying standard Western models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoComparisons between anosmia and ageusia with neurological symptoms and cardiorespiratory fitness among post-COVID-19 individuals: a cross-sectional studyUnderstanding the neurological burden of post-COVID sensory deficits is peripherally relevant to audiologists monitoring patients for related auditory or vestibular sequelae, but direct hearing implications are not addressed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoComplex auditory hallucinations associated with hearing impairment in elderly adultsAudiologists and hearing specialists working with elderly patients should be aware that complex auditory hallucinations may be a consequence of hearing impairment rather than a psychiatric disorder, but this descriptive article provides no new clinical protocol or practice...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoAssessing the personal financial impact of vestibular schwannoma managementClinicians managing vestibular schwannoma patients should be aware of substantial personal financial burdens; while this study does not change treatment protocols, it supports integrating financial counseling or social-work referrals into care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoChallenges in the management of age-related hearing loss in Germany: HearForFutureNo immediate actionable clinical change; the study provides a systems-level perspective on ARHL management gaps in Germany that may inform policy and service-delivery planning rather than individual clinical decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoAssociations Between Antidiabetic Pharmacotherapy and Hearing Thresholds in Adult Hearing-Impaired Patients With Type 2 Diabetesmay inform medication selection discussions for diabetic patients with hearing loss, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions — no immediate practice change is warranted pending prospective replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoSex-related differences in the physical, functional, physiological, and emotional profile of adults with chronic vestibular hypofunction: a cross-sectional EXERVEST studySex-related differences in physical, functional, and emotional burden of chronic vestibular hypofunction suggest rehabilitation programs may benefit from sex-stratified assessment and goal-setting, though prospective intervention data are needed to confirm.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoSonova aims to be a key player in the Danish hearing health sectorSonova's push into Danish public health infrastructure signals growing manufacturer involvement in national audiology system design, which could reshape care delivery models across Scandinavia.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoUK Biobank study finds healthy lifestyle cuts risk of hearing impairment by 14%The association supports counselling patients on modifiable lifestyle factors — particularly smoking cessation and reducing sedentary behaviour — as part of a broader hearing-health conversation, though causation is not established and no change to audiometric protocols is...＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·5w agoMake your venue accessibleAccessible venues directly affect quality of life for hearing-loss patients, and audiologists are often asked to recommend practical resources beyond the clinic — this guidance fills that role.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5w agoHearing issues of the homeless get BIGGER focusExpanding hearing care access to homeless populations highlights a largely underserved group and may prompt audiologists to consider outreach or charity partnerships in their own communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoMetformin Use and Risk of Incident Hearing Loss Among Participants With Diabetes: A UK Biobank Cohort Studyof this UK Biobank cohort study on metformin and hearing loss risk in people with diabetes should be reviewed when published in full; if a protective association is confirmed, it may inform counselling of diabetic patients about hearing health — but practice change requires...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoDiabetes and Hearing Loss: Implications for Comprehensive Audiological CareAudiologists should be aware that diabetic patients carry elevated hearing loss risk due to vascular and neuropathic mechanisms, and should incorporate this into case history taking and monitoring protocols.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoWhat’s New about Getting OlderAudiologists should familiarise themselves with updated dementia-risk reduction guidelines and dementia-inclusive care standards, as hearing health is an established modifiable risk factor for dementia.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·OTC / consumer·5w agoAccess Points: When “Accessible” Isn’t the Same as “Safe”: What Canada Should Know Before Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids ArriveAs Canada moves toward an OTC hearing aid framework, disability-rights perspectives highlight that accessibility and safety are not interchangeable goals, a distinction regulators and clinicians will need to address.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Other·Professional practice·5w agoResearch Study Participants WantedUnderstanding how advocacy is practised in hearing healthcare could help clarify its role in improving patient outcomes and shaping professional standards.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoStudy finds hypertension may have implications for hearing healthEvidence is preliminary and comes from a single African clinical population, so routine hearing screening for all hypertensive patients is not yet supported by strong evidence; however, audiologists should be aware of hypertension as a potential risk factor when taking case...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·5w agoThe Hand – And What It Means for People with Hearing LossFirst-person patient narratives like this remind audiologists and hearing care professionals that communication breakdowns carry real emotional weight, which can inform counseling and aural rehabilitation approaches.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·5w agoBeyond the Audiology Appointment: How HLAA Supports People with Hearing LossShari Eberts interviews HLAA's Dan Reiner about how the Hearing Loss Association of America supports people with hearing loss in everyday challenges outside the clinical setting.＋Save
