PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAnalysis of vestibular disorders after stapedotomy depending on the method of stapes footplate fenestrationAudiologists and surgeons involved in stapedotomy care should note that the choice of stapes footplate fenestration technique (Skeeter microdrill vs. manual perforation) may influence early postoperative vestibular outcomes; findings warrant review when counselling patients...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEndolymphatic hydrops in patients with migraine: a correlative studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that endolymphatic hydrops detected on MRI may be present in migraine patients without a Menière's disease diagnosis, potentially complicating differential diagnosis — but clinical protocols should not change until larger...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3mo agoTopical resiniferatoxin for the treatment of vestibulodynia: a prospective observational trialWhile vestibulodynia involves the term 'vestibul-', this study is unrelated to the vestibular (balance) system and has no relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIt's All in Your Head: A Case Report of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and Chronic Anxiety Treated Simultaneously With Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative MedicinePPPD is increasingly recognized in vestibular audiology practice, and non-pharmacological treatment options are of growing interest, but single case reports cannot establish efficacy or safety of novel interventions.＋Save
Starkey Sound Bites·Podcast·3mo agoWhat Is Auracast? The Future of Bluetooth Audio for Hearing AidsSend us Fan Mail Dr. Dave Fabry and Henry Wong unpack Auracast and why it’s fundamentally different from the old Bluetooth routine: no fiddly pairing, just a simple search and select flow that feels more like joining a Wi‑Fi network than connecting a gadget....＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoChronic Disease Day to welcome a new Advisory Member!Audiology's growing role in chronic disease management gains visibility through advocacy efforts like this, reinforcing hearing health as part of broader systemic healthcare conversations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo ago· press releaseVarta Microbattery Now Offers Tool-Free Child-Resistant Hearing Aid Battery PackagingPackaging usability is a real barrier to hearing aid maintenance for older adults and those with dexterity challenges, and a tool-free child-resistant solution could reduce patient frustration and improve device uptime.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·3mo agoATA Launches ATA Academy to Address Tinnitus Provider Education GapA structured, evidence-based tinnitus education platform could meaningfully raise the floor of tinnitus care competency across audiology and allied health providers.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoBrighton Station Auracast is great … but it has one big problemReal-world accessibility gaps in early Auracast deployments highlight that technology alone is insufficient without user education and clear signage — a lesson relevant to audiologists counselling patients on assistive listening technology.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·3mo agoNot everything ONLINE about TINNITUS is true #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnitustherapyDr. Ben shares how trusted guidance can help you make informed decisions about tinnitus treatment. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoBrighton Station Auracast makes ITV newsMainstream media coverage of Auracast in a busy public venue signals growing societal momentum for next-generation assistive listening infrastructure, which audiologists may increasingly field questions about from patients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Professional org·Tinnitus·3mo agoATA Academy to Close Critical Gap in Tinnitus Provider EducationClinicians who manage tinnitus patients and feel undertrained should investigate ATA Academy as a continuing education resource; no change to existing clinical protocols is implied by this announcement alone.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3mo agoAuracast TV for Hearing Aids: Avantree Audikast 4 & 4HA ReviewIf you struggle to understand dialogue on TV—even with hearing aids—this video could save you hundreds of dollars. ✅ Avantree Audikast 4 - https://amzn.to/4wymwTl ✅ Avantree Audikast 4 HA - https://amzn.to/4vnFA5E Instead of purchasing an expensive proprietary TV streamer or...＋Save
ICU - "I See You" - Vestibular Conversations·Podcast·3mo agoBlood Glucose & Vestibular MigraineOn this episode of the ICU Podcast, we explore the emerging—and deeply relatable—connection between blood glucose regulation and vestibular migraine, a topic gaining attention across migraine, neurology, and nutrition research. Joining us are Dr....＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Education & training·3mo agoBrighton event confirmationRNID in-person events provide networking and professional development opportunities for the UK hearing health community.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo ago· press releaseAmpetronic and Listen Technologies announce new leadership team for Auracast eraLeadership changes at two prominent assistive listening technology companies signal increased industry investment and organizational focus on Auracast adoption, which may eventually shape the assistive listening landscape audiologists navigate for their patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·3mo ago· press releaseYour Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageIf the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoRepairing the Cochlear Battery to Restore HearingGene-based repair of the cochlear battery (stria vascularis) represents a potential future route to treating a common but poorly understood form of progressive hearing loss, making this a space worth tracking for clinicians and researchers alike.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Hearing aids·3mo agoRed Dot Award for Auracast-enabled Oticon ZealRecognition of Auracast integration in a compact ITE form factor signals growing industry investment in next-generation wireless hearing aid connectivity.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3mo ago"I can hear, but I can't understand": How Audiologists Test Your Speech Understanding"I can hear, but I can't understand": How Audiologists Test Your Speech Understanding Measuring your hearing ability is more than just your ability to hear beeps at different pitches. We hear sounds with our ears, but we process speech in the brain....＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·3mo agoSidmouth Folk Festival to install Auracast at three stagesReal-world Auracast deployments at live events signal growing public adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio, which could accelerate patient demand for compatible hearing aids and inform counselling conversations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoPediatric middle fossa craniotomy for tumors of the lateral skull base: Institutional experience and surgical outcomesThis institutional case series provides descriptive outcome data for a rare pediatric procedure; no actionable change to standard practice is warranted without larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoRisk prediction model for adverse outcomes during and after cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalitiesThis risk prediction model, if externally validated, could guide preoperative counseling and surgical planning for pediatric cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalities — but external validation is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCluster Analysis of Migraine-Associated Symptoms (CAMS) across the lifespan: a cross-sectional studyVestibular migraine overlaps significantly with audiology presentations such as sound sensitivity and dizziness; better symptom clustering could improve diagnostic precision at the audiology-neurology interface.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoTranscriptomic meta-analysis identifies dysregulated pathways and potential therapeutic targets in Vestibular SchwannomaIdentifying dysregulated molecular pathways in vestibular schwannoma through transcriptomic meta-analysis may accelerate the development of targeted medical therapies, potentially offering alternatives to surgery or radiation for patients with progressive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIntratympanic Application of Betahistine for Menière Disease-An Animal Study on Safety and Diffusion to the Inner EarIf confirmed in humans, intratympanic betahistine delivery could offer a more targeted, potentially more effective route of administration for Ménière disease management compared to oral dosing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoProfile of patients attending private vestibular physiotherapy clinics in Spain: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and ENT teams should proactively refer eligible patients with vestibular disorders to vestibular physiotherapy, as referral rates remain low despite established efficacy evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCombined Gaze Stabilization Exercise and Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Vestibulospinal Tract and PosturePreliminary RCT evidence; await full results and replication before incorporating cerebellar tDCS combined with gaze stabilization into vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
