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Radical overhaul needed for children's hearing services could start with the management of glue ear

No immediate practice change is warranted; this is an opinion/commentary calling for systemic reform, not presenting new clinical evidence.

Method for AFM investigation of lateral forces required for the surface detachment of neurites

Precise measurement of neurite adhesion forces could eventually inform cochlear implant electrode design to improve nerve-electrode proximity and outcomes.

How I do it: microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm using an inferior ventrolateral brainstem approach

Refined surgical techniques for microvascular decompression can reduce complication rates including hearing loss, which is a known risk of posterior fossa surgery relevant to the audiology community.

Audiometric detection thresholds for older adults with normal and impaired hearing predict recognition of spectrally and temporally degraded speech in speech-modulated noise

Audiometric pure-tone detection thresholds carry meaningful predictive value for speech recognition in degraded, noisy conditions in older adults, reinforcing their continued clinical utility beyond simple hearing-loss classification.

Morphological and functional diversity of spatially resolved vestibular ganglion neuron cell types

A detailed cell-type map of the vestibular ganglion could eventually guide targeted therapies for vestibular disorders and inform cochlear/vestibular implant design.

Electrophysiologically-based electrode selection has the potential to improve speech perception in cochlear-implant users

Electrophysiology-based electrode selection is a promising approach to improving cochlear implant (CI) programming, but current evidence is preliminary; audiologists should monitor emerging protocols before adopting routine clinical changes.

Outcome measurement in community-based hearing rehabilitation: a scoping review

No immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists designing community-based programs should note the lack of standardised outcome measures and consider adopting validated tools to allow cross-program comparisons.

Static Otolith Signals Reflect Clinical Course in Acute Vestibular Neuritis

Static utricular function testing may offer useful prognostic information for clinicians managing acute vestibular neuritis recovery, but prospective validation in larger cohorts is needed before routine adoption.

Speech sensorimotor adaptation in young adult cochlear implant users with early implantation

Early cochlear implantation appears to support speech sensorimotor adaptation in young adults, but clinicians should not yet change rehabilitation protocols based on this single study; further work is needed to link these neurophysiological findings to functional speech outcomes.

Traumatic stapediovestibular luxation: two contrasting cases highlighting the importance of early treatment decision: A case report and literature review

For this rare injury, early and individualized treatment decision-making (surgical vs. conservative) appears critical to outcomes, but two cases are insufficient to establish a protocol; audiologists should facilitate urgent otologic referral when the diagnosis is suspected.

Accuracy of Curve of Wilson Levelling and Posterior Tooth Inclination With Vestibular, Lingual Straight Wire Technique and Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Cohort Study

This article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in error, as it concerns orthodontic treatment mechanics rather than hearing or vestibular science.

Noise Management Preferences During Long-Term Hearing Aid Usage and Their Relation to Audiologic Factors

Long-term hearing aid users show heterogeneous noise management preferences not fully predictable from audiogram data alone, suggesting that individualized preference assessment—rather than audiogram-driven defaults—should guide noise management fitting decisions.

Tinnitus Explained in 60 Seconds

Framing tinnitus as a brain-generated phenomenon rather than a peripheral ear problem reflects modern neuroscience consensus and helps shift patient and public understanding toward more effective management approaches.

ACAud launches Best Practice Handbook for hearing care clinicians

Australian hearing care clinicians should review the ACAud inc. HAASA Best Practice Handbook as a reference resource, though its direct impact on established practitioners' day-to-day practice will depend on how its guidance compares with existing standards.

Sounds right Santana: Audiologist shares daughter’s hearing loss journey

First-person clinician-parent accounts can deepen empathy and counselling skills when audiologists work with families navigating paediatric hearing loss.

Specsavers Stories: Lizao ‘Raphael’ Zhang

The Specsavers joint-venture model represents a growing co-location trend in audiology that could reshape how new audiologists enter private practice in Australia.

Med-El US Standard Pro and Micro Pro Rechargeable Batteries Now Available for Sonnet 2 and Sonnet 3 Users

Expanded rechargeable battery options for cochlear implant users can reduce daily maintenance burden and improve adherence to consistent device use.

The Biggest Obstacle to Auracast Success

The Biggest Obstacle to Auracast Success Auracast Bluetooth audio represents a major upgrade in audio accessibility...but there's one big problem that needs to be solved first. #auracast #audio #lebluetooth #accessibility

MED-EL US Launches New Rechargeable Batteries for SONNET 2 and SONNET 3 Audio Processors

Extended rechargeable battery life addresses a common patient complaint about cochlear implant uptime, potentially improving daily device use adherence.

Auracast Explained: The Bluetooth Technology That Could Change Hearing Aids Forever

Auracast is one of the biggest advancements in hearing technology in years, but what exactly is it, and how will it change the way people hear? In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Chief Hearing Health Officer Dr....

LENIRE vs HEARING AIDS? Tinnitus treatments explained! #tinnitus #tinnitustreatment #tinnitushelp

Dr. Ben shares how personalized treatment helps determine the best option for tinnitus relief. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...

Ampetronic, Listen Technologies Name SVP of Global Revenue, VP of Operations

Leadership changes at assistive listening technology companies can signal strategic direction for hearing loop and assistive audio infrastructure, which affects venue accessibility for people with hearing loss.

Auracast Explained: How Bluetooth LE Audio Is Transforming Hearing Aids and Accessibility

Send us Fan Mail Connectivity plays a critical role in helping people hear their best, and few innovations are generating more excitement in hearing healthcare than Auracast™. In this episode of Starkey Sound Bites, Dr....

Genetic study suggests high blood sugar has causal link with hearing loss

Audiologists should consider proactive hearing monitoring for patients with diabetes or chronically elevated blood sugar; while existing guidelines already note the association, this causal genetic evidence strengthens the rationale for routine audiological screening in this...

Demant suspends protection programs after Danish FSA order

Regulatory intervention by a national financial authority on a major hearing aid group's consumer programs signals growing scrutiny of financial practices within the hearing care industry.

Hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in people with epilepsy

The finding is intriguing but preliminary — audiologists should note that hearing aid uptake in patients with epilepsy and hearing loss may carry dementia-protective benefits, but the epilepsy-specific mechanism is unexplained and the study design likely limits causal inference;...

Demant has made IT security a top priority after cyberattack in 2019

The 2019 Demant cyberattack was one of the costliest in the medical device sector, and its aftermath highlights the growing cybersecurity risk facing hearing technology supply chains and clinic IT infrastructure.