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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoGeneralized ataxia in a 6-year-old GoldendoodleThis article does not carry significance for the audiology field; it appears in this feed likely due to indexing overlap and can be deprioritised.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoMini Symptom Index Tool plus modified Vestibular-Ocular Motor Screening (mSIT Plus) for acute concussion identification: findings from the NCAA-DoD CARE ConsortiumAudiologists and vestibular specialists working in sports medicine settings should monitor this tool's validation progress, as it incorporates vestibular-ocular motor screening that overlaps with their scope; no immediate practice change is warranted from this single study.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoThe effects of intelligibility on conflict resolution and monitoring during speech recognition in noiseThis basic-science study deepens understanding of listening effort and cognitive load in noise, but does not yet provide specific guidance to change clinical hearing aid fitting or counselling practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoEmergency Department Sudden Deafness: Clinical Features and Predictors of Advanced ImagingAudiologists and ED clinicians should note which clinical features predict the need for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, potentially informing triage protocols — though direct practice change awaits review of the full study data and sample size.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8d agoPrevalence of hearing loss in a high-specialty medical unitPrevalence data from high-specialty medical units helps build the evidence base for systematic hearing screening in hospital settings, especially for geriatric patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoPrevention of hypoparathyroidism with indocyanine green in transoral thyroidectomy: Pilot studyHypoparathyroidism can cause low calcium levels that may affect neuromuscular function, but this study has no meaningful implication for audiology clinical practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoAssessment of Surgical Salvage Outcomes for Exposed Cranial Neuromodulating DevicesAudiologists co-managing cochlear implant patients should be aware that surgical salvage of exposed devices is an option, but outcomes data from this study should inform realistic counseling about revision surgery success rates.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoFive year of post-marketing safety of teprotumumab: A disproportionality analysis of the FDA adverse event reporting systemAudiologists should be aware that teprotumumab is associated with hearing-related adverse events in post-marketing data; patients on this drug warrant audiological monitoring, though causality and rates require further prospective study.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoCochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoA Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant ElectrodesThe within-subject design provides higher-quality comparative data on electrode performance than between-subject studies; audiologists and surgical teams should note the findings when counseling patients on electrode selection, though real-world implant choice is constrained by...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoDysphagia Characteristics and Its Neuroanatomical Correlates in Korean Patients With Subcortical Vascular Cognitive ImpairmentWhile tangential to audiology, understanding overlap between vascular brain damage and swallowing/communication disorders may inform multidisciplinary care pathways in cognitive-hearing clinics.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoA Case of Physiologic Enhancement of Scarpa's Ganglia Mimicking Bilateral Vestibular Schwannomas in a Patient With Atypical Meningioma With NF2 MutationAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware that Scarpa's ganglia enhancement on MRI can mimic bilateral vestibular schwannomas, particularly in patients with NF2 mutations, to avoid misdiagnosis.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8d agoIn-ear EEG wearables for brain activity assessment and cognitive rehabilitation: the emerging role of multimodal embedded intelligenceIn-ear EEG wearables represent a convergence of audiology hardware and neurotechnology that could reshape how hearing devices are designed and what cognitive services audiologists provide.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoThe prognostic value of semicircular canal function testing in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysisSemicircular canal function testing (vHIT and/or caloric testing) at diagnosis may offer prognostic value in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and ENT teams should consider integrating vestibular assessment into ISSNHL workup protocols pending further...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d agoTinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023Rising tinnitus prevalence and duration in young adults warrant earlier screening and counseling in clinical practice, particularly for patients with recreational noise exposure histories.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·8d agoAAAMPLIFY!!Annual conventions like AAA 2026 shape professional priorities, highlight emerging technologies, and set the tone for continuing education in audiology for the year ahead.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Tinnitus·8d agoWhat Can We Learn from a Serpent Eating Its Own Tail?Challenging purely biomedical models of tinnitus supports the case for multidisciplinary care approaches that address psychological and social dimensions alongside audiological ones.+Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoDemant delivers strong start to the year on relaunch momentumDemant's relaunch-driven momentum suggests the company is prioritizing portfolio refresh over entirely new platforms, which may affect the pace of clinically meaningful innovation in the near term.+Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoJyske Bank: Demant’s strong start points to high-end resultsPositive analyst coverage can reflect and reinforce investor confidence in Demant's portfolio strategy, indirectly signaling stability for the audiologists and dispensers who rely on their products.+Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoDemant CEO teases new launches: "Our platform is very strong"Anticipated Demant product launches could shift competitive dynamics in the premium hearing aid segment and affect dispensing choices for clinicians.+Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoAmplifon upgrades earnings guidance despite flat revenue – ready for GN mega-mergerThe Amplifon–GN Hearing integration is one of the largest consolidations in the audiology retail and manufacturing sectors, with potential downstream effects on product availability and clinic competition.+Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·8d agoDemant maintains guidance, sees lower-end outcome as "less likely"Demant's confidence in its growth trajectory signals continued investment capacity in hearing technology R&D and market expansion.+Save
National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL)·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseNAL and EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio publish peer-reviewed clinical trial on Nuance Audio GlassesAudiologists should read the full trial rather than rely on this press release; the involvement of the device manufacturer (EssilorLuxottica) in co-publishing warrants scrutiny of outcome selection and conflict-of-interest disclosures before clinical recommendations are made.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8d agoLexie Launches B3 Hearing Aids Powered by BoseThe continued growth of Bose-powered OTC hearing aids from Lexie signals intensifying competition in the self-fit segment and may shift how some patients with mild-to-moderate hearing loss first access amplification.+Save
Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·9d agoFDA Grants De Novo Classification to TytoCare’s AI Otoscopy ToolClinicians should note this regulatory milestone as the first FDA-cleared AI otoscopy video analysis tool for eardrum bulging detection, but evidence of clinical accuracy and workflow impact in audiology settings is not yet established from this announcement alone.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·9d agoBSHAA UPDATE – May/June 2026Professional networking and continuing education events like this support competency and community cohesion among UK hearing aid audiologists.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoIs lovely serotonin a tinnitus traitor?If serotonin's role in tinnitus is confirmed in humans, it could open new treatment targets, which is particularly significant given the lack of approved pharmacological therapies for tinnitus.+Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·9d agoThe #Baha7SoundProcessor is designed for clear, rich and natural sound in a small package.Cochlear Americas YouTube promotional video for the Baha 7 Sound Processor, highlighting its sound quality and compact design.+Save