PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoCochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and surgeons managing radiation-induced hearing loss in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors can reference this systematic review as emerging evidence supporting cochlear implantation as a rehabilitation option, but should note that complication risks in an irradiated...＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·7d agoUnsichtbares Cochlea-Implantat: Wie es Jennys Leben veränderte► Erfahren Sie mehr über das weltweit erste unsichtbare Cochlea-Implantat: https://www.medel.com/de/hearing-solutions/tici In diesem Video blickt Jenny auf ihren Weg mit Hörverlust zurück und erzählt, wie sich ihr Leben verändert hat, nachdem sie sich für ein unsichtbares...＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·7d agoAuracast goes white-label as Shenzhen manufacturer Dibet reveals BS83 speakerThe entry of low-cost Shenzhen OEM manufacturers into the Auracast ecosystem signals that LE Audio broadcast infrastructure is becoming commoditized, which could eventually expand the pool of compatible assistive-listening hardware available to hearing-aid users and venues.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·8d agoListen Up: A New Push to Make Hearing Screening Routine at 50If routine hearing screening at 50 is adopted nationally, it could substantially expand the number of adults entering the audiology care pipeline earlier in their hearing-loss journey.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·8d agoReading Irish Lips – Travel Tips for HOHsFirst-person patient perspectives on real-world device use abroad can help audiologists counsel patients on travel preparation and technology strategies.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·8d agoHearing Aid Intervention Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults With MCIThis trial does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend hearing aids specifically as a dementia-prevention tool in patients with MCI; continue fitting hearing aids for hearing benefit, but do not counsel patients that aids will meaningfully reduce dementia risk.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·8d agoSonova Named Switzerland's Most Innovative Large CompanySonova's top innovation ranking signals continued R&D investment at one of audiology's largest manufacturers, which may influence future product pipelines and competitive dynamics in the hearing aid market.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d ago· press releaseMed-El Launches TICI Unico, a Totally Invisible Cochlear ImplantA fully implantable cochlear implant with no external components could meaningfully reduce stigma and expand candidacy conversations, but clinical evidence is needed before it reshapes practice.＋Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·8d ago“I Wouldn't Sacrifice a Second” | Kevin Costner on Hearing and LifeAcademy Award-winning actor Kevin Costner shares a personal reflection on hearing loss and the impact hearing has on everyday life. Hearing connects us to conversations, relationships, and the moments that matter most....＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·OTC / consumer·8d agoWilliam Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing to “Boldly Hear What’s Next”Celebrity-driven OTC hearing aid marketing increases public awareness of hearing loss solutions but may also raise patient expectations that do not match the performance limits of entry-level amplification devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·8d ago· press releaseCilcare Opens Japan Subsidiary as Base for Asia-Pacific ExpansionCilcare's Asia-Pacific expansion signals growing commercial interest in auditory biotech research services in a region with a large and aging population at high risk of hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d agoMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, First Fully Implantable Cochlear ImplantNo actionable clinical practice change at this time — the TICI UNICO is a newly launched product with no published independent clinical outcome data yet; audiologists and implant teams should monitor peer-reviewed evidence before adjusting candidacy or counselling protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·8d ago· press releaseMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, a Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant With No External ComponentsIf long-term clinical data validate performance parity with conventional systems, a fully implantable cochlear implant could meaningfully expand the pool of patients willing to pursue surgical hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8d agoWhy Even the Best Hearing Aids Sound TERRIBLE Outside | The Wind Noise ProblemEven the best hearing aids can sound terrible on a windy day. Whether you’re walking, golfing, hiking, or having a conversation outdoors, wind noise can overwhelm speech and make you want to take your hearing aids out....＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·8d agoOticon Reveal Bluetooth: Look Beyond the Feature ListBluetooth connectivity deserves a closer look. Dr. Cliff, AuD discusses Oticon Reveal's wireless features, Bluetooth LE Audio, and Auracast in this YouTube Short....＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·OTC / consumer·8d agoWilliam Shatner Partners With Audien Hearing for “Boldly Hear What’s Next” CampaignCelebrity-driven campaigns for OTC hearing devices can raise public awareness of hearing loss but may also blur the line between consumer-grade amplifiers and professionally fitted hearing aids, which is relevant for audiologists managing patient expectations.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8d agoInvisible Cochlear Implant: How It Changed Thomas’s Life► Learn more about the world’s first invisible cochlear implant: https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/tici For Thomas, the biggest difference is how naturally hearing now fits into his everyday life....＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8d agoThe World’s First Invisible Cochlear Implant | MED-EL TICIWe’re changing what hearing loss looks like. Watch our online launch event to find out how. ► *Have questions? Contact our team:* https://www.medel.com/contact-med-el ► *Why MED-EL?* At MED-EL, helping people with hearing loss has been our passion from the very beginning when...＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·8d agoHow Invisible Cochlear Implants Work | MED-EL TICI UNICO► Learn more about the world’s first invisible cochlear implant: https://www.medel.com/hearing-solutions/tici *How does an invisible cochlear implant work?* Discover TICI UNICO, MED-EL’s totally implantable cochlear implant for people with severe to profound sensorineural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoRetraction notice to "Nanocatalysts as fast and powerful medical intervention: Bridging cochlear implant therapies and advanced modelling using Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) for effective treatment of inner ear infections" [Environ. Res. 232 (2023) 116285]Retractions signal failures in research integrity and remind clinicians and researchers to critically verify the validity of studies before applying findings, particularly in emerging technology areas like nanocatalysts for cochlear implant therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d agoAudiologic Assessment of Tinnitus: Integrating Contemporary Clinical Practice and International Guideline RecommendationsAudiologists should review whether their current tinnitus assessment protocols align with contemporary international guidelines, particularly by incorporating patient-centered, multidimensional evaluation tools beyond standard audiometry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoSurgical elimination of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia associated with combination syndrome: a two-year follow-up case reportThis article has negligible relevance to audiology; it concerns an oral surgery finding and was likely included by automated feed error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoA Novel Striated Membrane Contact Site in Vestibular Hair CellsIdentifying a novel membrane contact site in vestibular hair cells advances the basic science understanding of inner-ear neurotransmission, potentially informing future vestibular therapeutics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoMild or strong? Foreign accent perception by postlingually deafened adults with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults should be aware that foreign accent perception is influenced by both sound-segment and pitch/rhythm cues, which may affect communication outcomes in multilingual or multicultural patients — though no specific protocol change is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoHeterogeneous Cost Patterns of Episodic Recurrent Vestibular Vertigo in the Medicare Population: A Case-Control Economic EvaluationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that episodic recurrent vestibular vertigo is associated with highly variable and potentially high Medicare costs, suggesting room for care pathway optimization — though this study does not prescribe a specific clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoAre We Overmonitoring Vestibular Schwannomas? Challenging the Necessity of Tracking Them AllAudiologists and ENT teams involved in vestibular schwannoma follow-up should note this challenge to universal surveillance protocols — if the study's conclusions are supported by further evidence, it could reduce monitoring burden, but current guidelines should not be changed...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8d agoBeampattern null characterization in planar differential microphone arrays: Analytical modeling and experiment resultsAdvances in microphone array beamforming theory could eventually feed into next-generation directional hearing aid and cochlear implant microphone designs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoDeterminants of Physical Therapy Referral for Peripheral Vestibular DisordersAudiologists and ENT providers should audit their own referral patterns for vestibular physical therapy, as this study suggests patient- and provider-level biases likely create referral gaps that affect patient outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·8d agoRedefining Disease Classification and Teaching in OtolaryngologyModernizing disease classification frameworks in otolaryngology could improve diagnostic precision, streamline training, and align the field with advances in molecular and mechanistic medicine.＋Save
