PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTrauma-Associated Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical OutcomesThis narrative review reinforces existing awareness of acoustic trauma as a risk factor for tinnitus and hearing loss but does not introduce new evidence sufficient to change current clinical management protocols.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo ago100 Strong: Team Oticon Rallies for Veterans at the Flag Day 5KManufacturer community-engagement initiatives like this can raise public awareness of hearing health among veteran populations, a group at disproportionately high risk for noise-induced hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoASHA and CHSA Launch “Helping You Communicate” Campaign Targeting Caregiver ChallengesRaising caregiver awareness of audiologists and SLPs could increase referrals and reduce the well-documented gap between hearing difficulty onset and help-seeking.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2mo agoAudien Launches $59 Audien Shields Hearing Protection DeviceThe entry of OTC hearing aid brands into the budget hearing protection space signals further blurring of consumer and clinical hearing health categories, which may prompt patient questions in clinic.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2mo agoAudien Launches $59 Audien Shields Hearing Protection DeviceAudien's move into hearing protection signals growing consumer-market competition in the hearing wellness space, which could influence patient expectations and purchasing behavior outside the clinic.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·2mo agoShape the future of subtitles and signing for on-demand TVRegulatory decisions on subtitle and sign-language provision directly affect the daily media access and quality of life of millions of people with hearing loss in the UK.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoAssociations and trends in recency of hearing tests in the United StatesNo immediate practice change, but findings reinforce the need to proactively screen underserved racial groups who are less likely to have had recent hearing tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPresbycusis Across the Lifespan: Genetic, Molecular, and Multi-Omics ContributionsThis is a foundational science review; no actionable change to current clinical practice is indicated, but it informs understanding of why hearing loss progresses with age and may guide future therapeutic targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCognitive Outcomes After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence, Mechanisms, and Long-Term PerspectivesEvidence from this narrative review suggests cochlear implantation may have positive cognitive effects in older adults, but the findings are preliminary and heterogeneous; no change to current implant candidacy decisions is warranted until higher-quality prospective studies are...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoTemporal Trends and ICD-11-Mapped Patterns of Otology Research in Saudi Arabia, 1978-2024: A Scoping Review Using Negative Binomial ModellingUnderstanding gaps and growth patterns in regional otology research can help funders and institutions direct future investment toward underexplored ear-disease topics in Saudi Arabia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2mo agoAn extended scope of practice for audiology: the case for IrelandNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is a policy argument specific to Ireland's healthcare system that has not yet resulted in regulatory change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoWorsened multitasking performance with simulated hearing protection correlates with individuals' choice not to "wear" itNo direct change to audiology clinical practice; findings reinforce that hearing protection comfort and usability — including dual-task performance — should be considered when recommending occupational hearing protection devices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoPrevalence of Hearing Impairment Among Young AdultsFindings reinforce existing guidance to screen young adults for noise-induced hearing loss and counsel adolescents on safe listening habits; no change to established screening protocols is indicated without reviewing the full paper's effect sizes.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoNSW Government pledges $20 million for cochlear implant care in childrenNSW-based audiologists and cochlear implant programs should expect increased government-funded referrals and support services for paediatric implant recipients, but no change to clinical protocols is implied.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoSurvey: Cost Concerns Driving Years-Long Delays in Hearing Care Among Tennessee SeniorsThe data reinforces the well-documented gap between hearing loss prevalence and treatment uptake among seniors, signaling continued market and advocacy pressure for insurance coverage reform.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoA Moderated Mediation Model Linking Speech-in-Noise Exposure, Speech Perception in Noise Ability, Loneliness, and DepressionAudiologists should be aware that poor speech-in-noise ability may indirectly contribute to depression via loneliness, but the cross-sectional or observational design means no practice change is warranted until replication with stronger designs confirms causal direction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoExamining Associations Between Environmental Exposures and Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Post-9/11 Veterans With a Probable History of TBINo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted; findings are associational and the audiology-specific tinnitus data are secondary to broader neurobehavioral outcomes, but the study reinforces screening for tinnitus in TBI veterans with known environmental exposures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoImpact of Treatment Intensity on Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Testicular CancerNo direct change to audiology practice is warranted; however, audiologists treating patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should remain vigilant for monitoring ototoxicity, as treatment intensity may influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoHearing loss and healthcare expenditures in the United States: evidence of a public health market failureThis study reinforces the systemic underutilisation of hearing healthcare in the US; audiologists should be aware of access and affordability barriers that prevent patients from seeking care, as these are structural rather than individual-level issues.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoRisks and Awareness of NIHL Among Dental Students: A Scoping ReviewNo change to audiology clinical practice; however, audiologists working in occupational health may consider outreach or hearing conservation programmes targeted at dental professionals and students.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVisual attention and postural stability among older adults participating in health-enhancing physical activity: a systematic reviewAudiologists managing patients with vestibular disorders and fall risk should be aware of the broader evidence linking visual attention and postural control, as it reinforces a multisensory approach to balance rehabilitation.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Telehealth·2mo agoNational safety and quality standards for virtual care comingNational virtual care standards could reshape teleaudiology delivery requirements and accountability frameworks across Australia's hearing healthcare sector.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoGo Where the People with Hearing Loss ArePeer community events like HLAA conventions underscore the psychosocial dimension of hearing loss care, reminding clinicians that connection and belonging are meaningful parts of patient well-being beyond the hearing aid fitting.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·2mo agoAudien Hearing Expands Into Hearing Protection With Launch of Audien ShieldsAudien's move into hearing protection signals growing OTC-brand competition in a category traditionally served by specialty manufacturers, which could affect patient purchasing behavior and counseling conversations in clinic.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoRogervoice Survey: 60% of Americans Say Phone Calls Still Fall Short for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing PeopleThe survey underscores that telephone accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals remains a significant unmet need, which can inform how audiologists counsel patients on communication strategies and assistive technology options.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Public health & policy·2mo agoSupporting Veterans with Better Hearing Care and Better TechnologyA podcast episode featuring WSA's Chief Clinical Officer and Head of Audiology discusses the distinct hearing healthcare needs of U.S. veterans and how emerging technology is being used to address them.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2mo agoLiving with deafblindness: hope for the futureDeafblindness is an underserved dual-sensory impairment, and growing public and research attention — including charity-funded studies — may eventually inform more holistic audiological care pathways for this population.＋Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Education & training·2mo agoWhy I Spent a Class Period Talking to Future AudiologistsCentering patient voices in audiology education is a growing movement that could improve person-centered care, and this first-person account amplifies that call at an international stage.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoExploring the mechanism of reducing the risk of falls in knee osteoarthritis patients by using Baduanjin based on the functional connection of vestibular network: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trialIf Baduanjin is confirmed to reduce fall risk via vestibular network modulation, it could open a low-cost, accessible adjunct intervention relevant to audiologists managing patients with vestibular disorders.＋Save
