PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoAuditory Outcomes After Simultaneous Translabyrinthine Vestibular Schwannoma Resection and Cochlear Implantation: A Prospective Case SeriesSimultaneous cochlear implantation during translabyrinthine vestibular schwannoma resection appears feasible as an auditory rehabilitation strategy, but the prospective case series design and likely small sample size mean findings are preliminary; no immediate practice change is...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoDetection of Inner Ear Malformations Based on Simple Anatomical Measurements: A Model ApproachClinicians evaluating cochlear implant candidates should note this model-based approach to inner ear malformation detection, but external prospective validation is needed before changing pre-surgical imaging protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoCultural Differences in Listening Environments Between Hispanic and White Non-Hispanic Cochlear Implant UsersAudiologists fitting and programming cochlear implants for Hispanic patients should consider that real-world listening environments may be systematically noisier, potentially warranting noise-management program adjustments or targeted aural rehabilitation strategies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVertigo and oculomotor disorders: diagnosis, anatomical classification and etiologyA cross-specialty classification framework for vertigo and oculomotor disorders can improve diagnostic accuracy and interdisciplinary collaboration between audiologists, otologists, and ophthalmologists.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoThe longer, the better? Investigating the effect of prolonged acoustic stimulation on brief acoustic tinnitus suppressionClarifying how duration of acoustic stimulation influences short-term tinnitus suppression could inform the design of more effective sound therapy protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoBiohybrid cochlear implants: neural interfaces, regenerative pathways, and translational benchmarksBiohybrid cochlear implants represent a potentially transformative advance in hearing restoration technology that could one day overcome the fundamental limitations of current electrode-nerve interfaces.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·3mo agoPeripheral and central vestibular neuromodulation improve postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomized, sham-controlled, multi-arm intervention studyVestibular neuromodulation shows promise for postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, but audiologists should note this is a vestibular/rehabilitation application outside direct hearing care scope; no change to audiology practice is warranted pending replication.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoGraded hypergravity is associated with large-scale reorganization of resting-state cortical networks: EEG evidence from a neurological inactivity phenotypeUnderstanding how altered gravitational loading reshapes resting-state brain networks may offer insights into sensorimotor adaptation relevant to vestibular rehabilitation research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoInteractive Effects of Occupational Hearing Loss and Glutathion S-Transferase M1 Genotype on Tinnitus Among Noise-exposed SteelworkersAudiologists working in occupational health settings should be aware that genetic susceptibility (GSTM1 null genotype) may amplify tinnitus risk in noise-exposed workers, though genetic screening is not yet standard of care and no protocol change is warranted now.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoAuditory Efferent System Influencing the Auditory Overshoot Phenomenon: An Auditory Brainstem Response Study in Guinea PigsUnderstanding the efferent system's role in auditory overshoot could eventually inform how hearing aids and noise-reduction algorithms are designed for challenging listening environments.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoPhilippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodic Health Examination: Screening for Hearing DisordersAudiologists and primary care providers serving Filipino populations should review these guidelines to align screening protocols for hearing disorders with the recommended periodic health examination framework.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe referral-to-attendance gap in vestibular rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study in diverse South Florida patientsClinics referring patients to vestibular rehabilitation should proactively identify barriers to attendance — such as transportation, language, insurance, and health literacy — particularly in diverse or underserved populations, as the referral-to-attendance gap appears...+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Education & training·3mo agoPAC up your troubles – Specsavers’ annual Professional Advancement Conference is upon us!Long-running industry conferences like PAC shape professional development norms and continuing education priorities across large retail audiology and optometry networks.+Save
AudiologyOnline YouTube·Video·3mo agoCutting through the noise: Spheric Speech Claritynoise is a lot like fog. It blurs the edges until the details disappear. This is where Phonak Spheric Speech Clarity supports. It cuts through instantly separating speech from noise. Any voice. Any direction. Always clear. Discover more at Phonak.com.+Save
AudiologyOnline YouTube·Video·3mo agoEasy to hear. Easy to wear. Easy for you.Easy conversations powered by AI that focuses on what matters—and filters out the rest. Dive into the Moxi S-RX resources for professionals.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoEar device patents for April 2026Tracking OTC hearing aid patent activity signals how budget-focused brands like Audien are building intellectual property portfolios as the OTC market matures.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Education & training·3mo agoWhen Students Hear Our Stories: Bringing the Patient’s Voice into Audiology EducationIntegrating patient narratives into audiology training may build more empathetic, patient-centered clinicians, which could improve long-term care quality and patient communication.+Save
Starkey Hearing YouTube·Video·3mo agoHe Could Hear His Wife Again. What Happened Next Was Incredible.Hearing loss doesn't just affect what you hear—it can change who you are. For Corey Morgan, hearing loss slowly transformed him from an outgoing extrovert into someone who began withdrawing from the world around him....+Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoResearchers Uncover Biological Mechanism That Could Reverse Permanent Hearing LossIdentifying a biological pathway that drives inner-ear supporting cells to regenerate into sensory hair cells could fundamentally shift how permanent sensorineural hearing loss is treated in the future.+Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·3mo agoMeet Shari Eberts & Gael Hannan, Co-Authors of Hear and Beyond: Live Skillfully with Hearing LossIn the words of Gael, "When you take charge of your own hearing loss journey, things will change."+Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·3mo agoMed-El Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingThis acquisition signals that major hearing implant manufacturers are betting on gene therapy as a future treatment pathway for genetic hearing loss, which could eventually reshape how audiologists counsel patients with hereditary hearing conditions.+Save
HearingTracker YouTube·Video·3mo agoElehear Delight: Testing Results from Our AudiologistWe put Elehear Delight through both real-world use and objective lab testing to see how they stacks up. Can these $331 hearing aids help make speech clear and how do they compare to other OTC hearing aids? Watch to find out our thoughts and hear sound samples with your own ears!...+Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·3mo agoThe TIMELINE for TINNITUS RELIEF #tinnitus #tinnitusrelief #tinnitusawareness #tinnitustherapyDr. Ben shares what patients can realistically expect during their tinnitus recovery journey. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA:...+Save
WIDEX Hearing Aids YouTube·Video·3mo agoWidex at WSA Dallas 2026 | Elevated Hearing Care, Led by YouWhat does the future of personalized hearing care look like? We went to Dallas, TX to find out. We recently brought together 150 of the nation's top Hearing Care Professionals to unveil Sound Preference: a groundbreaking new philosophy redefining how personalization and...+Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo agoZeniPower Introduces Easy-Open Hearing Aid Battery Packaging: No More Scissors!Packaging accessibility is a frequently overlooked barrier to hearing aid use, and a scissors-free design could meaningfully reduce frustration and improve independence for older or dexterity-impaired patients.+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3mo agoHow TruHearing Works: Everything You Need to KnowIf you're thinking about using your TruHearing hearing aid benefit, there are several things you should know before making a decision. In this video, I explain exactly how TruHearing works, including how their Select and Choice programs differ, how providers are paid, what...+Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·3mo agoPhonak's Big Bet on AI Hearing AidsPhonak's Big Bet on AI Hearing Aids Phonak's research and development team made a big bet on machine learning and deep neural network AI technology for hearing aid sound processing. #betterhearing #phonak #hearingloss #hearingaids+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAnti-Compensatory Saccades Changes After Visuo-Vestibular Physical Therapy in People With Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy: A Prospective Observational StudyVisuo-vestibular physical therapy appears to alter anti-compensatory saccade patterns in acute unilateral vestibulopathy, but as a prospective observational study without a control group, findings are preliminary; no immediate change to vestibular rehabilitation protocols is...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoGuideline-Based Cochlear Implant Care: A Model for Structuring Delegated Technical AftercareThis guideline-based delegation model for cochlear implant aftercare offers a practical framework for CI programs operating under German regulations; clinics in other jurisdictions should evaluate applicability to their own scope-of-practice rules before adopting the model.+Save