Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·20h agoAurahear at Here Hear .. of course Auracast gets a mentionAuracast represents a potentially significant shift in how hearing aid and assistive listening device users access public audio, but adoption and real-world clinical benefit remain unproven.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Hearing aids·1d agoSuccessful roadshow for Starkey’s Omega AI: Endorsed webinars uploadedThe Omega AI launch roadshow signals Starkey's push to expand AI-driven hearing aid adoption in the ANZ market, which may influence prescribing patterns and competitive positioning for clinics in the region.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoContribution of cognitive functions, musical abilities, and auditory scene analysis to speech-in-noise perceptionThese findings support the multi-factorial nature of speech-in-noise difficulties; audiologists should not attribute poor speech-in-noise performance solely to peripheral hearing loss, but current evidence is insufficient to change specific clinical test protocols.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d agoNew Auracast installation map online for CanadaAuracast's expanding real-world deployment in Canada signals a maturing assistive listening ecosystem that could broaden accessible hearing solutions for patients beyond the clinic.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·2d agoParis railway station first in France to offer Auracast announcementsExpanding Auracast infrastructure into European public transport venues accelerates the real-world ecosystem that makes Bluetooth LE Audio hearing aids more useful to patients in daily life.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2d agoIt’s time for Auracast to take to the skiesAuracast represents a potential shift in public-space hearing accessibility that could increase the real-world value proposition of compatible hearing devices for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoCorrection to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysisAccurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·3d agoRNID seeks theatre professionals for new Auracast studyIf Auracast adoption in public venues is shown to be feasible and beneficial, audiologists may increasingly counsel patients on Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible devices as a real-world accessibility tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoDICOM-Based Quantification of MRI Artifact from Auditory Implants: a Technical Note Comparing Bone-Conduction- and Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and implant teams should be aware that artifact extent differs meaningfully between bone-conduction and cochlear implants on MRI; these findings can inform pre-scan counselling and radiologist communication, but specific protocol changes should await larger...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4d agoAAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing CareAAA annual conventions set the directional agenda for audiology practice and product adoption, making this recap a useful high-level orientation to where the field is heading.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·4d agoCan AI Hearing Aids Finally Break Through Background Noise?noise remains the top unmet need reported by hearing aid users, so any credible advance in AI-driven noise reduction has broad implications for patient satisfaction and adoption rates.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4d agoClarity and natural sound in Widex Allure AI RIC hearing aids with Clarity BoostThe Allure AI RIC represents Widex's latest move to embed dedicated on-device AI processing into hearing aids, intensifying competition in the AI-driven noise management segment of the market.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoA large sample survey of preferences in the content and frequency of educational and counseling messages for mHealth-based behavioral change in tinnitusUnderstanding patient-preferred message content and delivery frequency is a critical design step for effective mHealth interventions in tinnitus management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoAging-related reconfiguration of auditory working-memory control under converging phonological and executive demands: EEG signatures and speech-in-noise performanceIdentifying the neural signatures of age-related auditory working-memory decline in normal-audiogram older adults may explain why some patients struggle with speech-in-noise despite passing standard audiograms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoIntegrating machine learning with QSPR for property prediction of anti-vertigo drugsApplying machine learning to anti-vertigo drug property prediction could accelerate development of better pharmacological treatments for vestibular disorders, an area with limited therapeutic options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoA rule-based mobile screening classifier for six ICVD-defined vestibular disorders: a pilot studyA validated mobile vestibular disorder screener could dramatically improve access to timely diagnosis for patients in primary care and remote settings where specialist equipment is unavailable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5d agoHuman versus AI in audiological practice: A comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and physician treatment decisions in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossFindings are preliminary and do not yet justify substituting or formally integrating ChatGPT into clinical decision-making for sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should await further validation before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoEvaluation of super-resolution deep learning reconstruction on three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state for enhanced visualization of vestibular schwannomasSuper-resolution deep learning reconstruction shows promise for improving vestibular schwannoma visibility on 3D CISS MRI, but clinical adoption should await broader validation and regulatory clearance before replacing standard protocols.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7d agoKickstarter campaign launched for the Aspen Aura – world’s smallest Auracast microphoneIf Auracast-compatible microphones reach mass-market price points, they could meaningfully expand accessible, low-cost remote-microphone options for hearing-aid users in public settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoFeasibility analysis of an implantable middle ear cavity pressure microphoneThis is a feasibility study at an early engineering stage; no clinical practice change is warranted, but audiologists should follow this line of research as it could reshape fully implantable cochlear implant counseling in the future.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·9d agoHolistic Hearing Care: New Technologies and Their Whole Person BenefitsNo immediate practice change is required, but the framework reinforces broadening patient counseling beyond audibility goals to include social, cognitive, and quality-of-life outcomes — consistent with existing person-centered care principles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) biomarkers of tinnitus severity within tinnitus subtypesAn objective, brain-based measure of tinnitus severity would fill a critical gap in diagnosis and treatment monitoring, since clinicians currently rely entirely on patient self-report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoFunctional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review of Cortical Responses in Distinct Clinical PopulationsfNIRS shows research promise as an implant-compatible neuroimaging tool for hearing loss populations, but is not yet ready for routine clinical use; no actionable change for practising audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·10d agoGN Showcases Auracast at World Congress of Audiology, Releases Data on Hearing Loss StigmaAuracast represents an emerging Bluetooth audio-broadcasting standard that could reshape assistive listening infrastructure in public venues, making it a technology trend audiologists and clinic owners should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoFlow-Aware Diffusion for Real-Time VR Restoration: Mitigating Cybersickness with Enhanced Spatiotemporal CoherenceWhile tangential to audiology, VR-based vestibular rehabilitation tools depend on reducing cybersickness, so rendering advances like this could eventually improve patient tolerance in VR therapy programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·11d agoThe intelligent ear: AI and hearing aids information seeking and users' discussion on social mediaAudiologists should be prepared to address patient misconceptions and unmet expectations about AI in hearing aids, as social media discussions reveal significant gaps between user expectations and device capabilities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·12d agoEUHA Congress 2026 to Feature Dedicated AI DayDedicating a full congress day to applied AI signals that practical AI adoption in hearing care practice is reaching a tipping point, which could reshape clinic efficiency and patient management workflows industry-wide.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Accessibility·12d agoBellavia champions Auracast awareness through global education pushWider public and professional awareness of Auracast could accelerate adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio infrastructure, ultimately expanding real-world hearing accessibility for audiologists' patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoThe shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulationsUnderstanding how the brain flexibly shapes attention to speech modulations has direct implications for next-generation auditory attention decoding systems and neuro-steered hearing aids.＋Save
