Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·7h ago· press releaseiClever Launches Q950 Kids’ Headphones With Hearing Care CertificationGrowing awareness of noise-induced hearing loss in children is driving demand for certified safe-listening products, and third-party certification schemes like TÜV Rheinland's may become a reference point audiologists use when counselling families on headphone choice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·16h agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants should be aware that pitch/tone recognition likely remains a significant challenge, reinforcing the need for tone-specific auditory training in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessClinicians fitting cochlear implants in pediatric asymmetric hearing loss should monitor spatial hearing outcomes carefully, as bimodal fitting benefits and challenges in this population are not yet fully characterized; no single practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Pediatric·2d agoEye and Ear’s School Holiday Surgical Blitz Program improves access for kidsPaediatric surgical waitlists are a recognised bottleneck in hearing healthcare, and creative scheduling models like this could inform service-delivery improvements across Australian and other public health systems.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosThis descriptive epidemiological study clarifies symptom and treatment patterns for congenital inner ear malformations at a national scale, but does not evaluate treatment outcomes; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDomains of Psychosocial Risk in School-Aged Cochlear Implant UsersAudiologists and CI teams should consider routine psychosocial screening for school-aged implant users, as this study maps distinct risk domains that may not be captured by standard audiologic outcome measures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoInfant cortical tracking of speech shows emerging spatial release from masking in the first year of lifeUnderstanding the developmental timeline of spatial hearing in infants could inform future benchmarks for auditory processing assessments and the timing of interventions in children with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoEvaluation of a hearing assessment protocol for children with communication or autism concernsAudiologists seeing children with autism or communication concerns should review their current assessment protocols against those evaluated in this study, as identified barriers may prompt workflow or referral pathway improvements.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in ChildrenPreliminary retrospective single-center data only — no actionable change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical practice until larger controlled studies confirm or refute these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoImpact of Cochlear Implantation on Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing LossProspective within-subjects data on listening fatigue in pediatric unilateral hearing loss after cochlear implantation — if fatigue reduction is confirmed, this supports expanding CI candidacy criteria for children with single-sided deafness, but wait for full published outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoPediatric middle fossa craniotomy for tumors of the lateral skull base: Institutional experience and surgical outcomesThis institutional case series provides descriptive outcome data for a rare pediatric procedure; no actionable change to standard practice is warranted without larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoRisk prediction model for adverse outcomes during and after cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalitiesThis risk prediction model, if externally validated, could guide preoperative counseling and surgical planning for pediatric cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalities — but external validation is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·8d agoPreventable ear disease twice as common in remote First Nations childrenPractitioners serving remote First Nations communities should follow the recommended six-monthly ear health check schedule for children aged 0–6; no change is indicated for practitioners outside these communities based on this release alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoSingle-cell analysis reveals impaired Müller glia-mediated intercellular communication and photoreceptor pathology in USH1C retinal organoidsIdentifying the cellular communication breakdown in Usher syndrome type 1C retinas could open new avenues for gene or cell therapy targeting both the hearing and vision components of this dual-sensory disorder.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Pediatric·8d agoThe effectiveness of theory of mind intervention in Persian-speaking 5-7-year-old children using hearing aids and cochlear implants: A randomized controlled trialThis RCT provides direct evidence to evaluate whether theory of mind intervention is effective for pediatric hearing aid and cochlear implant users aged 5–7; if results are positive, audiologists and speech-language pathologists working with this population should consider...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Cochlear implants·9d agoAustralian first cochlear implant surgery for identical twin babiesThe case highlights the growing capability of Australian cochlear implant programmes to deliver early bilateral intervention in infants, including simultaneous twin surgeries, reinforcing the importance of newborn hearing screening and rapid referral pathways.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·9d agoHistoric Gene Therapy Milestone for Cockayne Syndrome Carries Implications for Hearing Loss CommunityThis parent-driven gene therapy milestone underscores the accelerating pace of AAV-based interventions for genetic conditions affecting hearing, potentially signaling a future where gene therapy is a viable option for hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoCorrelative research on the development of expressive vocabulary among children with cochlear implants within two years post-implantation under different compensation modesPediatric cochlear implant teams should note that compensation mode (e.g., bimodal fitting, bilateral implants, or implant alone) appears to influence expressive vocabulary growth over two years — though the study's specific findings and sample characteristics need review before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoSpoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf ChildrenEarly cochlear implantation supports spoken language development in congenitally deaf children across diverse populations; clinicians should continue prioritizing timely implantation and monitoring outcomes across demographic groups.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·10d agoEvaxion to Present New Preclinical Data for AI-Designed CMV Vaccine CandidateCMV is the leading infectious cause of congenital hearing loss, and a successful vaccine could one day dramatically reduce the number of children born with hearing impairment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·10d agoRadical overhaul needed for children's hearing services could start with the management of glue earNo immediate practice change is warranted; this is an opinion/commentary calling for systemic reform, not presenting new clinical evidence.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·11d agoSounds right Santana: Audiologist shares daughter’s hearing loss journeyFirst-person clinician-parent accounts can deepen empathy and counselling skills when audiologists work with families navigating paediatric hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·11d agoCaregiver-reported barriers and facilitators in home-based aural habilitation for children with hearing impairment in MalaysiaAudiologists managing paediatric hearing rehabilitation should proactively screen for caregiver barriers (e.g., knowledge gaps, time constraints, socioeconomic factors) and tailor home-programme counselling accordingly to improve outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoNormative Values for Prosaccade and Antisaccade Eye Movements in Adolescents Using a New Saccadometry TestThese normative saccadometry values for adolescents fill a reference gap, but clinical adoption depends on availability of the specific test equipment; audiologists performing neuro-vestibular assessments in teens may find this useful.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoPediatric Nasal Tip Reconstruction After a Donkey Bite Using an Expanded Paramedian Forehead Flap With Conchal Cartilage Grafts: A Case ReportThis case illustrates the reconstructive versatility of conchal cartilage grafts in pediatric facial surgery, but has no direct bearing on audiology or hearing care practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·12d agoDual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing lossAudiologists assessing children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss should consider dual-task speech-in-noise testing, as standard audiometry may underestimate their real-world listening difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·13d agoPersonal listening device usage, leisure noise exposure, hearing protection usage and hearing at standard frequencies: a longitudinal study from child/adolescence to young adulthoodAudiologists working with adolescents and young adults should monitor noise exposure habits longitudinally; if this study confirms hearing threshold shifts tied to device use, it strengthens counselling on safe listening — but clinical guidance changes should await full results...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLike choosing between guitars: acoustic, electroacoustic, and electric stimulation in paediatric cochlear implant candidates with residual hearingFindings may inform candidacy decisions and device-selection discussions for paediatric patients with residual hearing, but clinical practice changes should await review of full outcome data and replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoA Comprehensive Regional Rehabilitation Program for Children with Hearing Impairments with Active Parental Involvement: The Ivanovo Region ExperienceFamily-centered rehabilitation models with structured parental involvement are worth considering for pediatric hearing loss programs, though the regional/single-center design limits how broadly these findings can be applied.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCase Report: Identification of two novel ALMS1 variants in a patient with a ciliopathy resembling Alström syndromeIdentifying novel ALMS1 variants expands the genetic atlas of syndromic hearing loss, which is essential for accurate genetic counseling and early diagnosis in patients with multisystem ciliopathies.＋Save
