Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·21h 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·1d agoPrimary Care Screening and Management of Hearing Loss in Older Adults: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists should be aware that referral gaps exist at the primary care level; advocate for standardized screening protocols in primary care settings to improve early identification and referral of older adults with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Clinical audiology·1d agoStevie Nicks’ donation helps establish otolaryngology chair to honour ENT specialistHigh-profile celebrity philanthropy can raise public awareness of hearing and ENT health while providing sustained academic funding for research and training in the field.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·1d ago· press releaseAuditdata Opens Industry Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageIf the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2d agoTravelers Protective Association Convention to Support Hearing Trust Grants for People with Hearing LossPhilanthropic grant programs like the TPA Hearing Trust can help reduce financial barriers to hearing care for underserved patients, indirectly supporting audiologist referral pipelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoNewborn and infant hearing screening outcomes at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaThe findings confirm systemic implementation failures in newborn hearing screening at this site; audiologists and programme managers in similar low-resource settings should audit their own screening uptake and follow-up rates against national EHDI benchmarks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2d agoExploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologistsNo direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoStatus and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral reviewNo single new clinical action is indicated, but audiologists and programme administrators involved in newborn hearing screening in South Africa (or comparable settings) should use these identified gaps as a checklist for local programme audits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoFalls and Fear of Falling in Minor Stroke Patients With Vestibular Symptoms: A Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that minor stroke patients presenting with vestibular symptoms carry elevated long-term fall risk, supporting referral pathways to vestibular rehabilitation and falls-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoNoise exposure and dizziness in middle-aged adults: a nationally representative studyAudiologists assessing noise-exposed patients should routinely screen for dizziness and vestibular symptoms, as this study adds population-level evidence linking noise exposure to dizziness risk.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·2d agoBrighton eventCharitable legacy giving is a key long-term funding stream for hearing loss research and advocacy organisations like RNID.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2d agoWhat is the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia? Answering Common Patient QuestionsClinicians should be prepared to counsel patients on the hearing loss–dementia link using current evidence, but this blog alone does not introduce new data or change screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2d agoWhat to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear ImplantsAs MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·2d agoJune 4: Global campaign launches for World Assistive Technology DayGlobal campaigns that highlight gaps in assistive technology access can shape policy, funding priorities, and patient demand relevant to audiology services worldwide.＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·2d agoEfhoh to host webinar for World Assistive Technology DayAdvocacy events like this raise public and policy awareness of assistive technology access gaps, which can indirectly influence funding and patient expectations in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoAssociations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·3d agoStarkey Promotes Hearing Health at Minnesota Lynx Changemakers EventManufacturer-led public hearing protection campaigns at large sporting events can raise awareness of noise-induced hearing loss among audiences who may not routinely seek audiological care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoSpeech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study FindsSpeech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Hearing aids·3d ago· press releaseReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-led charitable programs highlight ongoing access and affordability barriers to hearing care, which remain a systemic challenge for the audiology profession.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Hearing aids·4d ago500 People Helped with Free Hearing Aids in ReSound "Gift of Hearing" CampaignThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare, which remains a systemic challenge for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoIncrements in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational studyIncreasing physical activity is associated with reduced tinnitus severity over 2 years, but the observational design cannot confirm causation — audiologists may reasonably encourage activity as part of a healthy lifestyle without overstating its therapeutic effect on tinnitus.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Hearing aids·4d agoReSound ‘Gift of Hearing’ Campaign Donates 1,000 Hearing AidsThe campaign highlights the ongoing access and affordability gap in hearing healthcare and demonstrates a manufacturer-led model for addressing it through clinic partnerships.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Hearing aids·4d agoReSound Gift of Hearing Campaign Provides Free Hearing Aids to 500 PeopleManufacturer-sponsored access programs can expand hearing care reach to underserved populations, but their scale and selection criteria warrant scrutiny for equity implications.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·5d agoACAud inc. HAASA’s last ditch effort for eight Medicare-funded items for audiometristsThe outcome will shape whether audiometrists in Australia can independently bill Medicare for diagnostic and chronic-care services, directly affecting workforce deployment, patient access, and competitive dynamics with audiologists.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Accessibility·5d agoHearing Dog Training – the Essentials No. 4 The CallHearing dogs represent a non-technological assistive strategy for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals, and awareness of such services can help audiologists offer holistic rehabilitation options to patients.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·5d agoMy hearing loss journey and why I volunteer with RNIDFirst-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the lived experience of hearing loss and the value of peer-support community services.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Sponsored·Cochlear implants·5d agoBetter Hearing and Whole-Body Health: What to Know About MRI Access with Cochlear ImplantsMRI access is a real-world concern for cochlear implant recipients, and understanding device-specific compatibility conditions is essential for multidisciplinary care coordination.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·5d agoEar Science Institute Australia partners with Apollo Hospitals India on genomic solutionsCross-continental collaboration on genomic hearing health signals growing momentum toward genetic testing and precision medicine becoming part of routine audiology care.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·8d agoQ1 UK and ROI hearing instrument data a shot in the arm for industryThe divergence between rising private sales and falling NHS volumes signals a structural shift in how UK patients are accessing hearing care, with potential long-term implications for public audiology services and private clinic growth.＋Save
