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Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·18h ago

How to Handle Medical Emergencies in the Audiology Office

Article by DiSogra and Kennedy advising audiology office staff on how to recognize and respond to unexpected medical emergencies in the clinical setting.

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Hearing Review·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·20h ago

Federal Judge Blocks Key Portion of Student Loan Rule Affecting Audiology Students

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Education's narrowed definition of 'professional degree,' temporarily restoring higher federal borrowing limits for Doctor of Audiology (AuD) students.

Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·1d ago

Oticon Opens Nominations for 2026 Focus on People Awards

Oticon has opened nominations through Aug. 5, 2026, for its annual Focus on People Awards, which recognize individuals with hearing loss and the professionals, caregivers, and educators who support hearing health.

Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago

Researchers Uncover Biological Mechanism That Could Reverse Permanent Hearing Loss

Israeli and US researchers identified a biological mechanism that triggers supporting cells in the inner ear to regenerate into sensory hair cells, potentially opening new treatment pathways for permanent hearing loss.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·1d ago

Med-El Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue Hearing

Med-El has acquired two gene therapy programs from Rescue Hearing Inc targeting MYO7A and STRC gene mutations, expanding its pipeline beyond hearing implants into biological treatments for auditory and vestibular dysfunction.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·3d ago

Cilcare Updates License Agreement with Sanofi, Brings Pharma Giant on as Equity Holder

Cilcare updates its license agreement with Sanofi, securing improved royalty terms on hearing-loss programs CIL001 and CIL003, while Sanofi takes a minority equity stake in the biotech.

Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·5d ago

The Follow-Up Gap: How Hearing Practices Lose Patients Without Realizing It

Author Bunny Cates argues that hearing practices lose patients not from a lack of leads but from inadequate structured follow-up after initial appointments, outlining the downstream impact on patient retention.

Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·5d ago

The Follow-Up Gap: How Hearing Practices Lose Patients Without Realizing It

Author Bunny Cates argues that hearing practices lose patients not due to a lack of leads but because of poor structured follow-up after initial appointments, when patients say they need time to think.

Hearing Review·Industry news·AI & technology·5d ago

InnoCaption Wins AI Breakthrough Award for Text-to-Speech Solution

InnoCaption, an FCC-certified captioning app company, won 'Text to Speech Solution of the Year' at the ninth annual AI Breakthrough Awards for its AI-powered TTS features, including a predictive response tool called AI Refine.

Hearing Review·Press release·Professional practice·6d ago

Team Oticon Surpasses 100 Participants in Annual Flag Day 5K for Veterans

Over 100 Oticon employees participated in Community Hope's Flag Day 5K and Fun Walk on June 11 in Somerset, NJ, marking the company's largest team turnout in the event's history in support of veterans.

Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·6d ago

ASHA and CHSA Launch “Helping You Communicate” Campaign Targeting Caregiver Challenges

ASHA and its consumer affiliate CHSA launched the 'Helping You Communicate' public education campaign and PSA targeting caregivers of people with speech, language, or hearing difficulties, supported by poll data on audiologist and SLP awareness.

Hearing Review·Blog·Tinnitus·7d ago

Integrating Tinnitus Treatment into Your Clinic

A practical guide for hearing care professionals on integrating tinnitus treatment services into their clinics, covering clinical mindset, tools, and patient care considerations.

Hearing Review·Blog·Regulatory & legal·7d ago

Audiology and the RISE Rule: A Blessing in Disguise?

The U.S. Department of Education's exclusion of audiology from its new RISE Rule 'professional degree' designation may spur the profession toward collaborative advocacy and policy reform efforts.

Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·8d ago

Survey: Cost Concerns Driving Years-Long Delays in Hearing Care Among Tennessee Seniors

A TruHearing survey finds nearly half of Tennessee seniors with hearing loss cite cost as the primary barrier to treatment, with many delaying care for more than five years, potentially worsening downstream health outcomes.

Hearing Review·Product announcement·OTC / consumer·8d ago

Audien Hearing Expands Into Hearing Protection With Launch of Audien Shields

Audien Hearing is expanding beyond OTC hearing aids by launching Audien Shields, an audiologist-developed hearing protection device intended to reduce harmful noise exposure while preserving sound quality.

Hearing Review·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d ago

Study Suggests “The Hum” Is Most Likely a Form of Tinnitus

A new PLOS One study proposes that 'The Hum,' a globally reported unexplained low-frequency droning sound, is most likely caused by subjective tinnitus in the low-frequency range.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·9d ago

Starkey Earns Star Tribune Top Workplace Honor for Fifth Straight Year

Starkey has been named a 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, an award based entirely on employee feedback reflecting the Eden Prairie company's workplace culture.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·9d ago· press release

HearingLife Opens New Hearing Care Center in Fairfax, Va

HearingLife, a national hearing care provider under the Demant Group, has opened a new clinic in Fairfax, Va., expanding its community-level footprint with hearing evaluations, fittings, and patient support services.

Hearing Review·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2w ago· press release

Acousia Therapeutics Reports Positive Phase 2a Results for Bimokalner in Cisplatin-Induced Hearing Loss

Phase 2a ProHear Study results show Bimokalner produced a clinically meaningful reduction in pure-tone audiometry threshold shifts in testicular cancer patients with cisplatin-induced ototoxicity.

Hearing Review·Professional org·Education & training·2w ago

Registration Opens for AAA’s Fall Leadership Programs for Audiologists

The American Academy of Audiology has opened registration for two fall leadership programs — the James Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology Conference and the new LEAP Series — targeting audiologists at all career stages.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w ago

Five Cochlear Implant Pioneers Awarded 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology

Five cochlear implant pioneers have been awarded the $400,000 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical Technology, administered by the Broad Institute, recognizing research that made cochlear implants a viable clinical option now used by over one million people worldwide.

Hearing Review·Blog·AI & technology·2w ago

Advancing Hearing Technology Through Smarter Sensors and High-Efficiency Processing

Article by Mohamed Sabry, PhD examines how next-generation on-device sensing, ultra-low power processing, and real-time AI inference can address power, latency, and noise challenges in hearing aids.

Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·2w ago

Keeping Your Payment Options Open

Hearing care professionals share strategies for implementing flexible payment options to reduce cost barriers, expand patient access, and support practice growth.

Hearing Review·Blog·Public health & policy·2w ago

Survey Reveals Hearing Health as Longevity Blind Spot: An Interview with Sigurd Brandt, MD

A US survey by Listen to This finds that most people prioritize longevity and healthy habits but largely overlook hearing health as a factor in healthy aging.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2w ago

Amyn Amlani Named Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of Oklahoma

Amyn M. Amlani, PhD, has been appointed professor and chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Oklahoma College of Allied Health, where he will lead educational, research, and clinical initiatives.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2w ago

O2 and Mavenir Trial Network-Based Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People With Hearing Loss

A proof-of-concept trial by UK mobile operator O2 and software provider Mavenir found that ~90% of participants with hearing loss reported improved call clarity via a network-level audio optimization technology requiring no new device or app.

Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·2w ago

Sensorion Names SENS-601 Lead Gene Therapy Program, Files Clinical Trial Applications for GJB2-Related Hearing Loss

Sensorion filed clinical trial applications in Canada and France for SENS-601, an AAV-based gene therapy targeting GJB2 mutations (the most common genetic cause of congenital deafness), while discontinuing its OTOF-targeting SENS-501 program.

Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2w ago

Karen Peltz Strauss Appointed to Communication Service for the Deaf Board of Directors

Veteran disability rights attorney Karen Peltz Strauss will join the Communication Service for the Deaf board of directors effective July 1, 2026, bringing decades of federal telecommunications policy experience.

Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·3w ago

BIHIMA Launches 2026 Audiologist Survey to Track Shifts in Hearing Care

BIHIMA is inviting UK and Ireland hearing care professionals to participate in its 2026 audiologist survey, with results to be published later this year.

Hearing Review·Blog·Pediatric·3w ago

The Art and Science of Keeping Kids Engaged During Audiology Testing

Clinicians share practical strategies—ranging from rapport-building to technology use—for keeping pediatric patients engaged during audiology testing to improve accuracy and outcomes.

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