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In a study by Schafer et al., older adults achieved significantly improved cognitive performance, self-reported hearing difficulties, and noise acceptance after 2 and 4 months of hearing aid use.

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Impact of Short-Term Hearing Aid Use on Cognitive Performance, Noise Acceptance, and Self-Perceived Benefit
Purpose: Given emerging evidence suggesting a correlation between hearing and cognitive performance, hearing loss may be a modifiable risk factor...
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August 22, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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All three FDA-approved cochlear implant manufacturers offer educational materials for potentials recipients, but many of these were written at a grade level twice as high as most people can easily understand https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00194 #AuDPeeps #AuD2B
Examining the Readability of Cochlear Implant Education Materials
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the readability of both printed and online cochlear implant (CI) education materials across th...
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April 24, 2026 at 12:11 AM
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Performance was compared between unilateral and bilateral bone conduction hearing device use for speech understanding and subjective listening difficulty.

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Functional Benefits of Bilateral Bone Conduction Hearing Devices for Children and Adults With Conductive and Mixed Hearing Losses
Purpose: This study aimed to compare performance between unilateral and bilateral bone conduction hearing device (BCHD) use for speech understand...
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May 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM
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Authors look at the #accessibility of university #audiology clinics in various domains including financial barriers, LGBTQ+-inclusive facilities, physical access, scheduling, transportation, financial assistance, and communication.

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Accessibility of University Audiology Clinics
Purpose: Access to hearing health care remains a major issue for people with hearing and balance disorders across the lifespan. University audiol...
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February 16, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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Newly published in #AJA: Same Potential, Different Muscle: Masseter Acoustic/Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials Can Also Be Recorded From Temporalis Muscle

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Same Potential, Different Muscle: Masseter Acoustic/Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials Can Also Be Recorded From Temporalis Muscle
Purpose: The masseter acoustic/vestibular evoked myogenic potential (mVEMP) is a recently developed electrophysiological tool used to assess otol...
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August 18, 2025 at 8:02 PM
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New study examines vestibular/balance differences between young adult musicians and nonmusicians to determine the effects of music exposure on the vestibular system.

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A Comparison of Vestibular Function in Young Adult Musicians and Nonmusician Peers
Purpose: The majority of college-level musicians exceed the daily recommended noise dose level during instrumental practices and performances, al...
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February 7, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The continuing education experiences and needs of hearing health care professionals were examined in this #AJA study to inform the design and delivery of future educational initiatives tailored to this workforce.

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Exploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based Study
Purpose: Continuing education in hearing health care encompasses a range of opportunities, including formal academic training, professional certi...
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May 30, 2026 at 12:36 AM
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Authors report age-specific normative pure-tone hearing thresholds in Korean adults, supporting multi-center clinical and research applications.

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Normal Hearing Thresholds in Korean Adults Aged 20–79 Years: Establishing Reference Values and Comparison With International Organization for Standardization 7029:2017
Purpose: This study aimed to establish age-specific and ear-specific normative hearing thresholds for Korean adults aged 20–79 years, examining i...
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May 23, 2026 at 12:18 AM
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The role of the audiologist is evolving, and this article from Perspectives proposes and demonstrates a curricular model implementing social entrepreneurship, foresight education, and challenge-based learning https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2025_PERSP-25-00064 #AuDPeeps #AuD2B
Future Audiologists as Social Entrepreneurs: Creating Value Beyond Audiograms and Hearing Aids
Purpose: Shifting reimbursement models, evolving consumer expectations, advances in teleaudiology and cochlear implant care, and the rise of over...
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January 20, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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Authors note that children with single-sided deafness who are referred for cochlear implant evaluation appear to be at a greater risk for psychological diagnoses than the general population.

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Comorbid Psychological Diagnoses in Children With Single-Sided Deafness Who Received or Are Under Consideration for Cochlear Implantation
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the range and prevalence of comorbid psychological diagnoses in patients with single-sided dea...
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May 19, 2026 at 7:17 PM
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It’s Research Tuesday!

This study reveals a disconnect between teachers and audiologists in schools.

Learn how authors encourage audiologists to advocate for their role in the classroom: https://at.asha.org/SI

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A Survey of Teachers' Knowledge of Audiology in an Educational Setting
Purpose: In the United States, hearing loss has been found in 10%–20% of the pediatric population. Pediatric hearing loss can negatively impact a...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:47 PM
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This article argues that fair monetary compensation for the work that externs perform is essential for the well-being of trainees and for the quality of the clinical services they provide.

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Job Performance and Worker Health Implications of Unpaid Health Care Field Training: The Case of the Final-Year Audiology Externship
Purpose: In the United States, final-year externs in clinical audiology play an important role in clinical practices, yet many are unpaid for the...
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November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Newly published in AJA: Innovations in Auditory and Vestibular eHealth: Proceedings from the 11th Biennial Conference of the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research

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Innovations in Auditory and Vestibular eHealth: Proceedings from the 11th Biennial Conference of the National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research
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December 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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Authors of this #AJA study investigate factors related to hearing recovery in patients treated for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss.

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Hearing Recovery in Patients Treated for Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate factors related to hearing recovery in patients treated for idiopathic sudden sensorineural...
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March 6, 2026 at 1:07 AM
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This study evaluated variability of pure-tone thresholds measured within and across test sessions for individuals with Down syndrome.

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Test–Retest Reliability and Variability Over Time for Repeated Audiometric Assessment in Individuals With Down Syndrome
Purpose: High rates of hearing loss are observed for individuals with Down syndrome, and regular hearing assessment is recommended for children a...
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September 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Researchers describe various models of care and provide solutions that are replicable throughout the Veterans Health Administration for meeting the needs of our most severely hard of hearing Veterans.

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Remote Cochlear Implant Services to Improve Veteran Outcomes
Purpose: Cochlear implants (CIs) are an effective strategy for managing patients with hearing loss who derive limited benefit from other treatmen...
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July 24, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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The audiologist workforce in Texas is insufficient to meet the hearing health care needs of the population in 96% of counties, according to new #AJA study.

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Audiologist Dispersion and Workforce Sufficiency in Texas: A Public Health Investigation
Purpose: Limited access to qualified professionals prevents children and adults with hearing loss from receiving timely care needed to mitigate t...
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January 15, 2026 at 9:43 PM
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The Empowerment Audiology Questionnaire (EmpAQ) is a self-report instrument assessing empowerment, and it was recently translated into Swedish (EmpAQ SWE). This study further evaluates the EmpAQ SWE by examining its construct validity.

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Measurement Properties of the Swedish Empowerment Audiology Questionnaire: A Rasch Analysis
Objectives: Hearing loss is among the most common chronic conditions worldwide, substantially affecting daily life. Its management typically invo...
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April 21, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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Researchers sought to obtain consensus on key competency criteria expected for audiologists performing hearing aid verification across the lifespan to ensure effective real-ear performance evaluation.

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Development of Competency Criteria for Real-Ear Measurement: Findings From a Modified E-Delphi Round 1
Background: Hearing aid verification ensures that appropriate audibility and access to the speech signal are provided to the hearing aid user. Be...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Authors find that the Minimum Speech Test Battery–Version 3 (MSTB-3) has facilitated greater consistency in CI evaluation and follow-up care, addressing historical variability in clinical practices.

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Clinical Adaptation of the Minimum Speech Test Battery–Version 3
Purpose: The Minimum Speech Test Battery–Version 3 for adults (MSTB-3) was released in 2024 as an evidence-based, streamlined test battery for pr...
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August 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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New #JSLHR study by Gianakas et al. examines how advance contextual information can alleviate the effort required to repair misperceptions in adults who use #hearing aids. on.asha.org/3XJccsK

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Advance Contextual Clues Alleviate Listening Effort During Sentence Repair in Listeners With Hearing Aids
Purpose: When words are misperceived, listeners can rely on later context to repair an auditory perception, at the cost of increased effort. The ...
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April 2, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Individuals with health loss may refrain from using medical products due to concerns about their appearance. This study aimed to examine the impact of hearing loss or the use of a hearing device on social appearance anxiety and self-esteem.

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The Effect of an Apparent Hearing Device and Hearing Loss Degree on Social Appearance Anxiety and Self-Esteem
Purpose: Individuals with health loss may refrain from using medical products due to concerns about their appearance. This study aimed to examine...
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July 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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#AJA study results add to the growing evidence supporting the benefits of mild-gain hearing aids for adults w/ mTBI & self-reported speech-in-noise deficits despite normal hearing acuity. on.asha.org/3EWleMv

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Acute Comparison of Mild-Gain Hearing Aid Approaches in an Adult With Mild Traumatic Brain Injury and Long-Term Effects of Mild-Gain Amplification on Speech Perception in Noise and Self-Reported Hearing-Related Disability, Hyperacusis, and Quality of Life
Objective: This report documents the effects of hearing treatment in an adult with a history of mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) and normal per...
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February 26, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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This study in LSHSS suggests that training children who use cochlear implants to incorporate head movements can help them better localize sounds. https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_LSHSS-25-00068 #AuDPeeps #AuD2B
Exploring Spatial Hearing Abilities in Children With Bilateral Cochlear Implants Using Three-Dimensional Virtual Reality Systems
Purpose: This study aimed to (a) examine the contribution of head movements to sound localization through a within-participant manipulation (i.e....
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May 5, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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In this article in Perspectives, authors showed that structured intercultural learning activities embedded throughout multiple courses facilitated lasting growth among undergraduate students https://pubs.asha.org/doi/10.1044/2026_PERSP-25-00273 #AuD2B #SLP2B
Preparing Undergraduate Students for Person-Centered Care: Longitudinal Effects of Intentional Teaching Strategies Over Time
Purpose: While there is an increasing body of evidence demonstrating the impact of intercultural learning (ICL) activities in preprofessional pro...
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April 28, 2026 at 12:54 PM