"This should be the essence of auditory rehabilitation, or hearing rehabilitation.... It should be an integral part of what we as audiologists do and not an add-on. It should be what we do every time we see our patients!" www.ovid.com/jnls/thehear... via @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening

"Choi emphasizes that uncertainty about longevity should not overshadow the established benefits of hearing care: improved communication, reduced hearing-related disability, and stronger social engagement and connections." www.hearingtracker.com/news/hearing... @hearingtracker.com #keeplistening

"This systematic review provides an overview of the current literature and quantifies the relative impact of 17 modifiable risk factors across these diseases, using normalised disability-adjusted life year-weighted beta-coefficients." jnnp.bmj.com/content/96/6... #keeplistening

"We host the event for kids who are deaf or hard of hearing as a way to celebrate their uniqueness and have them feel the connection with the community." www.cpr.org/2026/09/29/f... via @tanglenews.bsky.social @cprnews.bsky.social #keeplistening

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"Among the swimmers is Bay Area native Rebecca Alexander, an award-winning author, psychotherapist, disability advocate and extreme athlete." 👏👏 www.einnews.com/pr_news/9489... #ushersyndrome #keeplistening

"Campaign promotes a simple three-step approach – Assess. Control. Protect. – to help employers prevent permanent, life-changing ill health." press.hse.gov.uk/2026/10/13/n... #keeplistening

"the strong vascular signal serves as a reminder that the heart and the ear may be failing together, and that protecting cardiovascular health could be one of the most powerful tools for preserving both hearing and the brain’s wiring." bioengineer.org/hearing-loss... #keeplistening

"receive a comprehensive hearing evaluation, and clinicians should ask directly about emotional distress and thoughts of self-harm. Strategies like cognitive behavioral therapy, hearing aids and sound enrichment can help people manage their tinnitus" medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10... #keeplistening

"October is National Audiology Awareness Month, recognized by the American Academy of Audiology to encourage better hearing health, prevent noise induced damage and recognize the role audiologists play in treating hearing and balance concerns." www.azfamily.com/sponsored/he... #keeplistening

“Hearing loss is often mistaken for inattention or confusion,” Dr. Kummerer explains. “It puts strain on relationships and it can cause real embarrassment when someone misses part of a conversation without meaning to.” www.ocalagazette.com/the-silent-s... #keeplistening

"EchoBridge explores how AI, computer vision and multimodal technologies could support translation among sign language, speech and text, helping people who communicate differently understand one another." global.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/12/... #keeplistening #AI

"Around 200 medicines are known to have ototoxic effects." www.the-independent.com/life-style/h... #keeplistening

"more likely to experience depression, dizziness, headaches, traumatic brain injuries, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disorders, thyroid diseases and problems related to heavy alcohol use. Tinnitus and hearing loss were already more common" medicalxpress.com/news/2026-10... #keeplistening #brain

"'When conversations get tiring and frustrating, you’re less likely to socialize,' says Dr. Hsu. Social isolation can make cognitive symptoms (dementia) worse. Isolation can lead to depression and increases your risk for dementia, says Hsu." www.everydayhealth.com/neurological... #keeplistening

"They found that the risk scores developed from precise phenotypes were better predictive of individuals with hearing loss than risk scores developed from diagnostic codes." news.vumc.org/2026/10/08/n... #keeplistening

"Chandrasekhar also sees potential for lower-cost versions in countries where access to audiology services is limited, as well as other forms of sound delivery being explored with research partners." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-tech... #keeplistening

"clinicians should: Describe hearing technology in accurate, balanced language. Emphasize individualized outcomes rather than marketing-driven claims." hearinghealthmatters.org/hear-in-priv... #keeplistening

"The conversation closes with a broader question for hearing healthcare: Should hearing checks become as routine as eye exams, blood pressure checks, cholesterol screenings, and dental visits?" < 💯 YES hearinghealthmatters.org/thisweek/202... @sharieberts.bsky.social #keeplistening

"Researchers found that hearing impairment was associated with a higher likelihood of dementia.... The findings are particularly notable because much of the research connecting hearing loss and dementia has come from higher-income countries." hearinghealthmatters.org/hearing-news... #keeplistening