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From left, audiologists Nicole Eglinton, Erica Caiuby and Lauren Iasenzaniro will present on cochlear implant mapping at the webinar. Images: Nicole Eglinton, Erica Caiuby and Lauren Iasenzaniro.

Cochlear implants

IAA webinar on unlocking the power of ESRT and enhancing cochlear implant mapping

April 16, 2025

Independent Audiologists Australia (IAA) will run a webinar on 23 April 2025 to help audiologists enhance cochlear implant mapping through...

The man, who had not played with Lego since he was a child, said he woke with his left ear in agony and felt something dislodge and move. Image: wckiw/stock.adobe.com.

Cerumen removal

Lego of my ear! Lego stuck in man’s ear for 20 years caused hearing problems

by Helen Carter

April 14, 2025

A Scottish man has relayed the story of how a tiny Lego piece stuck in his ear ‘for the best...

Some genes were located in regions of deafness loci, making them priority candidates for being causative genes of congenital hearing loss. Image: CrazyJuke/stock.adobe.com.

Gene therapy

Researchers identify new candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness

by Helen Carter

April 12, 2025

British and American researchers have identified new ‘candidate’ genes which they say could be responsible for congenital hearing loss. A...

Adelaide audiologist James Darwin from Specsavers Audiology, Thebarton with Ella the pup who is training to be a Lions Hearing Assistance Dog. Image: Specsavers.

Audiology networks

Specsavers Audiology sponsors Australian Lions Hearing Dogs’ training centre expansion

by Helen Carter

April 11, 2025

Specsavers Audiology is sponsoring redevelopment of the Australian Lions Hearing Dogs training centre, a move which will more than triple...

Dr Juliette Sterkens speaking at the presentation on Auracast and telecoils at the Australian Hearing Hub. Images: Macquarie University Hearing and Juliette Sterkens.

Assistive listening devices

Auracast must overcome adoption barriers, Juliette Sterkens tells Australian Hearing Hub presentation

by Helen Carter

April 11, 2025

American audiologist Dr Juliette Sterkens says Auracast must overcome adoption barriers and be integrated into most hearing aids for widespread...

Ophthalmologist A/Prof Fred Hollows, left, checking a patient's eyes. And, right, Gabi Hollows presenting the 2024 Humanitarian award to audiologist Vi Bui. Images: Fred Hollows Foundation.

Hearing Careers

The Fred Hollows Foundations seeks nominations for unsung heroes

by Helen Carter

April 11, 2025

The Fred Hollows Foundation has opened nominations for the annual Fred and Humanity Awards, which recognise Australians who make a...

An artist’s impression of the east facade of the new $82 million La Trobe University Health Clinic which will house a new audiology clinical service. Image: La Trobe University.

University and training

Big boost for audiology in La Trobe Uni’s new $82 million clinical teaching building

by Helen Carter

April 10, 2025

A new $82 million clinical teaching building at La Trobe University, Melbourne will host audiology training, research and offer audiology...

Hearing impairment may serve as a potential marker for heart failure risk, highlighting the importance of integrating hearing health assessments into cardiovascular risk evaluation frameworks, researchers said. Image: HBA/stock.adobe.com.

Research

UK Biobank study links hearing loss to increased risk of heart failure

by Helen Carter

April 9, 2025

Hearing loss is linked to a heightened risk of developing heart failure, and psychological distress caused by hearing impairment has...

The animation of the vertigo attack mechanism in Menière’s disease shows a proposed mechanism – that the tiny Valve of Bast opens and stimulates the vestibular system. Image: Vimeo.

Meniere's disease

Menière’s disease patient Stephen Spring and surgeon Bill Gibson develop animation

by Helen Carter

April 7, 2025

Menière’s disease patient Mr Stephen Spring and his former doctor, ENT surgeon Professor Bill Gibson, have developed a patient/practitioner education...

The study found children with hearing difficulties had lower reading skills and significantly more symptoms of anxiety, attention problems, peer problems, and behavioural problems than children without hearing problems. Image: JuanCi Studio/stock.adobe.com.

Mental health

Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health issues: World first ACU research

by Helen Carter

April 7, 2025

Children with hearing difficulties who experience early reading struggles are at risk of developing poor mental health outcomes, according to...

Quarter of nation’s audiologists make Audiology Australia 2025 Conference a huge success

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IAA webinar on unlocking the power of ESRT and enhancing cochlear implant mapping

Lego of my ear! Lego stuck in man’s ear for 20 years caused hearing problems

Researchers identify new candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness

Specsavers Audiology sponsors Australian Lions Hearing Dogs’ training centre expansion

Auracast must overcome adoption barriers, Juliette Sterkens tells Australian Hearing Hub presentation

The Fred Hollows Foundations seeks nominations for unsung heroes

Big boost for audiology in La Trobe Uni’s new $82 million clinical teaching building

UK Biobank study links hearing loss to increased risk of heart failure

Menière’s disease patient Stephen Spring and surgeon Bill Gibson develop animation

Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health issues: World first ACU research

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