Audiology features archive for March 2026
The connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline: current perspectives
Lilian Felipe examines how age-related hearing loss accelerates cognitive decline and raises dementia risk, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention. Introduction Hearing loss has traditionally been regarded as a routine component of the ageing process. Over the past...
Smart cochlear device: how biosensors could revolutionise hearing care
Smart cochlear implants could monitor inner ear health, deliver drugs and adapt in real time, merging biosensing, microfluidics and personalised hearing care. From passive hearing aids to smart implants Hearing technology has advanced dramatically over the last few decades, yet...
Somatosensory tinnitus: an interdisciplinary approach
Somatosensory tinnitus occurs when a head, neck or jaw problem influences what the tinnitus sounds like. Audiologists and physical therapists work together to address this tinnitus subtype. Background Tinnitus is the perception of sound in the ears or head, in...
Transforming adult hearing care: ANZ launches regional Living Guidelines for Adult Cochlear Implantation
Australia and New Zealand launch the first regional Living Guidelines for Adult Cochlear Implantation, setting a unified, evidence-informed framework to improve access, consistency and outcomes. The Australia and New Zealand Hearing Health Collaborative (ANZ HHC) has unveiled Living Guidelines for...
