New findings suggest that children with mild bilateral hearing loss may continue to experience speech production difficulties even when hearing aids are fitted early, highlighting the importance of ongoing monitoring throughout the preschool years.
Audiology has always evolved. As AI enters hearing care, the question is how we shape its role in clinical practice.
In a real-world study, most adolescents preferred Spheric Speech Clarity in noisy environments where sounds changed quickly and speech came from different directions. Self-reported listening effort was also reduced by 15% compared to a traditional directional noise management system.
A recent study found that children achieved significantly better speech recognition with Roger™ Touchscreen Mic than with a traditional fixed directional remote microphone in realistic classroom listening scenarios.
A 2026 study explored whether Spheric Speech Clarity (SSC) can improve communication outcomes for adolescents and whether they prefer it over other noise management options. This article provides fitting guidance for SSC based on this research.
A secondary analysis of ACHIEVE reinforces the importance of matching hearing technology and support to each patient’s real-world listening goals and communication needs.
Communication skills and social support, not audiometric characteristics, are the primary drivers of emotional well-being for teenagers with hearing loss.
Key takeaways from the IJA special issue on stigma and hearing loss can help clinicians support identity, confidence, and everyday participation in hearing care conversations.
A PARC series highlighting Phonak research centers worldwide, where clinical questions become clinical evidence.
An updated analysis by an independent consultant compared freely accessible evidence across six major hearing aid brands. The results reinforce Phonak’s commitment to making evidence easy to find and practical to use in clinic.
In-clinic demonstrations bring expert counseling to life through tangible, real-world listening experiences, and research highlights their impact on hearing technology adoption. With Phonak’s full suite of demo tools, clinicians can now personalize each client experience.
Achieving good auditory wellness can support broader health outcomes. Explore what the ACHIEVE Study findings suggest across overall well-being, and what this can mean for audiologists in clinical practice as well as for those with hearing difficulties.