Audiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d ago

The prognostic value of semicircular canal function testing in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Semicircular canal function testing (vHIT and/or caloric testing) at diagnosis may offer prognostic value in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and ENT teams should consider integrating vestibular assessment into ISSNHL workup protocols pending further...

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d ago

Evaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speech

A new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d ago

The Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and Tinnitus

Audiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d ago

Emergency Department Sudden Deafness: Clinical Features and Predictors of Advanced Imaging

Audiologists and ED clinicians should note which clinical features predict the need for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, potentially informing triage protocols — though direct practice change awaits review of the full study data and sample size.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d ago

Age-Related Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of Bilingualism

No immediate practice change is warranted; findings are preliminary and the causal relationship between bilingualism, age-related hearing loss, and cognitive protection has not been established — audiologists should monitor this emerging research area.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d ago

Pathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision management

This conceptual framework for phenotyping idiopathic sudden SNHL is promising but not yet validated in clinical trials; audiologists and ENT clinicians should follow emerging guidelines rather than changing corticosteroid protocols now, but awareness of precision-medicine...

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d ago

M-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populations

Preliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.

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