PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoPupillary Nystagmus as an Objective Neuro-Otological Biomarker in Vestibular Migraine: A Quantitative Pupillometric StudyPupillary nystagmus measured by pupillometry shows potential as an objective marker for vestibular migraine, but the technique is not yet validated for routine clinical use; no immediate practice change is warranted.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMP and oVEMP) in Pregnancy: A Clinical StudyThis study provides baseline VEMP reference data in pregnancy; clinicians should be aware that pregnancy may affect vestibular test results, but changes in routine vestibular testing protocols are not yet justified.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoPresbycusis Across the Lifespan: Genetic, Molecular, and Multi-Omics ContributionsThis is a foundational science review; no actionable change to current clinical practice is indicated, but it informs understanding of why hearing loss progresses with age and may guide future therapeutic targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCurrent Practices in Vestibular Migraine Management Among Canadian Otolaryngologists: A National SurveyWide practice variation among otolaryngologists highlights the need for standardised Canadian guidelines for vestibular migraine diagnosis and management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAuditory Perception and Psychosocial Well-Being in Long-Term Cochlear Implant UsersLong-term cochlear implant users' psychosocial well-being appears linked to auditory rehabilitation engagement; audiologists should continue monitoring and offering (re)habilitation support well beyond initial fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoUrdu-English Perceptual Confusions in Bilingual Children with Normal Hearing and Cochlear Implants: An Analysis of Place, Manner, and Voicing FeaturesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with bilingual Urdu-English cochlear implant children should pay particular attention to place-of-articulation confusions, which are typically the hardest sound features to perceive through an implant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoDeterminants of Speech Perception Outcomes After Hearing Aid Fitting in Conductive and Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Prospective Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists should assess the specific determinants identified (likely including degree of loss, type of loss, and cognitive factors) when counselling patients about expected speech perception outcomes after hearing aid fitting, particularly distinguishing between conductive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoMapping Aural Rehabilitation Needs in a Kannada-Speaking Population: A Focus Group Study with Adults with Hearing Loss, Their Significant Others and AudiologistsNo actionable practice change from this single focus group study, but the mapped rehabilitation needs can inform development of culturally adapted aural rehabilitation programmes for Kannada-speaking populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCognitive Outcomes After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence, Mechanisms, and Long-Term PerspectivesEvidence from this narrative review suggests cochlear implantation may have positive cognitive effects in older adults, but the findings are preliminary and heterogeneous; no change to current implant candidacy decisions is warranted until higher-quality prospective studies are...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVariability of Vestibular Function in Pediatric Patients with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum DisorderClinicians managing pediatric ANSD should routinely assess vestibular function, as this study highlights high variability, suggesting vestibular impairment cannot be assumed or ruled out without individual testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoDomain-Specific Associations Between Physical Activity and Tinnitus in NHANES 2015-2018This cross-sectional observational study cannot establish causation; audiologists should not yet recommend specific activity domains to reduce tinnitus, but results support continued investigation into lifestyle factors as part of holistic tinnitus management discussions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoAudiologic Assessment and Management of Teprotumumab-Associated Ototoxicity: An Updated Narrative ReviewAudiologists should implement proactive baseline and monitoring audiologic assessments for patients prescribed teprotumumab, as ototoxicity risk is well-documented; this review provides updated clinical guidance on assessment and management strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoOtotoxicity of a Single Fulminant Episode of Acute Otitis Media in Children: A Long-Term Follow-UpLong-term cochlear and vestibular follow-up after fulminant acute otitis media in children is warranted; audiologists should be aware that even a single severe episode may carry lasting inner-ear consequences requiring monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoTemporal Trends and ICD-11-Mapped Patterns of Otology Research in Saudi Arabia, 1978-2024: A Scoping Review Using Negative Binomial ModellingUnderstanding gaps and growth patterns in regional otology research can help funders and institutions direct future investment toward underexplored ear-disease topics in Saudi Arabia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoCharacteristics of Older Adults Seeking Hearing Aids for the First Time and Initial Fitting Parameters in Mainland ChinaFindings may inform fitting protocols and counseling expectations for first-time hearing aid users in China, but clinicians outside China should interpret carefully given likely differences in audiological profiles, healthcare access, and cultural factors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoTinnitus and Reactions to Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey Across Different Tinnitus DurationsClinicians should consider assessing tinnitus perception and tinnitus-related distress as separate dimensions in clinical interviews and outcome measures, as this study supports their independence across different tinnitus durations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoSpeech Data for Improved Audiological Evaluation in the Romani LanguageAudiologists serving Romani-speaking populations in Slovakia now have a validated set of speech materials for testing; no practice change is warranted outside this specific linguistic context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoPre-Stimulus Head Position and Its Effect on Sound Localization Metrics in ChildrenClinicians conducting sound localization testing in children should standardize and record pre-stimulus head position, as it measurably influences localization accuracy metrics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoEffects of Hearing Intervention on Cognitive Function in Patients with Presbycusis: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that hearing intervention positively impacts cognitive function in older adults with age-related hearing loss; audiologists should use these findings to counsel patients and reinforce the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoStudy Protocol: Psychometric Testing of the German Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life Index-A Multicenter Study on Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Care in Vestibular SchwannomaValidated, language-adapted patient-reported outcome tools are essential for equitable, patient-centered care in vestibular schwannoma management across German-speaking populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoMapping Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Rehabilitation Services Across Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional StudyUnderstanding the geographic distribution of audiology and speech-language pathology services in Saudi Arabia is a foundational step toward addressing access disparities in a large, resource-diverse country.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoSeasickness, Sea Legs, and Gravity: Suppression of Motion Sickness, Development of Sea Legs, The Role of the Striated Organelle in the Vestibular Efferent SystemBetter understanding of the vestibular efferent system and the striated organelle could eventually inform interventions for motion sickness and balance adaptation disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoShort-Term Music Training Enhances Spectral Resolution for Prelingually Deafened Children with Cochlear ImplantsShort-term music training may be a low-risk adjunct to cochlear implant rehabilitation in prelingually deafened children to improve spectral resolution, but sample size and study design should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoExploring and Overcoming Challenges for Efficient Audiological Testing in Children Under 5 Years of Age-Screening with Otoacoustic EmissionsAudiologists monitoring pediatric oncology patients on cisplatin should consider OAE screening protocols adapted to the practical challenges of testing children under 5, though specific protocol changes depend on the study's detailed findings and local resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoValidation of the Adaptive Danish Sentence Test (DAST): Normative Data from a Template-Based, Linguistically Rich Sentence-in-Noise TestThe DAST provides a validated, linguistically balanced speech-in-noise test with normative data for Danish-speaking populations — audiologists serving Danish-speaking patients should consider it for diagnostic and fitting verification purposes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoImpact of Education, Sex, and Residence on Tinnitus Distress, Depression, and AnxietyAudiologists and tinnitus clinicians should consider sociodemographic factors — particularly education level, sex, and residential setting — when assessing tinnitus-related distress and screening for comorbid depression and anxiety.＋Save
