PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·2w agoAmplification characteristics of the Hearing Aid Program in AirPods Pro 2Lab data on AirPods Pro 2 amplification characteristics are directly relevant to audiologists fielding patient questions about over-the-counter hearing devices; review findings to counsel patients accurately about capabilities and limitations.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSimultaneous cochlear implantation during retrosigmoid resection of a large vestibular schwannoma under continuous electrically evoked auditory brainstem response monitoringSimultaneous cochlear implantation during vestibular schwannoma resection via the retrosigmoid approach with eABR monitoring is technically feasible based on this single case, but evidence is too preliminary to change routine surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoFact-finding survey of hearing loss among community-dwelling older adults: Intergroup comparison of participants who attended lectures related and unrelated to hearing lossTargeted hearing-health education events may be an effective outreach strategy to increase hearing-aid uptake among older adults, but this survey design cannot prove causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoManagement of conductive and mixed hearing loss intolerant to air-conduction hearing aids: A stepwise algorithm and narrative review from a Japanese perspectiveThe stepwise algorithm offers a structured framework for selecting bone-anchored, middle-ear implant, or surgical options when conventional hearing aids are not tolerated, though it is expert-opinion level evidence from a single-country perspective.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCharacterizing nystagmus using a portable eye movement recorder in patients with Meniere's disease and MRI-confirmed endolymphatic hydropsPortable eye-movement recording may help characterize nystagmus direction during Meniere's attacks and correlate it with MRI-confirmed hydrops, but the study is preliminary and does not yet support a change in routine clinical diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoMeasurement properties and clinical interpretability of a Japanese-language version of the remote check system in cochlear implant usersFindings are too preliminary and context-specific (Japanese-language adaptation) to recommend broad practice change; clinics serving Japanese-speaking cochlear implant users should monitor this validation work before adopting J-RC as a routine remote monitoring tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoSimple methods for determining the affected side and performing otolith repositioning in cases of lateral semicircular canal-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-canalolithiasis: Healthy-ear-down 135° maneuver and affected-ear-down 135° maneuverClinicians managing lateral canal BPPV canalolithiasis should review this study's proposed maneuvers as potential simple alternatives for side identification and repositioning, but await independent replication before replacing established protocols such as the Gufoni or BBQ...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
