PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoBilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children: causes and long-term progressionClinicians managing pediatric bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should maintain proactive, longitudinal audiological surveillance schedules and be prepared to adjust hearing device fittings as hearing levels change over time.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoComparison of robotic-assisted and manual cochlear implant electrode array insertions considering cochlear geometric factorsmay inform surgical decision-making regarding robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion, but adoption should be weighed against the level of evidence and cochlear geometric variability; no practice change is warranted until larger prospective studies confirm an advantage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5d agoDeterminants of quality of life among patients with chronic otitis media: a multivariable analysisAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware of the demographic and clinical factors linked to poorer quality of life in chronic otitis media patients, but specific factor findings are not yet available to review; await full-text access before adjusting counselling or triage...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5d agoUniversal newborn hearing screening in Southwest Iran: coverage, risk factors, and outcomes in a large-scale populationThe program coverage rates, identified risk factors, and outcome data from this large Iranian cohort may offer benchmarking insights for similar regional screening programs, but do not require changes to established screening protocols in other settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear implantation before age one or after: cognitive flexibility, planning, and problem-solving in pediatric recipientsIf the study finds significantly better executive function outcomes with implantation before age one, it would support counseling families toward earlier implantation; however, findings should be interpreted cautiously given likely small and heterogeneous pediatric samples...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoImpedance-based tracking of a cochlear implant electrode reliably detects successful array insertionContinuous intraoperative impedance monitoring is a promising real-time tool for confirming cochlear implant electrode placement; surgeons and CI teams should watch for validation studies before adopting it as a standalone confirmation method.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSystemic immune-inflammation index and prognostic nutritional index in vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease: a retrospective comparison with healthy controlsIdentifying objective blood-based markers that differ between vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease could eventually aid in differential diagnosis, which is currently largely clinical and symptom-based.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3w agoArtificial intelligence in otolaryngology: current applications, limitations, and future perspectivesAs AI tools begin entering audiology and ENT practice, a current synthesis of capabilities and limitations helps clinicians and researchers calibrate realistic expectations and identify gaps for future study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoThree-dimensional printing and cochlear implantation: a systematic review3D printing shows promise for cochlear implant surgical training and pre-operative planning, but evidence is still at the review stage; no immediate change to implantation technique or clinical protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoIncreased prevalence of depressive symptoms and stress in patients with chronic bothersome tinnitus during the COVID-19 pandemicAudiologists managing chronic tinnitus patients should routinely screen for depression and stress, particularly given that pandemic-era mental health burdens may persist; validated tools such as PHQ-9 or PSS can be integrated into tinnitus assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoMolecular predictors of recurrence in vestibular schwannomas: a transcriptomic and RT-qPCR analysisFindings are preliminary biomarker-discovery research; no validated molecular test exists yet for clinical use, so no immediate change to surgical or monitoring protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoRegional cerebral blood flow correlates with transcriptional and cellular signatures in tinnitusThis is mechanistic research correlating brain blood-flow imaging with gene expression in tinnitus; no clinical imaging protocol or treatment change is supported at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoNo more dressing after cochlear implantation: exposing benefits and simplifying careEvidence is preliminary — do not change post-operative dressing protocols until a controlled trial confirms the safety and benefit of dressing-free care after cochlear implantation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPredictors of tunneling time in transoral robotic thyroidectomy: impact of anatomical measurementsWhile outside core audiology, head-and-neck surgical research occasionally informs ENT colleagues who share clinical pathways with audiologists, but this study has minimal crossover relevance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoFlunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated meniere's disease: An 8-month retrospective studyFindings are preliminary given the retrospective, uncontrolled design; audiologists and vestibular specialists should note the results as hypothesis-generating but should not change prescribing or co-management protocols until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoFrom thunder to silence: Cochlear implantation for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strikeLightning-strike-induced bilateral profound hearing loss is a viable indication for cochlear implantation; clinicians encountering such rare trauma cases should consider CI evaluation without delay, though this single case report cannot inform protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoScalar position characteristics and translocation rates of different lateral wall electrodes within the cochlear basal turn: a cone beam computed tomography studyElectrode design significantly influences translocation rates in the cochlear basal turn; surgeons and CI programs should consider CBCT-verified scalar position data when selecting lateral wall electrodes, though retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoAberrant ICA in the middle earSurgeons performing middle-ear procedures should be aware of aberrant ICA as a rare but catastrophic anatomical variant; pre-operative imaging to identify this anomaly is advisable when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAuditory and cognitive outcomes in children with incomplete partition type II: A comparison with normal cochlear anatomyChildren with IP-II cochlear malformations show more variable auditory and cognitive outcomes than peers with normal anatomy, reinforcing the need for individualised rehabilitation planning and extended follow-up rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOutcomes of anatomy based planning in cochlear implantation: a meta-analysis of advancing precision otologic medicineAnatomy-based planning and individualised electrode array selection appear to improve cochlear implant outcomes; audiologists and implant teams should consider integrating ABP protocols into pre-surgical workflows where imaging and surgical expertise permit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHorizontal vHIT gain is unaffected by moderate cognitive load: evidence from a single-distance dual-task paradigmModerate cognitive dual-tasking does not confound horizontal vHIT gain measurements, supporting the robustness of vHIT in routine clinical settings without special cognitive controls.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReduced vagal reserve in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: preliminary results of a case-control HRV studyPreliminary and underpowered — no actionable change to BPPV assessment or treatment is warranted; autonomic evaluation is not supported by current evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNeuro-otological findings in fabry disease: prominent oculomotor dysfunction and selective vestibular involvementAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing Fabry disease patients should be alert to oculomotor dysfunction and selective vestibular deficits, supporting a comprehensive neuro-otological work-up in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoAuditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort studyClinicians should be aware that COVID-19 infection may be associated with new-onset tinnitus and hearing loss; however, this retrospective cohort design cannot establish causality, and no change to audiological screening protocols is yet justified pending stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA digital neurotology history: Characteristics and inter-rater reliabilityStandardising how vestibular history is captured digitally could reduce missed or delayed diagnoses of dizziness disorders across varied clinical settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe effect of unilateral and bimodal auditory stimulation on auditory perception and reaction timeBimodal stimulation (cochlear implant plus contralateral hearing aid) may offer perceptual and reaction-time advantages over unilateral CI use; audiologists should weigh these findings when counselling candidates about bimodal fitting, pending review of the full paper's effect...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSpeech versus noise in pediatric sound localizationClinicians conducting pediatric sound-localization assessments should consider that noise and speech stimuli may yield different results; however, definitive stimulus-type recommendations await confirmation from larger or better-controlled studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDynamics of neural responsiveness in pediatric cochlear implant usersECAP-based monitoring of neural responsiveness dynamics in pediatric CI users shows promise as an objective tool for tracking auditory nerve health, but clinical protocols based on these dynamics are not yet established; no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoCombined cognitive behavioral therapy and sound therapy for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that combined CBT plus sound therapy is effective for chronic tinnitus; audiologists and tinnitus therapists should consider this combination approach as a best-practice option where resources allow.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTemporal and speech outcomes in bimodal cochlear implant users: The effect of device delay mismatchDevice processing delay mismatch between a cochlear implant and a contralateral hearing aid degrades bimodal speech perception; audiologists fitting bimodal users should minimise inter-device delay by selecting hearing aids with low processing delay and verifying mismatch during...＋Save
