Audiology News

PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w ago

The effect of unilateral and bimodal auditory stimulation on auditory perception and reaction time

Bimodal 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...

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PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w ago

Speech versus noise in pediatric sound localization

Clinicians 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.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w ago

Dynamics of neural responsiveness in pediatric cochlear implant users

ECAP-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.

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PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w ago

Combined cognitive behavioral therapy and sound therapy for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

This 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.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w ago

Temporal and speech outcomes in bimodal cochlear implant users: The effect of device delay mismatch

Device 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...

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w ago

Hyperbaric oxygen and intratympanic steroid treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in end-stage renal disease

alone, but if the combined approach shows efficacy in end-stage renal disease patients, clinicians managing sudden hearing loss in this population may need to consider it as an option — await full-text review before changing practice.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w ago

Tonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

If the meta-analysis demonstrates superior speech perception outcomes with tonotopic frequency mapping, cochlear implant audiologists should consider adopting tonotopically guided fitting protocols where manufacturer software supports it.

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w ago

Determining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantation

If clear insertion depth targets are identified that correlate with better speech and language outcomes, paediatric CI surgical teams and audiologists should incorporate these benchmarks into pre-operative planning and post-operative evaluation.

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PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w ago

Gross motor skill deficits in children with cochlear implants compared with normal-hearing peers

Audiologists and CI teams should be aware that cochlear-implanted children may present with gross motor delays and consider routine vestibular screening or referral to physiotherapy/occupational therapy as part of habilitation planning.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w ago

Virtual reality stimulation modulates saccular activity and vestibular system responses

No immediate clinical practice change warranted; however, findings could inform future VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols if the modulation effects on saccular activity are confirmed in clinical populations.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w ago

Cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials mediate the association between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and clinical outcomes in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss

cVEMP testing may serve as a useful mediating biomarker linking vestibular endolymphatic hydrops to prognosis in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss, suggesting clinicians consider cVEMP assessment when evaluating recovery outlook — though further prospective validation is...

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w ago

Macrophage activation syndrome triggered by Candida parapsilosis-related cochlear implant infection

Clinicians managing cochlear implant infections should be aware that Candida parapsilosis can trigger Macrophage Activation Syndrome — a rare but life-threatening immune complication requiring prompt recognition and specialist involvement.

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PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w ago

Dual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss

Audiologists assessing children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss should consider dual-task speech-in-noise testing, as standard audiometry may underestimate their real-world listening difficulties.

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PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo ago

Petale ® behavioral auditory test for infants aged nine months to three years: A diagnostic accuracy pilot study

Pilot-level evidence only; no actionable change to screening protocols until larger validation studies confirm diagnostic accuracy.

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PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo ago

A novel technique for safe intraoperative perilymph sampling in humans

This technique is currently a research tool for inner-ear biomarker discovery; no change to routine clinical or surgical practice is indicated at this stage, but it has significant potential to advance inner-ear diagnostics in the future.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo ago

Radicality and revision surgery in vestibular schwannoma treatment: balancing optimal outcomes with unavoidable necessity

Surgeons managing vestibular schwannoma recurrence after prior microsurgery or radiation should consult this review for guidance on radicality decisions, but routine audiology practice is not directly changed; referral pathways for patients with treatment failure should remain...

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PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo ago

Letter to the editor regarding "Smartphone-based tinnitus retraining therapy in Meniere's disease patients following vestibular ablation: a feasibility study" by Gunay et al

Highlights growing interest in and scrutiny of smartphone-delivered tinnitus retraining therapy for a complex patient population, signalling that digital audiology tools are attracting peer debate.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo ago

Perception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flight

Understanding how the vestibular system (the inner-ear balance system) processes motion without gravity deepens fundamental knowledge relevant to vestibular science, astronaut health, and extreme-environment rehabilitation.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo ago

Clinical features and efficacy analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in children: a single-center, retrospective study (2015-2025)

Retrospective single-center data on pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may sharpen awareness of child-specific features, but the weak evidence level means no practice change is warranted until prospective or multicenter data confirm the findings.

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Flunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated meniere's disease: An 8-month retrospective study

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Flunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated meniere's disease: An 8-month retrospective study

From thunder to silence: Cochlear implantation for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strike

Scalar position characteristics and translocation rates of different lateral wall electrodes within the cochlear basal turn: a cone beam computed tomography study

Aberrant ICA in the middle ear

Auditory and cognitive outcomes in children with incomplete partition type II: A comparison with normal cochlear anatomy

Outcomes of anatomy based planning in cochlear implantation: a meta-analysis of advancing precision otologic medicine

Horizontal vHIT gain is unaffected by moderate cognitive load: evidence from a single-distance dual-task paradigm

Reduced vagal reserve in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: preliminary results of a case-control HRV study

Neuro-otological findings in fabry disease: prominent oculomotor dysfunction and selective vestibular involvement

Auditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort study

A digital neurotology history: Characteristics and inter-rater reliability

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The effect of unilateral and bimodal auditory stimulation on auditory perception and reaction time

Speech versus noise in pediatric sound localization

Dynamics of neural responsiveness in pediatric cochlear implant users

Combined cognitive behavioral therapy and sound therapy for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Temporal and speech outcomes in bimodal cochlear implant users: The effect of device delay mismatch

Hyperbaric oxygen and intratympanic steroid treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in end-stage renal disease

Tonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials

Determining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantation

Gross motor skill deficits in children with cochlear implants compared with normal-hearing peers

Virtual reality stimulation modulates saccular activity and vestibular system responses

Cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials mediate the association between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and clinical outcomes in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss

Macrophage activation syndrome triggered by Candida parapsilosis-related cochlear implant infection

Dual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss

Petale ® behavioral auditory test for infants aged nine months to three years: A diagnostic accuracy pilot study

A novel technique for safe intraoperative perilymph sampling in humans

Radicality and revision surgery in vestibular schwannoma treatment: balancing optimal outcomes with unavoidable necessity

Letter to the editor regarding "Smartphone-based tinnitus retraining therapy in Meniere's disease patients following vestibular ablation: a feasibility study" by Gunay et al

Perception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flight

Clinical features and efficacy analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in children: a single-center, retrospective study (2015-2025)