PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d 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.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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)·3w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·8w 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·8w 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·8w 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·8w 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·8w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoHyperbaric oxygen and intratympanic steroid treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in end-stage renal diseasealone, 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoTonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trialsIf 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoDetermining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantationIf 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·8w agoGross motor skill deficits in children with cochlear implants compared with normal-hearing peersAudiologists 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVirtual reality stimulation modulates saccular activity and vestibular system responsesNo 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoCervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials mediate the association between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and clinical outcomes in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing losscVEMP 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...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMacrophage activation syndrome triggered by Candida parapsilosis-related cochlear implant infectionClinicians 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoDual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing lossAudiologists 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.＋Save
