Audiology News

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w 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·4w 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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PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w ago

Evaluation of sigmoid sinus hemodynamics through four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging in pulsatile tinnitus patients caused by sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence coexisting with idiopathic intracranial hypertension

4D flow MRI provides hemodynamic detail in a specific pulsatile tinnitus subtype (sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence plus idiopathic intracranial hypertension) that may aid surgical planning, but the study design limits generalizability — no immediate protocol change for most clinics.

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PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w ago

Increments in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational study

Increasing physical activity is associated with reduced tinnitus severity over 2 years, but the observational design cannot confirm causation — audiologists may reasonably encourage activity as part of a healthy lifestyle without overstating its therapeutic effect on tinnitus.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w ago

Enhanced response obtainability with chirp stimulus in bone-conducted mVEMPs

Chirp stimuli may improve response rates for bone-conducted mVEMPs; audiologists performing vestibular testing should consider this stimulus type if response obtainability is a concern, pending replication in larger samples.

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PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w ago

Sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid users

Multidimensional assessment of sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life in hearing aid users reveals broader functional impacts — audiologists should consider balance and sensory processing screening as part of comprehensive hearing aid fitting and follow-up.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w ago

High-frequency pseudo-hypofunction of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a vHIT - oVEMP dissociation explained by hydrodynamic energy loss

When vHIT shows apparent semicircular canal hypofunction alongside preserved or enhanced oVEMP responses in SCDS, clinicians should recognise this as pseudo-hypofunction caused by hydrodynamic energy loss rather than true canal pathology, and avoid misdiagnosis.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w ago

Comments on "Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea''

Academic correspondence on the vestibular–sleep apnea relationship signals ongoing debate in this emerging research area, which may eventually inform screening protocols.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w ago

Diagnostic utility of audiologic parameters in sudden hearing loss: a multivariable logistic regression study

may refine which audiologic parameters to prioritize when screening for sudden sensorineural hearing loss, but clinical adoption should await peer review of the full dataset and replication in larger cohorts.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w ago

Conservative management of functional middle ear disorders: a systematic review with narrative synthesis and conceptual clinical framework

This systematic review may support structured decision-making for conservative management of functional middle ear disorders including tinnitus, but the narrative synthesis limits definitive evidence grading; no immediate protocol change is warranted without reading the full...

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w ago

Cochlear symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine: a narrative review

Audiologists managing patients with episodic vertigo should be aware that cochlear (inner-ear) symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine can overlap significantly with Menière's disease, but this narrative review does not yet provide evidence-based criteria to change...

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w ago

Frequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohort

Cochlear implant teams should review these single-center complication benchmarks — particularly electrode migration and magnet dislocation rates — against their own outcomes, but practice changes should await multi-center validation.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w ago

Vestibular deficit and recovery in rare forms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with downbeat nystagmus

Clinicians managing BPPV should be aware that rare downbeat-nystagmus variants may involve measurable vestibular deficits that partially recover after canal repositioning; standard repositioning manoeuvres remain appropriate, but vestibular function testing may be warranted...

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PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w ago

Benefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Bilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.

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PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w ago

Pathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision management

This conceptual framework for phenotyping idiopathic sudden SNHL is promising but not yet validated in clinical trials; audiologists and ENT clinicians should follow emerging guidelines rather than changing corticosteroid protocols now, but awareness of precision-medicine...

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w ago

Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea

Audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that OSA patients may present with vestibular hypofunction; consider screening for vestibular dysfunction in this population, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing routine protocols.

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PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo ago

Analysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

rTMS shows potential for residual dizziness post-BPPV canalith repositioning, but findings should be considered preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await replication in larger RCTs before adopting this into practice.

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

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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

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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)

Evaluation of sigmoid sinus hemodynamics through four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging in pulsatile tinnitus patients caused by sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence coexisting with idiopathic intracranial hypertension

Increments in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational study

Enhanced response obtainability with chirp stimulus in bone-conducted mVEMPs

Sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid users

High-frequency pseudo-hypofunction of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a vHIT - oVEMP dissociation explained by hydrodynamic energy loss

Comments on "Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea''

Diagnostic utility of audiologic parameters in sudden hearing loss: a multivariable logistic regression study

Conservative management of functional middle ear disorders: a systematic review with narrative synthesis and conceptual clinical framework

Cochlear symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine: a narrative review

Frequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohort

Vestibular deficit and recovery in rare forms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with downbeat nystagmus

Benefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Pathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision management

Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea

Analysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo