PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoPsychological Correlates of Tinnitus Handicap: Associations with Personality Traits and Emotional DistressAudiologists managing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for emotional distress and personality-linked vulnerability, as these psychological factors appear to independently predict tinnitus-related handicap and may warrant referral for psychological support.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoEvaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of Collagen Mesotherapy in the Course of Chronic Cervicocephalic Syndrome-A Retrospective Observational StudyCervical spine disorders are sometimes linked to dizziness and balance complaints seen in audiology clinics; evidence on novel cervical treatments is of peripheral interest to vestibular specialists considering multidisciplinary referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoInitial High-Frequency Amplification Accuracy Predicts Long-Term Hearing Aid Fitting Outcomes: A Real Ear Measurement-Based StudyPrioritise high-frequency REM accuracy at the initial fitting visit, as this study identifies it as a predictor of one-year outcomes; clinicians should audit their first-fit verification protocols accordingly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoArtificial Intelligence Reading of Postoperative Cochlear Implant X-RaysAI-assisted postoperative cochlear implant X-ray reading is promising for reducing inter-reader variability, but clinical adoption should await validation in prospective multicentre studies before replacing or formally supplementing standard radiologist review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCaloric-vHIT Dissociation in Vestibular Migraine: An Observational, Retrospective Case Series StudyCaloric-vHIT dissociation appears in a subset of vestibular migraine patients; clinicians should factor this pattern into differential diagnosis to avoid misclassifying vestibular migraine as Ménière's disease, though the retrospective case-series design limits the strength of...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoThe Facial Nerve in Contemporary Surgery: Anatomical Variability, Pathology-Induced Distortion, and Functional PreservationFacial nerve injury during ear and skull-base surgery remains a significant morbidity risk, and updated anatomical guidance supports safer surgical outcomes for patients undergoing these procedures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoMonitoring the Cochlea with Intracochlear Electrocochleography During Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Patients: Setup, Electrocochleography Patterns and Intraoperative FindingsIntraoperative intracochlear ECochG monitoring in pediatric cochlear implant surgery can reveal real-time cochlear responses; audiologists and CI surgeons working in hearing preservation programs should note the described setup and pattern taxonomy as a potential intraoperative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoBaseline Differences in Cochlear Implant Candidates: Bilateral Traditional vs. Expanded IndicationsClinicians evaluating outcomes for expanded-indication CI candidates (single-sided deafness, asymmetric hearing loss) should not benchmark them against traditional bilateral candidates, as baseline characteristics differ significantly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoAn Open Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Customized and Non-Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus PatientsClinicians managing tinnitus patients should monitor whether customized sound therapy offers a meaningful advantage over non-customized approaches, though the open (non-blinded) design limits definitive conclusions — await stronger controlled evidence before changing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoA Sensorimotor Framework for the Neurorehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Parkinson's DiseaseWhile peripheral to audiology, Parkinson's patients often present in balance and vestibular clinics, and understanding neurorehabilitation frameworks for their visual-motor deficits may inform multidisciplinary vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoEmpowerment, Self-Management and Illness Perception of Users of an Online Self-Help Platform for Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional StudyOnline self-help platforms may support empowerment and self-management in tinnitus patients, but this cross-sectional design cannot establish cause-and-effect; audiologists should consider digital support tools as a complement to, not replacement for, structured tinnitus...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoContinuous vs. Interrupted Multi-Talker Babble Background Noise: Impact on Speech Perception in Bimodal Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider including both continuous and interrupted background noise conditions in speech-perception testing, as these may capture different aspects of real-world listening performance relevant to candidacy and outcome...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoWideband Tympanometry Findings in Otitis Media with Effusion-A Systematic ReviewWideband tympanometry shows promise as a more sensitive diagnostic tool for otitis media with effusion in children than conventional tympanometry, but routine protocol adoption should await further standardization of reference norms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSkull Pneumatization Forms a Biothermal System Protecting Ocular and Vestibular HomeostasisIf validated, this novel biothermal hypothesis could offer a new framework for understanding why some patients develop vestibular or ocular symptoms linked to middle ear and sinus pathology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoThe Genetic Causes of Auditory Neuropathy: A Systematic ReviewGenetic testing for auditory neuropathy is clinically meaningful because the causative gene can influence cochlear implant candidacy and expected outcomes; audiologists should advocate for genetic workup in confirmed auditory neuropathy cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAuditory Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in Patients Aged 60 (Sixty) and OlderCochlear implantation delivers meaningful auditory and quality-of-life gains in patients aged 60+; age alone should not be a barrier to implant candidacy, though pre-operative factors such as duration of deafness and residual speech recognition matter.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoAssociations of Dietary Factors, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity with Tinnitus: A Scoping ReviewCurrent evidence is insufficient to recommend specific dietary or lifestyle interventions for tinnitus management; however, the review supports discussing general metabolic health and physical activity as part of holistic patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoNetwork Meta-Analysis of Cognitive Impairment and miRNA Expression in Alzheimer's Disease Patients with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Cross-ValidationClarifying the molecular link between hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease could eventually guide early screening and intervention strategies in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoHearing Outcomes Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should be aware that ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement may alter hearing, but scoping review evidence is insufficient to recommend routine audiological monitoring protocols — clinicians should flag patients with new hearing symptoms post-shunt.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIntraoperative and Long-Term Impedance Changes and Electrode Malfunctions in Cochlear Implant RecipientsAudiologists and CI teams should monitor electrode impedance longitudinally; this study provides reference data on malfunction prevalence and trajectory that can inform troubleshooting protocols and patient counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEvaluating Cognition Across Aging and Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrating Neurological and Neuropsychological ApproachesAs audiology increasingly intersects with dementia and cognitive screening, understanding how neurological and neuropsychological assessment frameworks operate informs collaborative care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoCharacteristics and Prognostic Analysis in Diving-Induced Ear Trauma and Sudden Hearing LossClinicians managing sudden hearing loss in divers should document whether the cause is inner-ear barotrauma versus decompression sickness, as these conditions have distinct prognostic profiles; however, specific practice-changing recommendations await prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPsychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life in Ménière's Disease: A Comparative Study in the Portuguese PopulationAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing Ménière's disease should routinely screen for psychological distress and reduced quality of life, as this study reinforces that psychosocial burden is a significant component of the disease that warrants integrated care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSelective Otolithic and Semicircular Canal Dysfunction: Insights from VEMP and vHITCombining VEMP and vHIT testing enables receptor-specific profiling of vestibular dysfunction; clinicians with access to both tools should consider using them together when precise lesion localisation is needed for diagnosis or monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEarly Postural Instability with History of COVID-19 Influence Related to Diabetes: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that older patients with both a COVID-19 history and diabetes may present with earlier postural instability, potentially warranting proactive balance screening in this group — though the exploratory nature of this study...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoThe Impact of the Orthodontic Forces on the Internal Resorptive Process for Intact Periodontium: A Finite Element AnalysisThis article does not meaningfully advance audiology knowledge and appears in this feed likely due to journal indexing overlap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoRare Problems with Rotating Magnets in Cochlear Implants and How They Can Be Solved Without SurgeryCochlear implant clinicians should be aware that rotating-magnet complications (blocked rotation, demagnetization) can potentially be resolved non-surgically; document these strategies as part of implant troubleshooting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAssessment of Vestibular Function in Patients with Congenital Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing patients with congenital bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should consider routine vestibular screening, as this population may have co-occurring balance dysfunction linked to shared embryological development.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular Involvement in Systemic Autoimmune and Rheumatologic Diseases: A Systematic Review and GRADE-Based AssessmentAudiologists and vestibular specialists should screen patients with systemic autoimmune or rheumatologic diseases for vestibular dysfunction, as this review provides GRADE-assessed evidence supporting the association; specific protocol changes depend on the individual disease...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoOutcomes of Bonebridge Implantation in 10 Patients with Rare Genetic Syndromes and Difficult AnatomyThis small case series suggests Bonebridge implantation is feasible in patients with rare genetic syndromes and complex anatomy, but the evidence is too limited to change standard selection criteria; case-by-case surgical planning remains essential.＋Save
