PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoCochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and surgeons managing radiation-induced hearing loss in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors can reference this systematic review as emerging evidence supporting cochlear implantation as a rehabilitation option, but should note that complication risks in an irradiated...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoCharacterizing the Impact of Prolonged Deafness Duration on Cochlear Implantation PerformanceEarlier cochlear implantation in adults with prolonged deafness is associated with better speech perception outcomes; clinicians should counsel patients that delays in seeking implantation may reduce post-operative benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRapid Postmortem Temporal Bone Extraction and Dissection of Human Inner Ear Organs From Organ DonorsA reliable, rapid postmortem dissection protocol expands the availability of high-quality human inner-ear tissue for cochlear histology and translational hearing research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoFunctional Dissociation Between Cervical VEMP and Posterior Canal vHIT in 1770 Unselected EarsAudiologists should interpret cervical VEMP and posterior canal vHIT as independent measures of distinct vestibular pathways rather than redundant checks of the same inferior vestibular nerve unit; discordant results between the two tests are normal and do not necessarily...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoA Multicenter Study of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Prolonged Unilateral DeafnessCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception gains even after prolonged unilateral deafness, but device usage rates should be discussed during candidacy counseling as an outcome variable alongside speech scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoFactors Associated With Bilateral Involvement in Non-Infectious Labyrinthitis: A Case-Control StudyFindings from this case-control study may help identify which non-infectious labyrinthitis patients are at higher risk for bilateral involvement, but clinical practice changes should await replication in larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·5w agoImpact of Intraoperative Patient-Specific 3D-Printed Temporal Bones: A Randomized Controlled TrialIf 3D-printed temporal bone models are shown to significantly reduce surgeon cognitive load during cochlear implantation, they could become a useful intraoperative adjunct — but final results and effect size from this RCT are needed before recommending adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoPeripheral Vestibulopathy Was Associated With Prior Atrial FibrillationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should document cardiovascular history, particularly atrial fibrillation, as a potential risk factor when evaluating patients with peripheral vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoAssociation of Area Deprivation Index With Cochlear Implant Candidacy and OutcomesAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should screen for neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage as a potential barrier to candidacy referral and a predictor of poorer post-implant speech outcomes, and consider targeted support or follow-up for patients from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoHead Trauma-Induced Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence SyndromeClinicians evaluating patients after minor head trauma who present with new vestibular or auditory symptoms (autophony, sound- or pressure-induced dizziness) should consider SSCD in the differential, particularly if imaging shows pre-existing thinning of the superior...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoBinary to Personalized: A Novel Machine Learning Probability Score for Cochlear Implant CandidacyPromising proof-of-concept for ML-assisted cochlear implant candidacy screening, but the tool requires prospective validation in diverse clinical settings before it can replace or meaningfully supplement current audiological criteria.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·6w agoVirtual Reality-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Randomized TrialIf VR-augmented vestibular rehabilitation shows significantly better outcomes than home-based therapy alone, clinicians managing vestibular migraine patients should consider VR as an adjunct — but clinical adoption should await the full published results and effect-size...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·6w agoMulticenter Study Results on Expanded Indications in Med-EL Pediatric Cochlear Implant PopulationIf results confirm safety and efficacy in infants under 12 months and in children with residual hearing under expanded criteria, pediatric cochlear implant programs should review MED-EL candidacy guidelines accordingly — though independent replication and regulatory context...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoPerformance Phenotypes and Early Prognostic Benchmarking After Adult Cochlear ImplantationEarly prognostic benchmarks and performance phenotype mapping after cochlear implant activation may allow clinicians to identify underperformers sooner and personalise rehabilitation — worth reviewing once full data are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCochleovestibular Function of Trans-Mastoid Occlusion for Superior Semicircular Canal DehiscenceTrans-mastoid superior semicircular canal occlusion appears to improve cochleovestibular outcomes in symptomatic SSCD; audiologists should be aware of expected post-operative hearing and balance profiles when managing these patients, but full interpretation requires review of...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIntervention Outcomes for Meniere's Disease: An Umbrella ReviewClinicians managing Ménière's disease should consult this umbrella review for a consolidated evidence map across treatment categories; however, practice changes should be driven by the specific findings and their quality ratings rather than the review's existence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoATP6V1B1-A Novel Genetic Association Between Pendred Imaging Phenotype and Renal Tubular AcidosisAudiologists and otolaryngologists encountering patients with the Pendred imaging phenotype (enlarged vestibular aqueduct/cochlear malformation pattern) should consider ATP6V1B1 mutation testing and prompt referral for renal evaluation, as co-existing distal renal tubular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe Auxiliary Diagnostic Value of Microsaccades in Vestibular MigraineMicrosaccade analysis during video head impulse testing (vHIT) may add diagnostic value in vestibular migraine, but findings need replication before changing standard diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoA Novel Descriptive Framework for Petroclival and Temporal Bone Meningioma Surgical OutcomesAudiologists involved in neuro-otology teams should be aware that a new surgical outcomes framework for petroclival and temporal bone meningiomas has been proposed, which may eventually standardize post-surgical hearing and balance assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoDoes Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery Preserve Hearing on Short- and Long-Term Follow-Up?Clinicians managing patients with vestibular schwannoma or other skull base tumours treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery should review these findings, as long-term hearing preservation rates may influence shared decision-making between observation, radiosurgery, and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoParallel Postauricular Incisions in Transmastoid CSF Leak Repair: Wound OutcomesSurgeons performing transmastoid CSF leak repair after vestibular schwannoma resection may consider parallel postauricular incisions as a wound-sparing alternative, but evidence is limited to this single study and should be replicated before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoRobotic-Assisted Electrode Insertion for Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: A Multicenter StudyRobotic-assisted electrode insertion appears safe and feasible in pediatric cochlear implantation across multiple centers, but the small sample (n=14) and absence of long-term audiological outcome data mean it is too early to recommend over standard manual insertion.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoHearing Preservation Rates After Cochlear Implantation Using Soft Surgery TechniquesAwait full results to determine whether soft surgery technique adoption has led to measurable improvement in hearing preservation rates over time; no immediate practice change indicated until findings are reviewed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear Implants and Electrocautery: A Live Animal ModelUntil stronger human evidence is available, surgeons should treat the current contraindication cautiously; this animal study may support revisiting protocols, but clinical practice should not change without further peer review and human safety data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoUnique Natural History of Very Small Vestibular Schwannoma Substantiates Size Threshold SurveillanceEvidence supports defining a size threshold below which vestibular schwannomas can be managed with active surveillance alone, potentially reducing overtreatment of very small tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoNeuromodulation for Subjective Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs is the strongest available evidence class on neuromodulation for tinnitus; clinicians should review effect sizes and safety data before recommending these treatments, but current evidence likely does not yet support routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoMulti-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant InsertionSurgeons performing cochlear implantation who use intraoperative ECochG monitoring should consider multi-frequency algorithms, as they appear to reduce false-positive drop alarms without compromising detection of true hearing drops.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoMénière's Disease: A Tri-Decade Scoping Review of Treatment Trends and Evidence QualityTreatment evidence for Ménière's disease remains highly variable in quality; audiologists and ENT colleagues should interpret guideline recommendations cautiously until higher-quality RCTs close the evidence gaps identified.＋Save
