PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoAre We Overmonitoring Vestibular Schwannomas? Challenging the Necessity of Tracking Them AllAudiologists and ENT teams involved in vestibular schwannoma follow-up should note this challenge to universal surveillance protocols — if the study's conclusions are supported by further evidence, it could reduce monitoring burden, but current guidelines should not be changed...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoDeterminants of Physical Therapy Referral for Peripheral Vestibular DisordersAudiologists and ENT providers should audit their own referral patterns for vestibular physical therapy, as this study suggests patient- and provider-level biases likely create referral gaps that affect patient outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·8d agoRedefining Disease Classification and Teaching in OtolaryngologyModernizing disease classification frameworks in otolaryngology could improve diagnostic precision, streamline training, and align the field with advances in molecular and mechanistic medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoDiagnostic Performance of Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials for Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides pooled sensitivity and specificity estimates for cVEMP and oVEMP in acute unilateral vestibulopathy; clinicians should review the specific figures when selecting vestibular diagnostic protocols, though individual lab normative data remain essential.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·12d agoInfluence of Vitamin B12 Deficiency on Auditory and Vestibular Functioning: An Objective Test-Based Systematic ReviewClinicians managing patients with unexplained auditory or vestibular symptoms may consider B12 status as a contributing factor, but the current systematic review is likely insufficient to change screening protocols without stronger evidence on effect size and reversibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoAge-Related Interaction of Endolymphatic Hydrops and Hearing Loss in Meniere's DiseaseAudiologists managing Meniere's disease patients should be aware that age may modify the relationship between endolymphatic hydrops severity and hearing thresholds, though changes to diagnostic or management protocols await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCost-Effectiveness of Unilateral Cochlear Implants in Chinese Adults: Decision Analytical ModelingNo immediate practice change for non-Chinese-market clinicians; findings inform health policy and reimbursement decisions in China but do not alter implant candidacy criteria or fitting protocols elsewhere.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoComparison of Osseointegration Outcomes in Percutaneous Bone-Anchored Hearing Implants: Linear Incision Versus Minimally Invasive TechniquesSurgeons performing bone-anchored hearing implant placements should review these osseointegration outcome data when choosing between linear incision and minimally invasive techniques, though practice change depends on the study's sample size, follow-up duration, and whether...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoReply to Comment on "Large Language Models for Cochlear Implant Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek"As AI chatbots become more accessible to patients and clinics, understanding their accuracy and limitations for cochlear implant education is increasingly relevant to audiologists and implant programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoComment on "Large Language Models for Cochlear Implant Education: A Comparison of ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and DeepSeek"This is a commentary on a prior comparison study; no actionable change to clinical practice is indicated — audiologists and implant teams should await more rigorous, prospectively designed evaluations of AI tools before integrating them into patient education workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoContralateral Hearing Status as a Determinant of Cochlear Implant Device Engagement and Rehabilitation TrajectoryContralateral hearing status is a meaningful predictor of cochlear implant engagement and speech recognition trajectory; audiologists should factor residual contralateral hearing into counseling, rehabilitation planning, and expectations-setting at implant activation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoManagement Patterns and Outcomes of Vestibular Schwannoma in Older Adults: Assessment of the SEER DatabaseFindings from a large retrospective database study on vestibular schwannoma management in older adults may inform counseling and treatment selection, but practice changes should await prospective or comparative-effectiveness research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoSerum Levels of Prestin, Otoferlin, Connexin 26, and Stereocilin: A Biomarker Approach to TinnitusThis biomarker study is preliminary; serum prestin, otoferlin, connexin 26, and stereocilin are not yet validated for clinical tinnitus diagnosis and no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMolecular Biomarkers in Meniere's Disease: A Scoping Review of Current EvidenceThis scoping review maps existing evidence on molecular biomarkers in Meniere's disease; no specific biomarker is yet ready for routine clinical use, so no practice change is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoConventional Reporting Standards Conceal High-Frequency Hearing Deficits After Favorable OssiculoplastyAudiologists and surgeons should consider adding high-frequency pure-tone testing to routine post-ossiculoplasty outcome reporting, as standard four-frequency averages may mask clinically meaningful high-frequency deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSex Differences in Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians should be aware of potential sex-based differences in aural atresia presentation and surgical outcomes, though practice changes should await review of the full published data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoBarriers to Timely Infant Hearing Loss Diagnosis Utilizing Auditory Brainstem ResponseAudiologists and clinic administrators in under-resourced health systems should review their referral-to-ABR workflows and actively address identified barriers — such as appointment availability, geographic access, and caregiver navigation support — to reduce diagnostic delays...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRestoration, Not Bypass: Otoferlin Gene Therapy and a New Era in Hearing Loss TreatmentAudiologists should be aware that FDA-approved otoferlin gene therapy (Otarmeni) is now a biological treatment option for patients with confirmed biallelic OTOF-associated SNHL; refer eligible patients to specialized otolaryngology or gene therapy centers for evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoScan for Success? Number Needed to Scan and Management Changes in Preoperative Otosclerosis: Quantitative AnalysisSurgeons should weigh the number-needed-to-scan metric from this analysis when deciding whether routine preoperative temporal bone CT is justified for all otosclerosis patients, as it may change management in only a subset of cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoEffectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids Versus Professionally Fitted Devices: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists should be prepared to discuss OTC hearing aid effectiveness with patients — this meta-analysis provides the strongest comparative evidence to date and may inform counseling on when professional fitting adds measurable benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoComplications of Cochlear Implant Surgery in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic ReviewNo direct change to practice in high-income settings, but the findings are essential for global health advocates and surgeons working in or supporting cochlear implant programs in low- and middle-income countries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoEffects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear ImplantFindings suggest that longer auditory deprivation in the second-implanted ear may worsen outcomes in sequential cochlear implant users; clinicians should weigh deprivation duration when counseling and timing second-side implantation, though effect size and clinical thresholds...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoThe Long-Term Impact of Facial Palsy on the Quality of Life of Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsFacial palsy following vestibular schwannoma treatment carries a significant and durable quality-of-life penalty; audiologists and surgeons counseling patients should weight this risk heavily in shared treatment decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoThe Tinnitus and Hearing Survey-Hebrew and Arabic Translation and AdaptationAudiologists serving Hebrew- or Arabic-speaking populations can now use validated THS translations to distinguish tinnitus complaints from hearing-loss complaints; adopt these versions when assessing such patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSeven-Year Study Highlights Long-Term Risks Even After Successful BPPV TreatmentAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider longer-term follow-up for patients with a history of BPPV, even after successful repositioning, as the condition may be associated with ongoing systemic or vestibular health risks beyond the acute episode.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoLongitudinal Cochlear Implant Use in Pediatric Patients With Unilateral Hearing LossEarlier implantation age and longer device use duration appear linked to better outcomes in pediatric unilateral hearing loss; audiologists should document and monitor longitudinal device usage patterns as part of routine CI follow-up for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
