PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoNeurovascular-Immune Biomarkers in Ménière Disease: Insights From High-Throughput ProteomicsIdentifying reliable biomarkers for Ménière disease could eventually enable objective diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition currently managed by symptom control alone.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoPrognostic Factors in Cochlear Implant in Otosclerosis: Radiologic and Clinical Variables: Cochlear Implant Predictors in OtosclerosisPre-operative radiologic and clinical variables may help predict cochlear implant outcomes in otosclerosis patients; audiologists and surgeons should consider incorporating these predictors into pre-surgical counseling, pending validation in larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoQuality of Life in Patients With Vestibular Schwannoma Treated With the Retrolabyrinthine ApproachSurgeons and audiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note that this approach-specific QoL data may refine pre-operative counselling and post-operative rehabilitation planning, pending review of full study findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoQuantitative Temporal Bone Analysis of Stria Vascularis, Spiral Ganglion, and Vestibular Ganglion Cells in Sickle Cell Disease at Young AgesThe histopathological findings document early inner-ear damage in young sickle cell disease patients; audiologists should maintain a low threshold for routine hearing monitoring in this population, though no change to existing surveillance guidelines is immediately warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoA Systematic Review of Audiological Criteria Used to Determine the Need for MRI Screening in Patients With Suspected Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists should review whether their current audiological criteria for MRI referral in asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss align with the evidence-based thresholds identified in this systematic review; specific criteria changes depend on findings not fully available here...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoIncreased Adrenergic Receptor Expression in Meniere DiseaseIdentifying adrenergic receptor upregulation as a potential mechanism in Meniere disease opens a new avenue for targeted therapies and may help explain why stress or autonomic triggers worsen symptoms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoThree-Dimensional Histopathologic Correlates of Cochlear Hypoplasia Type II Versus Incomplete Partition Type IIThis study provides anatomical reference data (modiolar-to-cochlear area ratios and interscalar ridge angles) that may help radiologists and surgeons differentiate cochlear hypoplasia type II from incomplete partition type II, potentially improving cochlear implant candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoImpact of Preimplant Musicianship on Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation: A Scoping ReviewCurrent scoping review evidence is too preliminary and heterogeneous to recommend musical training as a standard pre-implant intervention; audiologists should monitor emerging literature but no change to candidacy evaluation or pre-implant counseling protocols is warranted at...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoVenous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists managing patients with pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that venous sinus stenting shows promising resolution rates in select patients with venous sinus stenosis, but referral to neurointerventional radiology or neurology is the appropriate pathway — no direct...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoDoes Age Impact Relative Baseline Performance and Improvement on Clinical Speech Recognition Tests in Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients?Age may influence both starting performance and post-implant speech recognition gains on tests of varying cognitive demand; audiologists programming cochlear implants for older adults should set age-appropriate outcome expectations, though specific counseling adjustments await...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoQuality of Tinnitus Information From Generative AI Systems and Web Search: An Expert-Rated Comparative StudyAI-generated tinnitus information quality was formally assessed against web search; audiologists should remain cautious about recommending AI chatbots as patient education tools until expert-rated accuracy and completeness are clearly established for their clinical area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoRobotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in ChildrenPreliminary retrospective single-center data only — no actionable change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical practice until larger controlled studies confirm or refute these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoImpact of Cochlear Implantation on Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing LossProspective within-subjects data on listening fatigue in pediatric unilateral hearing loss after cochlear implantation — if fatigue reduction is confirmed, this supports expanding CI candidacy criteria for children with single-sided deafness, but wait for full published outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoIntratympanic Application of Betahistine for Menière Disease-An Animal Study on Safety and Diffusion to the Inner EarIf confirmed in humans, intratympanic betahistine delivery could offer a more targeted, potentially more effective route of administration for Ménière disease management compared to oral dosing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoSpoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf ChildrenEarly cochlear implantation supports spoken language development in congenitally deaf children across diverse populations; clinicians should continue prioritizing timely implantation and monitoring outcomes across demographic groups.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe Soundtrack of Everyday Life: Real-world Music Listening Habits of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersNo immediate practice change; findings characterize music listening behavior and reward sensitivity in CI users as a baseline, but do not yet provide guidance on rehabilitation strategies or device programming for music.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoReply to: Distinguishing Meniere's Disease From Vestibular MigraineDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine remains a challenging and contested area in neurotology, and ongoing expert dialogue helps refine diagnostic thinking.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPreserving the Membranous Labyrinth With a Piezoelectric Drill? Exploring Potential for Semicircular Canal SurgeryPreliminary surgical technique data only — no practice change yet, but surgeons performing semicircular canal procedures should monitor this line of research as it may eventually reduce iatrogenic hearing loss risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe Impact of Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion on Cochlear Implant Surgery Time: A Retrospective Studyare preliminary — as a retrospective single-centre study, findings on operative time and hearing outcomes for robot-assisted vs. manual cochlear implant insertion should be considered hypothesis-generating until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe Pediatric Cochlear Implant Use Questionnaire: Assessing Habits and Barriers to UseAudiologists managing pediatric CI patients can consider adopting the PCIUQ as a structured screener to identify barriers to device use, though independent validation in diverse populations is needed before broad clinical deployment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoEfficacy of Cochlear Implantation in Kelch-like Protein-11 (KLHL11) IgG-Associated RhombencephalitisNo practice change warranted from a single case report; clinicians should be aware that cochlear implantation may be considered in autoimmune-related bilateral hearing loss, but outcomes data remain extremely limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAuditory Involvement in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Clinical Predictors and Prognostic ImplicationsAudiologists seeing patients with IBD should be aware of a possible link between active gut disease and hearing loss; however, the observational study design means no protocol change is warranted until stronger prospective evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoEarly Loading of a Percutaneous Bone-Anchored Hearing Implant System Following Single-Stage Surgery in Children: A Prospective 2-Year StudyEarly sound processor loading after single-stage percutaneous bone-anchored hearing implant surgery appears safe and stable in children over 2 years; clinicians working with pediatric BAHI candidates may consider this approach as supportive evidence accumulates, though sample...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoRound Window Drill-Out in Advanced OtosclerosisRound window drill-out may be a viable surgical option when the round window is obliterated in advanced otosclerosis, but with only 5 ears reported this is too preliminary to change surgical practice; surgeons should treat these findings as hypothesis-generating only.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoCochlear Implantation and Hearing Rehabilitation in CHARGE Syndrome: Expanding Clinical Knowledge and OutcomesCochlear implantation is a viable option in CHARGE syndrome, but surgical complexity and variable outcomes mean individualized planning is essential; this retrospective data can inform pre-operative counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSocial Determinants of Health and Impact on Cochlear Implant PerformanceAudiologists and CI teams should screen for social determinants of health pre-operatively, as socioeconomic and environmental factors appear to independently influence post-implant speech perception outcomes — though causality and which factors matter most require prospective...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Prospective Multicenter Post-Market Study Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Single-Sided DeafnessCochlear implantation for single-sided deafness in adults appears safe and effective based on prospective multicenter post-market data; clinicians managing SSD patients should consider this evidence when counselling candidates for CI versus conventional alternatives such as CROS...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoTumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature ReviewTumor-to-tumor metastasis involving vestibular schwannoma is exceedingly rare, and awareness of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate pathologic evaluation in atypical cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoA Systematic Review and Quality Assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Otitis Externa to Support the WHO Package of Ear and Hearing Care InterventionsClinicians should cross-reference their local otitis externa protocols with the WHO-aligned best-practice recommendations identified in this review, particularly in settings where formal guidelines may be absent or outdated.＋Save
