PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoResponse of Vestibular Schwannomas in NF2-Related Schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) to Losartan: A Case SeriesEvidence is too preliminary (small single-institution case series, no control group) to justify adding losartan to NF2-SWN management outside of a research protocol; no actionable practice change at this time.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoActive Middle Ear Implantation for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest current pooled evidence on Vibrant Soundbridge outcomes for sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and surgeons should incorporate these findings when counselling candidates as a valid alternative to conventional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoComparative Long-Term Outcomes of Lateral Wall and Slim Modiolar Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children With Normal Cochlear AnatomyNeither electrode type has demonstrated clearly superior long-term speech or stability outcomes in children with normal cochlear anatomy; clinicians should monitor the full published results before changing implant electrode selection practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoListening Fatigue Contributes to Hearing-Related Quality of Life in Adult Cochlear Implant CandidatesAudiologists evaluating cochlear implant candidates should consider screening for listening fatigue as a distinct contributor to hearing-related quality of life, separate from audiometric thresholds alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoOptimal Head Position for Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection Relative to the Round WindowHead positioning during intratympanic dexamethasone injection likely affects drug delivery to the round window; audiologists and otologists should monitor this literature for specific positioning recommendations once the study's findings are fully available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA New Methodology for Evaluation of Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome in CT and MRI Images: Defining the Syndrome and Finding Clinical CorrelationAudiologists should be aware of this proposed new imaging framework for defining LVAS and large endolymphatic sac anomaly, but clinical adoption should await validation in independent cohorts before changing diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoChanges in Electrode Impedance and Cochlear Microphonic in Cochlear Implant Recipients in the First Year After Cochlear ImplantationLongitudinal electrode impedance and cochlear microphonic data in the first post-implant year may help clinicians monitor cochlear health and device performance; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending review of the specific outcomes reported.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoData-Driven Multiparameter Predictive Analysis of Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation OutcomesClinicians counselling cochlear implant candidates should consider integrating validated multiparameter predictive models into pre-surgical consultations to set realistic outcome expectations, pending external validation of the specific model reported here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoTumor Nerve of Origin and Hearing Preservation Outcomes for Patients With Small Vestibular Schwannomas Undergoing Middle Fossa CraniotomySurgeons and audiologists counseling patients with small vestibular schwannomas on middle fossa craniotomy should incorporate tumor nerve of origin into pre-operative hearing preservation discussions, as it appears to predict post-surgical hearing outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLearning Curve and Evaluation of Robotic Assistance for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionRobotic-assisted CI electrode insertion may improve precision and reduce intracochlear trauma, but widespread clinical adoption depends on quantified learning-curve data from this and future studies — monitor evidence before changing surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComparative Outcomes of Exoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryPreliminary retrospective data only; no actionable change in surgical approach is warranted until prospective or multi-center evidence confirms equivalence or superiority of the exoscope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoFeasibility of Electrode-Location Estimates Based on Preoperative CT-Imaging for Anatomy-Based Fitting in Cochlear Implant RecipientsIf preoperative CT-derived OTOPLAN frequency estimates align sufficiently with post-surgical fitting values, audiologists may be able to start anatomy-based programming earlier and with greater confidence—but current data must be reviewed before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDownbeat Nystagmus Induced by Neck Extension in Chiari I MalformationCervical extension should be added as a positional test trigger when Chiari I malformation is suspected in patients with unexplained downbeat nystagmus; however, this is a single case report and insufficient to change routine vestibular testing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·3w agoTheodore Hieronymus Bast (1890-1959): His Contributions to Ear AnatomyUnderstanding the historical foundations of ear anatomy enriches the scientific context in which modern audiology and otology practice is grounded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoLong-Term Clinical Performance of a Wide-Diameter Bone-Anchored Hearing Implant: Over 10 Years of Follow-upLong-term survival and stability data for this wide-diameter bone-anchored implant over 10+ years can inform counseling and device selection for suitable candidates, though direct comparative data against other implant diameters would strengthen conclusions.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·3w agoMonitoring Hearing Function in Patients With Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma: A Feasibility Study to Inform a Future Randomized Controlled TrialVestibular schwannoma management remains controversial, and a rigorously designed RCT comparing radiosurgery to watch-and-wait for hearing preservation is urgently needed; this feasibility work lays the groundwork.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoInfluence of Cochlear Microanatomy on Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implant RecipientsPre-operative cochlear microanatomical assessment may help predict residual hearing preservation risk; clinicians performing or referring for hearing-preservation CI surgery should monitor this evidence as it matures toward validated predictive tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLabyrinthectomy and Cochlear Implantation in Patients With Meniere Disease: A Systematic ReviewCombined labyrinthectomy and cochlear implantation appears to be a viable option for Ménière disease patients with both disabling vertigo and nonserviceable hearing; audiologists involved in CI candidacy evaluation should be aware this pathway exists, though long-term outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLongitudinal Changes in Cochlear Implant Datalogging and Quality of Life MeasuresAudiologists should routinely review datalogging statistics during cochlear implant follow-up visits, as longitudinal trends in device usage may signal changes in patient engagement and quality of life outcomes over the first post-implantation year.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoVestibular Rehabilitation for Vestibular Migraine: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisVestibular rehabilitation appears to improve patient-reported outcomes in vestibular migraine; audiologists and vestibular therapists managing this population may be justified in incorporating structured vestibular rehab programs, though the overall evidence base remains limited...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoPolicy Expansion and Cochlear Implant Utilization: A National Medicare Analysis (2012-2024)Audiologists and implant programmes should note that Medicare policy expansion has measurably increased cochlear implant utilisation and provider participation — practices not yet accepting Medicare CI patients may be missing a growing referral and service opportunity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoFactors Influencing Postural Instability in Bilateral VestibulopathyThis scoping review maps contributing factors to postural instability in BVP but does not provide new intervention data; no immediate practice change is warranted, though findings may inform multifactorial fall-risk assessment in BVP patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoAttrition Across the Adult Cochlear Implant Care Pathway: A Scoping Review of Stage-Specific DisengagementClinics should audit their cochlear implant care pathways for stage-specific dropout points, as this review identifies actionable patient- and provider-level barriers that could be addressed to improve access and completion rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoA Retrospective Review of Long-Term Outcomes From Vibrant Soundbridge: Two Decades OnTwenty-year retrospective data on the Vibrant Soundbridge offers useful long-term durability and outcomes context for candidacy counseling, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions; no change to existing implant selection guidelines is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoTinnitus Burden Predicts Domain-Specific Quality of Life After Cochlear ImplantationAudiologists should routinely assess pre-implant tinnitus burden using validated tools, as it predicts domain-specific quality-of-life outcomes post-implantation and may inform counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoSemiautomatic Quantification of Cochlear Nerve Cross-sectional Area Predicts Speech Intelligibility in Cochlear Implant UsersSemi-automatic MRI-based cochlear nerve cross-sectional area measurement shows promise as a pre-surgical predictor of speech intelligibility in cochlear implant candidates — clinicians should monitor this methodology for incorporation into pre-implant workup as evidence matures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoLong-term Incidence of Revision Surgery Caused by Electrode Migration in a Large Cochlear Implant Cohort Using a Titanium Fixation Clip Applied by a Novel Reverse Application TechniqueCochlear implant surgeons should review this technique: if the titanium fixation clip applied via the reverse technique significantly reduces electrode migration revision rates in a large cohort, it warrants serious consideration for adoption in surgical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w 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.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w 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·2mo 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
