PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoCorrection: Objective measurement of tinnitus using functional near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learningCorrections to published research on objective tinnitus measurement matter because the field lacks reliable objective biomarkers, and inaccurate data could mislead future research directions.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoAtrial natriuretic peptide may inhibit motion sickness through reducing aldosterone-induced increase in endolymph volume of the inner earUnderstanding how inner ear fluid regulation relates to motion sickness could open new pharmacological targets for managing vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·13d agoOutcomes of real-ear measurement-based fitting in unilateral hearing aid users: Influence of contralateral hearingContralateral hearing status appears to influence real-ear measurement-based fitting outcomes in unilateral users; audiologists fitting one ear should assess and document the opposite ear's hearing as part of the fitting protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoCross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Kannada version of the Extended Effort Assessment Scale (EEAS-K) in adults with hearing lossAudiologists serving Kannada-speaking patients can now use the validated EEAS-K to assess listening effort — a clinically meaningful outcome — but no change is needed for practices outside this language group.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAn ICF-based content analysis of the overlap between questionnaires assessing tinnitus distress and depressive symptomsAudiologists using tinnitus distress questionnaires should be aware that scores may partly reflect depressive symptoms, which could inflate perceived tinnitus severity; consider routine depression screening alongside tinnitus assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoEarly life factors documented in electronic health records predict recurrent acute otitis mediaNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings may eventually support early risk-stratification for recurrent acute otitis media, but prospective validation is needed before altering clinical workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoImpact of visual mouth image presentation on speech perception in noise in normal hearing subjects and cochlear implant usersAudiologists counselling cochlear implant users should be aware that even partial visual cues (mouth images alone) may reduce listening effort and improve speech understanding in noise, supporting the value of audiovisual rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoCentral and peripheral plasticity after chemical unilateral labyrinthectomy: Glial responses, calyces dynamics, and behavioral consequencesThis is a basic-science animal study on vestibular compensation mechanisms; no actionable change for clinical audiologists or vestibular specialists at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoShort-term factual recall, presence, and visio-vestibular discomfort in a 360 augmented-virtuality classroom environment: A feasibility studyAs immersive extended-reality environments are explored for audiology education and aural rehabilitation, early feasibility data on cognitive load, presence, and VR-related discomfort help frame what future clinical or training applications must address.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoWavelet-based assessment of postural stability in young female volleyball players using a baroresistive platformAdvances in posturography analysis methods — like wavelet-based assessments — may eventually refine vestibular function testing tools used in audiology and balance clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoDisentangling sensory contributions to postural control regulation through sample entropy and neural modeling: A preliminary studyQuantifying the auditory contribution to postural control could refine vestibular rehabilitation protocols and inform how audiologists counsel patients with combined hearing and balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoCurrent clinical practices in pediatric audiology among audiologists in IndiaMapping the real-world clinical practice landscape in a large, underserved country like India is critical for global efforts to improve early childhood hearing detection and intervention outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDesign and validation of an immersive virtual rehabilitation system for individuals with vestibular disorders: A feasibility studyThis feasibility study does not yet provide sufficient evidence to adopt VR-based vestibular rehabilitation in routine practice, but results may support designing a larger controlled trial.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSodium hexachloroplatinate (IV) induces concentration- and time-dependent depolarization and cytotoxicity in HEI-OC1 auditory cellsIf platinum electrode materials used in cochlear implants prove cytotoxic to auditory cells, it could drive a re-evaluation of electrode material standards and implant biocompatibility testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssessment of diagnostic reasoning in acute vertigo using vignette-based tools: A cross-sectional comparison between general practitioners and final-year medical studentsImproving front-line diagnostic accuracy for acute vertigo could reduce delayed referrals to audiology and neurotology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoEmbedding routine hearing health checks within existing Meals on Wheels services - A protocol for the SOUND-BITES Program pilot studyThis is a study protocol only — no results are yet available; no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoTranscriptomic meta-analysis identifies dysregulated pathways and potential therapeutic targets in Vestibular SchwannomaIdentifying dysregulated molecular pathways in vestibular schwannoma through transcriptomic meta-analysis may accelerate the development of targeted medical therapies, potentially offering alternatives to surgery or radiation for patients with progressive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDiagnostic accuracy of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in screening for fall risk among individuals with vestibular disordersIf the Mini-BESTest shows adequate sensitivity and specificity for fall risk in vestibular disorder patients, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists should consider adopting it as a quick, standardised screening tool within vestibular rehabilitation workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoInterventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysisA rigorous, pre-registered update to the hearing aid adherence evidence base could meaningfully guide counseling and rehabilitation program design across clinics worldwide.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoStudy Suggests “The Hum” Is Most Likely a Form of TinnitusAudiologists assessing patients who report unexplained low-frequency environmental sounds should consider low-frequency tinnitus as a primary diagnosis before attributing symptoms to external causes; standard tinnitus evaluation protocols are appropriate.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoHearing loss and executive functions - results from a population-based cohort studyThe association between hearing loss and poorer executive function is consistent with prior literature; no new intervention guidance emerges from this single cohort study, but it reinforces the rationale for cognitive screening in patients with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoInternet-based vestibular rehabilitation versus written instructions after acute vertigo: A randomised controlled trialIf internet-based vestibular rehabilitation proves superior to written instructions, clinicians treating acute vestibular syndrome in emergency settings should consider recommending structured online rehab programs as a first-line follow-up resource — pending full review of the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4mo agoHuman versus AI in audiological practice: A comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and physician treatment decisions in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossFindings are preliminary and do not yet justify substituting or formally integrating ChatGPT into clinical decision-making for sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should await further validation before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEffects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on bodily ownership and postural control: An experimental examination with counterbalanced randomization of stimulus conditionsUnderstanding how galvanic vestibular stimulation modulates bodily ownership perception could inform future therapeutic applications for balance disorders and rehabilitation science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoCorrection: Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique with or without A-PRF in treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD): A 12 months CBCT studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it was likely indexed in error and has no relevance to hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
