PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·9d agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoA 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBITBI is a known risk factor for auditory and vestibular dysfunction, and interdisciplinary treatment models that address persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms may indirectly inform how audiology is integrated into TBI rehabilitation teams.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoAcute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular DysfunctionVestibular audiologists and balance clinicians treating MS patients should note that central vestibular dysfunction status may moderate the acute response to VR-based optokinetic stimulation, warranting patient stratification before using this intervention.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoIdentification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxiaIdentifying biological markers of cellular stress in hypoxic environments may ultimately help explain mechanisms behind altitude-related auditory symptoms such as tinnitus and barotrauma, informing future preventive strategies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·9d agoWorking With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing CareAudiologists working with linguistically diverse patients should proactively address collaboration barriers with interpreters — such as briefing interpreters on audiological terminology before appointments — to improve care quality and patient understanding.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoExploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Loudness IntoleranceClinicians should routinely screen for loudness intolerance in patients presenting with tinnitus, given their frequent co-occurrence; however, the study's specific findings must be reviewed before adjusting formal assessment protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoE-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitusE-field guided rTMS for tinnitus remains investigational; no actionable change to clinical practice is warranted until larger controlled trials confirm benefit.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoNew developments in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should review updated BPPV diagnostic criteria and emerging positional tests that have emerged since the 2015 Bárány Society guidelines, as these may refine canal identification and reduce misdiagnosis.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d 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·Tinnitus·10d agoTinnitusA Nature Reviews Disease Primers entry on tinnitus serves as a global scientific reference point that will shape research priorities and educational curricula for years.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoTinnitusEstablishing globally recognised prevalence figures and mechanistic frameworks for tinnitus in a high-impact journal will anchor future research funding decisions and policy discussions.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·10d agoThe role of temporomandibular joint mobilization in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: randomized controlled trialIf TMJ mobilization is shown to significantly reduce BPPV recurrence or severity versus sham/usual care, audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor these findings — but await full results and replication before adding TMJ mobilization to standard BPPV protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoA detailed DFT inspection on the trapping of aspirin from drinking water using B 12 N 12 nanocageThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; tinnitus appears only incidentally as a listed aspirin side effect and is not studied.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoIncreased intracranial pressure in NF2‑related schwannomatosis: an underestimated danger with serious consequencesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be alert to signs of raised intracranial pressure and ensure prompt referral to neurology or neurosurgery, as this complication appears under-recognised and can cause serious...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoEffectiveness of Microanatomy-based Low-dose Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannomas for Hearing Preservation in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Retrospective Analysis of 16 CasesThis small 16-patient retrospective study suggests microanatomy-guided low-dose radiosurgery may preserve hearing in NF2-related vestibular schwannomas, but the sample size and design are too limited to change current practice; audiologists managing NF2 patients should note...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoDifferential diagnosis and management of suspected atypical chronic psychogenic dizziness using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model: a case reportApplying the ICF framework to atypical psychogenic dizziness in older adults may support more holistic assessment, but a single case report is too preliminary to justify a change in routine practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoEndoscopic-Assisted Transnasal Vestibular Approach for Deeply Impacted Maxillary Supernumerary Teeth Adjacent to the Nasal Floor: A Technical NoteWhile primarily relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery, awareness of endoscopic transnasal approaches may occasionally inform multidisciplinary head-and-neck teams.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoCochlear symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine: a narrative reviewAudiologists managing patients with episodic vertigo should be aware that cochlear (inner-ear) symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine can overlap significantly with Menière's disease, but this narrative review does not yet provide evidence-based criteria to change...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoFrequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohortCochlear implant teams should review these single-center complication benchmarks — particularly electrode migration and magnet dislocation rates — against their own outcomes, but practice changes should await multi-center validation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoVestibular deficit and recovery in rare forms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with downbeat nystagmusClinicians managing BPPV should be aware that rare downbeat-nystagmus variants may involve measurable vestibular deficits that partially recover after canal repositioning; standard repositioning manoeuvres remain appropriate, but vestibular function testing may be warranted...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoPrevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease in France - matched case-control study results from the 2022 and 2023 french health data systemQuantifying the prevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease strengthens the case for dedicating healthcare resources and funding to vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoThe interictal symptom burden in vestibular migraine-a condition in need of recognitionAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should screen vestibular migraine patients for persistent between-attack symptoms, as the interictal burden appears clinically significant and may require separate management beyond acute-attack treatment.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoReliability and minimal clinically important differences of gait characteristics in peripheral vestibular disordersClinicians using quantitative gait analysis in peripheral vestibular disorder patients can now reference study-derived reliability values and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) thresholds to interpret whether measured gait changes represent genuine clinical progress.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoEfficacy of transoral vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy versus open surgery in the treatment of unilateral thyroid malignanciesFor the audiology field specifically, this article holds negligible relevance; the 'vestibular' in the procedure name refers to the oral vestibule (inside the lip), not the vestibular (balance) system of the inner ear.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoRole of Hearing Loss in Otolaryngology Surgical OutcomesFindings may prompt audiologists and ENT teams to screen surgical patients for hearing loss and adapt post-operative communication, but the study's specific results are not yet available to confirm practice change.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoShifting Fall Perception: How Virtual Reality Alters the Precision of Estimating Postural Instability OnsetNo immediate actionable clinical change; however, this research may inform future vestibular rehabilitation protocols that use VR to train balance and fall-risk perception.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoSuperior petrosal sinus stenting for symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscenceThis is a single case report of a novel surgical technique for SSCD; no practice change is warranted until larger controlled studies confirm safety and efficacy.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoEustachian Tube Dysfunction MimicsAudiologists and ENT clinicians should consider a broad differential diagnosis when patients present with aural fullness, otalgia, and hearing loss, as several conditions mimic Eustachian tube dysfunction and require different management.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoBenefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysisBilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.+Save