Audiology News

Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Study Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s Disease

Identifying developmental genetic pathways underlying Ménière's disease could eventually open doors to earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition with limited treatment options.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago

Rotational Composite Flap Technique for Primary Incomplete Cleft Lip Nose Repair

This study is outside the audiology domain and has no meaningful relevance to hearing professionals or their patients.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Chinese version of the vestibular activities avoidance Instrument-9

Audiologists treating Mandarin/Chinese-speaking patients with vestibular disorders now have a validated Chinese version of the VAAI-9 to assess activity avoidance behavior, which can inform rehabilitation planning.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Molecular and Cellular Hallmarks of Age-Related Vestibular Hair Cell Degeneration

Age-related vestibular hair cell degeneration is a leading cause of balance disorders in older adults, and identifying its molecular drivers is a critical first step toward developing preventive or restorative therapies.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of SCA27B: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that SCA27B (FGF14-related ataxia) is a major and frequently under-recognized cause of late-onset balance and cerebellar dysfunction, warranting consideration during vestibular diagnostic workup in appropriate patients.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago

A Mixed Vertical Preparation Approach for Crown Replacement: A Concept-Driven Clinical Report

This article falls outside the scope of audiology and has no relevance to the hearing care field.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

The impact of 14-day head-down bed rest with or without an exercise countermeasure on standing balance control: a randomized controlled trial

Understanding how simulated microgravity disrupts the sensorimotor system (the network controlling balance and movement) may inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies for deconditioning populations, though translation to clinical practice is distant.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

CXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitization

Vestibular migraine is a common and under-treated cause of episodic dizziness seen in audiology and neurotology clinics, and identifying a specific molecular target (CXCL10/PI3K pathway) could eventually lead to new therapies.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Intratumoral hemorrhage in vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery: a systematic review

Audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that intratumoral hemorrhage (bleeding within the tumor) is a recognized post-radiosurgery complication of vestibular schwannoma that can cause acute hearing loss and vertigo, warranting prompt referral for neuroimaging if...

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d ago

Practice and challenges of newborn hearing screening: analysis of a five-year database in Italy

Audiologists and program managers running newborn hearing screening services should review Italy's five-year findings for benchmarking referral, follow-up loss-to-follow-up rates, and early intervention timelines, though local protocol changes depend on how results compare to...

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago

VGLL-fused intraparenchymal schwannoma with EWSR1::VGLL1 fusion: integrated clinicopathological and molecular characterization

Identifying distinct molecular signatures in rare schwannoma variants advances accurate tumor classification, which may eventually inform differential diagnosis in cases where schwannomas affect the auditory pathway.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d ago

Otologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular Disorders

Audiologists should consider temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a differential when patients present with unexplained otalgia (ear pain), tinnitus, or aural fullness, particularly when otologic examination is unremarkable — referral to a TMD specialist may be warranted.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Multimodal Audiovestibular Assessment After Intratympanic Gentamicin for Vestibular Drop Attacks in Meniere's Disease: A Case Report and Focused Review

Multimodal audiovestibular assessment (combining multiple hearing and balance tests) appears useful for monitoring treatment outcomes after intratympanic gentamicin in Ménière's disease, but this is a single case report and cannot guide protocol changes without larger studies.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d ago

The Auditory-Visual Stroop Test to Assess Subjects with Tinnitus

Preliminary adaptation study only; no actionable change to tinnitus assessment protocols is warranted until larger validation studies confirm clinical utility of this test.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d ago

Early-Term Effect of Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation on the Audiovestibular Function of Paediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study

As a small prospective pilot, results are hypothesis-generating only; clinicians should monitor balance function after bilateral sequential cochlear implantation in children but should not alter implantation protocols based solely on this study.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d ago

Auricular Ultrasonic Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Effectiveness of Blinding and the Occurrence of Adverse Effects in People with Tinnitus

Establishing robust blinding and a clear adverse-event profile for auricular ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulation is a necessary methodological step before efficacy trials in tinnitus can be considered credible.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

Distinct Neural Dynamics of Spatial Transformations: Egocentric Perspective-Taking and Allocentric Rotation

While not directly audiological, understanding distinct neural mechanisms for spatial processing could have downstream relevance for spatial hearing research and auditory-spatial rehabilitation.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d ago

Personalized Music-Embedded Sound Therapy Based on Gating Modulation and Neural Decoupling Reduces Tinnitus Severity

are promising but require replication in larger randomized controlled trials before this personalized music-embedded sound therapy approach can be recommended for routine clinical use.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago

A Unique SLC26A4 Mutation Spectrum in a Mongolian Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Cohort via Whole-Exome Sequencing: A Preliminary Study

No immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and population-specific, but they add to the genetic atlas of SLC26A4-related hearing loss and may guide targeted genetic testing panels for Mongolian patients with enlarged vestibular aqueduct.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d ago

Language Learning Activities in Educational Settings Incrementally Predict Language Ability Beyond Daily Conversation in Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: A Comparative Study with Normal-Hearing Peers

Audiologists and early intervention teams should actively advocate for structured language-learning activities in educational settings for cochlear implant users, as these predict language outcomes above and beyond home conversation alone.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d ago

Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular Disorders

No single practice-changing finding; this is a narrative review useful for clinicians seeking a broad orientation to pediatric ear and vestibular disorder management, but it does not introduce new evidence.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d ago

An Open Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Customized and Non-Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Patients

Clinicians managing tinnitus patients should monitor whether customized sound therapy offers a meaningful advantage over non-customized approaches, though the open (non-blinded) design limits definitive conclusions — await stronger controlled evidence before changing protocols.

PU

PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d ago

A Sensorimotor Framework for the Neurorehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease

While peripheral to audiology, Parkinson's patients often present in balance and vestibular clinics, and understanding neurorehabilitation frameworks for their visual-motor deficits may inform multidisciplinary vestibular care.

Live dispatches

✦ Just in · past 24h

Task-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implant

Live dispatches

Live dispatches

✦ Just in · past 24h

Task-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implant

Temporal bone remodeling after venous stenting for pulsatile tinnitus: isolated dehiscence versus diverticulum

Preoperative Predictors of round window visibility on High resolution CT-scan temporal bone in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery: A Systematic Review

When "Noise" Isn't Simply Noise: Deterministic Postural Drive During Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (nGVS)

Does the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?

Using NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needs

Evidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic Tinnitus

✦ Past week

Study Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s Disease

Rotational Composite Flap Technique for Primary Incomplete Cleft Lip Nose Repair

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Chinese version of the vestibular activities avoidance Instrument-9

Molecular and Cellular Hallmarks of Age-Related Vestibular Hair Cell Degeneration

Clinical and Genetic Characteristics of SCA27B: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

A Mixed Vertical Preparation Approach for Crown Replacement: A Concept-Driven Clinical Report

The impact of 14-day head-down bed rest with or without an exercise countermeasure on standing balance control: a randomized controlled trial

CXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitization

Intratumoral hemorrhage in vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery: a systematic review

Practice and challenges of newborn hearing screening: analysis of a five-year database in Italy

VGLL-fused intraparenchymal schwannoma with EWSR1::VGLL1 fusion: integrated clinicopathological and molecular characterization

Otologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular Disorders

Multimodal Audiovestibular Assessment After Intratympanic Gentamicin for Vestibular Drop Attacks in Meniere's Disease: A Case Report and Focused Review

The Auditory-Visual Stroop Test to Assess Subjects with Tinnitus

Early-Term Effect of Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation on the Audiovestibular Function of Paediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot Study

Auricular Ultrasonic Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Effectiveness of Blinding and the Occurrence of Adverse Effects in People with Tinnitus

Distinct Neural Dynamics of Spatial Transformations: Egocentric Perspective-Taking and Allocentric Rotation

Personalized Music-Embedded Sound Therapy Based on Gating Modulation and Neural Decoupling Reduces Tinnitus Severity

A Unique SLC26A4 Mutation Spectrum in a Mongolian Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Cohort via Whole-Exome Sequencing: A Preliminary Study

Language Learning Activities in Educational Settings Incrementally Predict Language Ability Beyond Daily Conversation in Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: A Comparative Study with Normal-Hearing Peers

Diagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular Disorders

An Open Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Customized and Non-Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus Patients

A Sensorimotor Framework for the Neurorehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease