PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoHyperbaric oxygen and intratympanic steroid treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in end-stage renal diseasealone, but if the combined approach shows efficacy in end-stage renal disease patients, clinicians managing sudden hearing loss in this population may need to consider it as an option — await full-text review before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoTonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trialsIf the meta-analysis demonstrates superior speech perception outcomes with tonotopic frequency mapping, cochlear implant audiologists should consider adopting tonotopically guided fitting protocols where manufacturer software supports it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoDetermining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantationIf clear insertion depth targets are identified that correlate with better speech and language outcomes, paediatric CI surgical teams and audiologists should incorporate these benchmarks into pre-operative planning and post-operative evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6d agoGross motor skill deficits in children with cochlear implants compared with normal-hearing peersAudiologists and CI teams should be aware that cochlear-implanted children may present with gross motor delays and consider routine vestibular screening or referral to physiotherapy/occupational therapy as part of habilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoVirtual reality stimulation modulates saccular activity and vestibular system responsesNo immediate clinical practice change warranted; however, findings could inform future VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols if the modulation effects on saccular activity are confirmed in clinical populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials mediate the association between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and clinical outcomes in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing losscVEMP testing may serve as a useful mediating biomarker linking vestibular endolymphatic hydrops to prognosis in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss, suggesting clinicians consider cVEMP assessment when evaluating recovery outlook — though further prospective validation is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoA shared endeavour to expand the global reach of audiology researchIf audiology research remains concentrated in high-income countries, clinical guidelines and hearing-care technologies risk being poorly suited to the majority of the world's population with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoRestoration, Not Bypass: Otoferlin Gene Therapy and a New Era in Hearing Loss TreatmentAudiologists should be aware that FDA-approved otoferlin gene therapy (Otarmeni) is now a biological treatment option for patients with confirmed biallelic OTOF-associated SNHL; refer eligible patients to specialized otolaryngology or gene therapy centers for evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoComparative analysis of stereotactic radiosurgery and microsurgery for vestibular schwannoma: a clinical and radiological evaluationUntil the full data are available, audiologists managing patients with vestibular schwannoma should continue to defer to treating neurotology/neurosurgery teams; this comparative study may eventually refine referral and counseling guidance but offers no immediate change to...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·8d agoContactless Optical Stimulation of the Cochlea Produces Auditory-Like Responses in Animal StudyContactless optical cochlear stimulation could overcome the frequency-resolution ceiling of conventional electrical cochlear implants, potentially transforming implant outcomes in the long term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·8d agoThe History of Loyola NeurosurgeryThis article has minimal relevance to audiology; it documents neurosurgical institutional history and offers no direct bearing on hearing care practice or research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoSurvey on Clinical Practice Regarding Auditory Processing Disorders in German-Speaking CountriesAudiologists working with APD patients should note that clinical practice across German-speaking countries is likely inconsistent; this survey maps the landscape but does not yet provide evidence to change specific diagnostic or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoHearing Loss Perceptions in Patients With Subjective Asymmetry: Analysis and ImplicationsSelf-reported hearing asymmetry has limited predictive accuracy for objectively defined asymmetric hearing loss; audiologists should not rely on patient perception alone to rule in or rule out asymmetric hearing loss and should confirm with formal audiometric testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoNeuromodulation in the rehabilitation of body balance in elderly people with Parkinson's diseaseWith only 20 participants in what appears to be a protocol or pilot RCT, results are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this line of research but cannot yet adopt GVS for Parkinsonian balance rehabilitation based on this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8d agoEffects of Source-Specific Dynamic Range Compression on Sound Quality for Individuals With Hearing LossSource-specific dynamic range compression shows promise for improved sound quality ratings, but audiologists should await broader replication and real-world outcome data before modifying fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoNine Years of Experience With Bonebridge: Long-Term Clinical and Audiological OutcomesNine-year retrospective data on the Bonebridge implant supports its long-term audiological benefit and safety, reinforcing it as a viable option for appropriate candidates, though the retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·8d agoRevisiting Analog Electrical Stimulation with Current Focusing in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear ImplantsRevisiting analog stimulation with modern current-focusing approaches could open new paths to improving the spectral resolution that remains the central unmet need in cochlear implant users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·8d agoStructural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts success in speech categorization and listening in noiseUnderstanding how structural brain connectivity underlies individual differences in speech-in-noise performance could eventually guide personalized hearing rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·8d agoNeurophysiological Evidence for Reduced Use of Prior Sound Patterns to Shape Speech Processing in AutismUnderstanding why speech perception differs in autism at a brain-processing level could eventually guide more tailored auditory rehabilitation and communication support strategies for autistic individuals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoImplementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery in a European tertiary centerWhile transoral robotic thyroid surgery is a cosmetic advance in head-and-neck surgery, it has no meaningful connection to audiology clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·8d agoEvaluating the Accuracy and Completeness of Artificial Intelligence Responses Against Established Otology GuidelinesAudiologists and otologists should not rely on GPT-4 as a standalone clinical reference for otology decisions until its accuracy and completeness against validated guidelines is formally confirmed; this study's results should guide cautious, supplementary use only.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants should be aware that pitch/tone recognition likely remains a significant challenge, reinforcing the need for tone-specific auditory training in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoImpaired speech-in-noise perception in individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposureAudiologists should consider supplementing standard audiograms with speech-in-noise testing for patients reporting noise-exposure symptoms, as normal thresholds alone may miss clinically meaningful hearing dysfunction consistent with cochlear synaptopathy (hidden hearing loss).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoVestibular hair cell redundancy and the critical requirement of type I cells for balance maintenanceThis is a basic-science study in animal or cellular models; no actionable change to clinical vestibular practice is indicated at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8d agoDoes Chronic Neck Pain Matter? Auditory Function in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative StudyPreliminary exploratory findings only — no actionable change to audiology practice is warranted until stronger controlled evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoBalance Stability Characteristics of Patients with Idiopathic Normal Pressure HydrocephalusNo actionable practice change yet; findings characterize balance deficits in iNPH but do not provide a validated intervention or decision tool for clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoBlood immune profiling predicts surgical anatomy and facial nerve outcome in Vestibular SchwannomaPreoperative blood immune profiling shows promise for predicting facial nerve outcomes in vestibular schwannoma surgery, but findings require prospective validation before influencing surgical planning or patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoParosmia Beyond Olfactory Loss: A Propensity Score-Matched Study of Central Sensitization-Associated ComorbiditiesAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that patients presenting with parosmia may carry a higher burden of central sensitization-related comorbidities (migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, hypersomnia); screen accordingly, though this finding does not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoComparative spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard and dexamethasone-eluting electrode arraysDexamethasone-eluting electrode arrays may reduce intracochlear fibrosis and immune response as reflected by impedance dynamics, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data on hearing preservation and speech perception before preferring these arrays over standard ones.＋Save
