PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·9d agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessClinicians fitting cochlear implants in pediatric asymmetric hearing loss should monitor spatial hearing outcomes carefully, as bimodal fitting benefits and challenges in this population are not yet fully characterized; no single practice change is mandated by this study alone.
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoIdentification of a novel isoform of Slc26a4 by single-cell RNA-sequencing of pendrin-expressing cells in the cochleaNo immediate practice change — this is a basic-science genetic discovery that may eventually inform genetic counseling and diagnosis for Pendred syndrome and DFNB4, but has no direct clinical application yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoEfficacy and safety of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach of papillary thyroid carcinoma: a network meta-analysisThis article does not pertain to the audiology field; it was likely included in a feed by error or keyword overlap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoPhantom earthquake sensations: a cross-sectional analysis of context, perceptual ambiguity, and cognitive intrusionPhantom earthquake sensations share theoretical overlap with phantom auditory perception (tinnitus), and understanding the cognitive and contextual drivers of phantom percepts may inform future tinnitus research frameworks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoEfficacy differences and predictors of personalized mixed acoustic therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with and without hearing lossPersonalized mixed acoustic therapy (narrow-band noise + music) shows efficacy signals for chronic tinnitus, with hearing loss status as a potential outcome predictor — clinicians may consider this approach but should await larger controlled trials before broadly changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoIntracranial Hypotension After Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis Managed Conservatively: A Case Report and Literature ReviewIntracranial hypotension can present with auditory symptoms including low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus, making awareness of this rare post-surgical condition marginally relevant to audiologists encountering unexplained hearing changes in surgical patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·9d agoKnowledge and attitudes toward people who stutter among health sciences students: a cross-sectional studyHealth sciences students show knowledge and attitude gaps toward people who stutter; audiology and speech-language pathology programs should consider targeted stuttering education using a disability-informed framework, though this study does not directly prescribe a curriculum.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·9d ago“Hidden epidemic” finding prompts call for hearing tests in all diabeticsAudiologists should be aware that diabetic patients represent a high-prevalence population; clinics serving patients with diabetes have reasonable grounds to advocate for routine hearing screening referrals, though formal screening guidelines have not yet been updated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoHome-based virtual reality augmented vestibular rehabilitation for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A pilot feasibility trialFindings are preliminary (pilot feasibility only); no actionable change to PPPD rehabilitation protocols is warranted until a fully powered efficacy trial is completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·10d agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosThis descriptive epidemiological study clarifies symptom and treatment patterns for congenital inner ear malformations at a national scale, but does not evaluate treatment outcomes; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·10d agoOtitic Barotrauma Due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Special Considerations in At-Risk PopulationsClinicians evaluating patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction who fly, dive, or experience pressure changes should review current risk-stratification guidance outlined in this review, particularly for at-risk populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·Clinical audiology·10d agoRegional Nerve Blocks for Middle Ear Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With GRADE AssessmentSurgeons and anesthesiologists performing middle ear procedures should consider this meta-analysis when updating perioperative pain protocols; audiologists in surgical teams may use findings to counsel patients on post-op recovery expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoDifferentiating Ménière Disease and Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective MRI Study of Endolymphatic HydropsAudiologists and neurotologists evaluating patients with overlapping Meniere disease and vestibular migraine presentations may find MRI-based hydrops detection a useful adjunct for differential diagnosis, though availability and cost will limit immediate widespread adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoAssessment and management of dyspareunia in peri- and postmenopausal women: A phenotype-based gynecologic approachThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoNocturnal Hypoxemia Burden Correlates With Vestibular Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep ApneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider asking patients with unexplained vestibular dysfunction about sleep apnea history, as nocturnal oxygen deprivation may be a contributing factor worth investigating with a sleep specialist.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoThe importance of screening for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older patients presenting to falls clinicsAudiologists and balance specialists working alongside falls clinics should advocate for routine BPPV screening protocols in that setting, as current referral pathways likely miss a treatable cause of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoCochlear Implants in Inner Ear Malformations-Considerations Regarding the Role of Imaging in Preoperative EvaluationSurgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant candidacy should ensure comprehensive pre-operative imaging protocols that capture cochlear dimensions, as malformation morphology directly influences electrode selection and surgical approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·10d agoA Multidimensional Comparison of Psychosocial Adjustment, Functional Hearing, and Device Benefit in Adult Hearing Device UsersAudiologists should consider multidimensional outcome assessments — combining psychosocial, functional, and device-benefit measures — when evaluating hearing device users, rather than relying on single-domain tools alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoDiet-Related Quality of Life Reflects Psychological and Autonomic Burden in Patients with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: A Cross-Sectional StudyNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider screening for dietary quality and psychological distress as part of holistic dizziness management, especially in patients with comorbid migraine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoNutritional Strategies and Dietary Patterns in Ménière's Disease and Tinnitus: A Scoping Review of the Available EvidenceEvidence for specific dietary interventions in Ménière's disease and tinnitus remains limited and inconsistent; clinicians should not routinely prescribe nutritional strategies beyond low-sodium recommendations for Ménière's without stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoLong-Term Electromyographic Monitoring of the Stapedius Reflex via Implanted Electrodes in Sheep: Toward Objective Autonomous Cochlear Implant Fitting, autonomous CI fitting could dramatically reduce the burden of manual audiological programming sessions and improve outcomes for patients with limited clinic access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoBaseline Differences in Cochlear Implant Candidates: Bilateral Traditional vs. Expanded IndicationsClinicians evaluating outcomes for expanded-indication CI candidates (single-sided deafness, asymmetric hearing loss) should not benchmark them against traditional bilateral candidates, as baseline characteristics differ significantly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·10d agoOver-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Canada: Federally Approved, Provincially InaccessibleRegulatory-access disconnects like this one risk leaving OTC hearing aid policy reform incomplete, potentially limiting hearing healthcare access for millions of Canadians with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoImpact of Presentation Order on Pitch Ranking Sensitivity in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal-Hearing Listeners and Its MitigationAudiologists using pitch ranking tasks for cochlear implant programming or research should consider counterbalancing or randomizing stimulus presentation order to reduce procedural bias in results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoThe effectiveness of targeted therapy in the treatment of patients with neurofibromatosis type 2-related schwannomatosis and vestibular schwannomas: A systematic reviewAudiologists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be aware that targeted therapies (e.g., bevacizumab, MEK inhibitors) may stabilize or improve hearing in some patients, but evidence remains heterogeneous; coordinate with neuro-oncology for individualized...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoPerceptual and sensorimotor adaptations to hypogravity: implications for manual task performance and verticality perceptionUnderstanding how hypogravity disrupts vestibular-driven verticality perception could inform future protocols for astronauts and push basic science understanding of sensorimotor integration.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoCochlear Implantation Following Neurobrucellosis-Related Bilateral Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewCochlear implantation can be considered for patients with bilateral profound hearing loss caused by neurobrucellosis, but evidence is based on case-level data only; no change to standard CI candidacy assessment protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoDecoupling Mechanical Confinement and Fibrotic Extracellular Matrix Signaling in Vestibular Schwannoma Using Tunable 3D HydrogelsSeparating the roles of mechanical stiffness and fibrotic signalling in vestibular schwannoma could identify new therapeutic targets and improve understanding of why some tumors progress while others remain stable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·11d agoUtility of hearing aid use on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing: A systematic reviewHearing aid use appears to have a positive effect on neurocognitive function and central auditory processing, but audiologists should await individual study quality appraisals before broadly changing counselling practice; the systematic review methodology and strength of...＋Save
