PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoAssociation of Systemic Hemodynamics and Endothelial Dysfunction With Clinical Phenotypes in Sensorineural Hearing Loss With Vertigo: A Cross-Sectional AnalysisCross-sectional associations between hemodynamic markers and hearing-loss-plus-vertigo phenotypes are hypothesis-generating only; no actionable diagnostic or treatment change is supported by this design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoEffects of acoustic startle, simulated temporary threshold shift, and simulated tinnitus on sound localization and word recognition performance: A pilot studyPilot data only with a small sample — no actionable clinical change; results should inform future study design rather than current practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoImpact of Cochlear Implantation on Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing LossProspective within-subjects data on listening fatigue in pediatric unilateral hearing loss after cochlear implantation — if fatigue reduction is confirmed, this supports expanding CI candidacy criteria for children with single-sided deafness, but wait for full published outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoCentral Vestibular SyndromesClinicians should maintain awareness that 11–15% of dizziness presentations may have a central (brain-based) cause; however, this review does not introduce new diagnostic criteria or protocols that would change existing assessment workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoThe role of magnesium in otology - A narrative reviewAs patients increasingly ask about supplements for hearing protection and tinnitus, a systematic understanding of magnesium's evidence base helps clinicians give evidence-informed answers rather than relying on anecdote.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoVestibular syndrome associated with subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma in a catWhile not directly applicable to human audiology, this case highlights the potential for systemic malignancies to manifest with vestibular signs, a diagnostic consideration relevant across species in vestibular medicine broadly.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·13d agoEndolymphatic duct blockage for Ménière's disease: a double-blind, randomised controlled trialAwait full results publication and effect-size data before adopting endolymphatic duct blockage; findings from this RCT may eventually shift surgical management of Ménière's disease, but no practice change is warranted until the complete trial data are reviewed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoAn Odontogenic Cutaneous Sinus Tract Mimicking a Mandibular Neoplasm: Diagnostic Challenges and Radiologic CorrelationWhile outside the core scope of audiology, this case is a reminder that head-and-neck structures share complex anatomy, and unusual facial or jaw lesions occasionally reach ENT and audiology clinics for differential diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoClinical management of vestibular schwannoma - what's the evidence?This evidence review may reinforce or refine multidisciplinary decision-making for vestibular schwannoma management, but no single management strategy is universally superior; clinicians should continue individualising care based on tumor size, growth rate, patient age, and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoFeatures of cerebral blood flow in patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy and concomitant hypothyroidism at long-term follow-upUnderstanding how systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism affect cerebral circulation may eventually inform audiologists about comorbidity profiles in patients presenting with central auditory processing concerns or unexplained dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAnalysis of vestibular disorders after stapedotomy depending on the method of stapes footplate fenestrationAudiologists and surgeons involved in stapedotomy care should note that the choice of stapes footplate fenestration technique (Skeeter microdrill vs. manual perforation) may influence early postoperative vestibular outcomes; findings warrant review when counselling patients...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular neuromodulation for chronic insomnia after traumatic brain injury: a case seriesPost-TBI insomnia is highly prevalent and medication-resistant; exploring vestibular neuromodulation opens a novel, non-pharmacological pathway relevant to the vestibular rehabilitation community.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEndolymphatic hydrops in patients with migraine: a correlative studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that endolymphatic hydrops detected on MRI may be present in migraine patients without a Menière's disease diagnosis, potentially complicating differential diagnosis — but clinical protocols should not change until larger...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2w agoTopical resiniferatoxin for the treatment of vestibulodynia: a prospective observational trialWhile vestibulodynia involves the term 'vestibul-', this study is unrelated to the vestibular (balance) system and has no relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoIt's All in Your Head: A Case Report of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and Chronic Anxiety Treated Simultaneously With Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative MedicinePPPD is increasingly recognized in vestibular audiology practice, and non-pharmacological treatment options are of growing interest, but single case reports cannot establish efficacy or safety of novel interventions.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRepairing the Cochlear Battery to Restore HearingGene-based repair of the cochlear battery (stria vascularis) represents a potential future route to treating a common but poorly understood form of progressive hearing loss, making this a space worth tracking for clinicians and researchers alike.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoPediatric middle fossa craniotomy for tumors of the lateral skull base: Institutional experience and surgical outcomesThis institutional case series provides descriptive outcome data for a rare pediatric procedure; no actionable change to standard practice is warranted without larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoRisk prediction model for adverse outcomes during and after cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalitiesThis risk prediction model, if externally validated, could guide preoperative counseling and surgical planning for pediatric cochlear implantation in children with inner ear abnormalities — but external validation is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCluster Analysis of Migraine-Associated Symptoms (CAMS) across the lifespan: a cross-sectional studyVestibular migraine overlaps significantly with audiology presentations such as sound sensitivity and dizziness; better symptom clustering could improve diagnostic precision at the audiology-neurology interface.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w 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·2w agoIntratympanic Application of Betahistine for Menière Disease-An Animal Study on Safety and Diffusion to the Inner EarIf confirmed in humans, intratympanic betahistine delivery could offer a more targeted, potentially more effective route of administration for Ménière disease management compared to oral dosing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoProfile of patients attending private vestibular physiotherapy clinics in Spain: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and ENT teams should proactively refer eligible patients with vestibular disorders to vestibular physiotherapy, as referral rates remain low despite established efficacy evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCombined Gaze Stabilization Exercise and Cerebellar Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Vestibulospinal Tract and PosturePreliminary RCT evidence; await full results and replication before incorporating cerebellar tDCS combined with gaze stabilization into vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoConcussion Clinical Subtypes and Modifiers: A Framework for Longitudinal Study of Low-Level Blast ExposureNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is a conceptual framework paper that sets the stage for future longitudinal research on blast-related concussion subtypes in military personnel.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSafe Introduction of a Transoral Endoscopic Vestibular Thyroidectomy Programme Within UK Governance FrameworksSafe introduction of scarless thyroid surgery within UK governance frameworks may interest otolaryngology teams working in combined head-and-neck units, but it does not affect audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoHearing Rehabilitation in Veterans With Severe Hearing Loss: Challenges and OpportunitiesVeterans with severe hearing loss have distinct rehabilitation needs tied to social isolation and aging; clinicians serving this population should consider social connectedness as a formal outcome measure, though no specific protocol change is mandated by this paper alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoExtremely High-Riding Jugular Bulb With Conductive Hearing Loss Presenting as a Mass Posterior to the Tympanic MembraneClinicians should include an extremely high-riding jugular bulb in the differential diagnosis when a retrotympanic (behind the eardrum) mass presents with conductive hearing loss, to avoid dangerous surgical misadventure; no change to routine audiological protocol is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2w agoOlder adults show overexaggerated and larger noise-related degradation in their neural tracking of speechThis finding suggests age-related declines in how the brain tracks speech in noise go beyond peripheral hearing loss; audiologists should be cautious attributing all speech-in-noise difficulty in older adults to the audiogram alone, though the preprint has not yet been...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2w agoPerceptual consistency in phoneme categorization is driven by neural consistency and predicts improved speech-in-noise performanceNeural consistency in phoneme (speech-sound) processing may be a useful biomarker for predicting real-world speech-in-noise performance, but this preprint requires peer review before it can inform clinical assessment tools.＋Save
