PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoEffects of Hearing Aids in a Simulated Open-Plan Office: A Laboratory Study Involving Normal-Hearing Participants and Simulated Hearing LossOpen-plan offices are a growing source of listening difficulty for hearing-aid users, and this study begins to quantify device benefit in an ecologically relevant workplace setting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoMyofascial pain and dysfunction as predictors of tinnitus in adults: a case-control studyAudiologists should consider screening for myofascial pain and jaw/neck dysfunction in tinnitus patients, as this case-control study suggests a meaningful association; however, causality is not established, so no change to tinnitus treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoEndoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Approach for Vestibular Schwannoma ResectionNo immediate change to surgical practice is indicated from this single comparative study alone; surgeons and multidisciplinary teams should weigh its findings alongside existing evidence when selecting endoscopic versus microscopic retrosigmoid approaches for vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMedial Olivocochlear Reflex Strength Predicts Musical Perception and Speech-in-Noise Performance in NonmusiciansNo immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but these findings strengthen the case for measuring MOC reflex strength as a potential biomarker for predicting real-world listening difficulties and musical ability in non-clinical populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoInfant cortical tracking of speech shows emerging spatial release from masking in the first year of lifeUnderstanding the developmental timeline of spatial hearing in infants could inform future benchmarks for auditory processing assessments and the timing of interventions in children with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoPreoperative management and surgical candidate selection in patients with vestibular schwannomaAudiologists managing patients with unexplained unilateral hearing loss should ensure vestibular schwannoma is considered and appropriate referral pathways are in place; this review may update surgical team protocols but does not change routine audiology practice directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoHand-side matching in TOETVA: assessing feasibility and surgical outcomes through learning curve and propensity score-matched cohortsThis study has negligible relevance to the audiology field; it was likely indexed alongside audiology content due to the anatomical term 'vestibular' in the surgical approach name (TOETVA), not because of any hearing or balance content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoLongitudinal Audiological and Vestibular Follow-up in Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Platinum-Based ChemotherapyAudiologists working with oncology teams should consider structured longitudinal monitoring of both hearing and vestibular function in patients on platinum-based chemotherapy, as early detection of toxicity may allow treatment modification; this study reinforces — and may refine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoValidation of a portable video head impulse test using an iPod touch and an oral stabilization three-dimensional (3D) - printed mount: a method-comparison studyIf validation results confirm agreement with gold-standard systems, this portable vHIT setup could extend vestibular testing to low-resource or remote settings, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoEvaluation of a hearing assessment protocol for children with communication or autism concernsAudiologists seeing children with autism or communication concerns should review their current assessment protocols against those evaluated in this study, as identified barriers may prompt workflow or referral pathway improvements.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoToward personalized medicine for mal de débarquement syndromeMdDS remains poorly understood and difficult to treat; a personalized medicine framework could open new pathways for this underserved patient population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4d agoA Prospective Assessment of Hearing Threshold Variability in Personal Listening Device UsersAudiologists counseling patients who use personal listening devices regularly should be aware of prospective evidence on hearing threshold variability, but should await full published data before updating noise-exposure counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoIncorporation of a dual-task cognitive exercise during unsupported seated balance in collegiate para athletesExpanding dual-task assessment methods to para athlete populations may refine injury-risk screening tools, though this work sits outside core audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoLong-Term Use of Cochlear Implants in the Older Adult PopulationAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that long-term cochlear implant outcomes in the elderly are generally positive but may differ from younger populations; refer eligible older patients and counsel on realistic long-term expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoMulti-dimensional evaluation of user-operated audible contrast sensitivity tests towards efficient hearing healthcare servicesUser-operated audible contrast sensitivity tests show promise for automating parts of audiometric screening, but clinicians should await further validation before replacing standard clinical tests with self-administered versions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Arm Assisted Slow Electrode Insertion and Simultaneous Measurement of Cochlear Microphonics in Cochlear ImplantationRobotic-assisted slow electrode insertion with real-time cochlear microphonic monitoring is a promising technique for hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, but adoption should await controlled outcome data beyond this procedural description.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoEndoscopic assisted minimally invasive resection of petrous bone epidermoid cyst via a presigmoid burr hole approach: illustrative caseMinimally invasive endoscopic approaches to rare skull-base lesions near auditory structures may reduce surgical morbidity, which matters when these cases occasionally present through audiology referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Insertion of Cochlear Implants and Vestibular Function in ChildrenPreliminary retrospective single-center data only — no actionable change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical practice until larger controlled studies confirm or refute these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d 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·4d 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·4d 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·4d 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)·4d 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·5d 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·5d 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·5d 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·6d 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)·6d 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·6d 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·6d 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
