PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoPreprosthetic vestibuloplasty performed by three different types of lasers versus conventional scalpelThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it addresses dental prosthetics surgery and appears to have been included in this batch in error.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoStudy Supports Expanding Pediatric Cochlear Implant Candidacy to Younger Ages and Residual HearingThis multicenter evidence supports advocating for earlier cochlear implant referral in infants under 12 months and in children with residual hearing; audiologists should document candidacy discussions in light of evolving evidence, but FDA criteria remain unchanged until...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoACHIEVE Study Links Hearing Treatment to Slower Rise in Brain-Health BiomarkerThis adds biomarker-level biological support to the hearing-treatment-protects-brain-health hypothesis, but the analysis is preliminary; no change to hearing aid fitting protocols is warranted yet, though it strengthens the case for counseling patients on cognitive-health...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoA new approach to hearing aid gain prescription for listening in noise: the NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise ModuleThe NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise Module represents a potentially meaningful update to prescriptive gain targets for noisy environments; audiologists should monitor peer validation studies before adopting it clinically, but it warrants close attention as an evidence-based...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear implantation before age one or after: cognitive flexibility, planning, and problem-solving in pediatric recipientsIf the study finds significantly better executive function outcomes with implantation before age one, it would support counseling families toward earlier implantation; however, findings should be interpreted cautiously given likely small and heterogeneous pediatric samples...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoLearning Curve and Evaluation of Robotic Assistance for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionRobotic-assisted CI electrode insertion may improve precision and reduce intracochlear trauma, but widespread clinical adoption depends on quantified learning-curve data from this and future studies — monitor evidence before changing surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoIncreased listening effort and decreased speech perception at high presentation sound levels in older hearing-impaired adult listenersAudiologists should avoid assuming that higher presentation levels always benefit older hearing-impaired listeners; fitting and counselling protocols should account for the paradoxical degradation in speech perception and increased listening effort at high levels.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoThe Adult Human Rhomboid Lip: 9+2 Ciliary Ultrastructure and Surgical Anatomy of the Cerebellopontine AnglePrecise knowledge of cerebellopontine angle anatomy is critical for the safety of cochlear implant and skull-base surgeries, and detailed ultrastructural mapping of adjacent structures like the rhomboid lip may reduce surgical risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSelective embolization of an uncatheterizable trans-osseous feeder using a dual-balloon pressure cooker technique: technical noteDural arteriovenous fistulas (abnormal blood vessel tangles near the brain lining) can cause pulsatile tinnitus and hearing changes, so advances in their embolization (blocking blood flow) techniques may occasionally benefit patients referred from audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoDo sung speech and background noise affect sentence repetition in dyslexia?Findings are preliminary; audiologists assessing patients with dyslexia may find it useful to consider speech-in-noise testing as part of a broader auditory processing evaluation, though current evidence does not yet support a specific protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoEarly life factors documented in electronic health records predict recurrent acute otitis mediaNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings may eventually support early risk-stratification for recurrent acute otitis media, but prospective validation is needed before altering clinical workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoCognitive impairment in vestibular migraine: a PubMed-based systematic review and meta-analysisCognitive screening may be warranted in vestibular migraine patients, but findings are preliminary—await full publication and appraisal of pooled study quality before changing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoBeyond VOR gain: the functional head impulse test as a probe of multisensory integration and gaze stabilizationfHIT may provide clinically meaningful information beyond standard VOR gain metrics, but adoption into routine vestibular test batteries should await larger validation studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular Paroxysmia Coexisting With Meige Syndrome: A Case ReportThis rare co-occurrence highlights the potential for simultaneous peripheral vestibular and central movement-disorder pathology, reminding clinicians to consider multisystem diagnoses in complex dizziness presentations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoComparing Video Head Impulse Testing in Patients With Acute Vestibular DysfunctionFindings may refine how audiologists interpret vHIT canal-specific patterns in acute vestibular dysfunction, but full results are needed before adjusting diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular Schwannoma Management: Patient Perspectives and Health LiteracyClinics managing vestibular schwannoma patients should assess health literacy and communication barriers to reduce patient attrition, but specific protocol changes depend on full study findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoComparative Outcomes of Exoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryPreliminary retrospective data only; no actionable change in surgical approach is warranted until prospective or multi-center evidence confirms equivalence or superiority of the exoscope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoFeasibility of Electrode-Location Estimates Based on Preoperative CT-Imaging for Anatomy-Based Fitting in Cochlear Implant RecipientsIf preoperative CT-derived OTOPLAN frequency estimates align sufficiently with post-surgical fitting values, audiologists may be able to start anatomy-based programming earlier and with greater confidence—but current data must be reviewed before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoNeuropathology of a patient with Parkinson's disease and biallelic expansion in RFC1RFC1 mutations cause CANVAS syndrome—a condition that includes vestibular loss—and understanding their neuropathological overlap with Parkinson's disease may eventually guide diagnosis and management of complex neurodegenerative presentations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoFive years of psychosocial research in audiology: trends, impact, and guidanceAudiologists interested in patient-centered care should note evolving psychosocial research trends, but no single finding from this commentary requires an immediate change in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoCramps as the initial presentation of CANVAS/RFC1-related disorderAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating patients with unexplained cramps alongside any balance or vestibular symptoms should consider CANVAS/RFC1-related disorder in the differential diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoRapid Postmortem Temporal Bone Extraction and Dissection of Human Inner Ear Organs From Organ DonorsA reliable, rapid postmortem dissection protocol expands the availability of high-quality human inner-ear tissue for cochlear histology and translational hearing research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3d agoVirtual Reality Technology in Otolaryngology Patient Care Management: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future ProspectsVR represents a potentially transformative but as-yet unproven tool for otolaryngology and audiology rehabilitation, and this review maps the current evidence landscape to guide future research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoMaternal health, antiretroviral therapy exposure, and hearing outcomes in children born to women living with HIV: A descriptive analysis from South AfricaAudiologists working with HIV-affected paediatric populations in high-prevalence settings should maintain heightened vigilance for hearing loss, as antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure in utero may be a risk factor — though this descriptive study cannot establish causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoAnxiety- and depression-related somatic symptoms and atlantoaxial disorders: potential mechanistic links and clinical implicationsAudiologists and vestibular specialists encountering patients with unexplained dizziness alongside psychiatric symptoms should be aware of a possible atlantoaxial (upper cervical spine) contribution, but evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any specific diagnostic or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoLanguage proficiency drives listening-related fatigue in those who communicate in English as their second languageAudiologists should be aware that non-native English-speaking patients may report disproportionately higher listening fatigue in noise; this is language-mediated and should inform counselling and realistic expectation-setting, though no change to hearing-aid fitting protocols is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoEffects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on response interference following visual motion primesUnderstanding how vestibular input modulates visual-motor conflict processing could inform future neurorehabilitation strategies for patients with balance or vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoDistinct cerebellar and inner-ear phenotypes in Atoh1 promoter-proximal deletion miceAtoh1 is a key transcription factor for inner-ear hair cell development, and identifying distinct regulatory regions controlling cerebellar versus cochlear development could eventually guide gene therapy strategies for hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoPhoton-counting CT in head and neck radiology: bridging detector physics and clinical applicationsPCCT's superior resolution and material-differentiation capabilities could improve detection of subtle temporal bone and head-and-neck pathology, potentially enhancing diagnostic referral pathways relevant to audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoAssociation of Bilateral Vestibulopathy With the ZNF91/LINC01224 Locus: A Genome-Wide Association StudyIdentifying the first genome-wide significant locus for bilateral vestibulopathy opens a path toward understanding its biological mechanism and may eventually guide targeted therapies.＋Save
