PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoComparison of auditory perception between behavioural and objective MAPs in cochlear implant users: a systematic reviewAudiologists who fit cochlear implants should review this systematic review's findings; if it confirms comparable or superior outcomes with objective MAPs, it may support wider use of objective fitting in patients unable to complete behavioural testing (e.g., young children,...
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·3w agoSpeech Intelligibility Index (SII) as a Potential Referral Metric for Adult Cochlear Implant Candidacy EvaluationFindings are too preliminary (pilot preprint, not yet peer-reviewed) to change referral criteria; audiologists should monitor this line of research but no practice change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·3w agoDisruption of a structural niche for otoconia maintenance may underlie common vestibular disordersIf confirmed, identifying a structural maintenance niche for otoconia could open new therapeutic targets for age-related vestibular disorders, which are among the most common causes of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·3w agoStimulation-Stability and Preclinical Bench Testing of a New Auditory Nerve InterfaceA stable, improved auditory nerve interface could eventually overcome key limitations of current cochlear implants, potentially benefiting over one million hearing-loss patients worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·3w agoA comparative single-cell transcriptomic atlas for diverse populations of vertebrate hair cellsUnderstanding the genetic blueprint of hair cell diversity and regeneration across species could accelerate the search for strategies to restore hearing in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Tinnitus·3w agoValidating the Gap-Startle Paradigm for Tinnitus Detection: A Machine Learning Approach in CBA/CaJ MiceImproving the accuracy and reliability of animal tinnitus detection models is an important step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoCleft palate and otitis media with effusion : management and hearing outcomesAudiologists working with pediatric cleft palate patients should ensure regular hearing monitoring given the near-universal risk of Eustachian tube dysfunction and conductive hearing loss (reduced sound transmission through the middle ear); this review reinforces existing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoNon-ablative surgical therapies for peripheral vertigoAudiologists co-managing refractory vestibular patients should be aware of the non-ablative surgical options reviewed here to support informed referral discussions, but this review does not alter audiologic management protocols directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoThe Enigmatic Presence of Actin Rings, Actin Cables and Ectopic Hair Cells in the Vestibular Maculae of Mice and HumansUnderstanding unexpected structural features in human vestibular tissue could eventually inform research into balance disorders and inner-ear regeneration.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine: A comprehensive review of symptoms and diagnostic insightsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should familiarise themselves with the overlapping and distinguishing features reviewed here, but this review does not change existing diagnostic guidelines — use it as a synthesis tool rather than a protocol update.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoBrain activation in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in response to various visual motion stimuli eliciting abnormal egomotion perceptionFindings are preliminary neuroimaging data; no change to clinical management of PPPD is warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoIntegrated isocenter and sector duration optimization (ISDO) for gamma knife radiosurgeryGamma Knife radiosurgery is a common management option for vestibular schwannomas, and improved dosing algorithms could theoretically reduce radiation-related hearing damage in these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoConsonant production in children with prelingual profound hearing loss using cochlear implantsReview findings when counseling families of prelingually deaf children on cochlear implant speech outcomes; details on effect sizes and age-at-implantation factors should be checked in the full text before modifying practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoAcute intratumoral bleeding in vestibular schwannomaAudiologists and otologists should be aware that acute intratumoral bleeding is a rare but clinically significant complication of vestibular schwannoma; suspicion warrants urgent imaging referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoVulvodynia in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Case Series on Presentation and ManagementThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it is included here for completeness but should not be indexed in audiology-focused resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w ago3D printed mucocompressive surgical stent with suture-anchor system for peri-implant keratinized mucosa augmentation: A proof-of-concept prospective single-cohort studyThis article is outside the audiology domain and carries no significance for hearing care professionals or researchers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoPatient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support hearing aid fitting in children with mild bilateral hearing lossAudiologists fitting children with mild bilateral hearing loss should consider formally incorporating validated PROMs (patient-reported questionnaires) into their decision-making process, though the study design limits how strongly this can be recommended yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoReversible Horizontal Semicircular Canalith Jam Mimicking Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment with Head-Shaking and Gufoni ManeuversA canalith jam in the horizontal semicircular canal can closely mimic acute vestibular syndrome; bedside repositioning maneuvers (head-shaking and Gufoni) may resolve it, but this is a single case report and does not change established diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoClarifying Methodological Principles and Preliminary Trends in Digital Vestibular Rehabilitation: Authors' ReplyMethodological transparency in digital vestibular rehabilitation research is critical as app-based therapy enters clinical pathways, and author responses help the field converge on rigorous standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCrossover Analysis Is Needed in Smartphone-Supported Vestibular RehabilitationAs smartphone-delivered vestibular rehabilitation grows in popularity, ensuring studies use rigorous crossover designs will be essential for generating trustworthy evidence to guide clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoComparative Long-Term Outcomes of Lateral Wall and Slim Modiolar Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children With Normal Cochlear AnatomyNeither electrode type has demonstrated clearly superior long-term speech or stability outcomes in children with normal cochlear anatomy; clinicians should monitor the full published results before changing implant electrode selection practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoThe Respiratory Apparatus of Adult Spur-Winged Geese (Plectropterus gambensis): Gross Anatomy and MorphometricsThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and should not be indexed in an audiology news context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoIntraoperative electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (eSRT) for cochlear implant programming: a postoperative validation studyIf intraoperative eSRT values are validated as reliable predictors of postoperative programming levels, audiologists may be able to use surgical-session data to set initial cochlear implant maps with greater confidence — await full results before changing current fitting...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and surgeons managing radiation-induced hearing loss in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors can reference this systematic review as emerging evidence supporting cochlear implantation as a rehabilitation option, but should note that complication risks in an irradiated...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoLong-term mental health and quality of life in patients after cervical artery dissectionCervical artery dissection can occasionally present with auditory or vestibular symptoms, so awareness of long-term patient burden may inform holistic care discussions, but this paper does not advance audiology-specific evidence.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoHearing Aid Intervention Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults With MCIThis trial does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend hearing aids specifically as a dementia-prevention tool in patients with MCI; continue fitting hearing aids for hearing benefit, but do not counsel patients that aids will meaningfully reduce dementia risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoRetraction notice to "Nanocatalysts as fast and powerful medical intervention: Bridging cochlear implant therapies and advanced modelling using Hidden Markov Models (HMMs) for effective treatment of inner ear infections" [Environ. Res. 232 (2023) 116285]Retractions signal failures in research integrity and remind clinicians and researchers to critically verify the validity of studies before applying findings, particularly in emerging technology areas like nanocatalysts for cochlear implant therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAudiologic Assessment of Tinnitus: Integrating Contemporary Clinical Practice and International Guideline RecommendationsAudiologists should review whether their current tinnitus assessment protocols align with contemporary international guidelines, particularly by incorporating patient-centered, multidimensional evaluation tools beyond standard audiometry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoSurgical elimination of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia associated with combination syndrome: a two-year follow-up case reportThis article has negligible relevance to audiology; it concerns an oral surgery finding and was likely included by automated feed error.＋Save
