PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoFunctional Listening Experiences of Autistic College Students: A Qualitative Study of Real-World Listening DemandsAudiologists assessing autistic young adults should consider functional listening questionnaires and real-world noise testing beyond the standard audiogram, as conventional measures may underestimate their listening difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoMultidomain Auditory Differences in Tinnitus With a Clinically Normal Audiogram: Accounting for Extended High-Frequency HearingIncluding extended high-frequency audiometry (testing above 8 kHz) in tinnitus evaluations may reveal subtle cochlear differences missed by standard audiograms, though routine adoption awaits further validation in larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoAI-enabled nystagmus analysis in vestibular assessment: Current evidence and future directionsAutomating nystagmus analysis with AI could reduce diagnostic variability in vestibular assessment and improve access to accurate balance disorder evaluation across clinical settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·11d agoEffect of Recognition of Hearing Loss Among Care Recipients on Caregiver Reported Care OutcomesAudiologists and geriatric care teams should consider screening for self-awareness of hearing loss in older patients, since lack of recognition is linked to worse caregiver-reported outcomes — though this study alone does not define a new screening protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoDepressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Vestibular Migraine and Probable Vestibular MigraineClinicians managing vestibular migraine patients should routinely screen for depression and anxiety, as this study reinforces their high co-occurrence; however, the specific findings are not yet available in full text, so practice changes should await peer-reviewed detail.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoNeurotologic and MRI Correlates of Idiopathic Acute Unilateral AudiovestibulopathyAudiologists and neurotologists evaluating sudden unilateral audiovestibular loss should consider how MRI findings correlate with neurotologic test profiles; however, the retrospective design limits causal inference and no immediate protocol change is warranted pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoFrom clinical non-inferiority to equitable implementation of remote cochlear implant programming: a Philippine perspectiveRemote cochlear implant programming is clinically non-inferior to in-person care, but audiologists in low- and middle-income settings should not assume telehealth equity is solved — infrastructure, connectivity, and policy gaps require active local advocacy before wide rollout.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoTinnitus and inhibitory control in adults with bilateral hearing loss: A Stroop study in hearing aid usersIf the study finds significant associations, audiologists should be aware that tinnitus in hearing aid users may co-occur with slower information processing and weaker attention control; however, the cross-sectional design cannot establish causation, so no direct clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoThe DentoNeural Axis: A Piezo channel-mediated mechanosensory pathway linking tooth loss to cognitive declineIf confirmed, a mechanosensory pathway linking tooth loss to cognitive decline would broaden the emerging science connecting peripheral sensory loss — potentially including hearing loss — to dementia risk, with implications for cross-disciplinary screening.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoThe impact of hearing loss on tinnitus-related brain reorganization: evidence from multimodal resting-state functional magnetic resonance imagingNo actionable practice change yet; findings are preliminary neuroimaging data that may eventually inform tinnitus subtyping, but do not currently guide diagnosis or treatment decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoExploration of biodistribution of mRNA-delivering lipid nanoparticles in the neonatal mouse inner earmRNA-based gene therapy delivered via lipid nanoparticles represents a promising non-viral strategy for hereditary hearing loss, and understanding inner-ear biodistribution in neonatal models is a critical first step toward future clinical trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoClinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated guideline for any changes to recommended diagnostic steps, management options, and referral pathways for tinnitus patients, as guidelines directly shape best-practice standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·11d agoEvaluating the Effectiveness of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids in Ageing Populations With Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware of the emerging evidence base on OTC hearing aid effectiveness in older adults with mild-to-moderately-severe hearing loss, as findings may inform counseling on device options and appropriate candidacy boundaries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoPlain Language Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateA formally published, peer-reviewed plain language summary of a major tinnitus guideline bridges the gap between clinical recommendations and patient understanding, supporting shared decision-making in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoExecutive Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline on Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated tinnitus Clinical Practice Guideline for any changes to recommended assessment and management pathways, as guideline updates can directly affect standard of care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoA Dual Behavioral and Electrophysiological Evaluation of the Sodium Salicylate Induced Tinnitus Model in Rats: Comparing Click and Chirp Stimuli in Auditory Brainstem ResponsesOptimising the stimuli used in animal tinnitus models improves the reliability of preclinical research, which is a necessary step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·12d agoThe hearing healthcare workforce: insights into density, distribution and opportunities for capacity-developmentGlobal shortfalls in hearing healthcare workers are a critical bottleneck to achieving universal hearing care, and understanding their distribution is the first step toward targeted capacity-building.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoVirtual reality and VR-like technologies for the assessment and rehabilitation of concussion-related vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction: a systematic reviewVR and VR-like tools show promise for concussion-related balance and eye-movement problems, but evidence quality and study designs vary enough that clinicians should not replace validated vestibular assessments with VR protocols yet without consulting updated clinical guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoAn update on neuro-otology and neuro-ophthalmology - focusing on new developments in the last three yearsClinicians managing vestibular and neuro-otological conditions should read this update for recent diagnostic and treatment advances, but individual practice changes should be based on evaluating the specific primary studies cited rather than the narrative review alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·12d agoData-Driven Prediction of Speech-in-Noise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Machine Learning ModelsMachine learning models show promise for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but until clinical validation benchmarks and standardised input features are established, audiologists should not replace behavioural speech-in-noise testing with AI-predicted scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoOccupational noise effects on hearing thresholds, speech perception, and self-reported hearing abilities in young adult dental hospital personnelDental professionals may warrant earlier routine hearing monitoring given potential occupational noise exposure, but this cross-sectional design cannot confirm causation — no immediate change to audiological clinical practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoSmall Molecule Therapeutic Approaches With a Greater Focus on Hearing Loss: A ReviewNo small-molecule therapy for hearing loss is currently approved for routine clinical use; this review is background science and requires no change to clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·13d agoRepeated Inertial Stimulation Reveals Divergent Plasticity in Peripheral and Central Vestibular PathwaysToo preliminary for practice change; this preprint provides mechanistic insight into vestibular adaptation but does not yet guide clinical rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoPetrous apex metastasis revealing prostate cancer: a rare case report and review of literatureAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that unexplained symptoms in the temporal bone region can occasionally signal a distant cancer; however, this single case report does not change routine audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoPapilledema as the Initial Manifestation of Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression SyndromeRecognising styloidogenic jugular venous compression as a cause of raised intracranial pressure expands the differential for unexplained papilledema and has indirect relevance to tinnitus and pulsatile conditions evaluated in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoAutomated Question-and-Answer-Based Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test Using a Large Language ModelClinicians should monitor this technology; if validated in diverse populations, an LLM-driven unsupervised speech-in-noise test could extend screening access, but it is not yet ready to replace standard supervised testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoThe Computational Functions of the Inferior Olive: Clues from EvolutionEvolutionary insights into how the inferior olive processes self-motion signals may eventually inform understanding of central auditory and vestibular processing disorders.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVanderbilt study finds new genetic insights could help detect hearing loss earlierIdentifying genetic markers linked to hearing loss could eventually enable earlier, more targeted screening and intervention, shifting audiology toward precision medicine.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDeaf brains preserve some auditory functions while adapting to visual input: Meta-analysisClarifying which auditory brain regions remain specialised versus which are repurposed in deafness has implications for cochlear implant candidacy, rehabilitation outcomes research, and the neuroscience of auditory plasticity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoProbable vestibular paroxysmia mimicking benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the superior semicircular canal in the presence of a neurovascular conflict: a case report and review of the literatureClinicians should consider vestibular paroxysmia in patients with apparent superior-canal BPPV that does not respond to repositioning maneuvers, especially when neuroimaging reveals a neurovascular conflict; no change to routine BPPV management protocols is warranted based on a...＋Save
