PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoAffective nonverbal vocalizations and implications for cochlear implants: A scoping reviewEmotional sound perception is an under-studied dimension of cochlear implant outcomes, and this review maps the evidence landscape to guide future research priorities.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoLearning Perspectives in the Management of Sigmoid Sinus Diverticulum in the Absence of Pulsatile TinnitusClinicians should consider sigmoid sinus diverticulum in the differential even when pulsatile tinnitus is absent; this case underscores that atypical presentations occur but does not provide evidence to change standard diagnostic algorithms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoWendan decoction-derived TMF alleviates endolymphatic hydrops by modulating the DUSP3/p38 MAPK/AQP2 axisIdentifying molecular pathways like DUSP3/p38 MAPK/AQP2 that regulate endolymphatic fluid could eventually guide new pharmacological targets for Ménière's disease, for which treatment options remain limited.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRelationships between speech-in-noise comprehension, lip reading ability and cortical speech tracking in talking avatars as well as natural talking headsUnderstanding the neural mechanisms of audiovisual speech integration — and validating avatar stimuli as research tools — supports development of more effective hearing rehabilitation programs for people with hearing loss.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoThe Contemporary Association of Hospital volume with Outcomes of Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma in the United StatesAudiologists and referring clinicians should consider directing vestibular schwannoma patients toward higher-volume surgical centers; this large observational study adds contemporary US evidence supporting a volume–outcome relationship for this procedure.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEndovascular management of labyrintho-vascular otic capsule dehiscence (type II): A different therapeutical approachExpanding the therapeutic toolkit for third mobile window disorders beyond conventional open surgery could improve outcomes for a rare but debilitating subset of inner-ear patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoQuality of Life in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and Their Families-A Scoping ReviewStandardising how quality of life is assessed in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families is essential for building an evidence base that can guide intervention decisions and policy.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoComparison of additive and subtractive digital workflow for the accuracy of removable occlusal stabilization-splints - an in-vitro studyThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it is a dental/prosthodontics in-vitro study on occlusal splint manufacturing accuracy.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoStigma of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists should routinely screen for stigma-related attitudes in patients who are resistant to or not using hearing aids, particularly in cultural contexts where stigma may be elevated.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoEnglish vowel identification in noise shows reduced native-language influence: a behavioral study using machine-learning analysis of Chinese childrenNo immediate actionable change for clinical practice; findings are primarily relevant to speech-language researchers and educators working with bilingual pediatric populations in noisy environments.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDiagnostic challenges in posterior circulation ischemic stroke presenting with acute dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for posterior circulation stroke in patients presenting with acute dizziness or vertigo and apply validated bedside tools (e.g., HINTS exam) to aid timely referral.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoChronic dizziness: neuro-sensitization and psycho-sensitizationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians treating patients with persistent dizziness should consider both neural sensitization and psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, catastrophizing) as targets for multidisciplinary management, not vestibular rehab alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoMechanisms of neuroimmune crosstalk in vestibular disorders: Linking inflammation with neural circuit dysfunction (Review)No immediate actionable change for clinical practice; this mechanistic review provides foundational science that may inform future drug targets for vestibular disorders but does not yet translate to treatment changes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoMultidimensional Language Performance in Turkish-Speaking School-Aged Children with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and PalateAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Turkish-speaking children with nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate should assess language skills across multiple dimensions, not just speech sound production, as broader language deficits may be present.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSelf-Reported Dizziness Handicap is Related to Functional Capacity in People with Vestibular HypofunctionClinicians managing vestibular hypofunction should consider assessing functional capacity and physical activity levels alongside dizziness handicap questionnaires, as low functional capacity may be an important rehabilitation target beyond symptom management.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoAssociations Among Parental Anxiety, Family Rehabilitation Participation, and Auditory-Language Outcomes in Preschool Children Using Hearing Aids or Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting hearing aids or cochlear implants in young children should routinely screen for parental anxiety, as it may negatively affect family participation in rehabilitation and device use, which are known drivers of auditory-language outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w ago"It gives me confidence and value": evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group three years onLong-term patient and public involvement in audiology research is still rare, and this evaluation provides a model for how sustained engagement can meaningfully shape research priorities.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2w agoAir-Flowing and Plaque Disclosing for Professional Biofilm Removal in Paediatric Patients: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial of Four TechniquesThis article appears to have been included in error or via a metadata mismatch, as it concerns paediatric dentistry and has no relevance to the audiology field.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoA device-independent approach to cochlear-implant telehealthClinics serving cochlear implant patients across multiple manufacturers should watch this approach closely; if validated in larger samples, it could enable brand-agnostic remote follow-up and reduce in-person visits.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoSpatial AI improves speech intelligibility for hearing aid wearers in challenging multitalker noiseare promising but limited to one device platform and a single noise condition; audiologists should await independent peer-reviewed replication before counselling patients that Spatial AI offers superior performance.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoImmediate implant placement using a digital surgical guide with hydroxyapatite nano-coated versus uncoated implants: 1-year results of a single-blind randomized controlled trialThis study has no relevance to the audiology field; it concerns dental implantology and should not have been routed to an audiology news pipeline.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular function in degenerative parkinsonismVestibular assessment profiles may differ meaningfully across degenerative parkinsonian syndromes; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that balance disorder presentations are not uniform in this patient group, but specific practice changes await the study's...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoData-driven vestibular fMRI in PPPD and residual dizziness after BPPV: a narrative methodological review of AI-based phenotyping and longitudinal modelingEstablishing rigorous AI-driven neuroimaging methods for vestibular disorders like PPPD could accelerate the development of objective biomarkers, addressing a major diagnostic gap in dizziness medicine.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implantation in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseNo practice change warranted from a single case, but cochlear implantation may be a viable option for MOGAD patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing loss); clinicians should be aware of this rare association and document outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoHippo-YAP/TAZ signaling in inner ear development, injury, and regeneration: evidence synthesis and the biomechanical brake hypothesisUnderstanding why mammalian cochlear hair cells fail to regenerate is one of audiology's most critical unsolved problems; the biomechanical brake hypothesis offers a testable new framework that could guide future regenerative therapy research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoHearing Screening Among Underserved US Adults: A Scoping Review of Modalities and DeterminantsNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but the review highlights that follow-through rates and screening modality choice critically affect reach in underserved populations — clinicians working in community or outreach settings should note which modalities show...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoPostoperative venous sinus stenosis after retrosigmoid craniotomy: systematic review and illustrative caseAudiologists should be aware that pulsatile tinnitus (a whooshing sound in the ears in rhythm with the heartbeat) after retrosigmoid craniotomy may signal postoperative venous sinus stenosis — prompt referral for neuroradiology evaluation is warranted in such cases.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoPrecision Phenotyping With Audiometric Data and Gene Discovery for Sensorineural Hearing LossNo immediate change to routine clinical practice; these findings advance the genetic science of sensorineural hearing loss (inner-ear hearing loss) but are not yet ready for clinical genetic testing or treatment decisions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAcute Imbalance Syndrome vs Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Clinical and Topographical DifferentiationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should recognize that acute imbalance syndrome and acute vestibular syndrome have distinct clinical and imaging profiles — understanding these criteria supports timely stroke-risk triage and appropriate referral to neurology.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2w agoAssociations of hearing loss with social isolation, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition StudyThis is a preliminary preprint; findings may support screening for loneliness and depression in patients with hearing loss, but results should not change practice until peer-reviewed and replicated.+Save