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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoMulti-sequence MRI signal intensity ratios as candidate imaging correlates for audiovestibular dysfunction in vestibular schwannomaMRI signal intensity ratios are not yet validated for routine clinical use in predicting audiovestibular function in vestibular schwannoma; no immediate change to practice is warranted, but findings are hypothesis-generating for imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoEffects of different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct on clinical onset and cochlear implantationMorphological subtyping of enlarged vestibular aqueduct may influence cochlear implant candidacy decisions and post-operative counseling on speech outcomes, but prospective multicenter validation is needed before changing implantation criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoConcentration-dependent effects of dimethyl sulfoxide on cochlear efferent function and outer hair cell motilityDMSO is widely used as a vehicle in cochlear pharmacology research, and concentration-dependent effects on outer hair cell motility could confound experimental results across many studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRecall of overlearned speech in noise: Developmental ERP findings and an episodic buffer frame for culturally situated brain activityUnderstanding the developmental and cultural dimensions of speech-in-noise processing could eventually improve test norming and hearing rehabilitation strategies for diverse pediatric populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAnterior cingulate cortex glutamatergic projection neurons modulate motion sickness susceptibility via a cortico-vestibular circuitIdentifying a cortico-vestibular circuit for motion sickness susceptibility opens a potential new pathway for targeted therapies beyond current antihistamine and anticholinergic treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSeasickness or Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting? A Retrospective Review of Patients Receiving Anesthesia at Sea Onboard the USNS ComfortDistinguishing motion-sickness-related nausea from anesthesia-induced nausea in shipboard surgical settings has direct implications for military and maritime medicine protocols.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2w agoComparison of connective tissue graft using two acellular dermal matrix thicknesses in a modified vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access-based procedure for gingival recession: An exploratory randomized controlled trialThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it is included here for completeness but concerns periodontal surgery technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoTowards the development of a core outcome domain set for remote cochlear implant managementStandardising outcome domains for remote cochlear implant care is a foundational step toward making CI telehealth equitable, reproducible, and evidence-based across global audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular symptom burden in hyperemesis gravidarum: A scale-based comparison with migraine and motion sicknessEstablishing the vestibular symptom profile of hyperemesis gravidarum alongside recognized vestibular disorders could open new diagnostic and referral pathways between obstetric and vestibular clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoCreating an Ear and Hearing Health Culture for Professional Ear Users: Current Perspectives on Challenges, Management, and RecommendationsAudiologists working with professional ear users (musicians, sound engineers) should consider adopting hearing conservation counseling frameworks tailored to occupational noise exposure and the specific career risks of this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCognitive, Learning, and Executive Function Behaviors in Children With Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and CI teams should incorporate cognitive and executive function screening into routine follow-up for pediatric cochlear implant users, as these domains may be affected beyond speech and language outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoAuditory- and Visual-Speech Evoked Activation of the Superior Temporal Gyrus Contralateral to the Cochlear Implant Predicts Speech Recognition OutcomesBrain imaging measures of superior temporal gyrus activation contralateral to the CI may serve as a useful pre- or post-implantation predictor of speech recognition outcomes, though this is not yet ready for routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoMethodological implications of the minimal clinically important difference in patient-reported outcome measures in the field of cochlear implant provision. German versionCI programs should carefully interpret patient-reported outcome measures using established minimal clinically important difference thresholds to avoid overstating treatment benefits; methodological rigor in PROM analysis should be adopted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoUnderstanding the Relationship Between Hearing and Cognition to Improve Neuropsychological Assessment in Adults Aged 45 Years and Older: A Population-Based StudyAudiologists and neuropsychologists should routinely account for hearing status when interpreting cognitive assessment results in adults 45+, as uncorrected hearing loss may artificially depress scores and lead to misclassification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoNanopore sequencing combined with adaptive sampling and NanoExpansion enables accurate characterization of repeat expansion disordersImproved genetic characterization of repeat expansion disorders could eventually expand diagnostic options for audiologists managing hereditary hearing loss and balance conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDecoding self-motion: insights into visual-vestibular causal inferenceUnderstanding how the brain weighs visual and vestibular cues under uncertainty advances the science underlying vestibular rehabilitation and dizziness diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRecalibrating neurological examination: from binary signs to probabilistic and multidimensional assessment using mobile technologies in acute neurologyThe argument for probabilistic, technology-assisted neurological assessment could indirectly inform how audiologists approach vestibular and balance screening in acute care settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoProfessional Status of Audiology in U.S. Healthcare: A Health Economics PerspectiveHealth economics analysis of audiology's reimbursement environment is critical context for understanding systemic barriers to professional autonomy and patient access to hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Regulatory & legal·2w agoAudiology's Nomenclature and Taxonomy Under the Law: Implications for Access and Coverage of Audiology ServicesLegal definitions embedded in licensure and Medicare statutes are a hidden driver of coverage gaps that directly reduce patient access to audiology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoAudiology in 2050: Aligning Collective Professional Perspectives to Create a Roadmap for the FutureA profession-wide roadmap built on collective expert input could shape education, policy, and scope-of-practice decisions that define audiology's future identity and sustainability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Business & finance·2w agoEconomics of Audiology Wages: Benchmarking a Doctoral Health Profession Within U.S. HealthcareDocumenting the wage gap between audiology and comparable doctoral health professions strengthens the evidence base for advocacy efforts targeting reimbursement reform and pay equity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoWorkforce Sustainability in Audiology: Evidence, Challenges, and a Roadmap to AutonomyWorkforce shortages and constrained professional autonomy are structural threats to access to hearing care, making this analysis relevant to policymakers, educators, and professional associations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Business & finance·2w agoAudiology at the Intersection of Labor, Revenue, and Professional TaxonomyHow audiology services are classified and reimbursed directly shapes clinic revenue and the long-term economic viability of the profession, making taxonomy reform a strategic priority.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2w agoEconomic Implications of Audiology Student Debt for Workforce SustainabilityIf student debt burdens make audiology an economically unattractive career, the profession faces a pipeline crisis that will reduce access to hearing healthcare services for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoAudiology Workforce Supply and Population Demand: Trends, Benchmarks, and ImplicationsIf AuD graduate output cannot keep pace with population demand, audiology risks losing professional autonomy and market share to competing providers, with downstream effects on care quality and access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2w agoShaping the Future of Audiology: Current and Evolving Landscape of Audiology EducationHow audiology training programs evolve will directly shape the competencies of future audiologists and the profession's capacity to meet emerging patient care demands.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoModified palatal strip grafting for keratinized tissue augmentation: A technical reportThis article does not pertain to audiology; it describes a dental/periodontal surgical technique and holds no relevance for the hearing healthcare field.＋Save
