PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoComparison of the Outcomes of Lateral Wall, Perimodiolar, and Midscala Electrodes in Cochlear Implantation Surgery: A Meta-AnalysisElectrode array geometry affects both surgical and audiological outcomes in cochlear implantation; clinicians should review specific comparative findings from this meta-analysis when counselling patients or selecting electrode type, though individual patient anatomy remains a...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoDifferential mechanisms of continuous theta burst stimulation and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic tinnitus: preliminary efficacy dissociation by local focalization vs. network dispersionThis is a preliminary efficacy study; findings are too early to justify changing clinical protocols for tinnitus management — no actionable change at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoTransoral thyroidectomy in a consecutive cancer-enriched cohort of 1-000 patients: a single-surgeon experience with endoscopic and robotic platformsThis article does not have relevance to the audiology field; it concerns thyroid surgery techniques and is likely included in this batch in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoStimulation-stability and preclinical bench testing of a new auditory nerve interfaceA more stable auditory nerve interface could eventually improve cochlear implant performance and reduce the need for device reprogramming, but this work remains at the preclinical stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoConvolutional neural network metal artifact reduction in ultra-high resolution photon counting detector CT of middle- and inner-ear implantsReliable high-resolution CT imaging of ear implants is a persistent clinical challenge, and AI-based artifact reduction on next-generation photon counting CT scanners could meaningfully improve post-operative assessment of implant positioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoPrognostic Value of Vestibular Symptoms on the Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening for Return-to-play After Sport-related Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisVOMS vestibular symptom scores may independently predict delayed return-to-play after sport-related concussion — clinicians managing concussed athletes should consider incorporating VOMS as a structured prognostic tool alongside existing protocols, pending review of the full...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoHearing Aid Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Large Multinational StudyThis large multinational finding strengthens the case for counselling patients with hearing loss about hearing aid uptake, but causality is not established — do not overstate survival benefit to patients until a randomised trial confirms it.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·AI & technology·1d agoNeural Benefits of Natural-Sounding AI DenoisingPreliminary evidence suggests Widex Clarity Boost AI noise reduction may reduce listening effort alongside improving speech understanding in noise, but findings are from a manufacturer-affiliated study of a single proprietary technology, so independent replication is needed...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoPhoton-counting CT based vestibular aqueduct trajectory analysis for the assessment of Meniere's disease endotypes and hearing lossPhoton-counting CT vestibular aqueduct trajectory analysis shows promise for sub-typing Ménière's disease, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger prospective cohorts before it should change imaging or diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoTask force of the Brazilian Society of Otology and the Brazilian Academy of Neurotology: Menière's DiseaseAudiologists and otologists managing Ménière's disease should review these Brazilian consensus recommendations for updated pathophysiology framing and diagnostic criteria, particularly regarding endolymphatic hydrops (excess fluid buildup in the inner ear) models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoPostural stability in individuals with and without motion sickness assessed by computerized posturography: sensory integration and balance mechanismsThis study may refine understanding of sensory integration differences in motion-sick individuals, but findings are preliminary and do not yet warrant changes to balance assessment protocols in routine audiology or vestibular practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoThe surgical symphony of human efficiency: a structured intraoperative workflow model for high-volume cochlear implant missionsSurgeons and coordinators running high-volume cochlear implant missions can use this structured workflow model as a practical operational framework, though prospective outcome data comparing it to standard approaches are not yet available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoA dual-data-driven approach for predicting cochlear implant dynamic range parameters using neural response telemetry and electrically evoked auditory brainstem response thresholdsPromising early-stage model for predicting cochlear implant dynamic range from NRT and EABR data, but clinical adoption requires prospective validation before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agomVOR: A digital health solution for remote assessment of gaze stability in unilateral vestibular dysfunctionIf mVOR shows strong agreement with computerised gaze stabilisation testing, audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor validation data — but do not replace lab-based vestibular assessment with this app until peer-reviewed accuracy thresholds and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoMechanisms of Vestibular System Damage in Diabetes Mellitus: Implications for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Pathogenesis and RecurrenceAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that patients with diabetes may have higher BPPV recurrence risk due to vestibular system damage; however, this review is preliminary and does not yet support changes to BPPV repositioning protocols or follow-up intervals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoCerebellar Ataxia, Neuropathy, and Vestibular Areflexia Syndrome (CANVAS): A case report of RFC1-associated diseaseCANVAS syndrome (RFC1-associated) should be on the differential for adults presenting with combined vestibular loss, cerebellar signs, and sensory neuropathy; this single case report does not change diagnostic protocols but reinforces the value of genetic testing and MRI in...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoComprehensive Multimodal Diagnostics and Rehabilitation in Persistent Post-Concussion Syndrome Following Motor Vehicle CollisionMultimodal vestibular assessment should be considered as part of the post-concussion workup in patients with persistent symptoms following trauma; this single case does not provide evidence to change existing clinical pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSpontaneous Closure of an Intraosseous Jugular Tubercle Venous Complex Arteriovenous Fistula with a Single Venous Drainage Route Following Diagnostic Cerebral AngiographyAwareness of jugular region arteriovenous fistulas is marginally relevant to audiologists investigating pulsatile tinnitus, though this case's spontaneous closure finding is primarily of neurovascular interest.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoExploring Hippocampal Neural Network Dynamics in Rodents Using Virtual Reality: A Narrative Review on Systems, Spatial Coding, and ApplicationsHippocampal spatial coding research using VR in rodents may have long-term relevance for understanding how vestibular inputs contribute to spatial memory, but translational clinical applications remain distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoOptimizing Cochlear Implant Outcomes in Cochlear Nerve Aplasia: The EMPES Protocol (Early Implantation, Modiolar Proximity, and Early Switch-On)The EMPES protocol (early implantation, modiolar proximity, early switch-on) warrants consideration for bilateral cochlear nerve aplasia candidates, but the retrospective design limits practice-changing conclusions without prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoFacial palsy after cochlear implantation: incidence, etiology, and treatment outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysisSurgeons and counseling audiologists should be aware of the pooled incidence, dominant causes, and treatment response rates for post-implant facial palsy as quantified by this meta-analysis; specific figures should be extracted from the full paper to update pre-operative consent...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoWhole-Mount Dissection of the Vestibular Complex and Quantification of Vestibular Ganglion Neurons in MiceStandardized, reproducible dissection and quantification methods for mouse vestibular ganglia will accelerate basic science research into balance disorders, ototoxicity, and potential regenerative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoPredicting Interaural Time Difference Sensitivity for Bilateral Cochlear-Implant Listeners From Loudness Levels and Factors Reflective of the Electrode-to-Neural InterfaceLoudness levels and electrode-to-neural interface quality measures may serve as clinical predictors of ITD (interaural time difference — the ability to locate sounds using timing cues) sensitivity in bilateral CI users, potentially guiding fitting strategies, though prospective...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAcute cerebellitis presenting predominantly with vestibular symptoms: reversed corrective saccades and frequency-dependent VOR hyperactivity as clues to cerebellar disinhibitionReversed corrective saccades and frequency-dependent VOR (vestibulo-ocular reflex — the eye movement reflex that stabilizes vision during head movement) hyperactivity should raise clinical suspicion for acute cerebellitis, even when typical cerebellar signs are absent; this case...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoCombining the tunneled coronally advanced flap (TCAF) with internal frenectomy-vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (IF-VISTA) for the treatment of mandibular anterior gingival recessions: A technique reportThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it is a periodontal technique report outside the scope of hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoInvestigating the transfer of physical stimuli to the dreamed body: A comparative study of muscular, vestibular, and haptic stimulation on dream incorporationWhile vestibular physiology is within the scope of audiology, this basic sleep-science study does not generate findings that bear on vestibular assessment or rehabilitation in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoIdiopathic facial neuropathy in cats: clinical presentation, magnetic resonance imaging findings, and outcomeFacial nerve disorders intersect with audiology (e.g., differential diagnosis, electrophysiological testing), but a retrospective feline case series does not generate evidence transferable to human clinical audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoInflammatory and immune pathways in Ménière's disease: a multi-database bibliometric and visualized analysis of research trendsMapping the growth and direction of immune/inflammatory research in Ménière's disease helps researchers identify gaps and prioritise future investigations into the disease's underlying causes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSubclinical neurological and balance abnormalities in late-onset auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) as a part of multisystem neurological presentationAudiologists evaluating late-onset ANSD patients should consider referring for broader neurological assessment, as subclinical balance and multisystem neurological involvement may be present and clinically underdetected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoEfficacy of Defibrinogenation Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence to date on defibrinogenation therapy for sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should be aware of findings when coordinating care with ENT/otology colleagues, though prescribing decisions remain with medical...＋Save
