PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoChances and challenges in the prevention and treatment of early childhood hearing loss: the AWMF guideline on congenital CMV infectionAudiologists and ENTs should be aware of this AWMF S2k guideline on congenital CMV as the leading infectious cause of childhood hearing loss; clinics serving pediatric populations should review its diagnostic and referral pathways, particularly regarding newborn CMV screening...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoEffect of the vagus nerve stimulation combined with sound therapy for tinnitus treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest current evidence synthesis on combined vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) plus sound therapy for tinnitus; if results are positive, audiologists treating refractory tinnitus patients should take note, though device availability, patient...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoAudiovestibular adverse event reporting profiles of GLP-1 receptor agonists: A case-case pharmacovigilance study using FDA AEMS dataAudiologists should be alert to potential audiovestibular side effects in patients taking GLP-1 receptor agonists; while pharmacovigilance signal studies cannot prove causation, they provide a basis for proactive hearing and balance monitoring in this rapidly growing patient...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoDeterminants of auditory performance after cochlear implantation in post-lingual adults: beyond the duration of hearing lossCochlear implant teams should look beyond duration of hearing loss when counseling and selecting post-lingual adult candidates, as other determinants likely predict auditory outcomes; specific factors identified in this study should be incorporated into pre-implant assessment...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoThe history of tinnitus: from ancient interpretations to contemporary neuroscience and neuromodulationUnderstanding the conceptual evolution of tinnitus from mystical affliction to neuroscience-grounded condition helps contextualize current neuromodulation research and highlights how far — and how slowly — the field has progressed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoAssociations of video head impulse test and computerized dynamic posturography with self-reported falls and postural control in people with diabetes: an exploratory cross-sectional studyPreliminary cross-sectional data; no causal inference possible. Audiologists and vestibular specialists working with diabetic patients may consider these tests as part of a fall-risk screen, but practice change is not yet warranted pending controlled longitudinal studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoImproved assessment of the cochlear implant and temporal bone structures with ultra-high resolution photon-counting detector CT compared to conventional CT systemsPhoton-counting detector CT appears to offer superior image resolution for temporal bone and cochlear implant imaging compared to conventional CT; where this technology is accessible, surgeons and radiologists should consider it for pre- and post-implant assessment, though...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoReversible post-head-shaking nystagmus in horizontal canal BPPV as a mechanical mimic of vestibular hypofunction: a case reportClinicians should rule out BPPV via Dix-Hallpike/roll test before diagnosing vestibular hypofunction from post-head-shaking nystagmus alone, as horizontal canal BPPV can mechanically mimic hypofunction and resolves with canalith repositioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3d agoUtilizing Artificial Intelligence in audiology and speech-language pathology education: Insights from ASLP studentsUnderstanding how the next generation of audiologists and speech-language pathologists perceives and uses AI will shape how the field prepares its workforce for AI-augmented clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSensitivity, Specificity, and Reproducibility of 2 kHz cVEMP and 4 kHz oVEMP Tone Burst in Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence SyndromeIf the study confirms adequate sensitivity and specificity for 2 kHz cVEMP and 4 kHz oVEMP tone bursts, audiologists diagnosing SSCD should consider standardizing to these specific frequencies to improve diagnostic accuracy and test reproducibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoEmerging Therapies for Genetic Deafness: The Rise of Precision Gene EditingPrecision gene editing represents a potential paradigm shift from managing genetic deafness with devices to actually correcting its underlying cause, which could fundamentally reshape the audiology care model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoAdvances in Stem Cell Therapy for Hearing LossCochlear hair cell regeneration via stem cells could eventually offer a biological cure for the most prevalent form of permanent hearing loss, potentially displacing or complementing device-based interventions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoEchoes of Renewal: Rebuilding the Mammalian Inner EarWith global hearing loss and vestibular (balance) disorder prevalence projected to rise, inner ear regeneration research is critical to developing curative interventions that go beyond current device-based management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implant Referrals in Adults With Severe-to-Profound Hearing Loss in the United Kingdom (CIRCA-2): Protocol for a Repeat National Multicenter Retrospective Observational StudyInconsistent cochlear implant referral practices may mean that many eligible adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss are not accessing potentially life-changing technology, making this audit nationally significant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implant Training in Doctor of Audiology Programs: A Survey StudyAudiology program directors and clinical educators should review their cochlear implant training curricula against survey findings to identify and address potential gaps in AuD graduate preparation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoIdentifying potential risk factors for migraine-related vertigo in childrenFindings are preliminary and retrospective; no immediate change to practice, but clinicians should maintain awareness of migraine as an underlying cause when evaluating children with unexplained episodic vertigo.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoHearing loss, hearing-aid use, and mortality risk: individual participant data meta-analysis of population-based studies from Australia, Iceland, and the USA and a replication study from NorwayThis meta-analysis provides the strongest population-level evidence to date that hearing loss is associated with increased mortality and that hearing-aid use may attenuate that risk — audiologists should use this evidence when counselling patients on uptake.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoHearing loss, hearing aids, and longevity: from association to interventionExpert commentary supporting — but not adding new data to — the mortality-hearing loss evidence; no independent change to practice beyond what the accompanying meta-analysis warrants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoEar-Worn Inertial Measurement of Sit-to-Stand and Sit-to-Walk Movements: Algorithm Development and ValidationEar-worn inertial sensing for mobility assessment could expand the clinical and commercial role of hearing devices beyond hearing correction into preventive health monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoLighting and circadian cues shape locomotor strategies for balance and navigation in larval zebrafishUnderstanding how circadian rhythms and light cues modulate vestibular and locomotor control in animal models may eventually inform research into dizziness disorders that vary with time of day or sleep disruption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVisually simulated altered gravity modulates perceived object weightUnderstanding how the brain's internal gravity model shapes perception could eventually inform rehabilitation strategies for patients with vestibular or balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoThe Digital Imperative for Neuro-OtologyVestibular clinicians should be aware of the growing evidence base for digital tools like video-oculography and telehealth in neuro-otology, though adoption will depend on local resources and validation studies reviewed herein.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoClinical Video-Oculography and Video Head Impulse TestingClinicians performing vestibular assessments should understand the quantitative advantages of video-oculography and video head impulse testing over older subjective methods, as this review consolidates the evidence supporting their use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoMobile Phone-based Digital Vestibular BiomarkersSmartphone-based vestibular biomarkers show emerging promise for accessible assessment, but the evidence base remains preliminary; clinicians should monitor this space rather than change practice now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoClinical Assessment of Otolith-Ocular Function: A Practical Guide and Review of the Video-Ocular Counter-RollClinicians performing vestibular assessment should consider adding video-ocular counter-roll testing to evaluate otolith function, as this review provides practical guidance on test interpretation and equipment selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoEmergency Televestibular Diagnosis: Case Studies from Around the GlobeTelevestibular diagnosis programs share common service elements across countries, but this is a narrative review of international models — no actionable change to individual clinical practice is directly supported without local implementation context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoHospital-Based Video-Oculography for Acute Vertigo and DizzinessVideo-oculography in emergency and inpatient settings shows diagnostic utility for acute vestibular syndrome, but this is a narrative review — clinicians should weigh local availability and operator training before adopting formal protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular Event Monitoring in the Community and Emergency RoomIctal nystagmus captured during vestibular events may serve as a useful diagnostic biomarker, but widespread community-based event monitoring remains investigational — no immediate change to routine clinical practice is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoThe Digital Evolution of Vestibular Rehabilitation: From Cawthorne-Cooksey to a Digital Future/to Digital CareDigital and app-based vestibular rehabilitation platforms are expanding access but evidence for their equivalence to in-person care remains limited — clinicians should not yet substitute digital-only care for structured in-person vestibular physiotherapy without patient-level...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoDiagnostic Decision Support and Automation in Vestibular DiagnosisDecision-support and automation tools for vestibular diagnosis are promising but remain largely investigational across care settings — no immediate change to clinical practice is supported by this review alone.＋Save
