PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoRisks associated with ventriculomegaly and symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus following stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomaSurgeons and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-radiosurgery should be aware of the identified risk factors for ventriculomegaly and communicating hydrocephalus to guide follow-up imaging schedules, though specific risk factors and their magnitude...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoRegional Brain Atrophy Mediates Age Effects on Words Recognition in Noise in AdultsThis research deepens understanding of why older adults struggle with speech-in-noise, but it is too preliminary to change clinical practice; audiologists should continue comprehensive assessment of speech-in-noise difficulties in older patients while awaiting translational...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe fundal cerebrospinal fluid cap in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a predictor of outcome after the retrosigmoid approachNeurosurgeons and skull-base teams performing retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may use the fundal CSF cap on pre-operative MRI as a prognostic indicator for hearing and facial nerve outcomes, pending full review of the paper's sensitivity and specificity data.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Regulatory & legal·4w agoAustralian-developed Earflo cup receives FDA Clearance for otitis mediaA non-surgical, non-pharmacological device option for otitis media with effusion could expand the toolkit available to audiologists and ENTs managing middle ear conditions, particularly in paediatric populations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoStudy suggests vascular pathway between hearing loss and cognitive declineThis study adds mechanistic support for the hearing loss–dementia link via a vascular pathway, but is observational and based on self-reported hearing loss; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated with audiometric confirmation and longitudinal design.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis or LabyrinthitisVestibular disorders are frequently encountered in audiology and ENT practice, and accessible overviews help ensure consistent patient education and appropriate referral.＋Save
HH◆Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis/LabyrinthitisThis is a clinical review suitable for refreshing knowledge on vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis management, but it presents no new evidence that would require audiologists to change their current treatment or referral practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Business & finance·4w agoAmplifon Digital Health Tools Win International Design AwardsRecognition of digital audiometry tools by international design bodies signals growing industry investment in patient-facing hearing health technology and self-service care models.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Clinical audiology·4w agoSingle-sided deafnessPublic education about SSD device options and communication strategies can help patients arrive at clinic better informed and more engaged in shared decision-making.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4w agoTransformed Patient Attitudes Create Better Hearing Outcomes: My Talk at AAA 2026The patient-attitude-to-outcomes link is clinically plausible and worth reflecting on, but this first-person conference recap provides no new data to justify changing counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoExploring Anatomy-Based Fitting for Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative ReviewAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoA comparison of misophonia proportion and patterns of uncomfortable loudness levels between individuals with and without hyperacusis reporting sensitivity to environmental soundsClinicians evaluating patients with sound sensitivity should screen for both misophonia and hyperacusis separately, as this study suggests they may co-occur but have distinct audiological profiles — though findings should be confirmed in larger clinical samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoPredicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic VerificationIf simulated electroacoustic verification is shown to reliably predict real-world remote microphone performance, audiologists should consider incorporating it into routine remote microphone fitting protocols — await full results before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunctionIf cerebellar tDCS demonstrates significant balance improvements over sham in this RCT, vestibular rehabilitation specialists should consider it as an adjunct to standard vestibular therapy — but full results and safety data must be reviewed before any practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoAnalysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigorTMS shows potential for residual dizziness post-BPPV canalith repositioning, but findings should be considered preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await replication in larger RCTs before adopting this into practice.＋Save
LW◆Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Professional practice·4w agoHow Attitude Shifts Can Transform Your Hearing Loss JourneyNo actionable clinical protocol change, but the post reinforces the evidence-based value of psychosocial counseling and attitude-focused rehabilitation as complements to device fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoMénière's Disease: A Tri-Decade Scoping Review of Treatment Trends and Evidence QualityTreatment evidence for Ménière's disease remains highly variable in quality; audiologists and ENT colleagues should interpret guideline recommendations cautiously until higher-quality RCTs close the evidence gaps identified.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoBehavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical trainingEstablishing objective electrophysiological correlates of music-related auditory benefits could eventually influence rehabilitative strategies for children with central auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoRelationship between vestibular alterations and cognitive performance in adults and older adultsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be alert to possible cognitive concerns in patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction, though this observational design cannot confirm a causal relationship and does not yet justify routine cognitive screening in all vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoClinical investigation protocol for tinnitus (CIP-t): development and validation of an instrumentThe CIP-t offers a structured, validated intake tool for tinnitus assessment; clinicians who lack a standardized tinnitus protocol may consider adopting it, pending review of its full psychometric properties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoRegulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearingIdentifying Tmem30b as a regulator of outer hair cell membrane homeostasis adds a new molecular target for potential gene therapy or drug development in hereditary or acquired hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4w agoDeep learning for discriminating cochlear malformations on temporal bone CTNo immediate practice change; the model is a research prototype and requires prospective clinical validation before it could replace or assist expert radiological review of cochlear malformations.＋Save
