PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSymptoms in hypertension: Diagnostic challenges, clinical implications and management strategies for headache, dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness and vertigo in patients with hypertension may have a cardiovascular origin, warranting communication with the patient's physician rather than assuming a peripheral vestibular cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoBalance impairment, vestibular dysfunction, and fear of falling in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a controlled posturographic studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing patients with ankylosing spondylitis should be aware of likely balance impairment and fear of falling; consider including vestibular screening in this population, though larger prospective studies are needed before formal protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoGrowth Patterns of Small Intracanalicular Vestibular SchwannomasNo immediate practice change is warranted; this retrospective series adds natural-history data for small intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas but does not establish new management thresholds — existing watch-and-wait protocols remain appropriate pending prospective evidence.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·6w agoFeasibility and preliminary effects of axial rolling on balance and functional mobility in people with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind randomised controlled pilot studyAlthough tangential to audiology, balance rehabilitation research in Parkinson's disease is relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists who co-manage fall risk in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComparative clinical features of unilateral and bilateral Ménière's diseaseAudiologists and ENTs managing Ménière's disease should note that bilateral cases likely have a distinct clinical profile from unilateral cases, though specific practice changes depend on the study's detailed findings not yet fully extracted here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPerception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flightUnderstanding how the vestibular system (the inner-ear balance system) processes motion without gravity deepens fundamental knowledge relevant to vestibular science, astronaut health, and extreme-environment rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEnhanced response obtainability with chirp stimulus in bone-conducted mVEMPsChirp stimuli may improve response rates for bone-conducted mVEMPs; audiologists performing vestibular testing should consider this stimulus type if response obtainability is a concern, pending replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoSensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid usersMultidimensional assessment of sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life in hearing aid users reveals broader functional impacts — audiologists should consider balance and sensory processing screening as part of comprehensive hearing aid fitting and follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoHigh-frequency pseudo-hypofunction of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a vHIT - oVEMP dissociation explained by hydrodynamic energy lossWhen vHIT shows apparent semicircular canal hypofunction alongside preserved or enhanced oVEMP responses in SCDS, clinicians should recognise this as pseudo-hypofunction caused by hydrodynamic energy loss rather than true canal pathology, and avoid misdiagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComments on "Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea''Academic correspondence on the vestibular–sleep apnea relationship signals ongoing debate in this emerging research area, which may eventually inform screening protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAssessment of the Vestibulo-Ocular reflex in polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Case-Control study using video head impulse testingFindings are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that PCOS may be associated with vestibulo-ocular reflex changes, but evidence is insufficient to alter vestibular screening or referral practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoMolecular Characterization and Immune Modulation of Schwann Cells in Vestibular SchwannomaDetailed molecular profiling of vestibular schwannoma's immune microenvironment could open new avenues for drug development and help explain variation in tumor growth and hearing loss progression.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoThe Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of the Acute Imbalance Syndrome (AIS)-A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians assessing acute vestibular syndrome should be aware that AIS — presenting without nystagmus — is an undercharacterised subtype with distinct epidemiology; this review provides a reference framework but does not yet support specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoSudden Hearing Loss in Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Treatment and OutcomesAudiologists and otolaryngologists managing patients with EVA and sudden hearing loss should note this review's synthesis of treatment outcomes, though the evidence base is likely limited by small, heterogeneous studies; current treatment decisions should be made in consultation...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoIntegrating machine learning with QSPR for property prediction of anti-vertigo drugsApplying machine learning to anti-vertigo drug property prediction could accelerate development of better pharmacological treatments for vestibular disorders, an area with limited therapeutic options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoA rule-based mobile screening classifier for six ICVD-defined vestibular disorders: a pilot studyA validated mobile vestibular disorder screener could dramatically improve access to timely diagnosis for patients in primary care and remote settings where specialist equipment is unavailable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoType I hair cells of striolar and central zones in vestibular organs are essential for head stability and postural controlNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is foundational basic-science research identifying the cellular basis of vestibular (balance organ) function, which may inform future therapeutic targets for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoDelayed-onset cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula after nasoseptal flap reconstruction: illustrative caseNo change to routine audiological practice; however, audiologists should be aware that delayed vascular complications (including pulsatile tinnitus) may follow skull base surgery involving nasoseptal flap reconstruction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoElectroacupuncture and Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Management of Ménière's Disease-Case ReportAs patients increasingly seek complementary therapies for Ménière's disease, audiologists should be aware of the very limited evidence base supporting interventions like electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAntiviral Prophylaxis for Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy Following Vestibular Schwannoma Resection: Single Institutional Series With Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analyses of 7136 PatientsEvidence from this meta-analysis may support considering antiviral prophylaxis post-vestibular schwannoma resection to reduce delayed facial nerve palsy risk, but clinicians should review the study's effect sizes and quality of included studies before changing protocol —...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoQuantifying Inner Ear Function in Children With a Diagnosis of Cancer: Assessment of Vestibular and Audiometric FunctionAudiologists and oncology teams caring for pediatric cancer patients should routinely screen for vestibular impairment alongside audiometric monitoring, as this study suggests vestibular damage is an under-detected late effect of cancer treatment in children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCervical and Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Healthy Individuals: Normative Values for Bone Conduction at Different FrequenciesClinicians performing bone-conduction VEMP testing can use these normative datasets and reliability estimates to improve diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders, particularly where air-conduction VEMPs are not feasible — though the data apply only to healthy adults and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEvaluation of super-resolution deep learning reconstruction on three-dimensional constructive interference in steady state for enhanced visualization of vestibular schwannomasSuper-resolution deep learning reconstruction shows promise for improving vestibular schwannoma visibility on 3D CISS MRI, but clinical adoption should await broader validation and regulatory clearance before replacing standard protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEye Movement Patterns Under Exposure to Spatial Disorientation Illusions During Simulated FlightIdentifying reliable eye movement markers of spatial disorientation advances understanding of vestibulo-ocular function under extreme conditions, with potential long-term relevance to vestibular diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoBurden of novel and ultra-rare missense variants in the NF-κB pathway genes associated to Ménière's diseaseIdentifying an immune-genetic basis for Ménière's disease could open new therapeutic targets and improve patient stratification, which is significant given the condition's poorly understood aetiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMouse models and translational research progress of hereditary vestibular dysfunctionMapping the genetic and mechanistic landscape of hereditary vestibular dysfunction in mouse models is a critical step toward developing targeted therapies for patients with inherited balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoCharacteristics of auditory and vestibular symptoms in patients with Meniere's diseaseFindings may reinforce awareness of symptom patterns across Meniere's disease stages, but no practice change is indicated until the full results and methodology are reviewed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoPreoperative Radiological Features Predict Facial and Cochlear Nerve Function after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective StudyPreoperative imaging features may help predict nerve outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery, but retrospective single-center data warrant cautious interpretation before changing surgical planning or counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoStereotactic radiosurgery and dural arteriovenous fistulas: three decades of experience at the University of PittsburghDural arteriovenous fistulas can present with auditory symptoms such as pulsatile tinnitus, making awareness of treatment pathways marginally relevant to audiologists triaging unusual tinnitus cases.＋Save
