PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCorrection: Migrainous vertigo impairs adaptive learning as a function of uncertaintyCorrection notices ensure the scientific record on vestibular migraine and adaptive cognition remains accurate and trustworthy for researchers and clinicians.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoProlonged P3 latency predicts clinical response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in tinnitusClinicians using or considering rTMS for tinnitus should be aware that prolonged P3 latency may serve as a useful pre-treatment predictor of response, though independent replication in larger samples is needed before routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoThe overlooked burden: associations between high-noise environments and scrub nurse wellbeing and performanceDocumenting noise-related occupational harm in surgical settings expands the scope of hearing conservation programs beyond traditional industrial environments and supports policy advocacy for operating room noise standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAssessment of balance control mechanisms in patient populations using perturbation-based modeling: a narrative review with clinical implicationsAdvancing computational models of balance assessment could improve vestibular diagnostics, helping audiologists and vestibular specialists identify and quantify sensorimotor deficits more precisely in patients with dizziness or falls risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoTesting differential effects of periodicity and predictability in auditory rhythmic cueing of concurrent speechUnderstanding how the brain uses rhythmic timing to separate speech from noise could eventually inform new signal-processing strategies in hearing aids and cochlear implants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoDeafblindness in Aotearoa, New Zealand: Prevalence and Equity Challenges From a Cross-Sectional Census AnalysisThe scale of deafblindness revealed by this census analysis calls for greater integration of audiology and vision services, and highlights systemic inequities that the field must address.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSurgical Outcomes in Large Vestibular Schwannomas: Proposed Koos Grade V and Radiological Risk FeaturesNeurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams managing large vestibular schwannomas may find the proposed Koos Grade V classification and associated radiological risk features useful for surgical planning, though independent validation is needed before adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·3mo agoCaregiver Experiences of Student-Facilitated Teleaudiology Infant Diagnostic TestingStudent-facilitated teleaudiology for infant diagnostic testing appears feasible and acceptable to caregivers in a pilot context; clinics considering expanding telehealth access for pediatric diagnostics can use these findings as early supporting evidence, but await larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDoes semicircular canal radiation increase the risk of new vestibulopathy after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma?Radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons performing Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma should consider semicircular canal dose as a potentially modifiable risk factor for post-treatment vestibulopathy, pending broader validation of dose thresholds.＋Save
Beyond the Decibels·Podcast·3mo agoJamy Claire Archer, SLP: Why Auditory-Verbal Therapy?In this episode, Bob Hendry and Wendy Potts reconnect with Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) and Listening & Spoken Language Specialist Jamy Claire Archer to explore how auditory-verbal therapy helps children and adults with hearing loss build listening and spoken-language...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoDural arteriovenous fistula of the hypoglossal canal treated with endovascular embolization using 3D Slicer-based preoperative planning: Case reportThis case highlights the value of advanced preoperative imaging software (3D Slicer) in planning endovascular treatment of rare causes of pulsatile tinnitus, reinforcing the need for audiologists to refer pulsatile tinnitus cases for vascular imaging.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·3mo ago"We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpretersAudiologists working with spoken language interpreters should implement structured pre-appointment briefing and post-appointment debriefing to reduce miscommunication and improve patient safety in hearing care.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·3mo agoHowie Day; Beyond Collide, a Conversation on Music and SoundSinger-songwriter Howie Day has spent more than two decades creating music that resonates deeply with listeners around the world. Best known for the multi-platinum hit "Collide," Howie's songs have become part of the soundtrack to countless memories, relationships, and life...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3mo ago“Low Frequencies Are Underappreciated” — Restoring the Missing Half of CI HearingThe role of low-frequency hearing preservation in cochlear implant candidates is a legitimate and evolving clinical discussion, but this framing originates from a device manufacturer with a direct commercial interest.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo ago· press releaseStarkey Named 2026 Star Tribune Top Workplace for Fifth Consecutive YearSustained employer recognition can signal organizational stability at a major hearing aid manufacturer, which may indirectly affect product development continuity and talent retention in the audiology supply chain.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3mo ago· press releaseVerification of Hearing Aids: A Practical Guide First EditionA dedicated, practice-focused verification reference could help standardize hearing aid verification protocols across clinics and training programs.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoEffective hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in international studyThis study adds meaningful observational evidence supporting consistent hearing aid use in older adults as a potential modifiable factor for dementia risk reduction — audiologists should reinforce adherence counselling, though causation is not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·4mo agoYour Experience Matters: Hearing Care Professionals Invited to Participate in New SurveyUnderstanding how hearing care professionals currently approach patient-centered care will help shape future training, guidelines, and practice standards across the field.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoAudiologists Are Faking This Critical Hearing Aid Test | DrCliffAuD VLOG 322In this week's vlog, I'm calling out a growing problem in the hearing care industry that frankly makes me furious. As more individuals with hearing loss become educated about best practices like Real Ear Measurements (REM), some hearing care professionals are finding themselves...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoCurrent status and future prospects of research on psilocybin's regulation of neurotransmitters and their receptors related to the pathogenesis of tinnitusAs tinnitus lacks effective pharmacological treatments, mapping psilocybin's neurotransmitter interactions with tinnitus pathways could open novel therapeutic avenues, making this a scientifically timely area of inquiry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoEffects of Talker Sex Differences on Binaural Summation in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal Hearing ListenersFindings on talker sex differences in binaural summation for CI users may inform bilateral implant counselling and programming strategies, but replication in larger samples is needed before changing clinical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoLong-term Outcomes of Hypo- and Conventional Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Non-vestibular Schwannomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Ramathibodi HospitalSchwannomas can affect hearing and cranial nerve function; clarifying optimal radiotherapy fractionation helps guide neuro-oncology teams and informs audiological monitoring protocols for affected patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoAssessing the relationships between migraine and driving risks, challenges and coping strategiesMigraine's multisensory integration demands during driving represent a poorly recognised disability burden, and audiologists treating vestibular migraine or hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) patients may need to include driving-related counselling in care plans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoPetale ® behavioral auditory test for infants aged nine months to three years: A diagnostic accuracy pilot studyPilot-level evidence only; no actionable change to screening protocols until larger validation studies confirm diagnostic accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoDevelopment of an Orff music-based intervention program based on the PERMA model for children with cochlear implants: a Delphi studyIntegrating structured music-based rehabilitation with well-being frameworks like PERMA may offer a novel adjunct to conventional auditory training for pediatric cochlear implant users, but empirical outcome data are still needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoNeuro-visual pathway after mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic scoping review of symptoms, objective testing, and rehabilitationAudiologists managing patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) should be aware of co-occurring neuro-visual symptoms, though this scoping review does not yet support specific protocol changes — multidisciplinary referral pathways remain the appropriate response.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoElectroactive nanostructured polypyrrole coatings with on-demand drug release for immunomodulation of neural electrode interfacesReducing immune-driven inflammation at neural electrode interfaces is a fundamental challenge for cochlear implants and other auditory neuroprosthetics; advances in electrode coatings could eventually improve long-term implant performance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoIncreased head-turning, hyperactivity and low-penetrance circling behaviour in mice lacking ZPLD1, a protein that scaffolds the cupula to the roof of the ampullaIdentifying ZPLD1 as a structural scaffolding protein for the cupula advances the molecular understanding of vestibular function and opens a potential pathway for investigating genetic causes of balance disorders in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoAQP4-Mediated Glymphatic Clearance: Sleep, Neurodegeneration, and the Translational GapThe glymphatic system's role in clearing neurodegenerative waste during sleep may eventually help explain links between sleep disruption, hearing loss, and dementia risk that audiologists encounter clinically.＋Save
