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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·4mo agoSensorion pivots to new gene therapy for hearing loss: Australian trial plans underwayGJB2 mutations are the single most common cause of inherited deafness, so a targeted gene therapy entering clinical trials could eventually offer a biological treatment option alongside conventional amplification for a well-defined patient population.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·4mo agoThe Importance of AudiologyContextualising audiology's long history helps professionals and the public appreciate the evidence-based foundations of modern hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·4mo agoAmyn Amlani Named Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of OklahomaLeadership changes at university audiology programs can influence the direction of research, clinical training pipelines, and workforce development in the field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·4mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network-Based Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People With Hearing LossNetwork-level audio optimization could become a low-barrier, device-agnostic way to improve phone communication for hearing-impaired patients, potentially complementing hearing aids without requiring any patient-side action.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·4mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People with Hearing LossIf network-level call-clarity technology matures and reaches consumers, it could meaningfully reduce communication barriers for hearing-aid users and those with untreated hearing loss without requiring changes to hearing devices themselves.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·4mo agoAcousia Reports Promising First-in-Patient Phase 2a Results for ACOU085 in Cisplatin-Induced OtotoxicityIf confirmed in larger trials, a drug that prevents chemotherapy-related hearing damage (ototoxicity) could significantly reduce one of the most common and life-altering side effects of cisplatin-based cancer treatment.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoHearing Loss and Your MemoryAre you concerned about your memory as you get older? One of the most important things you can do to minimize your risk of cognitive decline as you age is to be proactive about treating hearing loss....＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·4mo agoSensorion Names SENS-601 Lead Gene Therapy Program, Files Clinical Trial Applications for GJB2-Related Hearing LossGJB2 mutations are the most frequent genetic cause of congenital deafness, so a successful AAV gene therapy could eventually offer a biological treatment option for a large portion of patients with hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoTargeting mitochondria to protect against noise-induced hearing lossIdentifying the mitochondrial pathways driving noise-induced hearing damage could open entirely new pharmacological prevention strategies for an extremely common and currently irreversible condition.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoDeveloping gene therapy for TOMT-linked hearing lossTOMT-linked hearing loss is a distinct genetic subtype, and targeted gene therapies for specific mutations represent the frontier of curative audiology research.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoInvestigating the feasibility of gene therapy for stereocilin-related hearing lossStereocilin mutations cause a specific inherited form of hearing loss, and a successful gene therapy could one day offer a curative option beyond hearing aids or cochlear implants.＋Save
RNID·Other·Hearing aids·4mo agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechA successful new signal-processing strategy for noisy environments would directly address one of the most common and persistent complaints of hearing-aid users, potentially improving device satisfaction and uptake.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·4mo agoDisentangling brain activity underlying hyperacusis and tinnitusIdentifying distinct brain-level mechanisms for hyperacusis versus tinnitus could pave the way for condition-specific diagnostic tools and therapies, which are currently lacking.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsValidated real-world measures of listening effort and fatigue could fill a major gap in audiological assessment, enabling more person-centred rehabilitation for older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoInterplay of age, speech perception in noise, standard and extended high-frequency hearing, and cochlear synaptopathy in individuals with normal audiogramsExtended high-frequency audiometry and cochlear synaptopathy measures may help explain speech-in-noise difficulties in patients with normal standard audiograms, but routine clinical adoption requires further validation before practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoEvaluation of Cochlear Function, Hidden Hearing Loss, and Auditory Temporal Processing in Tinnitus Patients with Normal AudiogramsHidden hearing loss and auditory temporal processing measures may reveal underlying dysfunction in tinnitus patients with normal audiograms, but findings need replication in larger controlled trials before changing clinical evaluation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoIntraoperative High Resolution 2D and 3D Angiography in Cervical Decompression for Sub-Axial Bow Hunter's SyndromeBow Hunter's Syndrome can mimic inner ear disorders, so audiologists and neurotologists should be aware of this rare vascular diagnosis when patients report position-dependent dizziness or sudden auditory symptoms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoRobotic-Assisted Electrode Insertion for Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: A Multicenter StudyRobotic-assisted electrode insertion appears safe and feasible in pediatric cochlear implantation across multiple centers, but the small sample (n=14) and absence of long-term audiological outcome data mean it is too early to recommend over standard manual insertion.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNeurological complications in microgravity and long duration spaceflightSpaceflight-induced neuro-otological changes — including vestibular and possibly auditory pathway alterations — may offer extreme-environment insights relevant to understanding balance and hearing disorders more broadly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoInternet-based vestibular rehabilitation versus written instructions after acute vertigo: A randomised controlled trialIf internet-based vestibular rehabilitation proves superior to written instructions, clinicians treating acute vestibular syndrome in emergency settings should consider recommending structured online rehab programs as a first-line follow-up resource — pending full review of the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoTumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature ReviewTumor-to-tumor metastasis involving vestibular schwannoma is exceedingly rare, and awareness of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate pathologic evaluation in atypical cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoA Systematic Review and Quality Assessment of Clinical Practice Guidelines for Otitis Externa to Support the WHO Package of Ear and Hearing Care InterventionsClinicians should cross-reference their local otitis externa protocols with the WHO-aligned best-practice recommendations identified in this review, particularly in settings where formal guidelines may be absent or outdated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoBaseline Function Predicts Gains in Both Speech Recognition and Quality of Life After Cochlear ImplantationPre-implant baseline speech recognition and quality-of-life scores should be routinely documented, as they are significant predictors of post-implantation outcomes and can guide patient counselling and candidacy decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoA modified hook-assisted transmuscular technique to optimise cochlear implant coupling in patients with thick scalp flapsSurgeons performing cochlear implantation in patients with thick scalp flaps (>8 mm) may consider this hook-assisted transmuscular technique as a practical option to optimise magnet coupling and signal transmission, pending broader replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoNeuroendocrine Tumor of the Middle EarClinicians evaluating unexplained middle ear masses should include MEANT in the differential diagnosis; definitive diagnosis requires histopathology with neuroendocrine markers, and this case adds to a limited literature—no practice change is warranted beyond diagnostic...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoCharacterizing sexual dysfunction in females with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder and genito-pelvic pain through cross-sectional analysisThis article does not have meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it addresses sexual dysfunction in a connective tissue disorder population without a hearing-related focus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP): Biology, Signaling, Pathophysiological Roles, and Therapeutic ApplicationsUnderstanding CGRP's role in the auditory and vestibular systems may open future therapeutic targets for conditions such as vestibular migraine and Ménière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoBalance Disorders: Insufficient Supply of Vestibular Examinations by the Italian National Health Service, 2021-2023Quantifying the gap between need and supply of vestibular testing highlights a systemic healthcare access problem that may mirror shortfalls in other national health systems globally.＋Save
