PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3w agoLocalization Algorithms for Hearing Devices Influenced by Individual Variability in Ear AcousticsAs next-generation hearing aids and implants incorporate spatial audio features, understanding how individual ear-acoustic profiles (HRTFs) affect localization algorithms is critical to improving real-world sound localisation performance for hearing device users.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoExtending the Indications of Cochlear Implantation in Adults with Single-Sided Deafness. A Comprehensive ReviewAudiologists and surgeons evaluating adults with single-sided deafness should be aware that evidence supporting cochlear implant candidacy in this group is expanding; review findings can inform updated referral and counselling pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoMasseter Muscle in Somatosensory Tinnitus and Potential Therapeutic Role for Botulinum Toxin Type A: A Scoping ReviewEvidence for Botulinum Toxin Type A in somatosensory tinnitus is preliminary and based on a scoping review; audiologists should not alter clinical practice but may consider interdisciplinary referral to oromandibular specialists for patients with jaw-modulated tinnitus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVisual, Vestibular, and Somatosensory Function in Female Rugby League AthletesEstablishing normative vestibular and somatosensory baselines in female contact-sport athletes is important for concussion management protocols, an area where audiologists with vestibular expertise are increasingly involved.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoTranscriptome-wide profiling of cystic and solid vestibular schwannomas reveals candidate long non-coding RNA signaturesIdentifying molecular differences between cystic and solid vestibular schwannomas could eventually inform prognosis prediction and targeted management strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoHorizontal vHIT gain is unaffected by moderate cognitive load: evidence from a single-distance dual-task paradigmModerate cognitive dual-tasking does not confound horizontal vHIT gain measurements, supporting the robustness of vHIT in routine clinical settings without special cognitive controls.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoReduced vagal reserve in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: preliminary results of a case-control HRV studyPreliminary and underpowered — no actionable change to BPPV assessment or treatment is warranted; autonomic evaluation is not supported by current evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoNeuro-otological findings in fabry disease: prominent oculomotor dysfunction and selective vestibular involvementAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing Fabry disease patients should be alert to oculomotor dysfunction and selective vestibular deficits, supporting a comprehensive neuro-otological work-up in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoAuditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort studyClinicians should be aware that COVID-19 infection may be associated with new-onset tinnitus and hearing loss; however, this retrospective cohort design cannot establish causality, and no change to audiological screening protocols is yet justified pending stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA digital neurotology history: Characteristics and inter-rater reliabilityStandardising how vestibular history is captured digitally could reduce missed or delayed diagnoses of dizziness disorders across varied clinical settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoContemporary physiotherapy interventions for balance rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing children with Down syndrome should be aware that physiotherapy-based balance interventions are supported by RCT evidence, but the specific protocols and effect sizes should be reviewed before integrating referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoHigh beta activity tracks disease state in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A longitudinal quantitative EEG studyIdentifying an objective, measurable brain-based marker for PPPD could transform diagnosis and treatment monitoring of this difficult-to-quantify chronic vestibular disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoThe Impact of Complete Dentures on Head and Postural Stability in Older Adults: Insights Into Sensory-Motor IntegrationUnderstanding how dental prostheses influence sensory-motor integration and postural stability in older adults could open interdisciplinary collaboration between audiology and dentistry in falls-prevention care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoEarly Rehabilitation Exercise Promotes Vestibular Compensation in UVN Mice by Regulating Microglial Polarization Balance via the PGC-1alpha/FNDC5/BDNF PathwayThis is a mouse study using a specific signaling pathway (PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF); no actionable change to human vestibular rehabilitation protocols is warranted until human trials replicate these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoNear-field recordings expose the limits of far-field measures of peripheral vestibular nerve activity: implications for experimental controlsDemonstrating that far-field VsEP recordings have meaningful limitations challenges a widely used methodological assumption in vestibular research, potentially prompting reassessment of published experimental controls across many prior studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular functional assessment using the caloric test in mice with arsanilic acid-induced vestibular dysfunctionThis is an animal study validating a vestibular testing method in mice; no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoMultiple gold weight implants to treat lagophthalmos and improve contourLagophthalmos can be a complication of facial nerve palsy following skull-base or otologic surgery, so awareness of evolving eyelid management techniques has peripheral relevance for interdisciplinary teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear implants are associated with reduced cognitive decline risk: A 20-year cohort studyThis large, long-term cohort study strengthens the case for cochlear implantation as a potential intervention against cognitive decline in adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, warranting consideration in counseling eligible candidates — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoExcess Vowel Fusion in Hearing-Impaired Listeners Across Fundamental Frequency and Spatial Separation in the Free Field: An Alternative Mechanism for Difficulties With Speech in NoiseThis study proposes excess vowel fusion as an additional mechanism for speech-in-noise difficulty in hearing-impaired listeners, but findings are preliminary and do not yet support changes to clinical assessment or fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoRetrospective study of vestibular schwannoma in patients referred to MRI: prevalence and referral criteriaFindings may prompt re-evaluation of which symptom combinations most reliably warrant MRI referral for vestibular schwannoma, but practice change should await prospective validation and guideline review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoSeverity-Graded MRI-Detected TMJ Effusion Is Associated With Pain and Dysfunction in Temporomandibular Disorder PatientsTMJ dysfunction can mimic or co-exist with ear symptoms, so understanding its MRI correlates may support differential diagnosis in patients presenting with otalgia or ear fullness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoNeural network plasticity in Parkinson's disease: the impact of exercise-driven modulationParkinson's disease is associated with central auditory processing changes and balance disorders, so understanding exercise-driven neuroplasticity may eventually inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoAudiological Characteristics in Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsThe audiological profiles described (e.g., asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss, poor word recognition scores) reinforce established red-flag criteria; audiologists should continue to refer patients with these features for MRI, consistent with current guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoThe Role of Anatomy-Based Fitting in Bimodal Rehabilitation: Choosing Electrode Arrays Based on Cochlear LengthAnatomy-based electrode selection guided by cochlear length in bimodal users is a clinically relevant approach that audiologists and cochlear implant teams should consider integrating into pre-surgical planning protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSubjective Visual Vertical Can be an Effective Tool to Evaluate Vestibular Function of StapedotomySVV/SVH measurement appears to be a feasible tool for monitoring otolith organ function perioperatively in otosclerosis patients undergoing stapedotomy, but independent replication in larger samples is needed before it should alter routine vestibular assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoEffect of Vestibular Stimulation Exercises on Level of Consciousness in Patients With Intracerebral HemorrhagePreliminary evidence suggests vestibular stimulation exercises may improve level of consciousness in intracerebral hemorrhage patients, but this is outside typical audiology scope; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this emerging rehabilitation literature...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoStaying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study FindsNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings support counselling older patients on the general health benefits of physical activity, but causal direction between fitness and hearing preservation is not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoNIH Awards $1.84M to Develop Spider-Inspired Ear Canal Probe for OAE DetectionA biomimetic OAE probe with improved sensitivity could enhance early detection of hearing loss and cochlear monitoring, particularly in newborn screening and ototoxicity surveillance programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular Infant Screening - Rehabilitation: A pilot study assessing preliminary effectiveness and feasibility of vestibular rehabilitation therapy in children with peripheral vestibular dysfunctionVIS-REHAB shows early promise for pediatric vestibular rehabilitation, but as a pilot study it is too preliminary to change practice; await larger controlled trials before adopting the protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoExploring the usability of a point-of-care hearing screening by oncology registered nurses with adult cancer patients during Cisplatin chemotherapy - A convergent mixed methods studyPoint-of-care hearing screening by oncology nurses appears usable in Cisplatin chemotherapy settings, but adoption into audiology practice depends on validation of screening accuracy and integration with referral pathways — current evidence is insufficient to mandate a practice...＋Save
