PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoEarly life factors documented in electronic health records predict recurrent acute otitis mediaNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings may eventually support early risk-stratification for recurrent acute otitis media, but prospective validation is needed before altering clinical workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoComparing Video Head Impulse Testing in Patients With Acute Vestibular DysfunctionFindings may refine how audiologists interpret vHIT canal-specific patterns in acute vestibular dysfunction, but full results are needed before adjusting diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoVestibular Schwannoma Management: Patient Perspectives and Health LiteracyClinics managing vestibular schwannoma patients should assess health literacy and communication barriers to reduce patient attrition, but specific protocol changes depend on full study findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoComparative Outcomes of Exoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryPreliminary retrospective data only; no actionable change in surgical approach is warranted until prospective or multi-center evidence confirms equivalence or superiority of the exoscope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoFeasibility of Electrode-Location Estimates Based on Preoperative CT-Imaging for Anatomy-Based Fitting in Cochlear Implant RecipientsIf preoperative CT-derived OTOPLAN frequency estimates align sufficiently with post-surgical fitting values, audiologists may be able to start anatomy-based programming earlier and with greater confidence—but current data must be reviewed before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoFive years of psychosocial research in audiology: trends, impact, and guidanceAudiologists interested in patient-centered care should note evolving psychosocial research trends, but no single finding from this commentary requires an immediate change in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4w agoVirtual Reality Technology in Otolaryngology Patient Care Management: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future ProspectsVR represents a potentially transformative but as-yet unproven tool for otolaryngology and audiology rehabilitation, and this review maps the current evidence landscape to guide future research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoMaternal health, antiretroviral therapy exposure, and hearing outcomes in children born to women living with HIV: A descriptive analysis from South AfricaAudiologists working with HIV-affected paediatric populations in high-prevalence settings should maintain heightened vigilance for hearing loss, as antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure in utero may be a risk factor — though this descriptive study cannot establish causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoAnxiety- and depression-related somatic symptoms and atlantoaxial disorders: potential mechanistic links and clinical implicationsAudiologists and vestibular specialists encountering patients with unexplained dizziness alongside psychiatric symptoms should be aware of a possible atlantoaxial (upper cervical spine) contribution, but evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any specific diagnostic or...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Cochlear implants·4w agoFlinders Medical Centre celebrates 40 years since SA’s first cochlear implant surgeryThis milestone highlights how far cochlear implant technology and audiology services have come over four decades, underscoring the long-term life impact of early implantation programs in Australia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoLanguage proficiency drives listening-related fatigue in those who communicate in English as their second languageAudiologists should be aware that non-native English-speaking patients may report disproportionately higher listening fatigue in noise; this is language-mediated and should inform counselling and realistic expectation-setting, though no change to hearing-aid fitting protocols is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoPhoton-counting CT in head and neck radiology: bridging detector physics and clinical applicationsPCCT's superior resolution and material-differentiation capabilities could improve detection of subtle temporal bone and head-and-neck pathology, potentially enhancing diagnostic referral pathways relevant to audiologists.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4w agoYou’re Only Coaching Half the ConversationConsider routinely inviting communication partners to rehabilitation appointments and providing them with specific conversation strategies; this is an opinion-based call to action without supporting trial data, so individual clinicians should weigh it against their own patient...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·4w agoProgram released for IAA Annual Conference 2026 in Canberra in OctoberThe IAA Annual Conference is a key gathering point for independent audiology practice owners in Australia, signalling the sector's continued investment in clinical education and business sustainability.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Business & finance·4w agoA Data-Driven Approach to Practice Financial HealthLinking financial metrics to patient outcomes is an emerging framework for hearing care practices seeking sustainable growth without compromising care quality.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoTranscriptomic profiling of inner ear hair cell spontaneous regeneration reveals the key role of dlx5aIdentifying dlx5a as a driver of spontaneous hair cell regeneration provides a concrete molecular target for future gene-therapy or pharmacological strategies aimed at reversing sensorineural hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDistinct small-fiber dysfunction profiles in CMT1A and RFC1 disease: a multimodal studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating patients with unexplained vestibular areflexia (complete loss of inner-ear balance function) and neuropathy should be aware that CMT1A and RFC1/CANVAS show distinct small-fiber dysfunction profiles that may aid differential...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDownbeat Nystagmus Induced by Neck Extension in Chiari I MalformationCervical extension should be added as a positional test trigger when Chiari I malformation is suspected in patients with unexplained downbeat nystagmus; however, this is a single case report and insufficient to change routine vestibular testing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoRadiologically occult nasopharyngeal carcinoma: the importance of clinical suspicion and repeat biopsyClinicians managing patients with persistent ear or throat symptoms should maintain high suspicion for nasopharyngeal carcinoma even when imaging is negative, and should consider repeat biopsy — but this single case cannot change evidence-based surveillance guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoFunctional Dissociation Between Cervical VEMP and Posterior Canal vHIT in 1770 Unselected EarsAudiologists should interpret cervical VEMP and posterior canal vHIT as independent measures of distinct vestibular pathways rather than redundant checks of the same inferior vestibular nerve unit; discordant results between the two tests are normal and do not necessarily...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoTeprotumumab for dysthyroid optic neuropathy: early functional and structural improvement in a retrospective case seriesThyroid disorders intersect with audiology through ototoxicity (hearing damage from medications) and autoimmune hearing loss; understanding emerging systemic treatments for thyroid disease broadens the clinical context audiologists may encounter in shared patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoImpedance-based tracking of a cochlear implant electrode reliably detects successful array insertionContinuous intraoperative impedance monitoring is a promising real-time tool for confirming cochlear implant electrode placement; surgeons and CI teams should watch for validation studies before adopting it as a standalone confirmation method.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoSpatial Hearing in Individuals With Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Disorders: An Exploratory StudyPreliminary findings suggest spatial hearing may be subtly altered in unilateral vestibular disorders, but the exploratory design means no clinical protocol changes are warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·4w agoTheodore Hieronymus Bast (1890-1959): His Contributions to Ear AnatomyUnderstanding the historical foundations of ear anatomy enriches the scientific context in which modern audiology and otology practice is grounded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoSensorineural Hearing Loss and Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and prescribers should be aware of a potential link between PDE5 inhibitor use and sudden sensorineural hearing loss; counsel patients accordingly pending further evidence, and report cases to pharmacovigilance systems.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoFrom Approximation to Validation: Rethinking Frequency-Matched Acoustic Models of Cochlear ImplantsResearchers using frequency-matched acoustic vocoders as cochlear implant models should interpret results cautiously, particularly for perceptual sound quality outcomes, as this validation study questions their accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4w agoDevelopment of the Children's English and Spanish Speech Recognition Test: Sound Field Data From Children With and Without Hearing LossAudiologists who test bilingual English-Spanish speaking children should be aware of this new validated tool, but should wait for broader normative data and independent replication before adopting it as a primary clinical measure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoConstruction of a recurrence risk prediction model for benign paroxysmal positional vertigoA new BPPV recurrence prediction model is described, but without external validation data, clinicians should treat it as hypothesis-generating; no change to current BPPV management is warranted until prospective validation is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4w agoArtificial intelligence in otolaryngology: current applications, limitations, and future perspectivesAs AI tools begin entering audiology and ENT practice, a current synthesis of capabilities and limitations helps clinicians and researchers calibrate realistic expectations and identify gaps for future study.＋Save
