PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w 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·Clinical audiology·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w 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·2w 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w 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·2w 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)·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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)·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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)·2w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVisually challenging conditions on sign language intelligibility show behavioural analogies with spoken languageDemonstrating cross-modal parallels between visual sign language and auditory spoken language perception deepens our understanding of how the brain processes language under degraded sensory conditions, with implications for rehabilitation and communication accessibility research.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·3w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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·3w 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
