PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoVertigo and dizziness syndromes in children and adolescents: Clinical presentation and diagnostic pathwayClinicians evaluating pediatric dizziness should expect a broad differential and extended diagnostic pathway; this study may support earlier structured assessment, but specific protocol changes require confirmation in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoInfluence of hearing in the non-implanted ear and age on long-term speech recognition benefit for adult cochlear implant users with asymmetric hearing lossAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults with asymmetric hearing loss should monitor the non-implanted ear's residual hearing and patient age as factors likely to influence long-term speech recognition outcomes, though specific management changes depend on the study's...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoLanguage outcomes following long-term auditory processing training in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders: a retrospective case seriesEvidence for long-term language benefits of auditory processing training in neurodevelopmental populations is sparse, and even preliminary data from case series can inform the design of more rigorous future trials.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·4w agoA New Framework for Understanding Speech in Challenging Listening SituationsA clearer shared language for understanding speech perception in difficult listening environments could sharpen clinical counseling and guide future research priorities in audiology.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoJOIN THE RED FLAGS CAMPAIGN ON EARLY SIGNS OF HEARING LOSSPublic awareness campaigns targeting early hearing loss identification could help close the significant diagnosis gap and bring more patients into the audiology care pathway sooner.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoCommunicate clearlyClear communication between healthcare professionals and deaf or hard-of-hearing patients is a persistent equity gap; accessible guidance from a trusted advocacy body helps reinforce standard best practices across all clinical settings.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoProvide communication supportClinics should establish a clear pre-appointment workflow for booking and briefing BSL interpreters or notetakers for patients who need them, including a tested pathway for remote interpreting as a backup.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoAsk about communication needsClinics should implement a routine process for asking, recording, and retrieving individual communication preferences for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients before every appointment.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Accessibility·4w agoCommunicating with patients who are deaf or have hearing lossHealthcare professionals—including audiologists—should review and align their patient communication protocols with this RNID guidance, particularly around informed consent and appointment accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoDiving-related ear, nose, and throat disorders: a structured review using a phase-of-dive frameworkAudiologists and ENT clinicians who see recreational divers should be aware of the phase-specific mechanisms of diving-related ear injury (e.g., barotrauma on descent, reverse squeeze on ascent); this review provides a useful clinical framework but does not change established...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoTinnitus and decreased sound tolerance in military Veterans: Relationship with cochlear deafferentationAudiologists evaluating veterans with tinnitus and sound tolerance issues should consider assessing for cochlear deafferentation (hidden noise-induced nerve damage detectable via extended test measures such as electrocochleography or suprathreshold ABR) even when pure-tone...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAutomatic cochlear morphometry: intraindividual comparison of head CT vs carotid CT angiography, cervical spine, and paranasal sinus CTIf the study confirms that cochlear duct length measurements from non-dedicated CT scans (e.g., carotid CTA, cervical spine CT, sinus CT) are equivalent to head CT measurements, clinicians could use existing imaging for pre-cochlear-implant electrode planning without ordering...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoTowards a consensus on hearing and structure preservation in cochlear implantation surgery: results of the HEARRING international group surveyNo immediate practice change warranted; this survey maps expert opinion variability in hearing and structure preservation during CI surgery and is a stepping stone toward formal consensus guidelines rather than a source of new clinical directives.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoAssociation of AutoART eCAP thresholds with behavioral THR and MCL in pediatric cochlear implant usersAutoART eCAP thresholds show an association with behavioral hearing thresholds and comfortable loudness levels in pediatric CI users, suggesting they may assist fitting in children who cannot self-report reliably, but further validation is needed before replacing behavioral...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoHearing aid use and its association with quality of life, perceived hearing handicap, and social networks in adults with hearing loss: A cross-sectional studyThis cross-sectional study adds observational evidence that hearing aid use is associated with better quality of life and lower perceived hearing handicap in adults, reinforcing existing guidance to encourage uptake—but causation cannot be confirmed without longitudinal data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoThe Gut-Ear Axis: From Dysbiosis to Auditory and Vestibular DisordersEstablishing a mechanistic link between gut microbiota and auditory/vestibular health could open entirely new preventive and therapeutic avenues in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoTranslabyrinthine Resection of Posterior Petrous Face Meningiomas: Surgical, Functional, and Oncological Outcomes and Associations with Anatomical Extension and Tumor BurdenSurgeons and neurotologists managing posterior petrous face meningiomas may find outcome data on tumour control and functional deficits from the translabyrinthine approach useful for patient counselling, though case-series evidence limits immediate practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDifferences in Left-Right Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex Gain in the Video Head Impulse TestAudiologists and vestibular specialists performing vHIT should consider normal left-right VOR gain asymmetry ranges when interpreting results alongside caloric testing, though this study's specific normative thresholds should be validated before changing diagnostic cut-offs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoDietary Intake of Enzymatically Processed Bee Larvae Mitigates Progressive Noise-Induced Hearing Impairment in MiceIdentifying a dietary intervention that can slow noise-induced hearing loss opens a potential new prevention avenue, though translation from mouse to human requires substantial further research.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoResearch finds deafness can re-wire brain to boost peripheral visionUnderstanding how lifelong deafness reshapes brain organisation (cross-modal plasticity) has long-term implications for cochlear implant candidacy counselling and setting realistic expectations about auditory rehabilitation outcomes.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·4w agoThe Audiology Project - through the yearsTAP's growth highlights an underserved intersection of chronic disease and hearing health, signaling an expanding advocacy push for audiologists to be integrated into diabetes care teams.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·4w agoAware Defense Secures Five-Year U.S. Navy Contract for 3D-Scanned Custom Hearing ProtectionThis contract signals growing institutional adoption of 3D-scanning technology for custom hearing protection in high-noise military environments, which may influence future standards for occupational hearing conservation programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoThe Effect of Between-Ear Speech Perception Asymmetry on Localization, Spoken Language, and Literacy for Adolescents With Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists managing adolescent cochlear implant users should assess between-ear speech perception asymmetry, as it may be associated with poorer sound localization, spoken language, and literacy outcomes—though the cross-sectional or observational nature of the study limits...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoHearing Aid Selection by Audiologists: A Qualitative Exploration of Clinical Decision MakingThis qualitative study surfaces the real-world factors driving audiologists' technology-level recommendations; while it does not prescribe a change in protocol, it highlights areas (e.g., financial bias, patient lifestyle assessment) where more structured decision-making...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoA Survey of U.S. Audiologists' Speech-in-Noise Testing Practice Patterns for AdultsIf this survey confirms ongoing underutilization of speech-in-noise testing, audiologists should critically evaluate whether their current practice includes routine speech-in-noise assessment for adults, as it directly informs hearing aid fitting and counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoVisualizing the inner ear: Historical perspectives and future directions to elucidate labyrinth structure and functionAdvances in inner ear imaging could eventually improve diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss and vestibular (balance) disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoEndovascular Reconstruction of a Stenotic Persistent Primitive Trigeminal Artery Causing Hemodynamic Vertigo: A Case ReportThis case highlights that vascular causes of vertigo (dizziness) can mimic inner-ear disorders, reinforcing the importance of thorough differential diagnosis in patients with persistent or unusual dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoAssessment of Self-Perceived Hearing Disability Using the Arabic Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale-12 (SSQ-12) Among Adults Referred for Contralateral Routing of Signal/Bilateral Contralateral Routing of Signal (CROS/BiCROS) EvaluationThe Arabic SSQ-12 shows promise as a self-report tool for Arabic-speaking adults with single-sided or asymmetric hearing loss being evaluated for CROS/BiCROS fittings, but validation data should be reviewed before routine adoption.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·4w agoI lost my hearing but found a communityPatient lived-experience stories like this remind audiologists of the social and emotional impact of hearing loss beyond the clinical encounter, reinforcing the value of signposting patients to peer-support communities.＋Save
