PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoIntroducing a translationally relevant mouse model of radiosurgery-induced unilateral hearing lossPreclinical animal model only — no actionable change for clinical practice; the model may accelerate future research into hearing-protective strategies during radiosurgery, but no human data are available yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoPulsatile tinnitus due to intracranial arteriovenous fistula indirectly identified by carotid Doppler ultrasoundCarotid Doppler ultrasound may serve as an indirect, non-invasive clue toward intracranial arteriovenous fistula in pulsatile tinnitus workup, but this single case report is too preliminary to change diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoMindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative reviewMindfulness-based therapy shows promise for reducing psychological distress in chronic tinnitus patients, but the narrative (non-systematic) review design limits strong practice recommendations; audiologists may cautiously consider it as an adjunct to existing counseling...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoThe Long-Term Impact of Facial Palsy on the Quality of Life of Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsFacial palsy following vestibular schwannoma treatment carries a significant and durable quality-of-life penalty; audiologists and surgeons counseling patients should weight this risk heavily in shared treatment decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPseudoprogression in Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas following stereotactic radiosurgery: temporal dynamics and radiological predictorsClinicians managing large vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery should be aware of pseudoprogression patterns and MRI predictors identified here before escalating treatment; however, the study's observational design means findings should be validated before changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoMultiple Modalities of Sensory Gating Are Affected in Decompensated TinnitusNo immediate practice change; findings are mechanistic and require replication before influencing tinnitus assessment or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoEmotional responses to environmental sounds: associations with self-reported well-being in adults reporting minimal hearing difficulties, some hearing difficulties, and hearing aid useNo immediate practice change, but findings reinforce the value of counselling hearing aid users about the emotional dimension of everyday soundscapes when discussing quality-of-life outcomes.＋Save
Happy Hearing Podcast·Podcast·4mo agoHappy Hearing Podcast: Episode 29 - In the Bear’s House with Bruce HunterIn Episode 29 of the Happy Hearing Podcast, we are joined by award-winning writer, editor, speaker and mentor Bruce Hunter. Bruce shares his lifelong journey with hearing loss, his experience living bimodally with a cochlear implant and hearing aid, and the profound emotional...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·4mo agoLast chance to enter Australia’s inaugural Audiologist of the Year AwardsThe inaugural Audiologist of the Year category marks a milestone in elevating audiology's professional profile within Australia's broader allied health landscape.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Public health & policy·4mo agoSector input needed on emergency preparedness tool for Deaf/hard of hearing peopleNo actionable clinical practice change at this stage — this is an early co-design consultation seeking sector input, not a completed or validated tool.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoBellavia champions Auracast awareness through global education pushWider public and professional awareness of Auracast could accelerate adoption of Bluetooth broadcast audio infrastructure, ultimately expanding real-world hearing accessibility for audiologists' patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·4mo agoGot Something to Say About Hearing Loss? Let People Hear ItPeer advocacy and lived-experience storytelling can complement clinical efforts to reduce hearing-loss stigma and improve public awareness.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4mo agoI Turned Down $500,000 on YouTube… Here’s WhyToday, I’m sharing one of the biggest financial decisions I’ve ever made with this YouTube channel… Over the past several years, I’ve officially turned down more than $500,000 in sponsorship contracts from hearing aid companies and OTC hearing aid brands....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoFrequency and phenotype of GAA-FGF14 disease in bilateral vestibulopathy syndromes: insights from repeat expansion carriers, including a case of co-occurrence with RFC1-related CANVASAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that GAA-FGF14 repeat expansions can underlie bilateral vestibulopathy, and rare co-occurrence with RFC1-CANVAS is possible, but genetic testing protocols are not yet standardised — no immediate practice change is warranted...＋Save
Cochlear Americas YouTube·Video·4mo agoCochlear volunteers are happy to share what their experience has been like!Don't miss an opportunity to connect with a mentor today; link in channel bio. Like, Subscribe & Turn on Notifications to receive the most updated information from Cochlear! Connect with us on our other social channels: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cochlear/ Instagram:...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoUnique Natural History of Very Small Vestibular Schwannoma Substantiates Size Threshold SurveillanceEvidence supports defining a size threshold below which vestibular schwannomas can be managed with active surveillance alone, potentially reducing overtreatment of very small tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSelective subperineurial dissection in vestibular schwannoma surgery: how I do itThis technique paper offers a step-by-step procedural reference for neurotologists; it does not provide comparative outcome data, so no evidence-based change in surgical practice is warranted without further study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoThe effect of real-ear adjusted chirp stimuli on auditory brainstem response threshold estimation and wave V parameters in childrenIf real-ear-adjusted chirp stimuli demonstrably improve ABR threshold accuracy in children, audiologists performing pediatric ABR testing should consider incorporating RECD-adjusted chirp protocols into their workflow.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoPharyngeal Dysphagia in Cancer: Characterizing Functional and Physiological Swallow Targets Across 12 Cancer TypesCharacterizing swallowing dysfunction across diverse cancer types could inform multidisciplinary care pathways and highlight where audiology-adjacent speech-language services are most needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoThe shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulationsUnderstanding how the brain flexibly shapes attention to speech modulations has direct implications for next-generation auditory attention decoding systems and neuro-steered hearing aids.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·4mo agoEffect of balance training exercises with stroboscopic glasses on postural control, gait, and physical performance in the elderly population: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialThis is a published protocol only — no results are available yet; no actionable change to balance rehabilitation practice can be made at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoFailed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case reportIn patients with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled chronic ear infection where cochlear implantation fails, auditory brainstem implantation is a viable salvage option — consistent with existing guidance but reinforced by this case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoA Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up DataImproving the statistical handling of irregular follow-up data in cochlear implant research could reduce bias in reported hearing outcome trajectories and lead to more reliable evidence for clinical guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoA Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening ConditionsUnderstanding how motivation shapes listening effort could refine how audiologists measure and counsel patients on the real-world burden of hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSpeech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI StudyThese findings open a potential non-implant pathway for sensory substitution in single-sided deafness, and may inform future design of vibrotactile hearing assistive devices or multimodal rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Clinical audiology·4mo agoTest pageThis page has no significance for the audiology field; it is a test entry with no substantive content.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4mo agoAurahear is one! What a year it’s been for AuracastThe growing number of dedicated Auracast-focused media outlets reflects increasing industry and public interest in Bluetooth LE Audio for hearing accessibility, which audiologists may need to address in patient counselling.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4mo agoWidex Allure AI RIC launched with Bluetooth LE Audio and AuracastNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists should note the Allure AI RIC's lack of Auracast support when advising patients who rely on or anticipate Auracast-enabled public venues.＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Hearing aids·4mo agoEuropean Federation of Hard of Hearing People calls for Auracast AND Telecoils in hearing aidsThis resolution signals growing advocacy pressure on manufacturers to retain proven assistive-listening infrastructure (telecoils) while adopting emerging Bluetooth LE Audio standards, with direct implications for hearing aid feature specifications and public accessibility...＋Save
