PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoNeuroendocrine Tumor of the Middle EarClinicians evaluating unexplained middle ear masses should include MEANT in the differential diagnosis; definitive diagnosis requires histopathology with neuroendocrine markers, and this case adds to a limited literature—no practice change is warranted beyond diagnostic...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP): Biology, Signaling, Pathophysiological Roles, and Therapeutic ApplicationsUnderstanding CGRP's role in the auditory and vestibular systems may open future therapeutic targets for conditions such as vestibular migraine and Ménière's disease.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoBalance Disorders: Insufficient Supply of Vestibular Examinations by the Italian National Health Service, 2021-2023Quantifying the gap between need and supply of vestibular testing highlights a systemic healthcare access problem that may mirror shortfalls in other national health systems globally.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoPersistent Dizziness and Time-Domain Dissociation in Vestibular Function: A Hypothesis-Generating Case Series and Spatiotemporal Framework for Targeted Vestibular RehabilitationThis is hypothesis-generating only; the spatiotemporal framework is not yet validated, so no change to vestibular rehabilitation protocols is warranted until prospective studies confirm the model.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoEmpowerment, Self-Management and Illness Perception of Users of an Online Self-Help Platform for Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional StudyOnline self-help platforms may support empowerment and self-management in tinnitus patients, but this cross-sectional design cannot establish cause-and-effect; audiologists should consider digital support tools as a complement to, not replacement for, structured tinnitus...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoContinuous vs. Interrupted Multi-Talker Babble Background Noise: Impact on Speech Perception in Bimodal Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider including both continuous and interrupted background noise conditions in speech-perception testing, as these may capture different aspects of real-world listening performance relevant to candidacy and outcome...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoWideband Tympanometry Findings in Otitis Media with Effusion-A Systematic ReviewWideband tympanometry shows promise as a more sensitive diagnostic tool for otitis media with effusion in children than conventional tympanometry, but routine protocol adoption should await further standardization of reference norms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSkull Pneumatization Forms a Biothermal System Protecting Ocular and Vestibular HomeostasisIf validated, this novel biothermal hypothesis could offer a new framework for understanding why some patients develop vestibular or ocular symptoms linked to middle ear and sinus pathology.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoThe Genetic Causes of Auditory Neuropathy: A Systematic ReviewGenetic testing for auditory neuropathy is clinically meaningful because the causative gene can influence cochlear implant candidacy and expected outcomes; audiologists should advocate for genetic workup in confirmed auditory neuropathy cases.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAuditory Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in Patients Aged 60 (Sixty) and OlderCochlear implantation delivers meaningful auditory and quality-of-life gains in patients aged 60+; age alone should not be a barrier to implant candidacy, though pre-operative factors such as duration of deafness and residual speech recognition matter.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAssociations of Dietary Factors, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity with Tinnitus: A Scoping ReviewCurrent evidence is insufficient to recommend specific dietary or lifestyle interventions for tinnitus management; however, the review supports discussing general metabolic health and physical activity as part of holistic patient counseling.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoNetwork Meta-Analysis of Cognitive Impairment and miRNA Expression in Alzheimer's Disease Patients with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Cross-ValidationClarifying the molecular link between hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease could eventually guide early screening and intervention strategies in audiology practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoHearing Outcomes Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should be aware that ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement may alter hearing, but scoping review evidence is insufficient to recommend routine audiological monitoring protocols — clinicians should flag patients with new hearing symptoms post-shunt.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoAn Annotation-Free Pipeline for 3D Auricular Bowl Atlas Construction and Statistical Shape Modelling from Surface ScansAutomated 3D ear shape modelling could accelerate and improve the customisation of in-the-ear hearing aids and other ear-worn devices, reducing fitting errors and remakes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDisrupted Vestibular Nuclei Neuron Development in a Chick Model for Congenital Vestibular DisordersIdentifying the neurodevelopmental consequences of malformed vestibular structures could inform future therapeutic targets for children with congenital balance disorders.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCrystalloid Volume and Postoperative Complications in Semisitting Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryOptimising intraoperative fluid management in vestibular schwannoma surgery could reduce postoperative complications, ultimately improving hearing and neurological outcomes for patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA Rare Case of Co-occurring Ménière's Disease and Red Ear SyndromeDocumenting rare symptom co-occurrences expands the differential diagnosis landscape for audiologists and otologists encountering atypical presentations of Ménière's disease.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·3w agoA Multi-Subject Tractography Atlas of Human Cerebellar ConnectionsA high-quality multi-subject cerebellar connectivity atlas could serve as a reference for future research into vestibular disorders, balance rehabilitation, and auditory-cerebellar pathways.+Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·3w agoInvestigation of the relationship between APOE4 expression, hearing loss and Alzheimer Disease pathologyUnderstanding whether APOE4 mechanistically links hearing loss to Alzheimer's pathology could reshape how audiologists counsel high-risk patients and prioritise early intervention.+Save
RNID·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoImproving the function of the infection-fighting cells to prevent glue ear in childrenGlue ear is the most common cause of hearing loss in children, and a better understanding of its immune mechanisms could eventually lead to non-surgical treatments that reduce the need for grommets.+Save
RNID·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAltered auditory efferent activity as a potential factor in tinnitus emergenceIf the auditory efferent system is confirmed as a driver of tinnitus emergence, it could open entirely new therapeutic targets beyond current symptom-management approaches.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoMedical Therapy for NF2-related Schwannomatosis: A Systematic Review of Current EvidenceNo single medical therapy has strong enough evidence to change standard practice yet; clinicians managing NF2-related vestibular schwannomas should await higher-quality trials before routinely adopting pharmacological alternatives to surgery or radiation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular modulation of face identity processing: Differential effects on self, familiar and unfamiliar facesDemonstrating that the vestibular system influences complex social cognition like face-identity processing broadens our understanding of how balance disorders may have underappreciated effects on cognitive and social function.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoAwareness of Age-Related Gains and Losses and Their Associations with Hearing-Related Health Behaviors in Midlife and Older AdulthoodUnderstanding how age-related self-perceptions drive hearing health behaviors could help clinicians tailor counseling strategies to improve hearing aid uptake and screening adherence in midlife and older patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAnalysis of the differential components of five processed products of Cuscuta chinensis based on HPLC-Q Exactive Orbitrap/MS and chemometricsCharacterizing the chemical makeup of traditional herbal tinnitus remedies is a very early step toward understanding whether they have any biological basis for use, but no clinical evidence yet supports their adoption in audiology practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoErratum to "Perspectives on Aural Rehabilitation From Adult Cochlear Implant Recipients"Errata notices maintain the integrity of the published literature on cochlear implant rehabilitation, ensuring clinicians and researchers work from accurate information.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoHearing Preservation Rates After Cochlear Implantation Using Soft Surgery TechniquesAwait full results to determine whether soft surgery technique adoption has led to measurable improvement in hearing preservation rates over time; no immediate practice change indicated until findings are reviewed.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoAdults With Mild to Moderate Hearing LossJAMA articles on mild-to-moderate hearing loss in adults frequently influence clinical guidelines, healthcare policy, and screening practices, making this a publication to monitor closely once the full text is available.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoMultimodal imaging and intravitreal faricimab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with a choroidal nevus in genetically confirmed Usher syndrome type 2: a case reportIt highlights the complex multi-system disease burden in Usher syndrome, reminding audiology teams of the need for coordinated ophthalmological co-management in this population.+Save