PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoAdvances in pathogenesis, novel therapeutic strategies and interventions for age-related hearing lossNo immediate practice change warranted — this is a narrative review of emerging therapies for age-related hearing loss, most of which remain preclinical or early-stage; useful for staying current on the research landscape.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w 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·4w 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·Vestibular·4w 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·Professional practice·4w 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
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·4w ago“Low Frequencies Are Underappreciated” — Restoring the Missing Half of CI HearingThe role of low-frequency hearing preservation in cochlear implant candidates is a legitimate and evolving clinical discussion, but this framing originates from a device manufacturer with a direct commercial interest.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w ago· press releaseVerification of Hearing Aids: A Practical Guide First EditionA dedicated, practice-focused verification reference could help standardize hearing aid verification protocols across clinics and training programs.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·4w agoYour Experience Matters: Hearing Care Professionals Invited to Participate in New SurveyUnderstanding how hearing care professionals currently approach patient-centered care will help shape future training, guidelines, and practice standards across the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w 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)·4w 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·Pediatric·4w 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·5w agoSensorion pivots to new gene therapy for hearing loss: Australian trial plans underwayGJB2 mutations are the single most common cause of inherited deafness, so a targeted gene therapy entering clinical trials could eventually offer a biological treatment option alongside conventional amplification for a well-defined patient population.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·5w agoAcousia Reports Promising First-in-Patient Phase 2a Results for ACOU085 in Cisplatin-Induced OtotoxicityIf confirmed in larger trials, a drug that prevents chemotherapy-related hearing damage (ototoxicity) could significantly reduce one of the most common and life-altering side effects of cisplatin-based cancer treatment.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·5w agoDeveloping gene therapy for TOMT-linked hearing lossTOMT-linked hearing loss is a distinct genetic subtype, and targeted gene therapies for specific mutations represent the frontier of curative audiology research.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·5w agoInvestigating the feasibility of gene therapy for stereocilin-related hearing lossStereocilin mutations cause a specific inherited form of hearing loss, and a successful gene therapy could one day offer a curative option beyond hearing aids or cochlear implants.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·5w agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsValidated real-world measures of listening effort and fatigue could fill a major gap in audiological assessment, enabling more person-centred rehabilitation for older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·Public health & policy·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w 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·Vestibular·5w 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·5w 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·Cochlear implants·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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)·5w 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
