PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoLocalization of Free-Field Sound Sources in the Chronic Phase of Mild Ischemic StrokeAudiologists seeing post-stroke patients should be aware that even mild ischemic stroke can impair sound localization and binaural processing; formal binaural assessment may be warranted in this population, though practice protocols are not yet established from this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVascular Etiology in Idiopathic Labyrinthitis: Implication of NLR and PLR and White Matter ChangesConsider vascular risk factors and inflammatory blood markers (NLR, PLR) when evaluating older patients with sudden unexplained hearing and balance loss, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAdaptive rehabilitation training for vestibular semicircular canal injury based on virtual reality technologyVR-based vestibular rehabilitation shows promise for semicircular canal injury, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed efficacy data and larger controlled trials before substituting it for established vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoIdentification of Novel LOXHD1 Variants in Chinese Patients with Non-Syndromic Hearing LossNo immediate change to clinical practice, but these novel LOXHD1 variants expand the genetic panel targets relevant for late-onset non-syndromic hearing loss in East Asian populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoEEG Spectral Analysis of Tinnitus Sound Therapy: Meta-AnalysisThis meta-analysis provides neurophysiological evidence supporting sound therapy's effect on brain activity in chronic tinnitus, but clinicians should interpret EEG outcomes cautiously as surrogate markers until they are linked to validated patient-reported symptom improvement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoVogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Mimicking Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionAudiologists and otologists should consider VKH disease in patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms alongside eye inflammation or skin/hair changes, as misdiagnosis can delay sight- and hearing-preserving immunotherapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoDevelopment of behavioral observation audiometry tests for companion dogsExtending validated pediatric audiometric methods to veterinary populations could broaden the scientific understanding of behavioral audiometry and open cross-disciplinary research collaborations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoAnalysis of Depression and Anxiety in Patients With Tinnitus: A Focus on Specific Age Groups and Sex-Related DifferencesAudiologists should routinely screen working-age tinnitus patients for anxiety, depression, and insomnia, and interpret results with awareness that age and sex influence these comorbidities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoIntegrative genomic and multi-omics analyses identify oxidative stress-related pathways and druggable targets for tinnitusIdentifying druggable molecular targets through genomic analysis could accelerate tinnitus pharmacotherapy research, an area with no FDA-approved treatments to date.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoAcupuncture Therapy in Tinnitus Using Single Needle Through Multiple Points Technique TE21-SI19-GB2 and GB3-SI19: A Case ReportWhile acupuncture for tinnitus remains controversial and evidence is largely anecdotal, case reports like this can generate hypotheses for future controlled trials in an area of high unmet patient need.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Financial report·Business & finance·5mo agoWSA Reports 1% Organic Growth and Improved Profitability in Q2 FY 2025/26Steady, if modest, growth at one of the hearing industry's largest manufacturers signals continued market stability and may influence product investment, pricing, and clinic supply chains.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·5mo agoHeAL 2026: Inventis Promotes Technological Innovation in Hearing Care in PaduaThe HeAL (Hearing Across the Lifespan) conference is a notable international gathering for audiology professionals, and corporate sponsorship patterns can signal where industry investment in diagnostic technology is heading.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·5mo agoSkylark Bio to Present New Preclinical Data for Pendrin Gene Therapy Targeting Hearing Loss Program at ASGCT 2026Gene therapies targeting specific genetic causes of hearing loss represent a potential future treatment paradigm that could shift audiology from management to cure for select patient populations.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoSoundGear Teams Up with Realtree to Promote Hearing Protection for Hunters and Outdoor EnthusiastsPartnerships that bring hearing protection into mainstream outdoor retail channels can help reduce noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in a population that has historically under-utilized hearing protection.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Other·Hearing aids·5mo agoHearingTracker 2026 Consumer Survey: Strong Hearing Aid Satisfaction, but Persistent Barriers to AdoptionNo actionable clinical practice change; survey confirms known adoption barriers (cost, stigma, awareness) and high user satisfaction, but provides no new clinical guidance.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5mo agoHearUSA Earns Dual Honors in 2026 Global Health & Pharmaceutical AwardsAward recognition can signal a company's growing market profile, but carries no direct implication for clinical care or evidence-based practice in audiology.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·5mo agoSoundGear and Realtree Partner to Advance Hearing Protection Awareness for Outdoor EnthusiastsBroadening hearing protection awareness in high-noise recreational communities (hunters and shooters) could reduce preventable noise-induced hearing loss in an underserved prevention audience.＋Save
The Total Hearing Care Difference·Podcast·5mo agoHearing Aid Health Insurance 101 With Dr. Jill CopleyInsurance and hearing aids don’t always speak the same language and that gap can cost you time, money, and a lot of peace of mind. We sit down to translate the basics of hearing aid insurance coverage so you can walk into your next audiology visit knowing what to ask, what to...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5mo agoCan your hearing aids do THIS?My cousin Biff is loving his new hearing aids on the pickleball court!＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Hearing aids·5mo agoRoundtable: Helpful Hearing Aid AccessoriesNo single practice-changing finding; however, the roundtable may surface accessory-recommendation strategies worth comparing against current counseling workflows.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Professional practice·5mo agoBAA UPDATE May/June 2026Membership leadership continuity at the BAA affects how UK audiologists access professional support and advocacy services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoComment on "Superior semicircular canal abnormalities Are more common in patients presenting to the emergency room with unexplained vertigo"Unexplained vertigo is a common and costly ED presentation, and identifying structural inner-ear abnormalities as a contributor could improve diagnostic pathways if the underlying study's findings are validated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoHearing aid effectiveness and probable dementia risk across 33 countries: A pooled analysis of seven cohortsAudiologists should continue counselling patients with hearing loss about consistent hearing aid use, as this large pooled international analysis adds meaningful weight to the evidence linking effective hearing aid use to reduced dementia risk — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAberrant three-dimensional estimates of head motion and orientation are generated by the brain when the vestibular periphery is damagedUnderstanding exactly how the brain miscalculates head motion in three dimensions after vestibular injury could guide the development of more precise vestibular rehabilitation strategies and compensation training protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoClinical profiles of MRI-negative ischemia and stroke mimics after thrombolysis: insights into diagnostic uncertainty in acute ischemic stroke careVertigo is one of the most common stroke mimics leading to unnecessary thrombolysis, and this study highlights the urgent need for reliable bedside tools — including vestibular assessment — to distinguish central from peripheral causes in the ED.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoWhite Matter Alterations Are More Robust Than Gray Matter Differences in Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: An MRI Study of Military PersonnelIdentifying robust neuroimaging biomarkers for tinnitus and hearing loss in military populations could accelerate research into brain-based mechanisms of these conditions and the development of objective diagnostic or treatment-monitoring tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoElectromyography of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach and electrically evoked stapedius reflex during cochlear implant surgery: a prospective bicentric studyIntraoperative EMG of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach may provide a reliable objective measure for cochlear implant fitting threshold estimation, but results from this prospective bicentric study should be replicated in larger trials before changing standard...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoA hemispheric decoding principle for vestibular heading perception in the posterior sylvian areaClarifying how the brain's two hemispheres decode vestibular heading signals could eventually inform our understanding of balance disorders and guide future neurorehabilitation targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEvaluation of the Effects of Caloric Vestibular Stimulations on Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission ResponsesFindings may warrant caution when scheduling caloric vestibular testing and DPOAE testing in the same session, but clinical protocol changes should await replication and review of the full study.＋Save
