PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoSelective Auditory Attention Engages Distinct Neural Strategies in Simulated Electric and Acoustic Stimulation Within and Across EarsClinicians fitting EAS or bimodal devices should be aware that these stimulation modes recruit distinct neural attention strategies, which may have future implications for candidacy selection and auditory training protocols, though no immediate protocol change is warranted from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus Brain: A Functional Reorganization?Identifying consistent patterns of brain reorganisation in tinnitus could eventually lead to targeted neuromodulation therapies, making this a foundational piece of ongoing tinnitus research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoT-cell-targeted immunotherapy in neurofibromatosis type 2-related vestibular schwannoma: current evidence and future directionNF2-related vestibular schwannomas are notoriously difficult to manage and often lead to profound hearing loss; emerging immunotherapy options could eventually change the treatment landscape for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoInconsistencies in care: a UK and Ireland survey exploring acute vestibular service provision in adult major trauma centresAudiologists and vestibular specialists working in or alongside trauma centres should advocate for systematic vestibular screening protocols for TBI patients, as the survey reveals these are largely absent across UK and Ireland major trauma centres.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoIn vitro investigation of electrospun PVDF-TrFE fiber mats to reduce connective tissue growth after cochlear implantationConnective tissue overgrowth around cochlear implant electrodes can degrade hearing outcomes over time, and finding biomaterial solutions to prevent it is a meaningful long-term goal for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDo Measures of Autonomic Nervous System Function Correlate With Sensorimotor Performance?If autonomic nervous system measures reliably predict sensorimotor integration, they could become useful adjuncts in vestibular and balance disorder workups, broadening the audiologist/vestibular specialist's assessment toolkit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·3w agoConsensus on key concepts in audiometryNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but educators and training programs should review whether their audiometry curricula align with the consensus key concepts identified.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDocumentation of Nystagmus Assessment in Acute Vertigo: A Retrospective Audit of Emergency Department Practice and Variability in Two Regional Australian HospitalsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that ED nystagmus documentation is frequently incomplete, meaning referral notes from emergency settings may not reliably capture key diagnostic information for vestibular triage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoChronic vestibular syndromes: Correct diagnosis and treatmentClinicians managing patients with dizziness lasting more than three months should consult this review for an updated diagnostic framework and treatment options for chronic vestibular syndromes, though as a narrative review it does not supersede existing guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoSound hypersensitivity phenotypes and sound hypersensitivity disorderAudiologists treating patients with hyperacusis, misophonia, or noise sensitivity should monitor this proposed framework; if adopted broadly, it may standardise assessment and treatment pathways, but clinical practice change should await validation and consensus endorsement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoCryoneurolysis of auriculotemporal nerve for treatment of otalgiaSecondary otalgia from auriculotemporal neuralgia is frequently missed or mismanaged; this case adds to a small but growing body of evidence for interventional nerve-targeted treatments in refractory ear pain.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoFrom vestibular migraine to cochlear migraineNo actionable practice change yet; cochlear migraine remains an emerging concept without established diagnostic criteria or treatment guidelines, but audiologists should be aware of migraine as a potential cause of unexplained hearing fluctuations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCross-cultural validation of the Dutch Vertigo Symptom Scale - Short Form: dimensionality, reliability and cultural differences in symptom reportingThe Dutch VSS-SF is a valid and reliable tool for assessing vestibular symptoms in Dutch-speaking patients, but clinicians should be aware that cultural background can influence how patients describe dizziness — a nuance relevant when using standardised questionnaires across...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoAge-dependent Shifts in Spiral Ganglion Neuron Subtypes Are Associated with Interphase Gap-dependent Modulation of Electrically Evoked Compound Action Potentials in MiceNo immediate practice change, but this preclinical mouse study suggests that age-related shifts in spiral ganglion neuron subtypes may partly explain variable cochlear implant outcomes in older recipients — a hypothesis that warrants follow-up in human studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoPersistent postural-perceptual dizziness: subjective-objective dissociation and response to neurologist-led multimodal therapyNeurologist-led multimodal therapy shows promise for PPPD, but until full results and sample details are reviewed, audiologists should note this as supportive context for multidisciplinary referral pathways rather than a prompt to change current vestibular rehabilitation...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoEfficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy on Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo After Repositioning: Improvement of Vestibular Symptoms and Vertigo DisabilityAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider recommending vestibular rehabilitation therapy following canalith repositioning in BPPV patients, as this RCT-level evidence suggests it meaningfully reduces residual vestibular symptoms and vertigo-related disability.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3w agoUSPIO enhanced MR imaging in CNS tumors (UMIC): a study protocolThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been indexed in error for this feed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Implant Trial Publication After ClinicalTrials.gov RegistrationPublication gaps in registered cochlear implant trials can distort the evidence base that clinicians rely on, making transparent reporting a critical issue for evidence-based audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoShould perilymph be considered when modeling the lateral semicircular canal?Accurate biomechanical models of the inner ear's balance organs are foundational for improving the design of vestibular implants and surgical interventions targeting the semicircular canals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear Nerve Responsiveness to Electrical Stimulation in Late-Implanted Prelingually Deafened AdultsFindings on cochlear nerve responsiveness in late-implanted prelingually deafened adults may help refine candidate selection and outcome counselling for this challenging CI population, but direct practice change should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoIntraosseous Arteriovenous Fistula of the Mastoid Emissary Canal Treated with Combined Transvenous and Transarterial Embolization: A Case ReportDocuments a rare but treatable vascular cause of pulsatile tinnitus, reinforcing the importance of appropriate referral pathways when patients present with pulse-synchronous ear sounds.＋Save
CA¶Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoFrom the Audiometric Booth to Real‑World Soundscapes: Over Forty Years of Cochlear Implant Research Leading to Ecological AudiologyNo immediate practice change warranted; this is a narrative historical review, but it reinforces a growing consensus that real-world hearing assessments should complement standard booth testing for cochlear implant users.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoOptimizing Cochlear Implant Care: Current Advances and Future DirectionsAudiologists managing cochlear implant patients should review current evidence on optimizing speech perception and speech production outcomes; this review likely synthesizes actionable programming and rehabilitation strategies worth integrating into practice.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Accessibility·3w agoImproving the Accessibility and Quality of Hearing Health Services for Seniors with a Hearing LossClinicians serving older adults should review their accessibility and care-quality practices; this article likely identifies systemic strategies (e.g., tele-audiology, community outreach) worth considering, though specific evidence-based protocols depend on the underlying study...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoBridging Mechanisms and Clinical Care: Research on Auditory Disorders at the LEXA LabNo immediate practice change; this is a research-program profile describing a clinician-scientist lab whose outputs may inform future clinical guidance.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoExploring the Role of Music, Touch, and Emerging Technologies in Hearing HealthNo immediate practice change; this is a research-program overview highlighting emerging multisensory and technology-based interventions that are not yet validated for routine clinical use.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoExploring the Role of Music, Touch, and Emerging Technologies in Hearing HealthMultisensory approaches that go beyond standard amplification could open new rehabilitation pathways for patients who remain dissatisfied with hearing devices in complex listening environments.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoPrevention, Detection, and Rehabilitation of Noise‑Related Hearing Disorders: An Integrated Approach in the Era of Hearing TechnologiesThe integrated prevention-detection-rehabilitation framework reinforces current best-practice thinking, but without access to full methodology and results, audiologists should treat this as directionally supportive rather than immediately practice-changing.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoResearch Highlights Sex-Based Hormonal Influences on Hearing, Pointing Toward More Personalized Auditory CareNo actionable practice change yet — findings are conference-presented and preliminary; audiologists should monitor the emerging literature on sex-based hormonal effects on auditory function before adjusting assessment or counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoAge-appropriate assessment of concussion in children and adolescentsAudiologists involved in vestibular or concussion assessment should be aware that standard adult concussion tools are not directly applicable to pediatric patients; age-appropriate protocols should be used, but this review alone does not warrant a specific immediate practice...＋Save
