PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w 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·5w 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
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·5w agoNew Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?A new study evaluating the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an OTC hearing solution, is discussed in a podcast episode hosted by Shari Eberts featuring Dr. Tami Harel, focusing on speech-in-noise outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·5w agoSensorion Advances GJB2 Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Following Regulatory MilestonesGJB2 mutations are the most common cause of inherited hearing loss, so a gene therapy entering clinical-trial stages represents a meaningful step toward a potential biological treatment option.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·Clinical trial·Research (general)·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·5w 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·Research (general)·5w 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)·5w 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)·5w 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·5w 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
Canadian Audiologist·Industry news·Professional practice·5w agoIndustry NewsRecognition of leading researchers and long-standing industry players reflects the maturation and ongoing investment in the audiology and hearing care field.＋Save
CA◎Canadian Audiologist·Professional org·Education & training·5w agoEditorialProfiling Canadian university audiology programs helps the profession understand where future audiologists are trained and where research capacity is being built.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5w 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·Research (general)·5w agoClinical assessment tools for concussion in adultsNo immediate practice change warranted from this review alone; it serves as a useful reference for audiologists and vestibular specialists selecting evidence-based tools to assess adult concussion patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w agoA multidisciplinary, symptom-targeted approach to rehabilitation in pediatric concussionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation specialists treating pediatric post-concussion patients should consider participating in or referring to multidisciplinary teams that use symptom-targeted protocols, particularly for vestibular symptoms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoA novel technique for safe intraoperative perilymph sampling in humansThis technique is currently a research tool for inner-ear biomarker discovery; no change to routine clinical or surgical practice is indicated at this stage, but it has significant potential to advance inner-ear diagnostics in the future.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoRadicality and revision surgery in vestibular schwannoma treatment: balancing optimal outcomes with unavoidable necessitySurgeons managing vestibular schwannoma recurrence after prior microsurgery or radiation should consult this review for guidance on radicality decisions, but routine audiology practice is not directly changed; referral pathways for patients with treatment failure should remain...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoTest Equivalency of the Spanish and English AzBio Sentences Among Bilingual Normal HearersAudiologists testing bilingual patients with AzBio sentences should be cautious about assuming the Spanish and English versions are interchangeable until equivalency data are confirmed; verify normative SNR targets for each language before drawing clinical conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5w agoEffect Sizes and Statistical Power in Hearing Aid ResearchNo immediate change to clinical practice; however, audiologists evaluating hearing aid research should be aware that many published studies may be underpowered or misclassified by generic effect-size benchmarks, warranting critical appraisal of statistical conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoOtolithic Dysfunction in Normal-Hearing Individuals With TinnitusConsider adding otolith function testing (e.g., cVEMP/oVEMP) to the assessment battery for normal-hearing tinnitus patients, as subclinical cochleovestibular dysfunction may be present before measurable hearing loss develops.＋Save
