Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·Public health & policy·5mo agoWhat does loud noise do to your ears?A consumer-facing educational video explaining the physiological effects of noise-induced hearing damage, using post-concert tinnitus as an illustrative example.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoGabaergic modulation alleviates auditory hypersensitivity and neuroinflammation in sodium salicylate-treated male miceIdentifying GABAergic pathways as a modulator of hyperacusis and auditory neuroinflammation opens a potential therapeutic target for patients with debilitating sound sensitivity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoHennebert's sign due to intralabyrinthine schwannoma - case reportClinicians evaluating patients with Hennebert's sign should include intralabyrinthine schwannoma in the differential diagnosis, even though it is a rare cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoSurgical decision-making in cholesteatoma-induced labyrinthine fistula: hearing outcomes in a tertiary referral centerSurgeons managing cholesteatoma-induced labyrinthine fistula can reference this tertiary-center series for comparative hearing outcomes, but practice changes should await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5mo agoDiagnostic value of the inner ear computed tomography measurements in detecting congenital sensorineural hearing loss: a comparative studyInner-ear CT measurements may add diagnostic value in evaluating congenital sensorineural hearing loss, but clinicians should await validation of specific threshold values before adopting them routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoStudy on the Effectiveness of Combining Different Hearing Test Techniques in Aiding the Diagnosis of NIHL Using a Cross-sectional SurveyCombining conventional audiometry with supplementary hearing test techniques shows promise for earlier NIHL detection, but the cross-sectional design limits causal inference; audiologists should monitor for future prospective validation before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoSpectral Profile Analysis and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Habitual Earphone Users with Normal HearingHabitual earphone users with normal audiograms may show subclinical (below the detectable threshold) auditory dysfunction on speech-in-noise and spectral profile tests; audiologists should consider supplementary testing in this population, though prospective data confirming...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoCongenital Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an 11-Year-Old: Case Report, Surgical Management, and a Proposal for Refined NomenclatureThis case report has minimal relevance to audiology; it primarily informs otolaryngology and pediatric surgical practice regarding a rare congenital nasal anomaly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoCorrection: Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique with or without A-PRF in treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD): A 12 months CBCT studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it was likely indexed in error and has no relevance to hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoMulti-Frequency Electrocochleography Results in Fewer Drop Alarms During Cochlear Implant InsertionSurgeons performing cochlear implantation who use intraoperative ECochG monitoring should consider multi-frequency algorithms, as they appear to reduce false-positive drop alarms without compromising detection of true hearing drops.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·5mo agoDecolonising audiology education: Epistemic barriers and opportunities for Black African studentsDiversifying the knowledge foundations of audiology education is essential for producing a workforce capable of serving linguistically and culturally diverse populations globally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoNoise exposure burden and hearing protection compliance among Saudi military personnel: A cross-sectional studyMilitary audiologists and occupational health practitioners should note persistently low hearing protection compliance in this population, reinforcing the need for structured hearing conservation programs; no change to civilian clinical protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVertigo Presentations to the Emergency Departments in Mersin, Türkiye: Demographics, Etiologic and Clinical PatternsUnderstanding the demographic and etiological profile of emergency vertigo presentations can help audiologists and ENTs anticipate referral patterns and tailor vestibular services to local epidemiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoCommentary: Individual Return to Work After Treatment of Vestibular Schwannoma: A Questionnaire-Based StudyReturn-to-work outcomes are an important patient-centred measure for vestibular schwannoma management that are often overlooked in favour of audiological and neurological endpoints.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEffectiveness of vestibular physical therapy on balance and dizziness in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and vestibular therapists treating patients with multiple sclerosis should consider vestibular physical therapy as a supported intervention for improving balance and reducing dizziness, pending review of the meta-analysis's effect sizes and heterogeneity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·5mo agoCalibration offset estimation in mobile hearing tests via categorical loudness scalingAccurate calibration is the single biggest barrier to clinical-grade mobile hearing assessment, and a validated offset-estimation method could meaningfully lower the cost and access gap for hearing screening at scale.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoThe Landscape of Vestibular Schwannoma Microsurgical Resection Clinical Trials: A Scoping ReviewThis scoping review maps the clinical trial landscape for vestibular schwannoma surgery but does not yet provide new outcome data; clinicians should watch for future systematic reviews or pooled analyses that may follow from this groundwork.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAuditory Brainstem Response as a Predictor of Hearing After Vestibular Schwannoma RadiosurgeryPre- and post-radiosurgery ABR findings may serve as a prognostic tool for hearing preservation counseling in vestibular schwannoma patients, but clinical adoption should await replication in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoMicroglia and Astrocytes in the Lateral Vestibular Nuclei of Mice after Vestibular StimulationUnderstanding how glial cells respond to vestibular stress in the brain may eventually shed light on why some patients develop chronic dizziness or balance compensation problems after vestibular injury.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoAre kinocilia motile?Clarifying whether kinocilia are motile could reshape fundamental understanding of vestibular hair cell mechanics and inform future research into balance disorders and ciliopathies.＋Save
Resonate. The Podcast·Podcast·Research (general)·5mo agoThe Hearing-Cognition Connection with Dr Sigart BrantPodcast episode featuring Dr. Sigart Brant discussing the connection between hearing health and brain/cognitive health.＋Save
MED-EL YouTube·Video·Cochlear implants·5mo agoSONNET 3: Flexible EarhookShort instructional video from MED-EL demonstrating how to bend the flexible earhook on the SONNET 3 cochlear implant audio processor for a comfortable fit.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·5mo agoDeaf Awareness Week and Why I Love My Little Robot EarFirst-person accounts of cochlear implant use for single-sided deafness highlight patient-reported barriers and psychosocial impacts that clinicians should consider during counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·5mo agoAudiology Australia announces significant changes for overseas-qualified audiologistsClearer accreditation pathways for internationally qualified audiologists could help address workforce shortages and diversify the profession in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Hearing aids·5mo agoOticon Zeal Receives Red Dot Design AwardDesign recognition for paediatric hearing aids signals growing industry attention to child-centred aesthetics and usability, which can influence device acceptance and consistent wear among young users.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·5mo agoDemant Reports 6% Organic Growth in Q1 2026, Driven by Strong Oticon Zeal LaunchDemant's growth driven by the Oticon Zeal launch signals continued market momentum in premium hearing aids, which may influence product availability, pricing competition, and clinic purchasing decisions.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Financial report·Business & finance·5mo agoAmplifon Reports Record Q1 2026 Profitability Despite Modest Revenue GrowthAmplifon's record profitability amid modest revenue growth suggests operational efficiency gains in retail audiology, which may signal broader industry trends toward margin optimization over volume expansion.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·5mo agoSpecsavers stories – Celeste CoetzerStories of internationally trained audiologists integrating into the Australian market highlight workforce diversity trends and the growing role of retail-optical chains in hearing care delivery.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Professional practice·5mo agoBipartisan Resolution Introduced to Recognize International Hearing Society’s 75th AnniversaryBipartisan Congressional recognition of hearing aid specialists signals continued political awareness of hearing health as a public health priority, which may support future legislative efforts on hearing care access.＋Save
