Hearing Review·Professional org·Education & training·2w agoRegistration Opens for AAA’s Fall Leadership Programs for AudiologistsStructured leadership pipelines help strengthen the audiology profession by cultivating the next generation of clinical and organizational leaders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoDown-sloping high-frequency audiometric findings in ENT-MS-12 auditory screen-positive patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A pilot case seriesThis pilot case series suggests down-sloping high-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus are identifiable audio-vestibular features in relapsing-remitting MS patients; no actionable change to audiology practice is warranted yet, but audiologists seeing MS patients should be aware...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoEvaluating measurement accuracy of ear-canal reflectance using a conical hornFindings are too preliminary to change clinical WAI measurement protocols; audiologists should monitor further validation work before adopting conical-horn calibration methods.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe Unique Voice Profile of Children With Auditory Brainstem Implants: A Novel Study on Voice Onset TimeClinicians working with pediatric ABI users should be aware that voice onset time and temporal speech production differ from cochlear implant and normal-hearing norms; speech-language therapy targets and timelines may need to be adjusted accordingly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAuditory Spatial Processing in Patients With Vestibular MigraineAudiologists evaluating patients with vestibular migraine should consider adding central auditory spatial processing tests, as this population may show deficits not captured by standard audiometry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implantation and Hearing Rehabilitation in CHARGE Syndrome: Expanding Clinical Knowledge and OutcomesCochlear implantation is a viable option in CHARGE syndrome, but surgical complexity and variable outcomes mean individualized planning is essential; this retrospective data can inform pre-operative counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoBilateral low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus following spinal anesthesia during a cesarean sectionNo change to audiology practice is warranted; however, audiologists should be aware of spinal anesthesia as a potential cause of low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus when taking patient history from postpartum patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDeterminants of the quality of life of patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis and validation of the Dutch NFTI-QOL questionnaireNo immediate change to audiological practice; the validated Dutch NFTI-QOL questionnaire is now available for use in Dutch-speaking NF2 patient populations to better capture quality-of-life data in clinical and research settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoTherapeutic Hybrid Intelligence with Neural and Knowledge-based Expert Reasoning for SRS (THINKERS): a mixture-of-experts AI model for vestibular schwannomaNo immediate change to clinical audiology practice; THINKERS is a research-stage AI tool for neurosurgical outcome prediction in vestibular schwannoma and requires prospective validation before clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSevere surgical site infections following cochlear implant surgeryClinicians performing or managing cochlear implant patients should review identified risk factors and management strategies from this study to inform surgical protocols and post-operative monitoring for severe surgical site infections.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoBetahistine for residual dizziness after canalith repositioning in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing post-CRM residual dizziness in BPPV patients should review this systematic review's pooled findings; if betahistine shows significant benefit, it may warrant a protocol update in collaboration with referring physicians.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAssociation Between Cannabis Use and Tinnitus: A Multi-Center Propensity-Score-Matched Cohort StudyClinicians should note this study's association findings when taking patient histories involving cannabis use and tinnitus, but a causal link is not established and no change in tinnitus management protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA Rare, Unusually Long Vestibular Fistula in a Female: Challenges Faced in Diagnosis and ManagementThis report has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this batch in error, as it describes a rare pediatric surgical condition unrelated to hearing or vestibular audiology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w agoFive Cochlear Implant Pioneers Honored with Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyRecognition of cochlear implant pioneers highlights the field's foundational achievements and may raise public and professional awareness of the technology's scientific legacy.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoHow hearing loss tested our connectionFirst-person accounts like this remind clinicians that hearing loss carries significant emotional and relational consequences that go beyond the audiogram, reinforcing the value of person-centred counselling in audiology care.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Education & training·2w agoFrom ABR to VEMPs: Three Live Webinars on Evoked PotentialsKeeping hearing care professionals current on evoked potential techniques supports diagnostic accuracy in both auditory and vestibular assessment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear implant pioneers awarded Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyThe Merkin Prize recognition highlights the extraordinary scientific legacy behind cochlear implants, reinforcing the field's credibility and drawing broader public and institutional attention to hearing rehabilitation technology.＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·2w agoIs TELEHEALTH TINNITUS CARE effective? #tinnitus #tinnitushelp #tinnitusrelief #telehealthcareDr. Ben explains how telehealth makes expert tinnitus care accessible from anywhere. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://treblehealth.com/locations/philadelphia-pa/...＋Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·2w agoDr. Stacy White O'Brien: Bold, Brilliant, and Building with PassionJoin Stacy's Facebook Groups: AUDIOLOGY EXCELLENCE FUTURE OWNERS AUDIOLOGY EXCELLENCE OWNER NETWORK＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2w ago"My hearing aids sound muffled""My hearing aids sound muffled" Are the manufacturer settings on your hearing aids undermining your speech clarity? For many individuals with hearing loss, a lack of amplification in the high-frequency range is to blame for lack of speech clarity when wearing hearing aids.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA modeling approach to understanding poor stability in people with vestibular hypofunctionThis modeling study provides mechanistic insight into gait instability in vestibular hypofunction but does not yet offer a validated clinical tool; no immediate change to rehabilitation protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoPigeons lock their eyes in place during flightUnderstanding gaze stabilization mechanisms in birds may offer insights into vestibulo-ocular reflex (the eye-balance coordination reflex) function that could eventually inform vestibular rehabilitation science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoA systematic review on sound-based therapy for individuals with hyperacusisThis systematic review may offer updated guidance on sound-based therapies for hyperacusis; audiologists managing hyperacusis patients should review the full findings to assess whether current protocols align with the evidence summarized.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAssociation between low free T4 values and prevalence of tinnitus in US adults: 2009-2012Findings are preliminary and based on cross-sectional survey data — no actionable change to tinnitus assessment or thyroid screening protocols is justified until stronger prospective evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoFrom rehabilitation to performance: reframing vestibular-ocular interventions to optimise sports performanceNo immediate change to clinical vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted; this is a conceptual reframing paper proposing a broader application of vestibular-ocular training in sport, pending supporting efficacy trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDetecting Vestibular Deficits in Early Childhood: Toward a Screening Tool for CaregiversA validated caregiver-administered vestibular screening tool for infants could substantially close the gap between onset and diagnosis of vestibular dysfunction in early childhood, enabling earlier intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoMultimodal mapping of balance dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a consensus roadmap for research and interventionA consensus roadmap for multimodal balance research in Parkinson's disease could standardise outcome measures and accelerate development of effective interventions for a major cause of falls and disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoTreatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension With Bilateral Trans-stenotic Pressure Gradients: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Venous Sinus StentingOptimising venous sinus stenting for IIH has indirect audiology relevance because IIH commonly causes pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms; better neurosurgical management could reduce these referrals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing aid fitting: analysis of the impact on the auditory system during the first year of use in moderate and severe hearing lossPreliminary evidence suggests the auditory system undergoes measurable changes during the first year of hearing aid use in moderate-to-severe loss, but the small sample (n=24) limits practice-changing conclusions; monitor this area for larger replications.＋Save
