PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCost-effectiveness of CT perfusion, low-field MRI, and delayed high-field MRI in emergency department patients with dizziness concerning for strokeIdentifying the most cost-effective imaging pathway for stroke-related dizziness has downstream implications for how audiologists receive and interact with acutely dizzy patients referred from emergency settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuality of Life in Patients With Vestibular Schwannoma Treated With the Retrolabyrinthine ApproachSurgeons and audiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note that this approach-specific QoL data may refine pre-operative counselling and post-operative rehabilitation planning, pending review of full study findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPrevalence of dizziness in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness in patients may be associated with TMD; screening for jaw dysfunction in dizzy patients without a clear vestibular diagnosis may be warranted, though causality is not established.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuantitative pupillometry as a marker of autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migrainePreliminary evidence that quantitative pupillometry may detect autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migraine patients; not yet ready for routine clinical adoption — further validation in larger studies is needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoQuantitative Temporal Bone Analysis of Stria Vascularis, Spiral Ganglion, and Vestibular Ganglion Cells in Sickle Cell Disease at Young AgesThe histopathological findings document early inner-ear damage in young sickle cell disease patients; audiologists should maintain a low threshold for routine hearing monitoring in this population, though no change to existing surveillance guidelines is immediately warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSporadic sarcoma arising from a previously resected benign vestibular schwannoma without neurofibromatosis or radiosurgery: illustrative caseThis single illustrative case raises awareness of an extremely rare malignant transformation at a prior vestibular schwannoma resection site without known predisposing factors; no change to routine clinical practice is warranted based on a single case report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEpidemiological and clinical differences in Meniere disease across European and East Asian populationsAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be cautious about applying European-derived diagnostic criteria and epidemiological norms to East Asian patients, as population-level differences in Meniere's disease presentation and genetics may warrant tailored approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoTumor Size-Dependent Clinical Outcomes and Complications After Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular SchwannomaTumor size within the sub-3 cm range is a meaningful predictor of outcomes and complications after stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma; audiologists co-managing these patients should be aware that size-stratified risk counseling may be warranted, pending review...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIntracranial abscess and otitis interna treated by temporal burr-hole craniotomy and ventral bulla osteotomy in a Maine coon catVeterinary cases of central vestibular syndrome with concurrent otitis interna can provide comparative anatomy insights, but have negligible translational relevance to human audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoClinical-functional dissociation in bilateral vestibulopathy: determinants of disability beyond peripheral vestibular lossClinicians managing BVP should assess factors beyond vestibular test scores—such as central compensation, cognitive load, anxiety, and fall-related fear—since disability level is poorly predicted by peripheral test results alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSafety and surgical outcomes of fluorescein sodium use in vestibular schwannoma: experience from 55 consecutive casesIntraoperative fluorescein sodium appears to be a safe adjunct in vestibular schwannoma surgery based on 55 consecutive cases, but the retrospective, uncontrolled design means neurotology teams should treat this as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHaptic signals enhance vestibular self-motion perception and reduces vestibular misperceptionFindings are preliminary (N=15, healthy subjects only); no actionable change to vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted until replicated in larger or clinical populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoGamma Knife Radiosurgery-Induced Acute Facial Palsy in Vestibular Schwannoma: A Case ReportClinicians managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery should be aware that acute facial palsy, though rare, can occur early post-treatment; no change to standard monitoring protocols is justified from a single case report.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoThe effect of combining visuo-vestibular exercises with manual therapy and exercise on sensorimotor function in chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trialIf results show significant benefit, clinicians treating chronic neck pain with associated balance or dizziness complaints should consider adding structured visuo-vestibular exercises to their standard manual therapy and exercise protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNicotine Effects on Vestibular Function in Pilot SelectionUnderstanding how nicotine alters vestibular function has implications for pilot safety screening, occupational health standards, and potentially for counselling patients with vestibular disorders who use nicotine products.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCerebral Infarction and Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage in Patients with Intracranial HypotensionClinicians performing spinal taps or durotomy should be aware that intracranial hypotension can rarely trigger both cerebral infarction and remote cerebellar hemorrhage, but this single case report is too preliminary to change procedural protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·2mo agoHydrostatic pressure shapes and canalizes semicircular canal morphology to ensure vestibular functionUnderstanding the mechanical forces that govern vestibular organ development could eventually inform research into congenital vestibular malformations and related balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAnalyzing the Spectrum of mTBI SubgroupsAudiologists and vestibular clinicians managing post-concussion patients should be aware that mTBI is clinically heterogeneous, but this descriptive subgroup analysis does not yet provide a validated tool to change triage or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe video head impulse test in routine otorhinolaryngology practice: A scoping reviewvHIT is a validated, routine-ready vestibular screening tool; when combined with complementary tests it improves diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders, supporting its broader adoption in ENT and audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSingle-stage retrosigmoid versus translabyrinthine resection of vestibular schwannomas: impact of tumor volume on surgical, functional, and radiological outcomesTumour volume significantly influences outcomes in single-stage vestibular schwannoma surgery; surgeons should factor tumour size when selecting between retrosigmoid and translabyrinthine approaches, but audiologists have no direct practice change from this finding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHome-based video-oculography during spontaneous vertigo attacks: A proof-of-concept feasibility study in Meniere's disease and vestibular migraineHome-based video-oculography (eye-movement recording) during spontaneous vertigo attacks is feasible in motivated patients, but this is a proof-of-concept study only; no change in clinical diagnostic workflow is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuantifying postural responses to galvanic vestibular stimulation for a four-electrode montagePrecise quantification of postural responses to multi-electrode galvanic vestibular stimulation advances the scientific groundwork needed for developing wearable balance rehabilitation and vestibular prosthesis technologies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExploring the complex relationship between vestibular symptoms and migraine: a resting-state functional MRI studyPreliminary neuroimaging findings on vestibular migraine brain activity patterns are not yet actionable for clinical audiology or vestibular practice; no change to assessment or rehabilitation protocols is warranted at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHeadache and Dizziness Provoked by Mental Imagery in Patients With Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms: A Case SeriesToo preliminary to change practice; finding is hypothesis-generating only — mental imagery as a symptom trigger in persistent post-concussion syndrome warrants controlled study before clinical protocols are revised.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoResolution of Treatment-Resistant Vertigo and Suspected Ménière's Disease Following Knee Chest Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case ReportWhile chiropractic management of vestibular disorders remains controversial and evidence-free at the population level, this case contributes to a small body of anecdotal literature that may prompt interest in cervicogenic contributions to Ménière's-like presentations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSimultaneous cochlear implantation during retrosigmoid resection of a large vestibular schwannoma under continuous electrically evoked auditory brainstem response monitoringSimultaneous cochlear implantation during vestibular schwannoma resection via the retrosigmoid approach with eABR monitoring is technically feasible based on this single case, but evidence is too preliminary to change routine surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSex Differences in Postural Control in Middle School Students (11-14 Years) Using StabilometryUnderstanding sex differences in vestibular and sensory integration during adolescence may inform age- and sex-specific norms for balance assessments used in audiology and vestibular clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDesign and validation of an immersive virtual rehabilitation system for individuals with vestibular disorders: A feasibility studyThis feasibility study does not yet provide sufficient evidence to adopt VR-based vestibular rehabilitation in routine practice, but results may support designing a larger controlled trial.＋Save
