PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoSudden onset bilateral hearing loss after forehead osteoma removal associated with superior semicircular canal dehiscenceA single case report; no practice change warranted, but clinicians should be aware that undiagnosed superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) may predispose patients to sudden hearing loss following seemingly unrelated head or skull surgery.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoGuidelines for off-label use of anti-tuberculosis drugsCertain anti-tuberculosis drugs carry known ototoxicity (hearing-damage) risk, making TB-treatment guidelines peripherally relevant to audiologists involved in ototoxicity monitoring programmes, but this specific guideline does not address hearing outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5w agoThe Big Bang: How Does Indoor Noise Affect Lifestyle Choices of Older Community-Dwelling Adults? An Exploratory Mixed Methods StudyUnderstanding how indoor noise drives activity avoidance in older adults could inform audiological counselling and public-space design to reduce social isolation linked to hearing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoEtiological analysis and reoperative strategies for recurrent or failed hemifacial spasm after microvascular decompressionUnderstanding failure modes of microvascular decompression helps multidisciplinary teams—including audiologists who sometimes monitor intraoperative facial nerve function—set realistic patient expectations and support surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoExploration of the correlation between subjective and objective balance indicators in older adults with fallsAudiologists and vestibular specialists conducting fall-risk assessments in older adults should note the potential gap between how patients rate their own balance and what objective tests reveal, though clinical protocol changes require replication in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoCoexistence of Lung Cancer and Warthin Tumour in a Smoker: Importance of Accurate Interpretation of 18F-FDG-Avid Parotid LesionsAudiologists encountering patients with tinnitus and ear pain who have a smoking history should be aware that parotid lesions lighting up on FDG-PET scans are not always malignant; this case does not change audiology practice but reinforces the need for multidisciplinary...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5w agoPrevalence, Patterns, and Factors Associated with Hearing Impairment Among Children and Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in Eastern Uganda: A Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists and hearing specialists working with paediatric sickle cell disease populations should consider routine audiological screening, as this study suggests elevated prevalence of hearing impairment in this group; specific local prevalence data and associated risk factors...＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoFounder sells fast-growing hearing care company to Sonova four years after launchSonova's acquisition signals growing industry investment in mobile, home-visit hearing care models, which could reshape how and where audiology services are delivered across Europe.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·5w agoSpecsavers Audiology clinician employee vacancy Miranda and Engadine, NSWAdvertised salary bands of $90,000–$110,000 plus benefits provide a public market reference point for audiology clinician remuneration in the Sydney metropolitan area.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Clinical audiology·5w agoAIMER resources aid social and emotional wellbeing in adults with hearing lossClinicians who lack a structured approach to addressing the social and emotional impacts of hearing loss may find the free AIMER video series a practical starting framework worth reviewing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoNegotiating uncertainty and responsibility after a vestibular schwannoma diagnosis: a qualitative study of meaning-making and surgical decision-makingUnderstanding the emotional and cognitive burden patients carry during vestibular schwannoma decision-making can help audiologists and neurotology teams design better counseling and shared decision-making frameworks.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Product announcement·Hearing aids·5w agoStarkey white paper shows Omega AI directionality aids speech understandingAI-driven directionality is a rapidly evolving feature class in premium hearing aids, and manufacturer white papers like this one shape early clinical and purchasing conversations even before independent evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoHigh-Frequency Vibration as a Vestibular Stimulus: From Jerk-Rich Physiology to Clinical ApplicationsClinicians performing vestibular diagnostics should note that skull vibration-induced nystagmus (SVIN) via bone-conducted vibration is an emerging, low-cost bedside tool for lateralizing vestibular asymmetries, though standardization of protocols is still evolving.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoSynchronous ipsilateral vestibular schwannoma and epidermoid cyst in the cerebellopontine angle: A case report and structured literature reviewAwareness of synchronous cerebellopontine angle lesions is important for surgical teams and neuro-radiologists, as their co-occurrence can mask each other and complicate management decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoVestibular schwannoma surgery with cochlear implantation under continuous monitoring using the auditory nerve testing system: Three cases with distinct clinical scenariosFor select patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma resection, simultaneous cochlear implantation with continuous auditory nerve monitoring may be viable, but the three-case series is insufficient to change general practice; surgeons should view this as hypothesis-generating...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·6w agoEmpathy in hearing care: Bridging the gapClinician-as-patient perspectives highlight the potential value of lived experience in building patient trust and improving person-centred care in audiology.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoSonova Acquires Danish High-Growth CompanySonova's acquisition of a mobile-clinic operator signals growing industry momentum toward home-based and remote hearing care delivery, which could reshape competitive dynamics and patient access models across markets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoTranslation, Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Tinnitus Functional Index to European PortugueseClinicians treating Portuguese-speaking patients in Europe now have a validated version of the TFI; consider adopting it to replace informal or non-validated tinnitus assessment tools in that population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoHandheld cochlear nerve action potential mapping for real-time functional navigation in vestibular schwannoma surgeryReal-time cochlear nerve action potential mapping with a handheld probe is a promising intraoperative tool for hearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma surgery, but clinical adoption should await larger prospective validation studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear implantation in older adults: current routine and needs - a multi-centre scoping surveyClinicians serving older cochlear implant candidates should be aware that current routines may not fully address the specific needs of this population — but practice changes should await guideline updates informed by this and similar surveys.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoAuditory Perceptions Associated With Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Obstructive Sleep ApneaAudiologists seeing patients with hypoglossal nerve stimulators should be aware that auditory side effects (such as perceived sounds or hearing changes) are a documented phenomenon, but findings are too preliminary for practice-changing guidance without reviewing the full study...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoMeningioma of the foramen of Luschka choroid plexus presenting as glossopharyngeal neuralgia: A case report and review of the literatureAwareness of rare skull-base tumors presenting as cranial nerve pain is marginally relevant to audiologists involved in differential diagnosis of unexplained ear or facial pain syndromes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoLarge acute posttraumatic epidural hematoma centered beneath a cochlear implant: A case reportThis case highlights the need for established emergency protocols when cochlear implant recipients sustain significant head trauma, an increasingly important issue as the global implant population grows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoExtra-dural repair of symptomatic tegmen defects through mini-temporal craniotomy: Our institutional experienceAudiologists evaluating patients with chronic ear drainage or recurrent meningitis of unclear cause should consider referring for tegmen defect workup; this case series adds institutional outcome data but is insufficient alone to change referral thresholds or surgical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoEffectiveness of telemedicine consultations in the diagnosis and management of patients with vestibular disordersare too preliminary and limited in published detail to justify changing current vestibular assessment protocols; watch for the full data before adapting remote care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoHormone therapy for stapedoplasty in patients with otosclerosisto recommend adopting hormone therapy as a routine adjunct to stapedoplasty; surgeons should await full peer-reviewed results before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoA historical review of cortical auditory evoked potentialsA historical perspective on CAEPs consolidates foundational knowledge for audiologists and neuroscientists who use these measures in complex diagnostic and research settings.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Regulatory & legal·6w agoSensorion Receives French Regulatory Approval to Begin SENS-601 Gene Therapy Trial for GJB2 Hearing LossGJB2-related hearing loss is the most common form of inherited deafness, so a gene therapy entering human trials marks a significant milestone that could eventually reshape early intervention options for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoHealth-Related Quality-of-Life Profiles in Adults With TinnitusThe study provides normative HRQoL profile data for tinnitus patients using the EQ-5D-5L; clinicians may consider this instrument to quantify multidimensional burden, but no change to treatment protocols is indicated until further validation research is available.＋Save
