PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoDevelopment of the Surgical Implantation and Fixation of an Implanted Middle Ear Microphone, the "UmboMic," in Cadaveric SheepImplanted middle ear microphones like the UmboMic could improve active middle ear implants by capturing sound closer to the natural hearing pathway, but feasibility in live subjects is yet to be demonstrated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoAge-Independent Bilateral Advantage in Quiet Speech Recognition: A Matched Longitudinal Analysis of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersThe bilateral cochlear implant advantage for quiet speech recognition is age-independent in adults, supporting consideration of bilateral implantation across the adult age spectrum rather than restricting it to younger patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·6w agoAutism associated Cntnap2 deletion disrupts vestibular sensory signaling and spatial cognition in miceIf vestibular dysfunction is a reproducible feature of Cntnap2-related autism models, it opens a new biological pathway connecting autism genetics to inner-ear sensory processing that audiology and vestibular researchers should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSimulated Hearing Loss in Healthy Young Adults Does Not Change Reactive Balance ResponsesThis finding challenges the assumption that hearing loss directly drives reactive balance deficits, potentially refining how audiologists counsel patients on fall risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoAutomated dose-gradient curve and dose-volume histogram analysis platform: development, validation, and clinical decision support with TG-119 datasetsTangentially relevant to audiology only in the context of ototoxicity (medication- or radiation-related hearing damage) monitoring in head-and-neck cancer patients; the tool itself is a radiation oncology decision-support system.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSensory Organization and Postural Control Strategies During Quiet Standing in People with Acute Low Back Pain: A Case-Control StudyUnderstanding how pain conditions alter sensory organization and balance strategies may have secondary relevance to vestibular audiologists who assess postural control, though the primary audience is musculoskeletal clinicians.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPeriodic alternating nystagmus as a diagnostic clue in MRI-negative Wernicke encephalopathy mimicking multiple system atrophy: a case with complex heterogeneous dizzinessAudiologists and vestibular specialists performing videonystagmography should be alert to periodic alternating nystagmus as a potential red-flag sign warranting urgent medical referral, even when neuroimaging is negative.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoObjective oculomotor, vestibular, reaction time, and cognitive signatures of vestibular migraineeye-tracking-based metrics show promise for differentiating vestibular migraine from other dizziness conditions, but the findings are preliminary and not yet ready to replace current clinical diagnostic criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPeripherally located type I vestibular hair cells are required for several motor behaviors and stimulus-evoked brainstem neural responses in adult miceIdentifying the distinct functional roles of peripheral type I vestibular hair cells deepens our understanding of balance-system circuitry, which could eventually inform targeted therapies for vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoContribution of cognitive functions, musical abilities, and auditory scene analysis to speech-in-noise perceptionThese findings support the multi-factorial nature of speech-in-noise difficulties; audiologists should not attribute poor speech-in-noise performance solely to peripheral hearing loss, but current evidence is insufficient to change specific clinical test protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of balance, anxiety, and depression outcomesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing PPPD should review the ranked treatment outcomes from this network meta-analysis to inform which non-pharmacological interventions — such as vestibular rehabilitation, CBT, or mindfulness — are most likely to address balance,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoQuantitative facial analysis using emotrics in patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma surgeryQuantitative facial analysis with Emotrics shows promise as an objective measure of facial nerve outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery, but clinicians should await larger validation studies before replacing established grading scales in routine practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoNoise exposure and dizziness in middle-aged adults: a nationally representative studyAudiologists assessing noise-exposed patients should routinely screen for dizziness and vestibular symptoms, as this study adds population-level evidence linking noise exposure to dizziness risk.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·6w agoWhat is the Connection Between Hearing Loss and Dementia? Answering Common Patient QuestionsClinicians should be prepared to counsel patients on the hearing loss–dementia link using current evidence, but this blog alone does not introduce new data or change screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoInner ear-on-a-chip could advance hearing loss researchA reliable lab model of the human inner ear could dramatically accelerate drug testing and mechanistic research into sensorineural hearing loss, reducing reliance on animal models.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Clinical audiology·6w agoSeoul’s broader vision of audiology sets up a transformative 2028 event in EdinburghThe field's public shift toward positioning audiology within the broader brain-health conversation signals a strategic direction that could influence research funding, public health policy, and clinical scope in coming years.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAssociations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoSequential Contralateral Venous Sinus Stenting for Persistent or Recurrent Symptoms Following Unilateral Stenting: A Single-Center Case SeriesBilateral sequential venous sinus stenting represents a potential next-step strategy for refractory pulsatile tinnitus and IIH, a clinically challenging population that often reaches audiologists before neurovascular specialists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoBraided Versus Laser-Cut Stents in Venous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists and ENTs managing pulsatile tinnitus patients should be aware of emerging comparative evidence on stent types to better counsel patients before neurointerventional referral, though the choice of stent remains a neurovascular specialist decision.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoVisual Motion Sensitivity in Vestibular MigraineQuantified visual motion sensitivity may help characterize vestibular migraine patients, but the study is a prospective cohort without a treatment arm — no change to diagnostic or management protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEffects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear ImplantFindings suggest that longer auditory deprivation in the second-implanted ear may worsen outcomes in sequential cochlear implant users; clinicians should weigh deprivation duration when counseling and timing second-side implantation, though effect size and clinical thresholds...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCorrection to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysisAccurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoRadiologic analysis of large vestibular schwannoma position on surgical outcomesTumor position relative to the internal auditory canal and brainstem on preoperative imaging may be a useful predictor of surgical outcomes for large vestibular schwannomas; surgeons could incorporate radiologic position analysis into preoperative planning and patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoEffect of Type of Speech Equalization and Averaging Method on the Long-Term Average Speech Spectra of Five Indian Languages and British EnglishAudiologists fitting hearing aids for speakers of Indian languages should be cautious about applying British English or generic LTASS targets, as equalization and averaging method choices meaningfully affect the speech spectrum profile; language-specific LTASS data from this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoReversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with atorvastatin: a case reportThis single case raises atorvastatin as a possible rare cause of reversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should ask about statin use when no other cause is identified, but one case report is insufficient to change standard practice.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Research (general)·6w agoHark! – Do good vibrations mean plants hear sounds?While tangentially touching on the science of sound perception, this piece serves mainly as general-interest content that keeps audiology audiences engaged with the broader world of sound science.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSpeech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study FindsSpeech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·6w agoRNID seeks theatre professionals for new Auracast studyIf Auracast adoption in public venues is shown to be feasible and beneficial, audiologists may increasingly counsel patients on Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible devices as a real-world accessibility tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoConnecting the Dots: Network Analysis of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Among AdolescentsConcussion often involves auditory and vestibular symptoms, and understanding symptom network structure could eventually inform which sub-specialties, including audiology and vestibular rehabilitation, should be prioritized in post-concussion care.＋Save
