PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoApical Electrode Placement to Augment Intracochlear Current in Patients With an Ossified Cochlea and Incomplete Electrode Array InsertionSurgeons treating cochlear implant patients with incomplete electrode insertion due to cochlear ossification may consider apical ground electrode placement as a technique to improve intracochlear current distribution, though evidence is limited to a small case series.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·6w agoExploring the professional quality of life of South African audiologistsNo direct change to patient care practice is indicated, but clinic managers and healthcare systems in similar settings should consider workload reduction and support structures to prevent burnout among audiology staff.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoStatus and gaps in newborn hearing screening in South Africa: A cross-sectoral reviewNo single new clinical action is indicated, but audiologists and programme administrators involved in newborn hearing screening in South Africa (or comparable settings) should use these identified gaps as a checklist for local programme audits.＋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·Pediatric·6w agoWhen hearing loss mimics autism: Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome in an 11-year-old child-A case reportClinicians should consider audiological evaluation, including imaging for structural inner-ear abnormalities like enlarged vestibular aqueduct, before or alongside autism spectrum disorder workups in children with social communication deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe effects of frequency overlap on functional listening outcomes in postlingually deafened bimodal cochlear implant users with aidable residual low-to-mid frequency hearingAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider the degree of cross-ear frequency overlap as a programming variable, as it may affect functional listening outcomes — though practice changes should await peer review of full results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoFalls and Fear of Falling in Minor Stroke Patients With Vestibular Symptoms: A Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that minor stroke patients presenting with vestibular symptoms carry elevated long-term fall risk, supporting referral pathways to vestibular rehabilitation and falls-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·6w agoFeatures and functionality of the Iterapi platform for internet-based psychological treatments: An updateNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists already using or considering internet-based CBT for tinnitus management may find the updated Iterapi platform features worth evaluating for telehealth service delivery.＋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
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·6w agoWhat to Know About MRI Scans and Modern Cochlear ImplantsAs MRI use in medicine continues to grow, ensuring cochlear implant recipients retain long-term imaging access is an increasingly important shared-decision-making consideration during pre-surgical counseling.＋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·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·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 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·6w agoNationsBenefits to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers NationwideConsolidation of retail hearing center management under large benefits administrators signals continued commoditization of hearing care delivery, which may affect independent audiology practices and pricing dynamics.＋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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoResection of Vestibular Schwannoma in a Highly Pneumatized Temporal Bone with Fat Graft-Assisted CSF Leak Prevention: A Case-Based Technical Video ReportTechnical innovations in vestibular schwannoma surgery directly affect patient hearing and vestibular outcomes, making awareness of evolving surgical approaches relevant to audiologists involved in pre- and post-operative care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSymptoms in hypertension: Diagnostic challenges, clinical implications and management strategies for headache, dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness and vertigo in patients with hypertension may have a cardiovascular origin, warranting communication with the patient's physician rather than assuming a peripheral vestibular cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoDICOM-Based Quantification of MRI Artifact from Auditory Implants: a Technical Note Comparing Bone-Conduction- and Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and implant teams should be aware that artifact extent differs meaningfully between bone-conduction and cochlear implants on MRI; these findings can inform pre-scan counselling and radiologist communication, but specific protocol changes should await larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSemicircular canal dysfunction in profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss and its prognostic value: implications for the proper indication of hyperbaric oxygen therapyClinicians managing profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss should consider testing semicircular canal function, as dysfunction may serve as a negative prognostic marker and could help refine patient selection for hyperbaric oxygen therapy — pending replication in larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoBalance impairment, vestibular dysfunction, and fear of falling in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a controlled posturographic studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing patients with ankylosing spondylitis should be aware of likely balance impairment and fear of falling; consider including vestibular screening in this population, though larger prospective studies are needed before formal protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoGrowth Patterns of Small Intracanalicular Vestibular SchwannomasNo immediate practice change is warranted; this retrospective series adds natural-history data for small intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas but does not establish new management thresholds — existing watch-and-wait protocols remain appropriate pending prospective evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComparative clinical features of unilateral and bilateral Ménière's diseaseAudiologists and ENTs managing Ménière's disease should note that bilateral cases likely have a distinct clinical profile from unilateral cases, though specific practice changes depend on the study's detailed findings not yet fully extracted here.＋Save
