PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w 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·4w agoNeural population dynamics in primate multisensory cortical areas during heading discriminationUnderstanding how the brain integrates vestibular and visual signals at the neural population level could inform future computational models underlying vestibular disorder diagnostics and rehabilitation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w 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·4w 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·4w 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·4w 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·4w 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·Clinical trial·Research (general)·4w agoFeasibility and preliminary effects of axial rolling on balance and functional mobility in people with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind randomised controlled pilot studyAlthough tangential to audiology, balance rehabilitation research in Parkinson's disease is relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists who co-manage fall risk in this population.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoPerception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flightUnderstanding how the vestibular system (the inner-ear balance system) processes motion without gravity deepens fundamental knowledge relevant to vestibular science, astronaut health, and extreme-environment rehabilitation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoClinical features and efficacy analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in children: a single-center, retrospective study (2015-2025)Retrospective single-center data on pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may sharpen awareness of child-specific features, but the weak evidence level means no practice change is warranted until prospective or multicenter data confirm the findings.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoEvaluation of sigmoid sinus hemodynamics through four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging in pulsatile tinnitus patients caused by sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence coexisting with idiopathic intracranial hypertension4D flow MRI provides hemodynamic detail in a specific pulsatile tinnitus subtype (sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence plus idiopathic intracranial hypertension) that may aid surgical planning, but the study design limits generalizability — no immediate protocol change for most clinics.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoIncrements in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational studyIncreasing physical activity is associated with reduced tinnitus severity over 2 years, but the observational design cannot confirm causation — audiologists may reasonably encourage activity as part of a healthy lifestyle without overstating its therapeutic effect on tinnitus.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoEnhanced response obtainability with chirp stimulus in bone-conducted mVEMPsChirp stimuli may improve response rates for bone-conducted mVEMPs; audiologists performing vestibular testing should consider this stimulus type if response obtainability is a concern, pending replication in larger samples.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4w agoSensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid usersMultidimensional assessment of sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life in hearing aid users reveals broader functional impacts — audiologists should consider balance and sensory processing screening as part of comprehensive hearing aid fitting and follow-up.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoHigh-frequency pseudo-hypofunction of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a vHIT - oVEMP dissociation explained by hydrodynamic energy lossWhen vHIT shows apparent semicircular canal hypofunction alongside preserved or enhanced oVEMP responses in SCDS, clinicians should recognise this as pseudo-hypofunction caused by hydrodynamic energy loss rather than true canal pathology, and avoid misdiagnosis.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoComments on "Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea''Academic correspondence on the vestibular–sleep apnea relationship signals ongoing debate in this emerging research area, which may eventually inform screening protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoSensory Processing in Sexuality-Based Services for Autistic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional SurveyWhile peripheral to audiology, this study highlights the need for sensory-aware service design for autistic individuals, which may inform how audiology clinics approach sensory-sensitive patient populations.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoAssessment of the Vestibulo-Ocular reflex in polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Case-Control study using video head impulse testingFindings are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that PCOS may be associated with vestibulo-ocular reflex changes, but evidence is insufficient to alter vestibular screening or referral practice at this time.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoIdiopathic intracranial hypertension presenting with obsessive thoughts: a rare neuropsychiatric manifestation "case report"Awareness that IIH can present with unusual neuropsychiatric symptoms may prompt audiologists encountering pulsatile tinnitus to consider broader neurological referral pathways.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoMolecular Characterization and Immune Modulation of Schwann Cells in Vestibular SchwannomaDetailed molecular profiling of vestibular schwannoma's immune microenvironment could open new avenues for drug development and help explain variation in tumor growth and hearing loss progression.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of the Acute Imbalance Syndrome (AIS)-A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians assessing acute vestibular syndrome should be aware that AIS — presenting without nystagmus — is an undercharacterised subtype with distinct epidemiology; this review provides a reference framework but does not yet support specific protocol changes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoSudden Hearing Loss in Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Treatment and OutcomesAudiologists and otolaryngologists managing patients with EVA and sudden hearing loss should note this review's synthesis of treatment outcomes, though the evidence base is likely limited by small, heterogeneous studies; current treatment decisions should be made in consultation...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoA large sample survey of preferences in the content and frequency of educational and counseling messages for mHealth-based behavioral change in tinnitusUnderstanding patient-preferred message content and delivery frequency is a critical design step for effective mHealth interventions in tinnitus management.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoAging-related reconfiguration of auditory working-memory control under converging phonological and executive demands: EEG signatures and speech-in-noise performanceIdentifying the neural signatures of age-related auditory working-memory decline in normal-audiogram older adults may explain why some patients struggle with speech-in-noise despite passing standard audiograms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoIntegrating machine learning with QSPR for property prediction of anti-vertigo drugsApplying machine learning to anti-vertigo drug property prediction could accelerate development of better pharmacological treatments for vestibular disorders, an area with limited therapeutic options.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoLateral Wall Versus Perimodiolar Electrodes for Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implant surgeons and audiologists should review this meta-analysis when counseling candidates about electrode array choice for hearing preservation; findings may refine electrode selection protocols for patients with residual hearing.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoA rule-based mobile screening classifier for six ICVD-defined vestibular disorders: a pilot studyA validated mobile vestibular disorder screener could dramatically improve access to timely diagnosis for patients in primary care and remote settings where specialist equipment is unavailable.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4w agoHuman versus AI in audiological practice: A comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and physician treatment decisions in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossFindings are preliminary and do not yet justify substituting or formally integrating ChatGPT into clinical decision-making for sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should await further validation before changing practice.+Save