PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w 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·Vestibular·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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·6w 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)·6w 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·6w 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)·6w 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·Clinical audiology·6w 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
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Clinical audiology·6w agoAAA 2026: The Innovations Shaping the Future of Hearing CareAAA annual conventions set the directional agenda for audiology practice and product adoption, making this recap a useful high-level orientation to where the field is heading.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·AI & technology·6w agoCan AI Hearing Aids Finally Break Through Background Noise?noise remains the top unmet need reported by hearing aid users, so any credible advance in AI-driven noise reduction has broad implications for patient satisfaction and adoption rates.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w 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·Cochlear implants·6w 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·AI & technology·6w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoPortable automated rapid testing for auditory assessment: repeated at-home testing in older adultsAt-home automated hearing testing in older adults shows promise for monitoring hearing changes tied to cognitive decline, but clinical adoption should await larger validation studies before changing screening protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAntiviral Prophylaxis for Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy Following Vestibular Schwannoma Resection: Single Institutional Series With Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analyses of 7136 PatientsEvidence from this meta-analysis may support considering antiviral prophylaxis post-vestibular schwannoma resection to reduce delayed facial nerve palsy risk, but clinicians should review the study's effect sizes and quality of included studies before changing protocol —...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoQuantifying Inner Ear Function in Children With a Diagnosis of Cancer: Assessment of Vestibular and Audiometric FunctionAudiologists and oncology teams caring for pediatric cancer patients should routinely screen for vestibular impairment alongside audiometric monitoring, as this study suggests vestibular damage is an under-detected late effect of cancer treatment in children.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCervical and Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Healthy Individuals: Normative Values for Bone Conduction at Different FrequenciesClinicians performing bone-conduction VEMP testing can use these normative datasets and reliability estimates to improve diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders, particularly where air-conduction VEMPs are not feasible — though the data apply only to healthy adults and...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoDiagnostic utility of audiologic parameters in sudden hearing loss: a multivariable logistic regression studymay refine which audiologic parameters to prioritize when screening for sudden sensorineural hearing loss, but clinical adoption should await peer review of the full dataset and replication in larger cohorts.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoConservative management of functional middle ear disorders: a systematic review with narrative synthesis and conceptual clinical frameworkThis systematic review may support structured decision-making for conservative management of functional middle ear disorders including tinnitus, but the narrative synthesis limits definitive evidence grading; no immediate protocol change is warranted without reading the full...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoMastoid emissary vein, mastoid emissary foramen, and mastoid emissary canal: anatomy, variability, imaging, and clinical implicationsA thorough anatomical characterization of the mastoid emissary vein improves surgical safety planning for procedures in the mastoid and posterior fossa region.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoCHARGE Syndrome: A Narrative Review and Update on Diagnosis, Assessment and ManagementClinicians managing patients with CHARGE syndrome should review updated diagnostic criteria and multidisciplinary assessment pathways outlined in this 2026 narrative review, particularly regarding auditory and vestibular evaluation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoAcquired external auditory canal stenosis: clinical characteristics, surgical strategies and prognostic analysisSurgeons and audiologists managing acquired ear canal narrowing (stenosis) may find the prognostic data and surgical strategy comparisons useful for treatment planning, though the evidence level is likely retrospective and should be interpreted cautiously.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Clinical audiology·6w agoThe oldest old patient – A VIEW FROM THE CLINICPractitioner interviews like this offer peer-level perspective on managing older patient populations and navigating the dual NHS/private landscape in UK audiology, which may inform service design thinking.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Research (general)·6w agoHark! Books – Music and Dementia -Perspectives on Research and ImplementationThe growing overlap between hearing loss and dementia risk makes resources bridging audiology and music-based interventions increasingly relevant to audiologists treating older adults.+Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·7w agoDr Pramod Dorishetty receives travel award grant for inner ear repair researchTranslational inner ear repair research is a long-term pipeline for potential hearing restoration therapies, and early-career funding signals continued investment in this high-impact area.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoListening comprehension of school-age children with cochlear implants: a story of perception and languageAudiologists and educators working with pediatric cochlear implant users should assess both speech perception and broader language abilities when evaluating listening comprehension, as neither alone fully explains outcomes at the discourse level.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoSixteen years of cochlear implant surgery in cochleovestibular malformation and cochlear nerve deficiency: Insights from northern MalaysiaRetrospective single-centre data from a specialised population; useful for benchmarking outcomes in complex anatomy cases, but the retrospective design limits definitive practice changes — surgeons should weigh these outcomes when counselling candidates with cochleovestibular...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoProgressive cochlear ossification secondary to Langerhans cell histiocytosis requiring sequential bilateral cochlear implantation: a case reportThis is an exceptionally rare aetiology of cochlear ossification, and documenting successful sequential bilateral cochlear implantation expands the known surgical options for clinicians encountering this unusual presentation.+Save