PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoUsing musical pitch interval comparisons to assess cochlear implant frequency-to-place mapsMusical pitch interval comparisons may offer a practical behavioural tool to detect frequency-to-place map errors in cochlear implant recipients; clinicians should watch for peer-reviewed validation before adopting as a routine assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoAir and Bone-Conduction Masseteric Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials: A Simulated Conductive Hearing Loss StudyBone-conduction mVEMP stimulation appears more robust than air-conduction under simulated conductive hearing loss conditions, which has practical implications for selecting test protocols in patients with middle-ear pathology — but results await confirmation in actual clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoAudiometric Profile in Post-COVID-19 PatientsAudiologists should consider asking patients about prior COVID-19 infection during case history, as emerging evidence suggests COVID-19 may be a risk factor for hearing loss, though study quality varies and no protocol change is firmly justified yet.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3d agoGene therapy trial for most common genetic cause of inherited paediatric deafnessIf proven safe and effective, GJB2-targeted gene therapy could offer the first biological cure for the most prevalent form of inherited childhood deafness, fundamentally reshaping paediatric audiology pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoAcbd7 is essential for preserving hair cell-mediated auditory and vestibular functionIdentifying Acbd7 as essential for inner ear hair cell survival opens a potential new genetic target for future therapies addressing both hearing loss and vestibular (balance) disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoEffect of Speaking Rate and Sentence Context on Comprehension and Recognition Memory of Degraded SpeechFindings suggest that varying speaking rate and sentence context meaningfully affect comprehension and memory for degraded-signal listeners; audiologists counseling cochlear implant or hearing aid users on communication strategies may note these factors, though clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoFalse Belief Understanding in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children: Systematic Review With Meta-AnalysisDeaf and hard-of-hearing children show delays in false belief understanding compared to hearing peers; audiologists and educators should be aware of this social-cognitive dimension and consider referral for social-cognitive assessment alongside auditory rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoAsymmetry of vestibular pathways predicts upper-brainstem auditory imbalance in subjective somatosensory tinnitus: A tract-specific chronological reorganization modelThis mechanistic model linking vestibular pathway asymmetry to somatic tinnitus is preliminary and hypothesis-generating; no change to clinical assessment or treatment protocols is warranted based on this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoErnst Wodak - a world-leading vestibulologist of Czech descent, completely forgotten in his native countryRecovering the legacy of overlooked contributors like Wodak enriches the field's historical understanding and highlights how geopolitical disruption can erase scientific heritage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoAuditory brainstem encoding of speech-in-noise predicts word identification, narrative comprehension, and subjective listening effort in a selective attention taskAuditory brainstem responses to speech-in-noise show promise as objective predictors of real-world listening effort and comprehension; while not yet ready for routine clinical use, these findings support the case for incorporating subcortical electrophysiology into comprehensive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoTransformation of vestibular schwannomas into malignant peripheral sheath tumors: a systematic review and pooled analysis of patient characteristics and survival outcomesNo immediate practice change is warranted; this is a rare, poorly understood complication, and the review is primarily informative for neurotology specialists managing vestibular schwannoma patients long-term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoListening-Related Fatigue in Adolescents With Prelingual Deafness and Device ExperienceAudiologists fitting and following up adolescents with prelingual hearing loss should routinely screen for listening-related fatigue, as device use and functional listening demands appear to significantly influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoAutonomic Nervous System Responses to Rest and Exertion Following Concussion (the Measuring ANSWERS Study): Protocol for a 2-Aim Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Observational StudyConcussion can affect vestibular and auditory processing, so research into autonomic dysregulation post-concussion may have downstream relevance for audiologists who assess dizziness and balance disorders in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoBilateral nasolabial cysts: MRI findings in a rare case reportWhile nasolabial cysts can occasionally affect facial structures near the ear canal, this single case report has negligible relevance to audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoFeasibility of Automated Drilling for Robotic Cochlear Implantation Determined by Pediatric AnatomyFindings are preliminary anatomical feasibility data; no change to pediatric cochlear implant surgical protocols is warranted until robotic systems complete clinical trials in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoA Nordic cohort study on cochlear implants and binaural hearing in single-sided deafnessCohort-level outcomes data from a Nordic population support cochlear implantation as a treatment option for adult single-sided deafness, reinforcing existing evidence — audiologists should review specific outcome metrics once the full paper is available to refine candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoBinaural fusion and mis-identification of spatially separated concurrent vowels by cochlear implant usersCochlear implant users show elevated binaural fusion errors with spatially separated concurrent sounds, which may partly explain their poorer performance in cocktail-party listening situations; audiologists should factor this perceptual limitation into realistic...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoZDHHC5 may regulate the function of NKT cells and the immune response in Meniere's diseaseIdentifying a genetic regulator of immune activity in Ménière's disease advances the understanding of its poorly characterized autoimmune mechanisms, potentially opening new therapeutic targets.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoStudy Offers New Model of How the Cochlea Processes Sound — With Implications for Hearing Aid FittingA network-based model of cochlear sound processing could open a new pathway toward individualized hearing device fitting algorithms, but practical clinical application remains a future goal.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoDownbeat nystagmus: a practical approach based on a clinical caseThis case-based review offers a useful clinical framework for diagnosing downbeat nystagmus; audiologists and vestibular specialists performing videonystagmography or ocular-motor testing may refine their differential diagnosis approach, though the article is a single case...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoRecent progress of large-scale biomarker consortia and paths forward in biomarker development for autismAs auditory processing and sensory sensitivity are frequently observed in autism, advances in autism biomarker research could eventually inform more objective audiological assessment tools and co-management strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5d agoClinical features of high-frequency sudden sensorineural hearing loss and factors influencing its therapeutic efficacyFindings on prognostic factors for high-frequency sudden sensorineural hearing loss may refine patient counseling and treatment prioritization, but clinical adoption should await confirmation in larger, prospectively designed studies with clearly defined outcome thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoAgreement, Reliability, and Measurement Error of Cervical Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Patients: II. Meta-Analysis and Reliability of Latency and AmplitudecVEMP reliability data from this meta-analysis can inform audiologists about expected measurement error ranges when using cVEMP latency and amplitude in cochlear implant candidate evaluations, but practice changes should await local validation of these benchmarks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoIndividual differences in hearing decline predict region-specific brain and cognitive changes in healthy aging menEarly identification and management of hearing decline in aging men may be warranted given its association with regional brain atrophy and cognitive changes, though causal direction remains unconfirmed by this study design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoPhenotype-guided selection of venlafaxine and topiramate for vestibular migraine: a narrative reviewClinicians managing vestibular migraine patients may consider phenotype-guided drug selection (venlafaxine vs. topiramate) based on symptom profile, but the evidence base is narrative review level only—no RCT data support definitive preference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoOrthostatic intolerance with small heart and/or disequilibrium in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: clinical update and paradigm shiftDisequilibrium and dizziness are symptoms that bring ME/CFS patients into vestibular clinics, and evolving diagnostic frameworks may influence referral patterns and interdisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoGranisetron for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting Prophylaxis in Microvascular Decompression Despite Prominent Non-serotonergic Emetic PathwaysMicrovascular decompression surgery is occasionally performed for auditory or vestibular nerve conditions, so awareness of perioperative nausea management approaches may be marginally relevant to surgical audiology teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5d agoOver-the-counter hearing aids and integrated health-monitoring sensors: a review of clinical evidence and implementationAudiologists should stay informed about OTC hearing aid clinical evidence gaps and emerging sensor integration, as these developments directly affect patient counseling, fitting workflows, and clinic business models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5d agoSignal-specific performance of in-ear EEG: strengths and limitationsIn-ear EEG could eventually enable real-time, unobtrusive brain-state monitoring in hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users, making this a foundational benchmark for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoTargeted inhibition of the BDNF/AKT/mTOR pathway in the inferior colliculus ameliorates salicylate-induced tinnitus in ratsIdentifying the BDNF/AKT/mTOR pathway as a contributor to tinnitus opens a new molecular target avenue that could eventually lead to the first pharmacological treatments for tinnitus in humans.＋Save
