PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoDecoupling Mechanical Confinement and Fibrotic Extracellular Matrix Signaling in Vestibular Schwannoma Using Tunable 3D HydrogelsSeparating the roles of mechanical stiffness and fibrotic signalling in vestibular schwannoma could identify new therapeutic targets and improve understanding of why some tumors progress while others remain stable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3d agoUtility of hearing aid use on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing: A systematic reviewHearing aid use appears to have a positive effect on neurocognitive function and central auditory processing, but audiologists should await individual study quality appraisals before broadly changing counselling practice; the systematic review methodology and strength of...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoFirst reported North American calcium binding protein 2-related non-syndromic hearing lossExpanding the known geographic and ethnic distribution of CABP2-related hearing loss (DFNB93) has implications for genetic counselling and the prioritisation of next-generation sequencing panels in North American populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoThe Hyperpolarization-Activated, Cyclic-Nucleotide (HCN) Ion Channel Inhibitors as Potential Therapy for Pain, CNS Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, and TinnitusHCN channel inhibition represents a novel mechanistic target for tinnitus pharmacotherapy, a field with no FDA-approved drug to date.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoEvaluation of Speech-In-Noise Skills with Temporal Fine Structure Test in Patients with DepressionAudiologists seeing patients with depression should be aware that reduced speech-in-noise performance may reflect central auditory processing differences related to the psychiatric condition, not peripheral hearing loss alone — though routine protocol changes are premature...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoCase Report: A novel 3D-printed dual-matrix system for guided fabrication of indirect anterior composite veneersThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been indexed in error for this feed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3d agoSpeech-In-Noise Perception in Alzheimer's Disease and Primary Progressive AphasiaAudiologists evaluating patients with Alzheimer's disease or primary progressive aphasia should anticipate substantially degraded speech-in-noise performance that likely reflects neurodegenerative central auditory processing decline, not solely peripheral hearing loss — though...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMedial Olivocochlear Reflex Strength Predicts Musical Perception and Speech-in-Noise Performance in NonmusiciansNo immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but these findings strengthen the case for measuring MOC reflex strength as a potential biomarker for predicting real-world listening difficulties and musical ability in non-clinical populations.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Education & training·4d agoEUHA Sponsorship Award – 2026 entries open, prize money betwen 1k and 3k eurosCompetitive awards like the EUHA Sponsorship Award help nurture the next generation of audiology researchers, sustaining the field's evidence base over the long term.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoInfant cortical tracking of speech shows emerging spatial release from masking in the first year of lifeUnderstanding the developmental timeline of spatial hearing in infants could inform future benchmarks for auditory processing assessments and the timing of interventions in children with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoPreoperative management and surgical candidate selection in patients with vestibular schwannomaAudiologists managing patients with unexplained unilateral hearing loss should ensure vestibular schwannoma is considered and appropriate referral pathways are in place; this review may update surgical team protocols but does not change routine audiology practice directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoHand-side matching in TOETVA: assessing feasibility and surgical outcomes through learning curve and propensity score-matched cohortsThis study has negligible relevance to the audiology field; it was likely indexed alongside audiology content due to the anatomical term 'vestibular' in the surgical approach name (TOETVA), not because of any hearing or balance content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoLongitudinal Audiological and Vestibular Follow-up in Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Platinum-Based ChemotherapyAudiologists working with oncology teams should consider structured longitudinal monitoring of both hearing and vestibular function in patients on platinum-based chemotherapy, as early detection of toxicity may allow treatment modification; this study reinforces — and may refine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoToward personalized medicine for mal de débarquement syndromeMdDS remains poorly understood and difficult to treat; a personalized medicine framework could open new pathways for this underserved patient population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4d agoA Prospective Assessment of Hearing Threshold Variability in Personal Listening Device UsersAudiologists counseling patients who use personal listening devices regularly should be aware of prospective evidence on hearing threshold variability, but should await full published data before updating noise-exposure counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoIncorporation of a dual-task cognitive exercise during unsupported seated balance in collegiate para athletesExpanding dual-task assessment methods to para athlete populations may refine injury-risk screening tools, though this work sits outside core audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoLong-Term Use of Cochlear Implants in the Older Adult PopulationAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that long-term cochlear implant outcomes in the elderly are generally positive but may differ from younger populations; refer eligible older patients and counsel on realistic long-term expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoRobotic Arm Assisted Slow Electrode Insertion and Simultaneous Measurement of Cochlear Microphonics in Cochlear ImplantationRobotic-assisted slow electrode insertion with real-time cochlear microphonic monitoring is a promising technique for hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, but adoption should await controlled outcome data beyond this procedural description.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoEndoscopic assisted minimally invasive resection of petrous bone epidermoid cyst via a presigmoid burr hole approach: illustrative caseMinimally invasive endoscopic approaches to rare skull-base lesions near auditory structures may reduce surgical morbidity, which matters when these cases occasionally present through audiology referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoAssociation of Systemic Hemodynamics and Endothelial Dysfunction With Clinical Phenotypes in Sensorineural Hearing Loss With Vertigo: A Cross-Sectional AnalysisCross-sectional associations between hemodynamic markers and hearing-loss-plus-vertigo phenotypes are hypothesis-generating only; no actionable diagnostic or treatment change is supported by this design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoEffects of acoustic startle, simulated temporary threshold shift, and simulated tinnitus on sound localization and word recognition performance: A pilot studyPilot data only with a small sample — no actionable clinical change; results should inform future study design rather than current practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoThe role of magnesium in otology - A narrative reviewAs patients increasingly ask about supplements for hearing protection and tinnitus, a systematic understanding of magnesium's evidence base helps clinicians give evidence-informed answers rather than relying on anecdote.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoVestibular syndrome associated with subcutaneous hemangiosarcoma in a catWhile not directly applicable to human audiology, this case highlights the potential for systemic malignancies to manifest with vestibular signs, a diagnostic consideration relevant across species in vestibular medicine broadly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoFeatures of cerebral blood flow in patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy and concomitant hypothyroidism at long-term follow-upUnderstanding how systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism affect cerebral circulation may eventually inform audiologists about comorbidity profiles in patients presenting with central auditory processing concerns or unexplained dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoVestibular neuromodulation for chronic insomnia after traumatic brain injury: a case seriesPost-TBI insomnia is highly prevalent and medication-resistant; exploring vestibular neuromodulation opens a novel, non-pharmacological pathway relevant to the vestibular rehabilitation community.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoEndolymphatic hydrops in patients with migraine: a correlative studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that endolymphatic hydrops detected on MRI may be present in migraine patients without a Menière's disease diagnosis, potentially complicating differential diagnosis — but clinical protocols should not change until larger...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·6d agoTopical resiniferatoxin for the treatment of vestibulodynia: a prospective observational trialWhile vestibulodynia involves the term 'vestibul-', this study is unrelated to the vestibular (balance) system and has no relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoRepairing the Cochlear Battery to Restore HearingGene-based repair of the cochlear battery (stria vascularis) represents a potential future route to treating a common but poorly understood form of progressive hearing loss, making this a space worth tracking for clinicians and researchers alike.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoCluster Analysis of Migraine-Associated Symptoms (CAMS) across the lifespan: a cross-sectional studyVestibular migraine overlaps significantly with audiology presentations such as sound sensitivity and dizziness; better symptom clustering could improve diagnostic precision at the audiology-neurology interface.＋Save
