PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoInteractive Effects of Occupational Hearing Loss and Glutathion S-Transferase M1 Genotype on Tinnitus Among Noise-exposed SteelworkersAudiologists working in occupational health settings should be aware that genetic susceptibility (GSTM1 null genotype) may amplify tinnitus risk in noise-exposed workers, though genetic screening is not yet standard of care and no protocol change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoOptimal Head Position Following Intratympanic Injections of SteroidsIf the study identifies a significantly superior head position post-injection, audiologists and ENT clinicians administering intratympanic steroids should update their post-procedure positioning instructions accordingly — but the specific findings must be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoTinnitus Pathophysiology: A Systems Biology Analysis of Gene Networks and Cellular PathwaysMapping the gene networks and cellular pathways behind tinnitus could eventually reveal druggable targets and biomarkers, shifting tinnitus care from symptom management toward mechanism-based therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoIs Zinc Deficiency a Risk Factor for Tinnitus? An Analysis from Chronic Idiopathic Tinnitus Patients with Normal HearingEvidence on zinc and tinnitus remains inconclusive; this single cross-sectional study does not support routine zinc testing or supplementation for tinnitus patients, and current clinical guidelines do not recommend it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoSymptom Overlap and Neurobiological Similarities Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and TinnitusEvidence is preliminary and theoretical; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists treating patients with tinnitus should be aware of PTSD comorbidity and consider screening or referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRelationships Between Autistic Trait Dimensions and Speech Understanding, Affective Sound Intolerance, and Self-Reported Hearing DifficultiesAudiologists evaluating adults with autistic traits should consider assessing for sound intolerance (such as misophonia or hyperacusis) and self-reported hearing difficulty separately from standard audiometric thresholds, as different trait dimensions map onto distinct...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoResting-state functional connectivity and local activity differences across bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus phenotypesIdentifying distinct brain connectivity signatures for bothersome versus non-bothersome tinnitus could lay groundwork for precision tinnitus treatments and better patient stratification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoMigraine and auditory dysfunction: beyond comorbidityAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, or hyperacusis should consider asking about migraine history, as the relationship may reflect shared pathophysiology rather than coincidence.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Other·Tinnitus·2w agoFree July 4 Cardiff session for lowdown on tinnitusFree, accessible tinnitus education events help bridge the gap between clinical services and the many patients who struggle to find peer support and reliable information.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoTemporal bone remodeling after venous stenting for pulsatile tinnitus: isolated dehiscence versus diverticulumClinicians managing pulsatile tinnitus with venous sinus stenting should be aware that the type of structural abnormality — isolated dehiscence versus diverticulum — is associated with different rates of post-stenting temporal bone remodeling, which may inform procedural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoEvidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic TinnitusNo immediate practice change; however, clinicians should note that acute tinnitus may involve a transient phase of heightened sound sensitivity (auditory hypersensitivity) that could inform timing and approach of early interventions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitizationVestibular migraine is a common and under-treated cause of episodic dizziness seen in audiology and neurotology clinics, and identifying a specific molecular target (CXCL10/PI3K pathway) could eventually lead to new therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoOtologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular DisordersAudiologists should consider temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a differential when patients present with unexplained otalgia (ear pain), tinnitus, or aural fullness, particularly when otologic examination is unremarkable — referral to a TMD specialist may be warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoThe Auditory-Visual Stroop Test to Assess Subjects with TinnitusPreliminary adaptation study only; no actionable change to tinnitus assessment protocols is warranted until larger validation studies confirm clinical utility of this test.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAuricular Ultrasonic Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Effectiveness of Blinding and the Occurrence of Adverse Effects in People with TinnitusEstablishing robust blinding and a clear adverse-event profile for auricular ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulation is a necessary methodological step before efficacy trials in tinnitus can be considered credible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoPersonalized Music-Embedded Sound Therapy Based on Gating Modulation and Neural Decoupling Reduces Tinnitus Severityare promising but require replication in larger randomized controlled trials before this personalized music-embedded sound therapy approach can be recommended for routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoAn Open Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Customized and Non-Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus PatientsClinicians managing tinnitus patients should monitor whether customized sound therapy offers a meaningful advantage over non-customized approaches, though the open (non-blinded) design limits definitive conclusions — await stronger controlled evidence before changing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTrauma-Associated Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical OutcomesThis narrative review reinforces existing awareness of acoustic trauma as a risk factor for tinnitus and hearing loss but does not introduce new evidence sufficient to change current clinical management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoLink Between Chronic Tinnitus and miR-30e, miR-206 , and miR-124 Polymorphisms Modulating the Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor GeneIdentifying genetic variants that modulate BDNF expression in tinnitus patients could open future pathways for targeted therapies, but the field is at a basic science stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoCluster Analysis of Clinical Characteristics, Sleep Quality, Depression and Melatonin Levels in Patients with Idiopathic Subjective TinnitusPreliminary findings suggest tinnitus patients may benefit from subgroup-targeted management addressing sleep and mood, but the cluster model requires prospective validation before changing clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoDomain-Specific Associations Between Physical Activity and Tinnitus in NHANES 2015-2018This cross-sectional observational study cannot establish causation; audiologists should not yet recommend specific activity domains to reduce tinnitus, but results support continued investigation into lifestyle factors as part of holistic tinnitus management discussions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus and Traumatic Brain InjuryNo actionable practice change; this is a narrative blog overview of a known TBI-tinnitus relationship, not new clinical evidence.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Tinnitus·3w agoIntegrating Tinnitus Treatment into Your ClinicClinicians interested in formalizing tinnitus services can use this as a practical framework, but it introduces no new clinical evidence—no change to evidence-based practice is warranted based on this content alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus, temporomandibular disorders and muscle activity: what's the connection?TMD treatment may offer a meaningful secondary benefit for tinnitus in patients who have both conditions, but evidence strength should be checked before changing referral or co-treatment protocols; await fuller RCT-level data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoExamining Associations Between Environmental Exposures and Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Post-9/11 Veterans With a Probable History of TBINo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted; findings are associational and the audiology-specific tinnitus data are secondary to broader neurobehavioral outcomes, but the study reinforces screening for tinnitus in TBI veterans with known environmental exposures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoImportance of Comprehensive Tinnitus Assessment: A Conceptual Analysis of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-Linked QuestionnairesHighlighting gaps in ICF coverage across tinnitus questionnaires can guide researchers and clinicians toward more holistic outcome measurement, potentially improving tinnitus care and research quality.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoStudy Suggests “The Hum” Is Most Likely a Form of TinnitusAudiologists assessing patients who report unexplained low-frequency environmental sounds should consider low-frequency tinnitus as a primary diagnosis before attributing symptoms to external causes; standard tinnitus evaluation protocols are appropriate.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoWhat you see is what you hear: microangioscopy-guided management of carotid-cochlear dehiscence in pulsatile tinnitusThis case introduces microangioscopy as a novel image-guided approach for a rare but debilitating vascular cause of pulsatile tinnitus, potentially expanding the diagnostic and interventional toolkit for neurointerventional teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus burden in patients with chronic suppurative otitis media undergoing surgery in Nepal: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists and ENT teams managing patients with chronic suppurative otitis media should consider routinely screening for tinnitus burden pre-operatively, as it may be underrecognised in surgical candidates.＋Save
