PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoA new approach to hearing aid gain prescription for listening in noise: the NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise ModuleThe NAL-NL3 Comfort in Noise Module represents a potentially meaningful update to prescriptive gain targets for noisy environments; audiologists should monitor peer validation studies before adopting it clinically, but it warrants close attention as an evidence-based...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLearning Curve and Evaluation of Robotic Assistance for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionRobotic-assisted CI electrode insertion may improve precision and reduce intracochlear trauma, but widespread clinical adoption depends on quantified learning-curve data from this and future studies — monitor evidence before changing surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoIncreased listening effort and decreased speech perception at high presentation sound levels in older hearing-impaired adult listenersAudiologists should avoid assuming that higher presentation levels always benefit older hearing-impaired listeners; fitting and counselling protocols should account for the paradoxical degradation in speech perception and increased listening effort at high levels.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoThe Adult Human Rhomboid Lip: 9+2 Ciliary Ultrastructure and Surgical Anatomy of the Cerebellopontine AnglePrecise knowledge of cerebellopontine angle anatomy is critical for the safety of cochlear implant and skull-base surgeries, and detailed ultrastructural mapping of adjacent structures like the rhomboid lip may reduce surgical risk.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·2w agoLaparoscopic modified Davydov's technique for vaginoplasty: operative steps and technical pearlsThis article does not have relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this dataset in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSelective embolization of an uncatheterizable trans-osseous feeder using a dual-balloon pressure cooker technique: technical noteDural arteriovenous fistulas (abnormal blood vessel tangles near the brain lining) can cause pulsatile tinnitus and hearing changes, so advances in their embolization (blocking blood flow) techniques may occasionally benefit patients referred from audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDo sung speech and background noise affect sentence repetition in dyslexia?Findings are preliminary; audiologists assessing patients with dyslexia may find it useful to consider speech-in-noise testing as part of a broader auditory processing evaluation, though current evidence does not yet support a specific protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoEarly life factors documented in electronic health records predict recurrent acute otitis mediaNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings may eventually support early risk-stratification for recurrent acute otitis media, but prospective validation is needed before altering clinical workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCognitive impairment in vestibular migraine: a PubMed-based systematic review and meta-analysisCognitive screening may be warranted in vestibular migraine patients, but findings are preliminary—await full publication and appraisal of pooled study quality before changing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoBeyond VOR gain: the functional head impulse test as a probe of multisensory integration and gaze stabilizationfHIT may provide clinically meaningful information beyond standard VOR gain metrics, but adoption into routine vestibular test batteries should await larger validation studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular Paroxysmia Coexisting With Meige Syndrome: A Case ReportThis rare co-occurrence highlights the potential for simultaneous peripheral vestibular and central movement-disorder pathology, reminding clinicians to consider multisystem diagnoses in complex dizziness presentations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComparing Video Head Impulse Testing in Patients With Acute Vestibular DysfunctionFindings may refine how audiologists interpret vHIT canal-specific patterns in acute vestibular dysfunction, but full results are needed before adjusting diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular Schwannoma Management: Patient Perspectives and Health LiteracyClinics managing vestibular schwannoma patients should assess health literacy and communication barriers to reduce patient attrition, but specific protocol changes depend on full study findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComparative Outcomes of Exoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryPreliminary retrospective data only; no actionable change in surgical approach is warranted until prospective or multi-center evidence confirms equivalence or superiority of the exoscope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoFeasibility of Electrode-Location Estimates Based on Preoperative CT-Imaging for Anatomy-Based Fitting in Cochlear Implant RecipientsIf preoperative CT-derived OTOPLAN frequency estimates align sufficiently with post-surgical fitting values, audiologists may be able to start anatomy-based programming earlier and with greater confidence—but current data must be reviewed before changing fitting workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoNeuropathology of a patient with Parkinson's disease and biallelic expansion in RFC1RFC1 mutations cause CANVAS syndrome—a condition that includes vestibular loss—and understanding their neuropathological overlap with Parkinson's disease may eventually guide diagnosis and management of complex neurodegenerative presentations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoFive years of psychosocial research in audiology: trends, impact, and guidanceAudiologists interested in patient-centered care should note evolving psychosocial research trends, but no single finding from this commentary requires an immediate change in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCramps as the initial presentation of CANVAS/RFC1-related disorderAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating patients with unexplained cramps alongside any balance or vestibular symptoms should consider CANVAS/RFC1-related disorder in the differential diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRapid Postmortem Temporal Bone Extraction and Dissection of Human Inner Ear Organs From Organ DonorsA reliable, rapid postmortem dissection protocol expands the availability of high-quality human inner-ear tissue for cochlear histology and translational hearing research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoVirtual Reality Technology in Otolaryngology Patient Care Management: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence and Future ProspectsVR represents a potentially transformative but as-yet unproven tool for otolaryngology and audiology rehabilitation, and this review maps the current evidence landscape to guide future research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoMaternal health, antiretroviral therapy exposure, and hearing outcomes in children born to women living with HIV: A descriptive analysis from South AfricaAudiologists working with HIV-affected paediatric populations in high-prevalence settings should maintain heightened vigilance for hearing loss, as antiretroviral therapy (ART) exposure in utero may be a risk factor — though this descriptive study cannot establish causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAnxiety- and depression-related somatic symptoms and atlantoaxial disorders: potential mechanistic links and clinical implicationsAudiologists and vestibular specialists encountering patients with unexplained dizziness alongside psychiatric symptoms should be aware of a possible atlantoaxial (upper cervical spine) contribution, but evidence is currently insufficient to recommend any specific diagnostic or...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Tinnitus·2w agoBoots deal widens scope for British tinnitus management product TinniSootheWider retail distribution of consumer sound-therapy devices for tinnitus signals a growing shift toward direct-to-consumer access that may prompt audiologists to field more patient questions about such products.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Accessibility·2w agoReady, set, sign! Learn Great British Bake Off BSL signsCommunity-facing content like this helps normalise BSL and raise deaf awareness among the general public, supporting broader social inclusion for deaf and hard-of-hearing people.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Cochlear implants·2w agoFlinders Medical Centre celebrates 40 years since SA’s first cochlear implant surgeryThis milestone highlights how far cochlear implant technology and audiology services have come over four decades, underscoring the long-term life impact of early implantation programs in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2w agoAmplifon Calls Shareholders’ Meeting to Advance GN Hearing AcquisitionA successful acquisition would combine one of the world's largest hearing-care retail networks with a major hearing-aid manufacturer, potentially reshaping competition, distribution, and pricing across the global audiology market.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2w ago· press releaseListen Technologies, Ampetronic Bring Auri Assistive Listening System to Houses of WorshipAuracast-based assistive listening infrastructure in public venues could expand real-world hearing accessibility for hearing-aid and cochlear-implant users outside the clinic.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2w agoNew Private Healthcare Australia figures show grommet surgery costs vary widelyWide fee variation for one of the most common paediatric ear procedures highlights affordability and equity concerns that can affect how many children ultimately receive timely treatment, with downstream implications for hearing and language development.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·OTC / consumer·2w agoLXE to Discontinue Eargo and Lexie Apps: What Users Should KnowThe discontinuation of companion apps for two prominent OTC hearing aid brands highlights the long-term support risks inherent in direct-to-consumer hearing technology, with real consequences for existing users.＋Save
