PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoMethod for AFM investigation of lateral forces required for the surface detachment of neuritesPrecise measurement of neurite adhesion forces could eventually inform cochlear implant electrode design to improve nerve-electrode proximity and outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoAudiometric detection thresholds for older adults with normal and impaired hearing predict recognition of spectrally and temporally degraded speech in speech-modulated noiseAudiometric pure-tone detection thresholds carry meaningful predictive value for speech recognition in degraded, noisy conditions in older adults, reinforcing their continued clinical utility beyond simple hearing-loss classification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoMorphological and functional diversity of spatially resolved vestibular ganglion neuron cell typesA detailed cell-type map of the vestibular ganglion could eventually guide targeted therapies for vestibular disorders and inform cochlear/vestibular implant design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoElectrophysiologically-based electrode selection has the potential to improve speech perception in cochlear-implant usersElectrophysiology-based electrode selection is a promising approach to improving cochlear implant (CI) programming, but current evidence is preliminary; audiologists should monitor emerging protocols before adopting routine clinical changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoOutcome measurement in community-based hearing rehabilitation: a scoping reviewNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists designing community-based programs should note the lack of standardised outcome measures and consider adopting validated tools to allow cross-program comparisons.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoStatic Otolith Signals Reflect Clinical Course in Acute Vestibular NeuritisStatic utricular function testing may offer useful prognostic information for clinicians managing acute vestibular neuritis recovery, but prospective validation in larger cohorts is needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSpeech sensorimotor adaptation in young adult cochlear implant users with early implantationEarly cochlear implantation appears to support speech sensorimotor adaptation in young adults, but clinicians should not yet change rehabilitation protocols based on this single study; further work is needed to link these neurophysiological findings to functional speech outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoTraumatic stapediovestibular luxation: two contrasting cases highlighting the importance of early treatment decision: A case report and literature reviewFor this rare injury, early and individualized treatment decision-making (surgical vs. conservative) appears critical to outcomes, but two cases are insufficient to establish a protocol; audiologists should facilitate urgent otologic referral when the diagnosis is suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoAccuracy of Curve of Wilson Levelling and Posterior Tooth Inclination With Vestibular, Lingual Straight Wire Technique and Clear Aligners: A Retrospective Cohort StudyThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in error, as it concerns orthodontic treatment mechanics rather than hearing or vestibular science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoNoise Management Preferences During Long-Term Hearing Aid Usage and Their Relation to Audiologic FactorsLong-term hearing aid users show heterogeneous noise management preferences not fully predictable from audiogram data alone, suggesting that individualized preference assessment—rather than audiogram-driven defaults—should guide noise management fitting decisions.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoGenetic study suggests high blood sugar has causal link with hearing lossAudiologists should consider proactive hearing monitoring for patients with diabetes or chronically elevated blood sugar; while existing guidelines already note the association, this causal genetic evidence strengthens the rationale for routine audiological screening in this...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoHearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in people with epilepsyThe finding is intriguing but preliminary — audiologists should note that hearing aid uptake in patients with epilepsy and hearing loss may carry dementia-protective benefits, but the epilepsy-specific mechanism is unexplained and the study design likely limits causal inference;...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPigeons make slow, divergent eye movements during flight and large, convergent eye movements when landingThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it appears in this feed likely due to a broad PubMed query capturing vision/neuroscience literature.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoClinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Tinnitus in KoreaAudiologists and ENT clinicians treating Korean patients, or those seeking a comparative framework, should review this guideline as it may align or diverge from existing Western guidelines on tinnitus management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoTranslation and cultural adaptation of the subscales vestibular activities and participation questionnaire (SVAP) into Puerto Rican SpanishAudiologists and vestibular specialists serving Puerto Rican or broader Caribbean Spanish-speaking populations can now use a culturally validated SVAP questionnaire — a meaningful workflow addition for equitable patient-reported outcome measurement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoEmergence of behavioral tinnitus in gerbils is associated with reduced spontaneous rates in single auditory nerve fibersIdentifying a peripheral auditory nerve signature for tinnitus onset could eventually point to earlier intervention targets and refine biomarker development for tinnitus diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoCaregiver-reported barriers and facilitators in home-based aural habilitation for children with hearing impairment in MalaysiaAudiologists managing paediatric hearing rehabilitation should proactively screen for caregiver barriers (e.g., knowledge gaps, time constraints, socioeconomic factors) and tailor home-programme counselling accordingly to improve outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoNeuroticism and functional burden in chronic dizziness: A clinical cross-sectional observational study using the Eysenck Model and Dizziness Handicap InventoryClinicians treating chronic dizziness patients should consider screening for high neuroticism, as it may independently predict greater functional disability and guide referral for psychological support — however, this cross-sectional design cannot confirm causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoEstimating Performance Using Tonotopic Measurements of Intracochlear Electrocochleography: Comparison of Lateral Wall and Perimodiolar ArraysIntracochlear ECochG tonotopic measurements show promise as a predictor of cochlear implant performance, but clinical adoption as a routine prognostic tool requires further validation in larger prospective cohorts before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoDetailed clinical characteristics of musical hallucinations in 81 patientsAudiologists encountering patients who report hearing phantom music should be aware of the broad clinical profile described here and consider referral for neurological evaluation, particularly in older patients with hearing loss; no practice algorithm change is warranted from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoPhoton-counting detector computed tomography for temporal bone: does higher resolution matter?PCD-CT offers higher spatial resolution for temporal bone imaging, but this review is preliminary evidence; no change to current imaging protocols is warranted until prospective clinical outcome data are available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoMobile Health Screening and Education Unit for Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Services in Rural Areas: Lessons from the FieldMobile audiology outreach units are feasible in rural settings; clinics considering rural outreach programs can draw on the implementation lessons reported, but no specific clinical protocol changes are indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSignificance of Systemic Immune-Inflammation and Inflammatory Response Indices in Vestibular NeuritisSystemic inflammatory indices (NLR, PLR, etc.) show association with vestibular neuritis, but evidence is insufficient to recommend routine blood panel screening in clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoVestibular Paroxysmia Presenting With Atypical Positional Nystagmus Resembling Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoClinicians should consider vestibular paroxysmia in patients presenting with positional nystagmus that does not respond to standard BPPV repositioning maneuvers, especially when accompanied by aural fullness or hemifacial spasm.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoVestibular schwannoma with hemorrhage in a 63-year-old female: A case reportIntratumoral hemorrhage is a rare but serious complication of vestibular schwannoma; management decisions should integrate tumor size, growth rate, and neurological status — no change to standard practice is indicated by this single case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoAutosomal Dominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Due to the New Variant c.980_984dup in COL1A2: A Case ReportIdentifying a single-gene cause of obstructive sleep apnea opens a pathway for genetic screening in affected families and may eventually intersect with audiology given the overlap between sleep apnea and hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoExploring Vestibulo-Masseteric Pathways: An Insight into Motion Sickness SusceptibilityUnderstanding vestibulo-masseteric pathways could eventually open new avenues for objectively measuring motion sickness susceptibility and refining vestibular diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoThe Degree of Audiovestibular Loss Is Not Related to Current Vertigo Attacks in Refractory Unilateral Ménière's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists should not use the degree of audiovestibular loss as a proxy for current vertigo attack frequency when managing refractory unilateral Ménière's disease patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoDevelopment of a Visual Faces Scale for Adults with Hearing Loss: The Facial Scale of Hearing DifficultyConsider evaluating the Facial Scale of Hearing Difficulty as a quick screening tool in busy clinic settings, particularly for patients who may struggle with traditional written questionnaires; however, await broader validation studies before replacing established tools.＋Save
