PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoDiagnosis and Management of Middle Ear Neuroendocrine Tumour (MeNET)MeNETs are rare enough that no change in routine audiology practice is indicated; however, audiologists encountering unexplained middle ear masses should maintain awareness of this diagnosis and facilitate prompt ENT referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoCrossover to acetazolamide for the treatment of cystoid fluid collections in X-linked retinoschisis: the REAXIS studyWhile not directly relevant to audiology, this study's crossover design in a rare genetic sensory disorder offers a methodological template that could inform trial design in rare auditory genetic conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·7w agoDual-stream temporal-frequency convolutional network with additive attention for auditory attention decodingThis is an early-stage engineering study; no actionable change to clinical practice is warranted at this time, but it advances the technology pipeline for future brain-controlled hearing aids.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Professional practice·7w agoPatient nominates Hobart Hearing Care for Telstra business awardHighlights that independently owned audiology clinics can achieve rapid growth and community recognition, offering a positive example for the independent practice sector in Australia.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoReview finds voriconazole the most common treatment for fungal necrotising otitis externaClinicians managing necrotising otitis externa should consider requesting fungal cultures early in the diagnostic work-up rather than relying solely on routine swabs, as fungal species may not appear on standard testing; voriconazole is the most commonly reported antifungal...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w agoFortell AI 2.0: Next-level Speech-in-Noise Performance Update for Hearing AidsAI-driven speech-in-noise processing remains one of the top unmet needs cited by hearing-aid users, so incremental platform updates from manufacturers signal the competitive direction of the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVisual function and symptom provocation in children and young adults with vestibular disorders: A prospective controlled studyVisual motion sensitivity tests may help clinicians identify and differentiate PPPD in pediatric and young adult patients, but replication in larger samples is needed before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoPrognostic value of initial hearing threshold and accompanying symptoms in pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss: An age-stratified analysis using a 6-year cutoffIn pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss, initial hearing threshold severity and systemic inflammatory indices appear to have different prognostic weight below vs....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoPredicting performance on the digits-in-noise test in noise and reverberation using the speech transmission indexThe STI-DIN index may improve the accuracy of digits-in-noise test interpretation in real-world or remote testing environments affected by noise and reverberation, but clinical adoption requires independent validation before changing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoAge-related changes in acoustic cue use for speech-in-speech perceptionAge-related decline in the use of pitch and spatial cues for speech-in-noise perception may explain some of the listening difficulty seen in older adults beyond what pure-tone audiometry captures; no immediate protocol change is indicated, but findings support comprehensive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoResults for Adults with Asymmetric Hearing Loss Who Receive a Cochlear ImplantOutcomes data for cochlear implants in asymmetric hearing loss are still limited (n=41); findings may inform candidacy counselling but should not yet change implantation or fitting protocols without corroboration from larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoBroadband Noise Acoustic Stapedial Reflex Thresholds as a Marker of Cochlear and Neural Integrity in Individuals with Normal AudiogramsBroadband noise acoustic stapedial reflex thresholds show promise as a non-invasive marker for cochlear synaptopathy or neural integrity issues in patients with normal audiograms; if findings replicate, this could be added to the diagnostic workup for 'hidden hearing loss' and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoSigmoid Sinus Wall Reconstruction for Venous Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Critical Review of Surgical Outcomes, Hemodynamic Evidence, and Pressure-Associated FindingsSSWR appears to be an effective surgical option for venous pulsatile tinnitus in appropriately selected patients; audiologists and ENT teams should be familiar with hemodynamic criteria and post-surgical audiological monitoring needs, though patient selection standards are not...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoIncidence and Risk Factors of Cochlear Implant Complications: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisSystematic review evidence on CI complication rates and risk factors can inform pre-surgical counselling and patient selection; clinicians should review the pooled incidence figures when updating consent protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoAge-Related Hearing Loss: Awareness, Perceptions, and Attitudes Among Adults in Saudi Arabia's Collective Healthcare ContextUnderstanding cultural and regional gaps in hearing loss awareness is essential for designing effective public health outreach and improving help-seeking behaviour in underserved populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoEvaluating the Number of Trials for Stable Virtual Reality-Based Subjective Visual Vertical Measurement in Healthy AdultsClinicians using VR-based Subjective Visual Vertical testing should ensure an adequate number of trials per the study's protocol recommendations before interpreting results; however, adoption awaits broader validation beyond healthy adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoHearing Aid Benefit in Auditory Neuropathy Due to Friedreich Ataxia: A Case ReportThis single case suggests hearing aids may offer some benefit in Friedreich ataxia-related auditory neuropathy, but evidence is insufficient to change current fitting practice; clinicians should continue individualized assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoAuditory Stimuli Influence on Vestibulo-Ocular Reflex GainsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that auditory stimuli may influence VOR gain measurements; this could warrant reconsideration of test protocols that involve background sound or concurrent auditory tasks during VOR assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoLost in translation: understanding of jargon used in clinic-patient correspondenceAudiologists should review and simplify the language used in patient correspondence letters, replacing technical jargon with plain-language alternatives to improve patient understanding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoPrevalence and trends in self-reported hearing difficulties among adults in Germany: Results from the GEDA studyNo immediate practice change warranted, but the data reinforce the case for routine hearing screening in primary care settings given hearing loss's links to social isolation and emotional health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoAn Investigation into Referrals Placed Following Positive Screening With the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, Revised With Follow-upUnderstanding referral gaps after positive autism screening is indirectly relevant to audiology because hearing loss is a key differential diagnosis for communication delays in toddlers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoHearing aids for mild to moderate hearing loss in adultsAudiologists should monitor this updated Cochrane review's conclusions closely; if it confirms benefit, it strengthens the case for fitting hearing aids in mild-loss patients who are currently under-served.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVestibular Migraine: A Systematic Literature Search and Narrative Review of Diagnostic Criteria, Pathophysiology, Differential Diagnosis, and Treatment ApproachesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing patients with unexplained dizziness should be familiar with vestibular migraine diagnostic criteria and its overlap with Menière's disease, but this review does not introduce new evidence that changes established protocols.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Research (general)·7w agoEar probe could detect hearing issues based on how spiders ‘hear’ through their webBioinspired sensing that measures air-particle velocity rather than sound pressure alone could open a fundamentally new diagnostic dimension in audiological assessment if the approach is successfully translated to clinical tools.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·7w agoKimberley Ear Health Forum upskills health professionals on ear and hearing healthTargeted upskilling initiatives in remote and underserved regions like the Kimberley are a practical lever for reducing the significant ear-health burden in Indigenous Australian communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w ago63-Year-Old Man With Blurred Vision, Headache, and Pulsatile TinnitusPulsatile tinnitus alongside headache and blurred vision is a red-flag triad suggesting raised intracranial pressure or vascular pathology; audiologists encountering this symptom cluster should refer urgently to neurology or neuro-ophthalmology rather than managing within...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoFounder variant in OTOG causing non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss in Irish traveller populationAudiologists and genetic counsellors serving Irish Traveller patients with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss should consider OTOG founder-variant testing; no change to standard audiological management is indicated based on this report alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoElectrophysiological indices of hierarchical speech processing differentially reflect the comprehension of speech in noiseUnderstanding which electrophysiological signatures map onto distinct stages of speech-in-noise comprehension could guide development of objective, test-based tools for diagnosing auditory processing difficulties in the future.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoNo more dressing after cochlear implantation: exposing benefits and simplifying careEvidence is preliminary — do not change post-operative dressing protocols until a controlled trial confirms the safety and benefit of dressing-free care after cochlear implantation.＋Save
