PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoTANC1::HTRA1 and KPNA4::WWTR1 fusions in non-vestibular intracranial schwannomasIdentifying distinct gene fusions in non-vestibular intracranial schwannomas could refine tumor classification and eventually inform targeted diagnostic or therapeutic approaches relevant to neurotology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoAdvances in Pharmacological Approaches to Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Insights into Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Heterogeneity from an International Scientific MeetingNo approved pharmacological treatments for tinnitus or hyperacusis emerged from this review; clinicians should not change prescribing practice based on this conference summary alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoFunctional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review of Cortical Responses in Distinct Clinical PopulationsfNIRS shows research promise as an implant-compatible neuroimaging tool for hearing loss populations, but is not yet ready for routine clinical use; no actionable change for practising audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoModern Perspectives on the Mechanisms and Non-Genetic Factors in Ménière's Disease-A Narrative ReviewThis narrative review consolidates current mechanistic knowledge on Ménière's disease but does not provide new clinical trial evidence; no immediate change to diagnostic or treatment protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoImpact of Smart Hearing Aid Technology on Self-Esteem in Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Multivariate StudyCross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions; audiologists may note a positive association between smart hearing aid use and self-esteem, but randomised evidence is needed before counselling patients on this outcome.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoEvaluating Cognition Across Aging and Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrating Neurological and Neuropsychological ApproachesAs audiology increasingly intersects with dementia and cognitive screening, understanding how neurological and neuropsychological assessment frameworks operate informs collaborative care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoCharacteristics and Prognostic Analysis in Diving-Induced Ear Trauma and Sudden Hearing LossClinicians managing sudden hearing loss in divers should document whether the cause is inner-ear barotrauma versus decompression sickness, as these conditions have distinct prognostic profiles; however, specific practice-changing recommendations await prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoCOCH -Related Hearing Loss in a French Cohort: Novel Variants and Genotype-Phenotype CorrelationsFor audiologists and geneticists: when autosomal dominant non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss is suspected, COCH gene testing is warranted; newly identified variants from this cohort may expand diagnostic panels, but clinical management protocols are not yet changed by...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoLymphatic and Glymphatic Alterations in Auditory Disorders: A Rapid Review-Informed Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisIf glymphatic and lymphatic dysfunction contribute to conditions like Ménière's disease or age-related hearing loss, this opens entirely new therapeutic targets and reframes the inner ear's biology in ways that could transform future treatment strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoTemporomandibular Joint Ganglion Cyst Causing Dynamic External Auditory Canal Obstruction and Position-Dependent Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewConsider jaw-joint (TMJ) ganglion cysts in the differential for position-dependent conductive hearing loss; imaging of the TMJ region is warranted when standard ear-canal causes are excluded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoAspirin in Audiology: A Dual-Edged Sword in Hearing Loss and Its Nanotechnology-Driven FutureNo immediate practice change; clinicians should remain vigilant for aspirin-related hearing damage at high doses, but nanotechnology applications reviewed here are still experimental and not clinically available.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Accessibility·7w agoModular Wall Design Aims to Improve Speech Clarity for People with Hearing LossArchitectural acoustics is an often-overlooked factor in hearing accessibility, and customizable 3D-printed acoustic solutions could eventually complement hearing devices by improving the listening environment at the room-design level.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·7w agoEffects of electroacupuncture on brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial( )are not yet available from the provided description; audiologists should await published outcome data before considering electroacupuncture as a referral option for tinnitus management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoEffects of a single session of occupational sitting on neck muscle fatigue and head stabilization strategies during walking at different speeds in sedentary individualsUnderstanding how everyday sedentary behavior disrupts vestibular-proprioceptive integration during walking could inform multidisciplinary vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoAging increases the cortical resources allocated to static balance maintenanceAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that age-related balance impairment involves measurable increases in cortical (brain) resource demand, supporting the value of balance assessment and rehabilitation in older adults — though specific protocol changes await...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoMineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors in the mammalian inner ear: a scoping reviewThis scoping review provides foundational receptor-distribution data that may help refine corticosteroid treatment strategies for sudden sensorineural hearing loss and Ménière's disease, but no immediate protocol changes are warranted pending further clinical trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoRevision Surgical Management of Refractory Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an Exotic Shorthair Cat Using a Combined Surgical Technique and a Steroid-Eluting Implant (PROPEL Contour)This article has no relevance to the audiology field; it is a veterinary ENT case report describing a feline nasal surgery technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoEnhancing graft stability in coronally advanced tunnel with connective tissue graft for Cairo RT1 and RT2 gingival recession: a case seriesThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it addresses periodontal (gum) surgery and was likely submitted for enrichment in error.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoStudy Finds Nuance Audio Glasses Improved Speech Recognition and Reduced Listening Effort in Adults with Mild to Moderate Hearing LossEarly evidence suggests Nuance Audio Glasses may offer measurable benefit for speech-in-noise and listening effort in mild-to-moderate hearing loss, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed replication and independent studies before recommending them as a clinical alternative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoTrigeminal trophic syndrome: recognising a patternTrigeminal trophic syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed, and recognising its hallmark presentation can prevent unnecessary invasive procedures and guide appropriate neurological referral.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·8w agoImmediate implant placement in Type II socket using vestibular socket therapy with pericardial membrane versus simultaneous guided bone regeneration (randomized controlled clinical trial)This trial has no relevance to audiology; it appears to have been included in error and should not inform hearing-care practice or research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoDiagnostic value of vestibular tests (video head impulse test and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossDiagnostic value of vestibular tests (vHIT and cVEMPs) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossAudiologists assessing patients with sudden unexplained hearing loss (ISSHL) should consider adding vHIT and cVEMP testing to their evaluation, as abnormal results may help localize inner-ear damage and provide prognostic information — pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoCorrection: The effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialThis is a correction notice, not new data — no actionable change; readers should consult the updated version of the original RCT for accurate figures before drawing clinical conclusions about MemoVigor 2 for tinnitus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoCase Report: Relief of long-standing severe motion sickness following stellate ganglion blockSingle case report — no actionable change; interesting hypothesis-generating finding for clinicians managing refractory vestibular-related motion sickness, but no evidence base to support adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoIntroducing a translationally relevant mouse model of radiosurgery-induced unilateral hearing lossPreclinical animal model only — no actionable change for clinical practice; the model may accelerate future research into hearing-protective strategies during radiosurgery, but no human data are available yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoPredicting hearing loss in noise-exposed petrochemical workers: Influencing factors and a nomogram modelThe nomogram offers a potentially useful occupational risk-stratification tool, but external validation in other occupational cohorts is needed before adoption in hearing conservation programmes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoMindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative reviewMindfulness-based therapy shows promise for reducing psychological distress in chronic tinnitus patients, but the narrative (non-systematic) review design limits strong practice recommendations; audiologists may cautiously consider it as an adjunct to existing counseling...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPseudoprogression in Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas following stereotactic radiosurgery: temporal dynamics and radiological predictorsClinicians managing large vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery should be aware of pseudoprogression patterns and MRI predictors identified here before escalating treatment; however, the study's observational design means findings should be validated before changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoMultiple Modalities of Sensory Gating Are Affected in Decompensated TinnitusNo immediate practice change; findings are mechanistic and require replication before influencing tinnitus assessment or treatment protocols.＋Save
