PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoVestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA)-based management of a periodontal defect with limited bony supportThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoWhole-brain functional activity and connectivity for the classification of subjective tinnitus: a machine learning studyIdentifying objective neuroimaging biomarkers for subjective tinnitus could transform diagnosis and patient stratification, addressing the field's longstanding reliance on self-report measures.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoMultidisciplinary practice in vestibular schwannoma surgery over a decade: optimizing facial nerve and hearing outcomes and analyzing the predictive role of tumor-related radiological featuresTumor-specific radiological features may help predict facial nerve and hearing preservation outcomes before vestibular schwannoma surgery, which could inform surgical planning and patient counseling — but the specific predictive variables and effect sizes should be reviewed...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoThe Vestibular System Influences the Perceived Duration of Lights But Not of Sounds or TouchesUnderstanding that vestibular input selectively distorts visual — but not auditory or tactile — duration perception deepens our model of multisensory timing and may inform future research on vestibular-related perceptual disorders.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoShort-term factual recall, presence, and visio-vestibular discomfort in a 360 augmented-virtuality classroom environment: A feasibility studyAs immersive extended-reality environments are explored for audiology education and aural rehabilitation, early feasibility data on cognitive load, presence, and VR-related discomfort help frame what future clinical or training applications must address.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoBrainstem Response Changes of Noise-Induced Auditory Damage after Stem Cell Injection: Systematic Review of Animal Studies and Meta-AnalysisThis meta-analysis provides the most rigorous animal-level synthesis to date of stem cell therapy for noise-induced hearing loss, helping researchers identify which stem cell types and delivery methods show the most promise before human trials.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoA Case Report on the Diagnostic Challenge of Mandibular OsteolipomaRare jaw lesions with bone and fat components can be diagnostically challenging, and awareness of osteolipoma in the differential diagnosis may prevent mismanagement in multidisciplinary head-and-neck cases.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoImplications of Tumor Size on Auditory Brainstem Implant PerformanceTumor size should be considered in pre-surgical counseling for ABI candidates — particularly in neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2) or other cerebellopontine angle tumor patients — as it may help set realistic expectations for auditory performance outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoSurgical Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia Emerging in the Long-Term after Cerebellopontine Angle Tumor Surgery without Tumor RegrowthLate-onset trigeminal neuralgia after cerebellopontine angle surgery is a poorly understood complication, and understanding its surgical management helps multidisciplinary teams provide better long-term follow-up for these patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoA Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Retrosigmoid Craniotomy with Layered Suboccipital Muscle Dissection to Prevent Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak and InfectionThis is a surgical technique paper of direct relevance to neurotologists/skull-base surgeons; audiologists have no actionable practice change from this finding.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoThe Price of Paralysis: Analyzing the Direct Cost of Facial Rehabilitation after Vestibular Schwannoma ResectionFacial paralysis is a significant quality-of-life complication of vestibular schwannoma resection, and quantifying rehabilitation costs supports shared decision-making, insurance advocacy, and surgical outcome benchmarking.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoModified Dandy Stair-Step Incision for Retrosigmoid Craniotomies to Reduce Postoperative Complications in Skull Base SurgeryReducing wound complications in retrosigmoid craniotomy — a key route for treating vestibular schwannoma and other skull-base conditions — can lower reoperation rates and improve patient outcomes across the multidisciplinary team.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoGenetic contributions to familial Ménière's disease: a systematic reviewIdentifying hereditary genetic variants linked to Ménière's disease could eventually enable earlier diagnosis and targeted treatment for the subset of patients with a familial form of the condition.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoEfficacy of non-invasive neuromodulation for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsFindings may support adding non-invasive neuromodulation as an adjunct for chronic tinnitus, but clinicians should await the full paper's effect-size and safety data before changing protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoManagement strategies for vestibular schwannomas in patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis: a systematic reviewA synthesis of management strategies for this rare but devastating condition helps neurotology and audiology teams weigh surgery, radiation, observation, and emerging medical therapies for a patient population with very limited options.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoTargeted Vestibular Rehabilitation Accelerates Symptom Relief by Promoting Vestibular Compensation in BPPV Patients With Residual Symptoms: Evidence From Resting-State fMRITargeted vestibular rehabilitation therapy should be considered for BPPV patients with residual dizziness after canalith repositioning, as fMRI evidence now provides a neurological basis for its benefit in this subgroup.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVestibular schwannoma associated normal pressure hydrocephalus: clinical features and shunt responsiveness compared with idiopathic NPHAudiologists should be aware that vestibular schwannoma patients can develop NPH, as this may influence referral pathways, but direct clinical practice change for audiology is limited — this is primarily a neurosurgical concern.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoHybrid Microvascular Decompression For Cranial Neurovascular Compression Syndromes: A Retrospective Case Series and Surgical NuancesAdvances in microvascular decompression technique could reduce surgical complications for patients with cranial neurovascular compression syndromes, some of whom present initially to audiologists with tinnitus or hyperacusis.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoClinical Characteristics of Patulous Eustachian Tube and the Diagnostic Efficiency of Compliance-Over-Time TestingCOT testing shows promise as a diagnostic tool for patulous Eustachian tube; audiologists who see patients with autophony or ear fullness should consider whether their clinic's tympanometry protocols include or could adopt COT testing.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoCorrection: Transcriptome-wide profiling of cystic and solid vestibular schwannomas reveals candidate long non-coding RNA signaturesCorrection notices maintain the integrity of the scientific record on vestibular schwannoma molecular profiling, which may eventually inform tumor subtype classification and management.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoNear-infrared light protects residual hearing by preserving spiral ganglion neurons in an animal Model of CI SurgeryHearing preservation after cochlear implantation is a high clinical priority, and near-infrared light therapy represents a novel, non-pharmacological approach to protecting spiral ganglion neurons that warrants follow-up human research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoWavelet-based assessment of postural stability in young female volleyball players using a baroresistive platformAdvances in posturography analysis methods — like wavelet-based assessments — may eventually refine vestibular function testing tools used in audiology and balance clinics.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoStructural basis of ligand recognition and gating in a heteromeric Deg-3/Des-2 nicotinic acetylcholine receptorUnderstanding the structural and evolutionary basis of nicotinic acetylcholine receptor gating could, in the long run, inform drug design targeting auditory hair-cell or efferent-pathway receptors, though that application is currently speculative.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoThe relationship between vertigo severity, psychiatric symptoms and obstructive sleep apnoeaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that vertigo severity in OSA patients may co-occur with psychiatric symptoms, but the cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions and no immediate protocol change is warranted.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoNADPH oxidase 3 inhibition preserves hearing in mice after stereotactic radiosurgeryRadiation-induced hearing loss is a major quality-of-life burden for vestibular schwannoma patients, and identifying a targetable enzyme pathway could eventually lead to a pharmacological hearing-protection strategy during radiosurgery.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoHearing technology and the brain: cognitive function in different hearing device usersmay inform counseling about cognitive benefits of hearing device use, but the study design and any confounding variables should be examined before changing fitting or recommendation practices.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAuditory Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disorders: A Literature ReviewIf validated, auditory biomarkers could offer a low-cost, non-invasive route to earlier detection of neurodegeneration, potentially expanding the audiologist's role in systemic disease screening.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoThe Failure Index as Marker of the Neural Health Profile in MED-EL CI Users: A Retrospective AnalysisCochlear implant clinicians using MED-EL devices may find the Failure Index a useful supplementary marker of spiral ganglion neuron health, but retrospective design limits immediate changes to fitting or candidacy protocols pending prospective validation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·8w agoAcute Neurological Events in Children With Hemoglobin SC Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective StudyHemoglobin SC disease can cause sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing damage) as a complication, so a clearer picture of its neurological profile may indirectly inform audiologists monitoring at-risk pediatric patients.+Save