PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoRadiologically occult nasopharyngeal carcinoma: the importance of clinical suspicion and repeat biopsyClinicians managing patients with persistent ear or throat symptoms should maintain high suspicion for nasopharyngeal carcinoma even when imaging is negative, and should consider repeat biopsy — but this single case cannot change evidence-based surveillance guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoTeprotumumab for dysthyroid optic neuropathy: early functional and structural improvement in a retrospective case seriesThyroid disorders intersect with audiology through ototoxicity (hearing damage from medications) and autoimmune hearing loss; understanding emerging systemic treatments for thyroid disease broadens the clinical context audiologists may encounter in shared patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSuper-additive multi-dimensional self-balancing deficit: implication for flight mishaps and fallingDemonstrates that combined vestibular and sensory deficits interact in a super-additive (not merely additive) way, with implications for aviation safety standards and multifactorial fall-risk models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoImpedance-based tracking of a cochlear implant electrode reliably detects successful array insertionContinuous intraoperative impedance monitoring is a promising real-time tool for confirming cochlear implant electrode placement; surgeons and CI teams should watch for validation studies before adopting it as a standalone confirmation method.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSystemic immune-inflammation index and prognostic nutritional index in vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease: a retrospective comparison with healthy controlsIdentifying objective blood-based markers that differ between vestibular migraine and Meniere's disease could eventually aid in differential diagnosis, which is currently largely clinical and symptom-based.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSensitivity and reactivity of the vestibular analyzer in childrenClinicians performing pediatric vestibular assessments should account for age-specific normative differences in sensitivity and reactivity — existing adult norms should not be applied to children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoSpatial Hearing in Individuals With Unilateral Peripheral Vestibular Disorders: An Exploratory StudyPreliminary findings suggest spatial hearing may be subtly altered in unilateral vestibular disorders, but the exploratory design means no clinical protocol changes are warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·3w agoTheodore Hieronymus Bast (1890-1959): His Contributions to Ear AnatomyUnderstanding the historical foundations of ear anatomy enriches the scientific context in which modern audiology and otology practice is grounded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoTekt2 regulates hair cell development and function by maintaining normal kinocilium morphology in zebrafishIdentifying genes like Tekt2 that control hair cell structure advances foundational knowledge needed to eventually develop regenerative or gene-therapy strategies for hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoAdvances in the treatment of age-related hearing loss: from molecular mechanisms to targeted interventionsAs the population ages, age-related hearing loss is becoming a global health priority, and a clear map of emerging molecular targets could accelerate the path from lab to clinic.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoSensorineural Hearing Loss and Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitors: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and prescribers should be aware of a potential link between PDE5 inhibitor use and sudden sensorineural hearing loss; counsel patients accordingly pending further evidence, and report cases to pharmacovigilance systems.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCharacterizing the perceptual effect of changing phase duration: Is it place-pitch?CI clinicians should be cautious that adjusting phase duration for loudness fitting purposes may have perceptual side effects on pitch perception, though the clinical magnitude requires further study before protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoFrom Approximation to Validation: Rethinking Frequency-Matched Acoustic Models of Cochlear ImplantsResearchers using frequency-matched acoustic vocoders as cochlear implant models should interpret results cautiously, particularly for perceptual sound quality outcomes, as this validation study questions their accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoDevelopment of the Children's English and Spanish Speech Recognition Test: Sound Field Data From Children With and Without Hearing LossAudiologists who test bilingual English-Spanish speaking children should be aware of this new validated tool, but should wait for broader normative data and independent replication before adopting it as a primary clinical measure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoConstruction of a recurrence risk prediction model for benign paroxysmal positional vertigoA new BPPV recurrence prediction model is described, but without external validation data, clinicians should treat it as hypothesis-generating; no change to current BPPV management is warranted until prospective validation is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3w agoArtificial intelligence in otolaryngology: current applications, limitations, and future perspectivesAs AI tools begin entering audiology and ENT practice, a current synthesis of capabilities and limitations helps clinicians and researchers calibrate realistic expectations and identify gaps for future study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoUtricular Compound Action Potential Thresholds to Pulsed Interaural Vibration in Guinea Pig, and Mechanical Tuning Curve Estimates in Mouse, Rat, Sheep, and HumanUnderstanding utricular response thresholds and mechanical tuning across species lays important groundwork for refining bone-conduction-based vestibular diagnostic tests in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoDevelopment and preliminary evaluation of a German questionnaire assessing attitudes toward hearing aids and behavioral intentionThe new German hearing-aid attitude questionnaire shows early promise as a counseling and research tool, but is in preliminary validation; clinicians should await full psychometric validation before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVertigo and dizziness syndromes in children and adolescents: Clinical presentation and diagnostic pathwayClinicians evaluating pediatric dizziness should expect a broad differential and extended diagnostic pathway; this study may support earlier structured assessment, but specific protocol changes require confirmation in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoLeveraging Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Generate Cochlear Implant Insurance Appeal LetterAI-generated insurance appeal letters are a promising administrative tool, but clinicians should review outputs for accuracy and compliance before use; no practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA Practical Diagnostic Approach to Patients Presenting with "Dizziness": Evaluation and Differential Diagnosis Based on the ATTEST/TiTrATE FrameworkAudiologists and vestibular specialists working in outpatient settings should familiarise themselves with the ATTEST/TiTrATE diagnostic framework as a structured approach to differentiating peripheral from central vestibular dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoInterception of visible and occluded ballistic trajectories: differential contributions by areas MT/V5, V6, V6A and the vestibular premotor cortex evaluated by TMSUnderstanding how vestibular and visual cortical areas integrate during motion prediction may eventually inform rehabilitation strategies for patients with vestibular cortex lesions or visuospatial deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoInfluence of hearing in the non-implanted ear and age on long-term speech recognition benefit for adult cochlear implant users with asymmetric hearing lossAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults with asymmetric hearing loss should monitor the non-implanted ear's residual hearing and patient age as factors likely to influence long-term speech recognition outcomes, though specific management changes depend on the study's...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoLanguage outcomes following long-term auditory processing training in individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders: a retrospective case seriesEvidence for long-term language benefits of auditory processing training in neurodevelopmental populations is sparse, and even preliminary data from case series can inform the design of more rigorous future trials.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·3w agoWSA appoints Peter Bøggild as new CFOLeadership changes at a top-three global hearing aid manufacturer are worth monitoring as they can signal strategic shifts that may eventually affect market access, pricing, or product development.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Hearing aids·3w agoOticon Reveal Hearing Aids: Inside the New Dual AI TechnologyThe Dual AI architecture represents Oticon's next-generation processing strategy, and audiologists will need to understand its claimed differentiators when counseling patients comparing premium hearing aid platforms.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·3w agoLegislation passed to make Medical Costs Finder mandatory fee disclosure system for specialistsAustralian audiology specialists and ENT practitioners who charge above-Medicare rates will be legally required to publish their fees on the Medical Costs Finder; clinics should review their fee disclosure obligations and update listings accordingly.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Business & finance·3w agoWSA Names Peter Bøggild as New CFOLeadership changes at WSA, one of the world's largest hearing-aid groups, can influence long-term product strategy and investment priorities across the Signia, Widex, and Rexton brands.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·3w agoCochlear implant pioneers to receive 2026 Honda PrizeRecognition of Clark and Hochmair underscores the transformative clinical legacy of cochlear implantation and may elevate public and policy awareness of hearing technology.＋Save
