PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·6w agoPerceptions of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Qualitative Study Informed by the Technology Acceptance ModelUnderstanding patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to OTC hearing aid uptake can help audiologists better counsel hesitant patients and position professional services as complementary to — not competing with — OTC options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoMultidimensional Effects of Hyperacusis: A Study on Tinnitus, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, Sleep, and Quality of LifeClinicians managing hyperacusis should routinely screen for co-occurring tinnitus, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cognitive complaints, as this study supports a multidimensional assessment approach rather than treating hyperacusis in isolation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoReactions to Tinnitus Based on Color Code Personality TypeNo immediate practice change; findings are exploratory and personality typing tools like Color Code are not yet validated for routine tinnitus counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoBimodal Stimulation of the Auditory-Somatosensory System Improves Auditory Sensory Gating Function in Patients with TinnitusBimodal auditory-somatosensory stimulation shows a plausible neurophysiological mechanism for tinnitus relief, but further controlled trials are needed before recommending it as a standard treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoNormative Values for Prosaccade and Antisaccade Eye Movements in Adolescents Using a New Saccadometry TestThese normative saccadometry values for adolescents fill a reference gap, but clinical adoption depends on availability of the specific test equipment; audiologists performing neuro-vestibular assessments in teens may find this useful.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoCerebral venous disorders: clinical presentation, diagnostic strategy, and contemporary managementNo direct audiology practice change; however, audiologists who encounter pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that cerebral venous disorders are a potential cause requiring neurological referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoFeasibility of Early Activation of a Cochlear Implant: Study of Electrophysiology, Audiometry, and Patient Satisfaction DataEarly cochlear implant activation appears feasible based on electrophysiology and audiometric outcomes, but this is a feasibility study — clinics should await larger controlled trials before routinely shortening the standard post-surgical activation window.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Business & finance·6w agoTrends in Medicare Reimbursement for the Resection of Vestibular Schwannomas: 2000 to 2021No immediate change to surgical or audiological practice is warranted; findings highlight coding inconsistencies in Medicare billing for vestibular schwannoma resection that are relevant to surgical billing teams and practice administrators rather than frontline audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPediatric Nasal Tip Reconstruction After a Donkey Bite Using an Expanded Paramedian Forehead Flap With Conchal Cartilage Grafts: A Case ReportThis case illustrates the reconstructive versatility of conchal cartilage grafts in pediatric facial surgery, but has no direct bearing on audiology or hearing care practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoMacrophage activation syndrome triggered by Candida parapsilosis-related cochlear implant infectionClinicians managing cochlear implant infections should be aware that Candida parapsilosis can trigger Macrophage Activation Syndrome — a rare but life-threatening immune complication requiring prompt recognition and specialist involvement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoDual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing lossAudiologists assessing children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss should consider dual-task speech-in-noise testing, as standard audiometry may underestimate their real-world listening difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoTinnitus, hyperacusis and somatic complaints in a diverse Norwegian clinical population: implications for assessment and rehabilitationClinicians assessing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for hyperacusis and somatic complaints, as their co-occurrence in this diverse clinical population suggests a need for integrated, multi-dimensional rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoThe Soundtrack of Everyday Life: Real-world Music Listening Habits of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersNo immediate practice change; findings characterize music listening behavior and reward sensitivity in CI users as a baseline, but do not yet provide guidance on rehabilitation strategies or device programming for music.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoThreshold-Based 3D CT Visualization of High-Attenuation Structures in the Endolymphatic Sac: A Technical Feasibility StudyIf validated in larger studies, threshold-based 3D CT visualization of the endolymphatic sac could offer a non-contrast imaging alternative for evaluating inner ear pathology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCan intracochlear voltage matrix analysis explain the occurrence of electrically evoked vestibular responses in cochlear implant users?Findings are preliminary; if replicated, intracochlear voltage mapping via impedance field telemetry may help clinicians identify CI users at risk for electrically evoked vestibular (balance) side effects, but no programming or fitting change is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoPostural stability under sensory challenge in Masters weightlifters and its association with weightlifting performance and peak power: a cross-sectional observational studyUnderstanding how age-related sensory decline affects balance in high-performing older adults may eventually inform vestibular assessment priorities, but the direct audiology relevance is peripheral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoPersonal listening device usage, leisure noise exposure, hearing protection usage and hearing at standard frequencies: a longitudinal study from child/adolescence to young adulthoodAudiologists working with adolescents and young adults should monitor noise exposure habits longitudinally; if this study confirms hearing threshold shifts tied to device use, it strengthens counselling on safe listening — but clinical guidance changes should await full results...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoMulti-stakeholder perspectives on models of in-person and remote cochlear implant aftercare and the opportunities and challenges for changeCochlear implant programmes considering hybrid or fully remote aftercare models should weigh multi-stakeholder perspectives on barriers and facilitators; this study provides qualitative evidence to guide service redesign but does not prescribe a single model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSpeech-in-noise recognition during hearing protector use: Human performance and acoustic predictionNo actionable practice change now; findings may eventually improve hearing protector selection guidance for workers who must communicate in noise, but clinical translation awaits further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoTGF-β signaling regulates flat epithelium formation in severely injured adult mouse utricle through epithelial-mesenchymal transitionUnderstanding how scar tissue forms in the injured inner ear balance organ is a key barrier to developing regenerative treatments for vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoCSNK1A1 Mediates Inner Ear Inflammation and Endolymphatic Hydrops in a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mouse ModelIdentifying CSNK1A1 as a mediator of inner ear inflammation and endolymphatic hydrops opens a new molecular target pathway for potential Meniere's disease treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoResponse times from gap detection threshold testing relate to cognitive processing speed in young adultsResponse times in gap detection threshold testing may reflect cognitive processing speed and should be interpreted cautiously as a pure measure of auditory function in young adults; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoVestibular function drives gaze stability in locomoting macaquesNo actionable practice change; this is foundational animal neuroscience confirming vestibular primacy in gaze stabilization, relevant as background science for vestibular rehabilitation concepts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoDiagnostic accuracy of HINTS Plus test in the differential diagnosis of central and peripheral vertigo: a prospective, cross-sectional studyIf findings confirm high sensitivity and specificity for HINTS Plus in the ED, audiologists and physicians working in vestibular settings should be aware of its diagnostic value; however, clinical adoption depends on full published results, examiner training, and local protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoLike choosing between guitars: acoustic, electroacoustic, and electric stimulation in paediatric cochlear implant candidates with residual hearingFindings may inform candidacy decisions and device-selection discussions for paediatric patients with residual hearing, but clinical practice changes should await review of full outcome data and replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoComprehensive Analysis of Auditory Nerve Fiber Responses using Fiber-Specific ModelingFiber-specific modeling of deafness-related nerve changes could improve how cochlear implant stimulation strategies are designed, potentially benefiting implant recipients' hearing outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoReply to: Distinguishing Meniere's Disease From Vestibular MigraineDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine remains a challenging and contested area in neurotology, and ongoing expert dialogue helps refine diagnostic thinking.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·6w agoTimekeeping of Staff Working Hours in Providing Audiological Care to the Adult PopulationEstablishing evidence-based time norms for audiological consultations is essential for fair workforce planning and ensuring patients receive adequate care time, a gap relevant to audiology systems globally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·6w agoPsychoemotional aspects of doctor-patient interaction in remote consultation in otoneurologyAs telemedicine expands in audiology and neurotology, understanding the psychoemotional experience of patients with vestibular disorders during remote visits is key to improving patient engagement and care quality.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoThe role of questionnaires in assessing speech perception among foreign medical students studying in RussianValidating speech perception assessment tools for non-native language learners is important for academic audiology programs that train international students, with potential broader relevance to multilingual patient assessments.＋Save
