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·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·Cochlear implants·7w agoIntraoperative and Long-Term Impedance Changes and Electrode Malfunctions in Cochlear Implant RecipientsAudiologists and CI teams should monitor electrode impedance longitudinally; this study provides reference data on malfunction prevalence and trajectory that can inform troubleshooting protocols and patient counselling.＋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·Vestibular·7w agoSelective Otolithic and Semicircular Canal Dysfunction: Insights from VEMP and vHITCombining VEMP and vHIT testing enables receptor-specific profiling of vestibular dysfunction; clinicians with access to both tools should consider using them together when precise lesion localisation is needed for diagnosis or monitoring.＋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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoCombined presigmoid retrolabyrinthine and retrosigmoid approach for large vestibular schwannoma: a case reportNo practice change warranted from a single case report; the combined presigmoid retrolabyrinthine and retrosigmoid approach is a technique option for experienced skull-base teams managing large vestibular schwannomas, but comparative outcomes data are lacking.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w ago· press releaseOticon Medical introduces Ponto Instant, expanding non-surgical choice with the Instant SoundConnectorExpanding non-surgical bone-anchored hearing options lowers the barrier to trialling this technology, potentially broadening the patient population that can access it without a surgical referral.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·7w agoTinnitus Can Co-Exist with Other Disorders, but the Signal Itself Is Always BenignReframing tinnitus as a benign signal rather than a symptom of serious disease could meaningfully reduce patient anxiety and improve counseling outcomes in audiology practice.＋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
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Public health & policy·7w agoEmpowering Hearing Rehabilitation in Emerging Countries: A Sustainable ApproachExpanding sustainable hearing rehabilitation infrastructure in low-resource settings is a critical global health equity challenge, and manufacturer-led perspectives can shape how the field approaches these markets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w 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)·8w 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Business & finance·8w agoSpecsavers Audiology awarded in Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands survey 2026Consumer trust rankings can influence where patients choose to seek hearing care, affecting patient flow across the Australian audiology market.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·8w agoAudiologists ‘learn from the best in the industry’ at The Sound Exchange ’26The Sound Exchange '26 represents a key professional development and networking touchpoint for the Australian audiology community, signalling continued investment in continuing education at a national scale.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia Resulting in Acute Vestibular Paroxysmia and Hemifacial SpasmThis single case report is too preliminary to change practice, but it reminds clinicians to consider vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia in patients presenting with concurrent vestibular paroxysmia and hemifacial spasm.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoMagnetic Resonance Imaging Artifact Associated With the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing ImplantClinicians managing patients with the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti implant should follow the optimised MRI protocols identified in this study to minimise image artefact when MRI is clinically required.＋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·Vestibular·8w agoCross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of a Spanish-language version of the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL-ES)Clinics serving Spanish-speaking patients with vestibular disorders can now use the validated VADL-ES to measure functional independence and quality of life; no change to non-Spanish-language practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoIntraocular lens exchange for vision-dependent vestibular disorder after cataract surgery: A case reportSingle case report only — no actionable change for audiologists; vestibular evaluation of post-cataract patients with dizziness should flag the possibility of visually induced vestibular disorder for ophthalmology referral, but this remains anecdotal.＋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·Tinnitus·8w agoPulsatile tinnitus due to intracranial arteriovenous fistula indirectly identified by carotid Doppler ultrasoundCarotid Doppler ultrasound may serve as an indirect, non-invasive clue toward intracranial arteriovenous fistula in pulsatile tinnitus workup, but this single case report is too preliminary to change diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoThe Long-Term Impact of Facial Palsy on the Quality of Life of Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsFacial palsy following vestibular schwannoma treatment carries a significant and durable quality-of-life penalty; audiologists and surgeons counseling patients should weight this risk heavily in shared treatment decision-making.＋Save
