PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoSubperineural 'onion-peeling' dissection for maximizing extent of resection and facial nerve preservation for onco-functional balance in vestibular schwannoma surgerySurgeons specializing in vestibular schwannoma may want to review this technique, but audiologists have no direct practice change — monitor for outcomes data from controlled studies before drawing conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoEvolution of the Criteria to Diagnose Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: An AlgorithmAudiologists encountering patients with pulsatile tinnitus or unexplained vestibular symptoms should be aware of updated IIH diagnostic criteria, as IIH can be an underlying cause — but direct audiology protocol changes are not warranted by this review alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoElevated interictal plasma CGRP in Meniere's disease: A headache-independent candidate biomarker distinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migrainePlasma CGRP measurement between episodes shows early promise as a differentiating biomarker for Ménière's disease versus vestibular migraine, but requires validation in larger prospective cohorts before influencing clinical diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoImpact of Robotic-Assisted Electrode Array Insertion on Neural Health and Hearing Outcomes in Cochlear Implant RecipientsCochlear implant surgeons and audiologists should monitor emerging evidence on robotic insertion; current findings are not yet sufficient to recommend routine adoption over skilled manual technique without reviewing full outcome data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·7w agoExploring factors influencing assistive device uptake among persons with physical and hearing impairments in the Ashanti region of GhanaIdentifying context-specific barriers to assistive device adoption in sub-Saharan Africa is essential for designing effective hearing healthcare policies and outreach programs in low- and middle-income countries.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoOutcome measures used in studies of vestibular rehabilitation after stroke: a scoping reviewNo immediate practice change — this scoping review maps existing outcome measures but does not recommend a single best tool; clinicians should note the lack of standardisation when comparing vestibular rehab programmes across stroke studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoLong-term Incidence of Revision Surgery Caused by Electrode Migration in a Large Cochlear Implant Cohort Using a Titanium Fixation Clip Applied by a Novel Reverse Application TechniqueCochlear implant surgeons should review this technique: if the titanium fixation clip applied via the reverse technique significantly reduces electrode migration revision rates in a large cohort, it warrants serious consideration for adoption in surgical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoThe Intelligibility-Based Repeat-Recall Test: I. Bayesian-Guided Estimation of Multiple Speech Reception ThresholdsThe i-RRT offers a potentially more efficient Bayesian method for estimating multiple speech-in-noise thresholds and listening effort in a single test session; audiologists should monitor validation studies before integrating it into routine clinical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoNormative Ranges for Auditory Brainstem Response Wave I Amplitude: A Potential Diagnostic Indicator of Cochlear DeafferentationThese normative ranges for ABR Wave I amplitude could support clinical identification of cochlear synaptopathy in patients with normal audiograms but auditory complaints; audiologists should consider this as a supplementary diagnostic tool pending further validation in diverse...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoAssessment of Transverse-sigmoid Sinus Dural Arteriovenous Fistula using Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography: A Case ReportPulsatile tinnitus is often under-investigated in audiology settings; this report reinforces that vascular pathology must be considered and appropriate cross-specialty referral pathways maintained.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoMore Than Meets the Ear: Incidental Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak During Myringotomy in a Child With Common Cavity DeformityAudiologists and ENT teams managing children with common cavity deformity (a rare inner-ear malformation) should be aware that myringotomy carries a risk of CSF leak and meningitis; pre-operative imaging review and surgical planning should reflect this risk, but this is a single...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoHearing Aids Use Preferences Among Older Adults with Hearing Loss: A Discrete Choice ExperimentUnderstanding which hearing aid attributes (e.g., cost, appearance, battery life, sound quality) most influence uptake in older Chinese adults could guide counselling and prescription strategies, but findings from a Chinese population may not generalise directly to other...＋Save
AU★AudiologyOnline·Product announcement·Hearing aids·7w ago· press releaseNew EON hearing aid portfolio strengthens Phonak’s leadership in speech understanding, scene intelligence and Made-For-All connectivityA major platform refresh from one of the largest hearing aid manufacturers signals continued competitive pressure around speech intelligibility and universal Bluetooth connectivity, which may influence procurement and fitting choices across clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMultiple ipsilateral recurrences of vestibular neuritis: longitudinal vestibular findingsNo immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and descriptive given the rarity of multiple ipsilateral recurrences, but clinicians should document serial vestibular function tests in recurrent cases to build longitudinal profiles.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoOcular vestibular evoked myogenic potentials: a comparison of 500 Hz toneburst and narrowband CE-Chirp stimuli in older childrenClinicians using oVEMP testing in older children should note that stimulus type (500 Hz CE-Chirp vs. toneburst) may affect response parameters; verify local normative data before adopting the CE-Chirp in paediatric protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoDetermination of hearing threshold in children with and without type 1 diabetes mellitus: a case-control study in Northern IranChildren with type 1 diabetes may have elevated hearing thresholds; audiologists working with pediatric diabetic populations should be aware of the potential for early sensorineural hearing changes, though this single case-control study is insufficient to change screening...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoK V 3.1 channel modulation: a systematic review of pharmacological intervention strategiesKV3.1 channel modulation represents a promising but early-stage pharmacological pathway that could eventually yield novel treatments for auditory processing deficits linked to fast-spiking interneuron dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoBiodistribution and transport of intratympanically administered drugs in the inner ear using a porcine ex-vivo chamber modelImproving our understanding of intratympanic drug transport and blood-labyrinth barrier penetration is a critical step toward developing effective pharmacological treatments for sensorineural hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoBinary to Personalized: A Novel Machine Learning Probability Score for Cochlear Implant CandidacyPromising proof-of-concept for ML-assisted cochlear implant candidacy screening, but the tool requires prospective validation in diverse clinical settings before it can replace or meaningfully supplement current audiological criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoPersistent apogeotropic positional nystagmus of the lateral semicircular canal: clinical features and association with vestibular atelectasis on delayed 3D-FLAIR MRIClinicians evaluating persistent apogeotropic lateral canal positional nystagmus should consider delayed 3D-FLAIR MRI to investigate vestibular atelectasis (inner ear fluid sac collapse) as an underlying cause, though this imaging is not yet standard practice and requires...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Cochlear implants·8w agoNothing to see, everything to hear: The fully implanted cochlear implantFully implanted cochlear implants represent a major potential shift in cochlear implant technology, removing the stigma and practical burden of external hardware, which could reshape patient expectations and candidacy conversations.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·8w agoClinical leadership: Who defines excellence?How Australia's peak audiology body defines and enforces clinical excellence will shape training, accreditation, and professional standards for the country's entire audiology workforce.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Vestibular·8w agoPrep for Fall Prevention Month: Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care FacilitiesAudiologists working in skilled nursing and long-term care settings should use Fall Prevention Month in September as a structured opportunity to review their balance assessment protocols and fall-risk screening workflows for residents — this is a practice-reinforcement reminder...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Public health & policy·8w agoSurvey: 8 in 10 ENTs Say Proposed Medicare Cut Could Limit Seniors’ Access to Specialty CareNo actionable clinical practice change; audiologists and ENTs should monitor CMS rulemaking and consider engaging advocacy channels through AAO-HNS if this cut threatens referral pipelines or co-located care models.＋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·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
