PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoPeripheral CD4 T-Cell State Remodeling in Migraine Revealed by Single-Cell RNA SequencingUnderstanding the neuroimmune basis of migraine may eventually inform treatment of vestibular migraine, a condition routinely encountered in audiology and otoneurology clinics.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoFacial Nerve Preservation in Hannover IV Vestibular Schwannomas. What Factors Can Predict Facial Outcome?Surgeons treating large (Hannover grade IV) vestibular schwannomas should note the predictive factors identified for facial nerve preservation, but the retrospective single-centre design limits immediate practice change; prospective validation is needed before altering surgical...+Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoIndividualized Hearing Aid Sound Quality Affects Mood and Well-BeingPrioritizing individualized sound quality preferences during hearing aid fitting — beyond standard targets — may meaningfully improve patient mood and well-being; audiologists should incorporate patient-preferred sound quality settings as a routine fitting goal.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoClinical presentation, computed tomographic findings, treatment, and outcome of traumatic jaw fractures in domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus): 21 cases (2014-2025)This study provides the largest published series on traumatic jaw fractures in domestic rabbits, offering practical guidance for exotic animal veterinary practice and comparative craniofacial trauma research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoBrainstem and cerebellar variations in cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus)Identifying enlarged semicircular canals in cheetahs as an adaptation for high-speed stability advances comparative vestibulomotor research and may inspire biomechanical models of balance and gaze control.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoDoes CANVAS mimic MSA-C? A prospective multimodal studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that CANVAS (with its vestibular areflexia) can present with features—like dysautonomia and parkinsonism—that mimic MSA-C, warranting consideration of RFC1 genetic testing in ambiguous cases before labeling a patient with...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoChirp-Evoked Electrocochleography and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Normal-Hearing Individuals With TinnitusIf chirp-evoked electrocochleography findings support cochlear synaptopathy as an underlying mechanism linking tinnitus and speech-in-noise difficulty in normal-hearing individuals, clinicians should consider synaptopathy screening in tinnitus patients who complain of poor...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVestibular contributions adapt to the balance strategies adopted during incline and decline walkingNo immediate change to clinical vestibular rehabilitation protocols is warranted, but these findings refine the basic science understanding of vestibular-motor integration during sloped walking, which may eventually inform fall-prevention or rehab strategies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoEffect of cochlear implant processing, interaural place mismatch, and spread of excitation on interaural coherence of speech signals and its implications on binaural fusionFindings highlight that interaural place mismatch and CI processing strategy both degrade binaural coherence; however, specific fitting protocol changes require validation in larger clinical trials before practice change is warranted.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoA translational framework for early-phase inner-ear gene therapy: clinical trial design, regulatory strategy, and ethical considerationsA clear translational roadmap for inner-ear gene therapy trials could accelerate the path from laboratory discovery to safe first-in-human studies for hereditary hearing loss.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoElectromyographic responses of the auriculomotor system during effortful listening in hearing aid usersAuriculomotor electromyography is a promising research-stage biomarker for listening effort in hearing aid users, but it is not yet validated for routine clinical use; no practice change is indicated.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8w agoSpectro-Temporal Modulation Sensitivity Prospectively Predicts Speech-in-Noise Recognition in Cochlear Implant UsersSpectro-temporal modulation sensitivity testing shows promise as a prospective predictor of speech-in-noise outcomes in CI users and may warrant incorporation into post-fitting assessment batteries if replicated in larger samples.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoTOEPVA: a systematic review and meta-analysis of safety, efficacy and feasibilityTOEPVA represents a scar-free surgical alternative for parathyroid disease, but its relevance to the audiology field is negligible unless monitoring post-surgical calcium levels that could affect neuromuscular hearing function.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoLong-Term Nervus Intermedius Dysfunction After Retrosigmoid Vestibular Schwannoma Resection: Incidence, Independent Predictors, and Development of a NomogramAudiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-surgery should be aware that nervus intermedius dysfunction (affecting taste and facial sensation) is a measurable long-term risk after retrosigmoid resection, and that the published nomogram may help identify...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoBiomarkers of Subjective Tinnitus Presence and Clinical Burden: A Systematic ReviewIdentifying reliable objective biomarkers for tinnitus could transform diagnosis, patient stratification, and treatment-outcome measurement, addressing a longstanding gap in tinnitus clinical research.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAuditory-cognitive training is associated with selective reorganization of alpha-band connectivity during speech-in-noise comprehensionPreliminary evidence that auditory-cognitive training reorganizes alpha-band brain connectivity in older adults with hearing loss is intriguing, but sample size and study design details are unknown; no practice change is warranted until replicated in larger controlled trials.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoThe Neuroimmune Duality of CD4⁺ T Cells: Drivers of Damage and Repair in the BrainUnderstanding how immune cells contribute to neural damage and repair could eventually inform research into immune-mediated hearing disorders such as autoimmune inner ear disease, but that link is not explored here.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoDisentangling sensory contributions to postural control regulation through sample entropy and neural modeling: A preliminary studyQuantifying the auditory contribution to postural control could refine vestibular rehabilitation protocols and inform how audiologists counsel patients with combined hearing and balance disorders.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoIntraoperative neuromonitoring for preservation of the external branch of the superior laryngeal nerve in transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy: initial experience from VietnamWhile intraoperative nerve monitoring has peripheral relevance to surgical audiology and neuromonitoring subspecialties, this study's findings apply to thyroid surgery teams rather than the broader audiology field.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoWhy Some Bryozoans Poop Themselves: A Novel Defecation Method in Ctenostome BryozoansThis study has no relevance to the audiology field and should not be included in audiology-focused content streams.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoThe effect of an interaural time difference to level difference transformation method on speech intelligibility in a multi-talker settingThe ITD-to-ILD transformation method shows potential for improving speech intelligibility in multi-talker settings, but this is a basic-science JASA study; no immediate change to hearing-aid fitting practice is warranted without further clinical validation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoLexical Bias During Speech Perception Increases Under Signal Degradation but Not Cognitive LoadUnderstanding that lexical bias increases under acoustic degradation but not cognitive load refines our models of speech processing, which can inform the design of listening tests and hearing-device evaluations in noise.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoComparing Digital and Fluorescent Imaging for Detecting White Spot Lesions in Orthodontic PatientsThis study does not pertain to audiology; it is a dental/orthodontic research article with no implications for the hearing health field.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoThe Neuroprotective Potentials of Dual GIP/GLP1-RA (Tirzepatide): From Preclinical Experiments to Clinical Trials: A Scoping ReviewWhile GLP-1 receptor agonists are an area of growing neuroscience interest, this scoping review does not address auditory neuroprotection or ototoxicity, and offers no current implications for audiology practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoResting-state EEG microstate dynamics indicate altered brain network temporal organization in age-related hearing lossDemonstrating measurable central nervous system changes in age-related hearing loss using EEG microstates strengthens the neuroscientific basis for treating hearing loss early and may eventually guide biomarker development for auditory-cognitive decline.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·8w agoHyperacusis scores and listening characteristics: Extended high-frequency audiograms from a young population without tinnitus and with low noise exposureUnderstanding how extended high-frequency hearing relates to hyperacusis sensitivity in young, noise-naïve adults may help establish baseline norms and early markers before overt auditory damage develops.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoSelective saccular plasticity under microgravity links peripheral transcriptomic remodeling to postflight vestibular dysfunctionIdentifying the molecular pathways behind spaceflight-induced vestibular adaptation could eventually reveal new targets for treating balance disorders on Earth.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoSerum Levels of Prestin, Otoferlin, Connexin 26, and Stereocilin: A Biomarker Approach to TinnitusThis biomarker study is preliminary; serum prestin, otoferlin, connexin 26, and stereocilin are not yet validated for clinical tinnitus diagnosis and no practice change is warranted at this stage.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoMolecular Biomarkers in Meniere's Disease: A Scoping Review of Current EvidenceThis scoping review maps existing evidence on molecular biomarkers in Meniere's disease; no specific biomarker is yet ready for routine clinical use, so no practice change is indicated.+Save