PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoTechnical and therapeutic evaluation of endoscopic treatment of early papillary thyroid cancer through oral vestibular approachWhile outside core audiology, thyroid surgery complications can occasionally affect the recurrent laryngeal nerve and voice, which may be tangentially relevant to audiologists managing communication disorders post-operatively.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVertigo and oculomotor disorders: diagnosis, anatomical classification and etiologyA cross-specialty classification framework for vertigo and oculomotor disorders can improve diagnostic accuracy and interdisciplinary collaboration between audiologists, otologists, and ophthalmologists.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·3mo agoPeripheral and central vestibular neuromodulation improve postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomized, sham-controlled, multi-arm intervention studyVestibular neuromodulation shows promise for postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, but audiologists should note this is a vestibular/rehabilitation application outside direct hearing care scope; no change to audiology practice is warranted pending replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoGraded hypergravity is associated with large-scale reorganization of resting-state cortical networks: EEG evidence from a neurological inactivity phenotypeUnderstanding how altered gravitational loading reshapes resting-state brain networks may offer insights into sensorimotor adaptation relevant to vestibular rehabilitation research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe referral-to-attendance gap in vestibular rehabilitation: a retrospective cohort study in diverse South Florida patientsClinics referring patients to vestibular rehabilitation should proactively identify barriers to attendance — such as transportation, language, insurance, and health literacy — particularly in diverse or underserved populations, as the referral-to-attendance gap appears...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAnti-Compensatory Saccades Changes After Visuo-Vestibular Physical Therapy in People With Acute Unilateral Vestibulopathy: A Prospective Observational StudyVisuo-vestibular physical therapy appears to alter anti-compensatory saccade patterns in acute unilateral vestibulopathy, but as a prospective observational study without a control group, findings are preliminary; no immediate change to vestibular rehabilitation protocols is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoManagement of Vestibular Symptoms in Sports-Related ConcussionAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that a symptom-profile-guided approach to vestibular rehabilitation is recommended for sports-related concussion, and that vestibular presentations signal a higher-risk recovery trajectory warranting closer monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEffects of task-driven head orientations on gait and balance during walking in virtual realityUnderstanding how task-driven head movements interact with gait in VR environments could inform the design of more ecologically valid vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAge-related features of postural control among elderly women with fear of falling.Fear of falling is a major independent predictor of falls in the elderly; characterizing its postural control signatures may refine vestibular and balance assessment in older patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoFrequency Amplitude Ratio of Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential in Different Age GroupsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider age-normative oVEMP frequency amplitude ratio data when interpreting results, as age significantly influences this measure — though updated normative tables will need validation before widespread clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) test over the Trapezius Muscle: Neurophysiological Grounds in Muscle Extensor and Flexor ConditionsClarifying the neurophysiological basis of trapezius-site VEMP recordings could improve the anatomical specificity and diagnostic interpretation of vestibular evoked myogenic potential testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCurrent Status and Trends in Research Relating to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniere's Disease: A Bibliometric AnalysisMapping the landscape of Meniere's disease research can help identify under-investigated diagnostic or therapeutic areas and guide future investment of research resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAudio-Vestibular Function in Patients Diagnosed with Lyme NeuroborreliosisAudiologists should be aware that Lyme neuroborreliosis can involve the inner ear; consider audio-vestibular assessment in patients with confirmed Lyme neuroborreliosis who report hearing or balance symptoms, pending broader replication of these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular Migraine Revisited: A Narrative Review of Diagnostic Challenges and Treatment StrategiesNo practice change is warranted from a narrative review alone, but clinicians should remain alert to vestibular migraine as a diagnosis when patients present with recurrent vertigo that does not fit classic peripheral vestibular patterns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoRound Window Reinforcement for Semicircular Canal Dehiscence SyndromeRound window reinforcement appears to be a promising minimally invasive option for semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, but the study design and sample size should be reviewed before altering surgical referral or management pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoOptimal Head Position Following Intratympanic Injections of SteroidsIf the study identifies a significantly superior head position post-injection, audiologists and ENT clinicians administering intratympanic steroids should update their post-procedure positioning instructions accordingly — but the specific findings must be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular Test Results in Patients with Common Variable ImmunodeficiencyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that CVID patients may show inner-ear and balance abnormalities; consider vestibular screening as part of the workup for this population, though this single study is not yet sufficient to mandate a protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoThe Versatility of the Retrolabyrinthine Approach: Anatomical Study, Indications, and Review of the LiteratureNeurotologists and skull-base surgeons may find this anatomical study and literature review useful for reconsidering the retrolabyrinthine approach for select cases; no change to audiological (non-surgical) practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEffectiveness and clinical predictors of rimegepant for acute vertigo in vestibular migraine: A real-world cohort studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing vestibular migraine patients should be aware that rimegepant shows real-world effectiveness for acute spontaneous vertigo episodes, and certain clinical predictors may help identify the best candidates — consider coordinating with...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAging and Hearing with Vestibular Schwannoma Beyond Presbycusis: A Large Cross-Sectional Audiometric and Volumetric StudyAudiologists and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients should account for tumour volume and patient age as independent predictors of hearing function when counselling on watchful waiting versus intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPresenting Complaint and Diagnostic Yield of MRIs for Vestibular SchwannomasFindings from this retrospective cohort may refine which symptom profiles and age groups warrant MRI referral for vestibular schwannoma; await full-text review before changing referral criteria, as diagnostic-yield data can vary significantly by population and setting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSpace Oddity: microgravity as a neurocognitive catalyst for transformative consciousness experiencesWhile primarily outside audiology, the paper touches on vestibular and perceptual processing systems that overlap with balance and spatial hearing research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDevelopment and temporal validation of an interpretable prediction model for delayed diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a retrospective study from Beijing, ChinaAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware that delayed BPPV diagnosis remains a documented clinical problem; while this specific model is not yet validated for external clinical use, the identified risk factors may prompt earlier targeted assessment in high-risk patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDeficits in tail-lift and air-righting reflexes in rats after ototoxicity associate with loss of vestibular type I hair cellsIdentifying the specific vestibular hair cell type responsible for functional balance deficits after ototoxicity could eventually guide the development of targeted protective or regenerative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoWhen "Noise" Isn't Simply Noise: Deterministic Postural Drive During Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (nGVS)No immediate practice change; findings are mechanistic and inform understanding of nGVS-based balance interventions, but clinical protocols are not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoStudy Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s DiseaseIdentifying developmental genetic pathways underlying Ménière's disease could eventually open doors to earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition with limited treatment options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Chinese version of the vestibular activities avoidance Instrument-9Audiologists treating Mandarin/Chinese-speaking patients with vestibular disorders now have a validated Chinese version of the VAAI-9 to assess activity avoidance behavior, which can inform rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoMolecular and Cellular Hallmarks of Age-Related Vestibular Hair Cell DegenerationAge-related vestibular hair cell degeneration is a leading cause of balance disorders in older adults, and identifying its molecular drivers is a critical first step toward developing preventive or restorative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoClinical and Genetic Characteristics of SCA27B: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that SCA27B (FGF14-related ataxia) is a major and frequently under-recognized cause of late-onset balance and cerebellar dysfunction, warranting consideration during vestibular diagnostic workup in appropriate patients.＋Save
