PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoDetection of Inner Ear Malformations Based on Simple Anatomical Measurements: A Model ApproachClinicians evaluating cochlear implant candidates should note this model-based approach to inner ear malformation detection, but external prospective validation is needed before changing pre-surgical imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoThe longer, the better? Investigating the effect of prolonged acoustic stimulation on brief acoustic tinnitus suppressionClarifying how duration of acoustic stimulation influences short-term tinnitus suppression could inform the design of more effective sound therapy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoBiohybrid cochlear implants: neural interfaces, regenerative pathways, and translational benchmarksBiohybrid cochlear implants represent a potentially transformative advance in hearing restoration technology that could one day overcome the fundamental limitations of current electrode-nerve interfaces.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·7w 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)·7w 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·Tinnitus·7w agoInteractive Effects of Occupational Hearing Loss and Glutathion S-Transferase M1 Genotype on Tinnitus Among Noise-exposed SteelworkersAudiologists working in occupational health settings should be aware that genetic susceptibility (GSTM1 null genotype) may amplify tinnitus risk in noise-exposed workers, though genetic screening is not yet standard of care and no protocol change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoAuditory Efferent System Influencing the Auditory Overshoot Phenomenon: An Auditory Brainstem Response Study in Guinea PigsUnderstanding the efferent system's role in auditory overshoot could eventually inform how hearing aids and noise-reduction algorithms are designed for challenging listening environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoPhilippine Clinical Practice Guidelines for Periodic Health Examination: Screening for Hearing DisordersAudiologists and primary care providers serving Filipino populations should review these guidelines to align screening protocols for hearing disorders with the recommended periodic health examination framework.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoResearchers Uncover Biological Mechanism That Could Reverse Permanent Hearing LossIdentifying a biological pathway that drives inner-ear supporting cells to regenerate into sensory hair cells could fundamentally shift how permanent sensorineural hearing loss is treated in the future.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Cochlear implants·7w agoGuideline-Based Cochlear Implant Care: A Model for Structuring Delegated Technical AftercareThis guideline-based delegation model for cochlear implant aftercare offers a practical framework for CI programs operating under German regulations; clinics in other jurisdictions should evaluate applicability to their own scope-of-practice rules before adopting the model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoDifferential vulnerability of cochlear nuclei to Lmx1 deficiency: abnormal patterning and implications for auditory circuitryIdentifying how specific genes like Lmx1 shape auditory brainstem circuitry during development could eventually inform understanding of congenital hearing disorders and guide future gene-therapy targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoA comparative study reveals distinct patterns of resting-state activity in tinnitus and chronic painTinnitus and chronic pain show distinct resting-state brain signatures, supporting the view that they are neurologically separate disorders despite shared emotional burden; no immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but findings reinforce the value of condition-specific...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoShort-term audio-tactile training affects cortical auditory speech-envelope tracking for incongruent but not congruent stimuliUnderstanding how combining touch and sound training reshapes the brain's speech-processing could open new avenues for multisensory rehabilitation approaches in people with hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w agoImpact of Pre-Test Sleep Duration on Audiometric Testing OutcomesIf findings show that sleep deprivation significantly skews audiometric results, clinicians should consider screening patients for severe sleep deprivation before testing or flagging results obtained under those conditions — but this warrants replication before changing standard...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w 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·7w 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·Tinnitus·7w agoTinnitus Pathophysiology: A Systems Biology Analysis of Gene Networks and Cellular PathwaysMapping the gene networks and cellular pathways behind tinnitus could eventually reveal druggable targets and biomarkers, shifting tinnitus care from symptom management toward mechanism-based therapy.＋Save
