PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoFrequency and phenotype of GAA-FGF14 disease in bilateral vestibulopathy syndromes: insights from repeat expansion carriers, including a case of co-occurrence with RFC1-related CANVASAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that GAA-FGF14 repeat expansions can underlie bilateral vestibulopathy, and rare co-occurrence with RFC1-CANVAS is possible, but genetic testing protocols are not yet standardised — no immediate practice change is warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoUnique Natural History of Very Small Vestibular Schwannoma Substantiates Size Threshold SurveillanceEvidence supports defining a size threshold below which vestibular schwannomas can be managed with active surveillance alone, potentially reducing overtreatment of very small tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoSelective subperineurial dissection in vestibular schwannoma surgery: how I do itThis technique paper offers a step-by-step procedural reference for neurotologists; it does not provide comparative outcome data, so no evidence-based change in surgical practice is warranted without further study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoThe effect of real-ear adjusted chirp stimuli on auditory brainstem response threshold estimation and wave V parameters in childrenIf real-ear-adjusted chirp stimuli demonstrably improve ABR threshold accuracy in children, audiologists performing pediatric ABR testing should consider incorporating RECD-adjusted chirp protocols into their workflow.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPharyngeal Dysphagia in Cancer: Characterizing Functional and Physiological Swallow Targets Across 12 Cancer TypesCharacterizing swallowing dysfunction across diverse cancer types could inform multidisciplinary care pathways and highlight where audiology-adjacent speech-language services are most needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoThe shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulationsUnderstanding how the brain flexibly shapes attention to speech modulations has direct implications for next-generation auditory attention decoding systems and neuro-steered hearing aids.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·6w agoEffect of balance training exercises with stroboscopic glasses on postural control, gait, and physical performance in the elderly population: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialThis is a published protocol only — no results are available yet; no actionable change to balance rehabilitation practice can be made at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoFailed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case reportIn patients with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled chronic ear infection where cochlear implantation fails, auditory brainstem implantation is a viable salvage option — consistent with existing guidance but reinforced by this case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoA Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up DataImproving the statistical handling of irregular follow-up data in cochlear implant research could reduce bias in reported hearing outcome trajectories and lead to more reliable evidence for clinical guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoA Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening ConditionsUnderstanding how motivation shapes listening effort could refine how audiologists measure and counsel patients on the real-world burden of hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSpeech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI StudyThese findings open a potential non-implant pathway for sensory substitution in single-sided deafness, and may inform future design of vibrotactile hearing assistive devices or multimodal rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoComprehensive neuropsychological assessment and FDG-PET imaging in patients with RFC1-related disorderCharacterising the neuropsychological and metabolic brain profile of CANVAS disorder may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient counselling for this underrecognised genetic vestibulo-cerebellar condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoTemporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeons should monitor how insertion method (motorized vs. manual) affects post-operative impedance trajectories, particularly in hearing-preservation candidates, though definitive practice change awaits larger controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoSpeech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunctionAudiologists monitoring patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy should assess both afferent (hearing nerve) and efferent (brain-to-ear tuning) function, as speech-in-noise difficulties in this population reflect dual-pathway dysfunction beyond standard audiometric thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoGalvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivorsDemonstrating ipsilesional brainstem pathway disruption via galvanic vestibular stimulation advances understanding of the vestibulo-motor deficits underlying post-stroke balance impairment, potentially guiding future rehabilitation targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6w agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·6w agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·6w agoExploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based StudyUnderstanding continuing education gaps among hearing health care professionals can drive improvements in workforce competency and quality of care across the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·6w agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoA 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBITBI is a known risk factor for auditory and vestibular dysfunction, and interdisciplinary treatment models that address persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms may indirectly inform how audiology is integrated into TBI rehabilitation teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoAcute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular DysfunctionVestibular audiologists and balance clinicians treating MS patients should note that central vestibular dysfunction status may moderate the acute response to VR-based optokinetic stimulation, warranting patient stratification before using this intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoIdentification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxiaIdentifying biological markers of cellular stress in hypoxic environments may ultimately help explain mechanisms behind altitude-related auditory symptoms such as tinnitus and barotrauma, informing future preventive strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·6w agoWorking With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing CareAudiologists working with linguistically diverse patients should proactively address collaboration barriers with interpreters — such as briefing interpreters on audiological terminology before appointments — to improve care quality and patient understanding.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoExploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Loudness IntoleranceClinicians should routinely screen for loudness intolerance in patients presenting with tinnitus, given their frequent co-occurrence; however, the study's specific findings must be reviewed before adjusting formal assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoE-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitusE-field guided rTMS for tinnitus remains investigational; no actionable change to clinical practice is warranted until larger controlled trials confirm benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoNew developments in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should review updated BPPV diagnostic criteria and emerging positional tests that have emerged since the 2015 Bárány Society guidelines, as these may refine canal identification and reduce misdiagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoNeuromodulation for Subjective Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs is the strongest available evidence class on neuromodulation for tinnitus; clinicians should review effect sizes and safety data before recommending these treatments, but current evidence likely does not yet support routine adoption.＋Save
