PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoDesign and Validation of a Frequency-Based Auditory Attention Test for ChildrenIf validated with strong psychometric data, this new frequency-based auditory attention test could be added to pediatric auditory processing assessment batteries, but clinicians should await peer review and normative data before adopting it.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w 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·Research (general)·7w agoATP6V1B1-A Novel Genetic Association Between Pendred Imaging Phenotype and Renal Tubular AcidosisAudiologists and otolaryngologists encountering patients with the Pendred imaging phenotype (enlarged vestibular aqueduct/cochlear malformation pattern) should consider ATP6V1B1 mutation testing and prompt referral for renal evaluation, as co-existing distal renal tubular...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoCarotid-cavernous Fistula in a Patient with Minimal Head and Facial Trauma: A Case ReportAlthough tangential to audiology, awareness of vascular complications presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or eye symptoms after head trauma can prompt timely ENT or neurology referral.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Hearing aids·7w agoDeaf Acoustics: Listening Through Hearing Aids with Thomas EdisonReframing deafness as a source of specialized 'sonic expertise' rather than deficit challenges clinicians and researchers to broaden perspectives on hearing difference and innovation in audiology.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoSymptom Overlap and Neurobiological Similarities Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and TinnitusEvidence is preliminary and theoretical; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists treating patients with tinnitus should be aware of PTSD comorbidity and consider screening or referral pathways.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoTreatment of Base of Condyle Fracture Using Minimal Access Surgery: Infinitesimal Peri-Angular Pterygomasseteric Transsectioning Approach (IPPTA): A Case ReportMandibular condyle fracture repair sits at the anatomical border of audiology's scope; perioperative hearing monitoring may be a tangential consideration, but this paper offers no hearing-focused findings.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Cochlear implants·7w agoRegional barriers and innovative solutions in the medical rehabilitation of children with cochlear implants in Uzbekistan: A telemonitored home-based versus center-based comparative studyTelemonitored home-based cochlear implant rehabilitation may offer a viable alternative to center-based care in resource-limited or geographically challenging settings; however, the case for changing practice depends on the full outcome data, so early adopters should await peer...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe impact of race and ethnicity on cochlear implant outcomesClinicians should be alert to racial and ethnic disparities that may affect cochlear implant candidacy evaluation, referral timing, and post-implant outcomes, and should audit their own patient pathways for inequity; full outcome data are needed before specific protocol changes...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoPerception of Synthesized Mandarin Speech Based on a Large-Scale Language Model Among Deaf Adults With Cochlear ImplantsAs AI-generated speech becomes increasingly common in daily life, understanding how cochlear implant users perceive it is critical for designing accessible AI interfaces and future rehabilitation tools.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoCase Studies of Auditory Processing Assessment and Management for VeteransAudiologists working with veterans reporting hearing difficulties despite normal audiograms should consider formal auditory processing assessment; these case studies illustrate assessment approaches but do not constitute Level 1 evidence for a specific management protocol.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoCochlear Implantation in Children Without a Hearing Aid Trial: A Case Series of 22 PatientsThis case series suggests cochlear implantation without a prior hearing aid trial may be appropriate in select pediatric cases, but the small sample size (n=22) means clinicians should treat this as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing evidence; individualized...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Clinical trial·Research (general)·7w agoThe effect of multimodal sensory stimulation on physiological parameters and consciousness levels in ICU-admitted traumatic brain injury patients: a clinical trial designThis is a trial design paper with no results yet; no change to audiology or rehabilitation practice is warranted at this stage, though the auditory stimulation component may be of future interest to audiologists working in neurorehabilitation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe Impact of Robot-Assisted Electrode Insertion on Cochlear Implant Surgery Time: A Retrospective Studyare preliminary — as a retrospective single-centre study, findings on operative time and hearing outcomes for robot-assisted vs. manual cochlear implant insertion should be considered hypothesis-generating until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoAdverse Events After Same-Day COVID-19 and Influenza Vaccination Versus Influenza Vaccination Alone : A Target Trial EmulationWhile not a core audiology topic, rare adverse events from vaccines (such as sudden hearing loss, which has been reported anecdotally) are occasionally tracked in audiology circles, making this study tangentially relevant to the field.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoTemporal Processing and Literacy Skills in Children With Hearing AidsIf the study confirms a significant link between temporal auditory processing and literacy in hearing-aid users, audiologists should consider whether auditory processing assessments are being routinely incorporated into paediatric hearing aid management, particularly for...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoBilateral intradiploic dermoid cysts with unilateral rupture causing hearing loss: illustrative caseRaises awareness that rare skull-bone cysts can present with hearing loss, reminding audiologists to consider structural/surgical causes when standard explanations don't fit.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoImmediate implant placement in infected extraction sockets: A scoping review of case selection, decontamination protocols, clinical outcomes and complicationsThis article has no clear relevance to audiology and likely appeared in hearing-health aggregator feeds due to a classification or indexing error.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoBenign Osteonecrosis of the External Auditory Canal: Diagnostic Challenges and Outcomes in a Case SeriesClinicians should be aware that benign osteonecrosis of the external auditory canal is an under-recognised condition that can be diagnostically challenging, but this case series is too small to guide specific management changes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoRelationships Between Autistic Trait Dimensions and Speech Understanding, Affective Sound Intolerance, and Self-Reported Hearing DifficultiesAudiologists evaluating adults with autistic traits should consider assessing for sound intolerance (such as misophonia or hyperacusis) and self-reported hearing difficulty separately from standard audiometric thresholds, as different trait dimensions map onto distinct...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w 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·Tinnitus·7w agoResting-state functional connectivity and local activity differences across bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus phenotypesIdentifying distinct brain connectivity signatures for bothersome versus non-bothersome tinnitus could lay groundwork for precision tinnitus treatments and better patient stratification.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Cochlear implants·7w agoDevelopment and preliminary validation of a WeChat-based auditory-speech rehabilitation system for Mandarin-speaking cochlear implant usersCochlear implant rehabilitation programs serving Mandarin-speaking patients may consider telerehabilitation platforms as an adjunct to in-clinic care, but this is a preliminary validation study and should not replace established rehabilitation protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoTransarterial Embolization via the Occipital Artery for a Posterior Condylar Canal Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Following Head TraumaRare vascular lesions near the skull base can mimic audiovestibular symptoms, and case reports like this reinforce the value of interdisciplinary referral pathways between audiology and neurovascular surgery.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoUnusual Case of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Complicated with Hormographilella aspergillata Skin InfectionWhile GPA can occasionally affect the ear, this case report contributes negligibly to audiology knowledge and is unlikely to influence clinical hearing practice.+Save