PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFlunarizine and cinnarizine in the prophylaxis of vestibular migraine and migraine-associated meniere's disease: An 8-month retrospective studyFindings are preliminary given the retrospective, uncontrolled design; audiologists and vestibular specialists should note the results as hypothesis-generating but should not change prescribing or co-management protocols until confirmed by prospective controlled trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoEEG microstates and dynamic functional connectivity reveal stage-specific brain networks in subjective tinnitusIdentifying stage-specific brain network signatures in tinnitus could eventually guide targeted neurostimulation or biofeedback therapies, moving tinnitus management beyond symptom masking.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSpontaneous cellular senescence and stress response heterogeneity in human vestibular schwannomasUnderstanding why vestibular schwannoma cells behave so differently could eventually lead to biomarkers that predict tumor growth and guide treatment decisions, reducing unnecessary surgery or radiation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe Incidence of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Diagnoses in People with and without Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists should be alert to a potentially elevated rate of sensorineural hearing loss in patients with Parkinson's disease, warranting proactive hearing screening in this population — though causation is not established from this epidemiological design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMedial Geniculate Body Deep Brain Stimulation for Refractory Tinnitus: Neurophysiological Rationale and Translational Neuromodulation PerspectivesFor the estimated millions with treatment-refractory tinnitus, a neurophysiologically grounded neuromodulation target could open an entirely new category of intervention if translational research advances.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe effect of cochlear implantation in older adults: an umbrella review of systematic reviews and meta-analysesThe umbrella review provides the highest-level evidence synthesis currently available on CI outcomes in older adults; audiologists and ENT teams should use these findings to strengthen evidence-based counseling on psychosocial and cognitive benefits for older CI candidates.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoPragmatic open-label clinical trial investigating the treatment effects of Ginkgo biloba extract EGb 761 on patients with vertigo and dizziness of various aetiologiesfrom a single open-label (no blinding, no placebo control) pragmatic trial are insufficient to change prescribing or recommendation practice for EGb 761 in vertigo/dizziness management; await higher-quality controlled evidence before adopting.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReview advances understanding of Ménière’s disease and points to targeted treatmentNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted; this is a pathophysiology review that lays theoretical groundwork for future targeted therapies rather than providing actionable treatment guidance today.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAuditory Differences in Occupationally Noise-Exposed Workers With Normal Conventional Audiograms: A Multi-Measure Surveillance ApproachStandard audiograms alone are insufficient to detect early noise-induced auditory damage in occupationally exposed workers; audiologists conducting occupational surveillance should consider adding supplementary measures (e.g., extended high-frequency audiometry, DPOAEs, or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDistributed burst firing mediates optimized cortical encoding of natural self-motionUnderstanding the neural coding strategies the brain uses to process self-motion could eventually inform the design of vestibular implants or rehabilitation approaches for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAssociation between hearing loss, tinnitus, and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease among American adults: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists should be aware of the association between hearing loss/tinnitus and cardiovascular disease risk, and consider flagging patients with hearing symptoms for cardiovascular screening referral — though this cross-sectional design cannot confirm cause and effect.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNeural Indicators of Inhibition in Tinnitus: Onset-Offset and Sensory Gating Auditory Evoked Potentials Vary by Stimulus Frequency and Tinnitus SeverityOnset-offset and sensory gating evoked potentials show promise as objective neural markers of inhibitory dysfunction in tinnitus, but findings are preliminary; no direct change to clinical assessment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSurgical management of facial nerve schwannomas: a contemporary series of 67 surgeriesThis case series offers useful benchmarking data on surgical approaches and outcomes across facial nerve segments, but as a single-institution retrospective series it is not practice-changing on its own; surgeons managing these rare tumors should review it for comparative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTen years of research on the sound quality of cochlear implantsThis review consolidates a decade of sound-quality research on cochlear implants; audiologists should note that perceived sound quality remains an important, still-developing outcome domain that may warrant more explicit counseling and outcome measurement in CI patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFrom thunder to silence: Cochlear implantation for bilateral profound sensorineural hearing loss after lightning strikeLightning-strike-induced bilateral profound hearing loss is a viable indication for cochlear implantation; clinicians encountering such rare trauma cases should consider CI evaluation without delay, though this single case report cannot inform protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoScalar position characteristics and translocation rates of different lateral wall electrodes within the cochlear basal turn: a cone beam computed tomography studyElectrode design significantly influences translocation rates in the cochlear basal turn; surgeons and CI programs should consider CBCT-verified scalar position data when selecting lateral wall electrodes, though retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPrecision correction of the GJB2 c.235delC mutation by prime editing in vitroDemonstrating precise in vitro correction of the most prevalent hereditary deafness mutation with prime editing advances the gene therapy pipeline for a condition that currently has no curative treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBrexanolone, a First-In-Class Neurosteroid Medication: Mechanism of Action, Clinical, and Translational ScienceWhile brexanolone has minimal direct relevance to audiology, understanding neurosteroid mechanisms may have peripheral interest for researchers studying central auditory processing or ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoSnakebite-associated audiological sequelae: Rethinking care pathways in African health systemsAudiologists working in or with African health systems should be aware that snakebite envenomation can cause hearing complications; advocate for audiology screening in snakebite follow-up pathways where applicable.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests natural sounds help people feel more connected to placesThis research broadens the conversation about hearing beyond disability, reinforcing that access to natural soundscapes has measurable psychological and social value — relevant to audiologists advocating for hearing health in broader wellbeing contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAuditory Working Memory Mediates the Relationship Between Musical Sophistication and Speech-In-Noise PerceptionNo immediate practice change — this mechanistic finding about auditory working memory as a mediator is scientifically informative but does not yet translate to a clinical intervention audiologists should adopt.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDigital Workflow for Peri-Implant Soft Tissue Management Following Jaw Reconstruction Using a Patient-Specific CAD/CAM Vestibuloplasty Stent: A Preliminary Case SeriesThis article has no meaningful relevance to audiology practice or hearing science and appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoInvestigating the Time-Course of Verticality Sensitivity Changes During Visuo-Vestibular ConflictUnderstanding exactly how and how fast the brain re-weights visual versus vestibular cues during conflict could eventually inform the design of vestibular rehabilitation exercises and dizziness diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoClinical and imaging findings after antiviral treatment in cats with presumptive neurologic feline infectious peritonitis: 9 cases (2020-2024)This article is not relevant to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoWhat has been researched about implicit memory in speech-language-hearing pathology? A scoping reviewUnderstanding the role of implicit memory in hearing and communication disorders could open new avenues for rehabilitation strategies, particularly for patients who struggle with traditional learning-based approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNetwork analysis of the tinnitus functional index (TFI)Network analysis findings may inform refinement of TFI subscale interpretation, but clinicians should continue using the validated full TFI without modification until revised scoring guidelines are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoComparative safety signals of carboplatin and cisplatin in lung cancer: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERSAudiologists monitoring patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should note that cisplatin carries a stronger ototoxicity signal than carboplatin per this database study, reinforcing existing monitoring guidelines — no immediate practice change beyond current ASHA/AAA...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSecondary Revision With Boot Flap in a Case of Tessier No. 0 CleftThis article has minimal relevance to audiology; it describes a reconstructive surgery technique for a rare facial cleft and does not intersect with hearing, balance, or related clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoVision, hearing, and dementia in older adults receiving home care services: implications for optometric practiceAudiologists treating older home-care patients should routinely screen for co-occurring vision impairment and dementia, as dual sensory loss significantly compounds functional decline and requires coordinated care planning.＋Save
