PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoQuantifying Miscommunications in Triadic Conversations: Effects of Hearing Impairment, Hearing Aids, and Background NoiseAudiologists should counsel patients that hearing aids reduce but may not eliminate miscommunications in multi-party conversations, especially in noisy environments — this may reinforce the need for communication strategies training alongside device fitting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoAvoiding Cisplatin-Related Hearing Loss, Including Implementing Sodium Thiosulfate as Otoprotectant Into Daily Pediatric Clinical Practice: Proceedings Based on Evidence and Expert Opinion From the Ototoxicity Taskforce of the SIOP Supportive Care NetworkAudiologists and oncology teams treating pediatric cisplatin patients should be aware of SIOP Ototoxicity Taskforce guidance supporting sodium thiosulfate as an otoprotectant, and advocate for its integration into institutional chemotherapy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoMigraine and auditory dysfunction: beyond comorbidityAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, or hyperacusis should consider asking about migraine history, as the relationship may reflect shared pathophysiology rather than coincidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·7w agoExtended Reality in Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery: A State-of-the-Art ReviewAs XR technology matures in surgical specialties adjacent to audiology (e.g., cochlear implant surgery, temporal bone procedures), audiologists and hearing implant teams should monitor its trajectory for potential integration into pre-surgical planning and training.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoEye Tracking Shows Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children with Cochlear Implants Read Like Hearing PeersEye-tracking data suggest that cochlear implant users with good outcomes can develop reading processes on par with hearing peers, supporting continued early implantation and literacy intervention; however, clinicians should await replication before altering established protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoA NECAP1 Nonsense Variant is Associated With Leukoencephalomyelopathy With Oligodendroglial Dysplasia in a Belgian Malinois With Spinocerebellar AtaxiaWhile NECAP1 gene variants in animals have no established audiology relevance, canine genetic studies occasionally inform understanding of analogous human neurological pathways, though no such link is demonstrated here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoHow cognition and hearing-related measures covary with hippocampal subfield features from structural MRI in younger and older adultsAudiologists should be aware of growing structural brain evidence linking speech-in-noise difficulty to hippocampal atrophy, but this cross-sectional association does not yet justify changes to clinical screening or referral protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Research (general)·7w agoTonotopically distinct OFF responses arise in the mouse auditory midbrain following sideband suppressionUnderstanding how the auditory midbrain encodes the offset of sounds may eventually inform models of speech perception and conditions like auditory processing disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoTask-dependent auditory memory performance in children using cochlear implantWhen assessing auditory memory in pediatric cochlear implant users, clinicians should consider that response mode (verbal vs. picture-pointing) may influence scores; test format selection should be deliberate rather than arbitrary.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoTemporal bone remodeling after venous stenting for pulsatile tinnitus: isolated dehiscence versus diverticulumClinicians managing pulsatile tinnitus with venous sinus stenting should be aware that the type of structural abnormality — isolated dehiscence versus diverticulum — is associated with different rates of post-stenting temporal bone remodeling, which may inform procedural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoPreoperative Predictors of round window visibility on High resolution CT-scan temporal bone in patients undergoing cochlear implant surgery: A Systematic ReviewSurgeons performing cochlear implantation may find preoperative HR-CT temporal bone findings useful for predicting round window access difficulty, but clinical adoption depends on validating specific predictive markers identified in this review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·7w agoDoes the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?Audiologists counselling patients using AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids should be aware of deviations from NAL-NL2 prescriptive targets, particularly for specific audiogram configurations, as fitting accuracy may be insufficient for some degrees of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoUsing NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needsClinicians currently using NAL-NL2 should review NAL-NL3's updated modules and consider transitioning fitting protocols where the new system better addresses real-world listening needs; the article provides actionable implementation guidance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoEvidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic TinnitusNo immediate practice change; however, clinicians should note that acute tinnitus may involve a transient phase of heightened sound sensitivity (auditory hypersensitivity) that could inform timing and approach of early interventions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·Research (general)·7w agoRotational Composite Flap Technique for Primary Incomplete Cleft Lip Nose RepairThis study is outside the audiology domain and has no meaningful relevance to hearing professionals or their patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoA Mixed Vertical Preparation Approach for Crown Replacement: A Concept-Driven Clinical ReportThis article falls outside the scope of audiology and has no relevance to the hearing care field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoThe impact of 14-day head-down bed rest with or without an exercise countermeasure on standing balance control: a randomized controlled trialUnderstanding how simulated microgravity disrupts the sensorimotor system (the network controlling balance and movement) may inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies for deconditioning populations, though translation to clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoCXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitizationVestibular migraine is a common and under-treated cause of episodic dizziness seen in audiology and neurotology clinics, and identifying a specific molecular target (CXCL10/PI3K pathway) could eventually lead to new therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoIntratumoral hemorrhage in vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery: a systematic reviewAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that intratumoral hemorrhage (bleeding within the tumor) is a recognized post-radiosurgery complication of vestibular schwannoma that can cause acute hearing loss and vertigo, warranting prompt referral for neuroimaging if...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoPractice and challenges of newborn hearing screening: analysis of a five-year database in ItalyAudiologists and program managers running newborn hearing screening services should review Italy's five-year findings for benchmarking referral, follow-up loss-to-follow-up rates, and early intervention timelines, though local protocol changes depend on how results compare to...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoVGLL-fused intraparenchymal schwannoma with EWSR1::VGLL1 fusion: integrated clinicopathological and molecular characterizationIdentifying distinct molecular signatures in rare schwannoma variants advances accurate tumor classification, which may eventually inform differential diagnosis in cases where schwannomas affect the auditory pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoOtologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular DisordersAudiologists should consider temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a differential when patients present with unexplained otalgia (ear pain), tinnitus, or aural fullness, particularly when otologic examination is unremarkable — referral to a TMD specialist may be warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMultimodal Audiovestibular Assessment After Intratympanic Gentamicin for Vestibular Drop Attacks in Meniere's Disease: A Case Report and Focused ReviewMultimodal audiovestibular assessment (combining multiple hearing and balance tests) appears useful for monitoring treatment outcomes after intratympanic gentamicin in Ménière's disease, but this is a single case report and cannot guide protocol changes without larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoThe Auditory-Visual Stroop Test to Assess Subjects with TinnitusPreliminary adaptation study only; no actionable change to tinnitus assessment protocols is warranted until larger validation studies confirm clinical utility of this test.＋Save
