RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossFindings are preliminary and exploratory; no immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking central auditory processing (how the brain interprets sound) to dementia diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAssociation between phonological processing skills and cochlear implant outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss: a systematic reviewPre-implant phonological processing assessments may help predict cochlear implant speech recognition outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss, but clinicians should await primary studies with standardized protocols before routinely adding these assessments to CI candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCorticospinal conduction in RFC1-related disease: a transcranial magnetic stimulation studyNo immediate change to audiology practice; however, clinicians managing CANVAS patients should be aware that motor pathway involvement (hyperreflexia) may coexist with severe sensory neuropathy, potentially informing multidisciplinary assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoStage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Parkinson's patients should be aware that sensory integration deficits—including vestibular contributions—worsen with disease stage and independently elevate fall risk, supporting early vestibular screening in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDegeneration rather than hypoplasia may be the pathologic feature of the endolymphatic sac in patients with ipsilateral delayed endolymphatic hydropsThis pathological finding suggests degeneration — not congenital underdevelopment — drives endolymphatic sac dysfunction in delayed endolymphatic hydrops, which may eventually influence how this condition is distinguished from Ménière's disease in diagnosis and management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSpatial hearing after auricular resection for non-melanoma skin CancerAudiologists managing patients post-auricular resection should consider spatial hearing assessment as part of rehabilitation planning, though specific protocol changes await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVestibular nucleus stimulation for ameliorating locomotor dynamics in a Parkinsonian mouse modelDemonstrating that non-invasive vestibular nucleus stimulation can improve movement in a Parkinson's model opens a potential new neuromodulation pathway that could eventually intersect with vestibular rehabilitation in audiology and neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSex Differences in Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians should be aware of potential sex-based differences in aural atresia presentation and surgical outcomes, though practice changes should await review of the full published data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCost-effectiveness of CT perfusion, low-field MRI, and delayed high-field MRI in emergency department patients with dizziness concerning for strokeIdentifying the most cost-effective imaging pathway for stroke-related dizziness has downstream implications for how audiologists receive and interact with acutely dizzy patients referred from emergency settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMethodological considerations in the UK Biobank diabetes-tinnitus studyRigorous methodological critique of large database studies on tinnitus is important as flawed observational designs can lead to misleading clinical guidance in a field that already has limited evidence-based treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoVitamin D receptor rs2228570 (FokI) variant is associated with chronic tinnitus susceptibilityIdentifying a genetic susceptibility marker for chronic tinnitus opens a potential pathway toward understanding its biological mechanisms and, eventually, targeted prevention or treatment strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoFour decades of tinnitus pathology research: a bibliometric analysis of scientific trends, collaborations, and research hotspotsUnderstanding four decades of tinnitus research trends helps guide where future funding, international collaboration, and clinical investigation should be directed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPrevalence of dizziness in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness in patients may be associated with TMD; screening for jaw dysfunction in dizzy patients without a clear vestibular diagnosis may be warranted, though causality is not established.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuantitative pupillometry as a marker of autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migrainePreliminary evidence that quantitative pupillometry may detect autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migraine patients; not yet ready for routine clinical adoption — further validation in larger studies is needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoInvestigating the Relationship Between Personality Traits and Treatment Adherence With the Mediating Role of Coping Styles in Adults With Presbycusis: A Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists should consider assessing personality traits and coping styles when counseling presbycusis patients, as these factors appear to mediate treatment adherence — though cross-sectional design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoTransoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy for Bilateral Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma: Early Outcomes From a Vietnamese CenterWhile thyroid surgery is outside core audiology practice, recurrent laryngeal nerve injury during thyroidectomy can cause voice and occasionally hearing-related referrals, making awareness of evolving surgical techniques peripherally relevant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoPerformance Phenotypes and Early Prognostic Benchmarking After Adult Cochlear ImplantationEarly prognostic benchmarks and performance phenotype mapping after cochlear implant activation may allow clinicians to identify underperformers sooner and personalise rehabilitation — worth reviewing once full data are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Regulatory & legal·2mo agoLunsotogene Parvec: First ApprovalThis is the first approved dual-AAV gene therapy for congenital profound hearing loss; audiologists and CI teams should familiarise themselves with eligibility criteria and referral pathways as it enters clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoQuantitative Temporal Bone Analysis of Stria Vascularis, Spiral Ganglion, and Vestibular Ganglion Cells in Sickle Cell Disease at Young AgesThe histopathological findings document early inner-ear damage in young sickle cell disease patients; audiologists should maintain a low threshold for routine hearing monitoring in this population, though no change to existing surveillance guidelines is immediately warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSporadic sarcoma arising from a previously resected benign vestibular schwannoma without neurofibromatosis or radiosurgery: illustrative caseThis single illustrative case raises awareness of an extremely rare malignant transformation at a prior vestibular schwannoma resection site without known predisposing factors; no change to routine clinical practice is warranted based on a single case report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoDevelopment and field evaluation of an Indonesian speech perception assessment for children with severe to profound hearing lossAudiologists working with Indonesian-speaking pediatric populations should be aware of this new language-appropriate speech perception tool, though further validation data are needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEpidemiological and clinical differences in Meniere disease across European and East Asian populationsAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be cautious about applying European-derived diagnostic criteria and epidemiological norms to East Asian patients, as population-level differences in Meniere's disease presentation and genetics may warrant tailored approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoPredictive validity of the Belfast rule of thumb and patient-reported outcomes following ossiculoplastySurgeons and audiologists counseling patients before ossiculoplasty should consider supplementing the Belfast Rule of Thumb with patient-reported outcome measures, as its predictive validity for subjective hearing improvement may be limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIschemic Stroke as a Possible Initial Manifestation of Primary Sjögren's Syndrome: A Case ReportAudiologists should be aware that autoimmune conditions like Sjögren's syndrome can present with varied neurological symptoms, as some patients may first present with auditory or vestibular complaints before a formal diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoPrevalence of noise-induced hearing loss in maritime workers: A systematic review and meta-analysisMaritime workers represent a high-risk occupational group for noise-induced hearing loss; audiologists conducting occupational or industrial hearing screenings should ensure this population is on their radar for targeted surveillance and hearing conservation counseling.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoAustralian-first veteran TBI program highlights hearing loss as key warning signRaising awareness of hearing loss as a TBI indicator in veterans could prompt earlier audiology referrals from defence-health and community pathways in Australia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoAberrant ICA in the middle earSurgeons performing middle-ear procedures should be aware of aberrant ICA as a rare but catastrophic anatomical variant; pre-operative imaging to identify this anomaly is advisable when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAuditory and cognitive outcomes in children with incomplete partition type II: A comparison with normal cochlear anatomyChildren with IP-II cochlear malformations show more variable auditory and cognitive outcomes than peers with normal anatomy, reinforcing the need for individualised rehabilitation planning and extended follow-up rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.＋Save
