PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoImplementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery in a European tertiary centerWhile transoral robotic thyroid surgery is a cosmetic advance in head-and-neck surgery, it has no meaningful connection to audiology clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Mandarin-speaking children with cochlear implants should be aware that pitch/tone recognition likely remains a significant challenge, reinforcing the need for tone-specific auditory training in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoImpaired speech-in-noise perception in individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposureAudiologists should consider supplementing standard audiograms with speech-in-noise testing for patients reporting noise-exposure symptoms, as normal thresholds alone may miss clinically meaningful hearing dysfunction consistent with cochlear synaptopathy (hidden hearing loss).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoVestibular hair cell redundancy and the critical requirement of type I cells for balance maintenanceThis is a basic-science study in animal or cellular models; no actionable change to clinical vestibular practice is indicated at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoDoes Chronic Neck Pain Matter? Auditory Function in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative StudyPreliminary exploratory findings only — no actionable change to audiology practice is warranted until stronger controlled evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Accessibility·4w ago· press releaseSittig Technologies Brings Auracast™ Broadcast Audio to Munich AirportReal-world Auracast deployments in major transport hubs signal growing infrastructure support for Bluetooth LE Audio accessibility, which will affect the practical value of Auracast-compatible hearing aids for patients.＋Save
The Hearing Matters Podcast·Podcast·4w agoSimulating Real World Sound Helps Patients Trust Their Hearing AidsSend us Fan Mail You can hit targets, run the tests, and still hear the same question at the end of a fitting: “What will it sound like when I leave your office?” That one line exposes the biggest challenge in hearing healthcare right now, turning great clinical data into...＋Save
Treble Health YouTube·Video·4w agoWhy is my TINNITUS LOUDER IN ONE EAR? #tinnitus #tinnituscauses #tinnitusrelief #tinnitushelpDr. Ben explains why tinnitus can seem louder in one ear and what it may mean. Want to learn more about our tinnitus clinic locations? Go here: 1) Charlotte NC: https://treblehealth.com/charlotte-nc/ 2) Philadelphia PA: https://treblehealth.com/locations/philadelphia-pa/ 3)...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4w agoThis caused PERMANENT ear damage...This is why you should NOT stick things in your ears...＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·4w ago· press releaseHearUSA Expands Portfolio with Signia Active Mini IXSame-day, no-mold fitting options lower the barrier to first-time hearing-aid adoption and could expand access for patients hesitant to commit to a multi-appointment fitting process.＋Save
ASHA Voices·Podcast·4w agoWhere Do Tech and Access Fit Into MTSS?Speech-language pathologist Lesley Sylvan (Montclair State University) joins the podcast for a conversation on multi-tiered systems of support, or MTSS. It’s a subject she’s passionate about; she has centered her career and research on the educational framework....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoBalance Stability Characteristics of Patients with Idiopathic Normal Pressure HydrocephalusNo actionable practice change yet; findings characterize balance deficits in iNPH but do not provide a validated intervention or decision tool for clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoBlood immune profiling predicts surgical anatomy and facial nerve outcome in Vestibular SchwannomaPreoperative blood immune profiling shows promise for predicting facial nerve outcomes in vestibular schwannoma surgery, but findings require prospective validation before influencing surgical planning or patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoParosmia Beyond Olfactory Loss: A Propensity Score-Matched Study of Central Sensitization-Associated ComorbiditiesAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that patients presenting with parosmia may carry a higher burden of central sensitization-related comorbidities (migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, hypersomnia); screen accordingly, though this finding does not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoComparative spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard and dexamethasone-eluting electrode arraysDexamethasone-eluting electrode arrays may reduce intracochlear fibrosis and immune response as reflected by impedance dynamics, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data on hearing preservation and speech perception before preferring these arrays over standard ones.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessClinicians fitting cochlear implants in pediatric asymmetric hearing loss should monitor spatial hearing outcomes carefully, as bimodal fitting benefits and challenges in this population are not yet fully characterized; no single practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·4w agoSubject-specific stability of toothbrushing performance: insights from dynamic time warping and phenotype analysisThis article is not relevant to the audiology field and does not inform hearing care practice, research, or policy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoIdentification of a novel isoform of Slc26a4 by single-cell RNA-sequencing of pendrin-expressing cells in the cochleaNo immediate practice change — this is a basic-science genetic discovery that may eventually inform genetic counseling and diagnosis for Pendred syndrome and DFNB4, but has no direct clinical application yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoEfficacy and safety of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach of papillary thyroid carcinoma: a network meta-analysisThis article does not pertain to the audiology field; it was likely included in a feed by error or keyword overlap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoPhantom earthquake sensations: a cross-sectional analysis of context, perceptual ambiguity, and cognitive intrusionPhantom earthquake sensations share theoretical overlap with phantom auditory perception (tinnitus), and understanding the cognitive and contextual drivers of phantom percepts may inform future tinnitus research frameworks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4w agoEfficacy differences and predictors of personalized mixed acoustic therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with and without hearing lossPersonalized mixed acoustic therapy (narrow-band noise + music) shows efficacy signals for chronic tinnitus, with hearing loss status as a potential outcome predictor — clinicians may consider this approach but should await larger controlled trials before broadly changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoIntracranial Hypotension After Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis Managed Conservatively: A Case Report and Literature ReviewIntracranial hypotension can present with auditory symptoms including low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus, making awareness of this rare post-surgical condition marginally relevant to audiologists encountering unexplained hearing changes in surgical patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·4w agoKnowledge and attitudes toward people who stutter among health sciences students: a cross-sectional studyHealth sciences students show knowledge and attitude gaps toward people who stutter; audiology and speech-language pathology programs should consider targeted stuttering education using a disability-informed framework, though this study does not directly prescribe a curriculum.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·4w agoAran Tanchum; Behind the Sounds of Film: The Art of FoleyWhat if most of what you hear in movies isn’t real? In this episode of Hear Us Out , we sit down with Foley artist Aran Tranchum to explore the hidden world of sound design in film and television....＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Professional practice·4w agoWHAT NEXT FOR “ALREADY INTERNATIONAL” EUHA?EUHA's international expansion could shape global standards and professional networks in audiology, influencing how the field develops outside of Europe.＋Save
Aurahear·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoMunich Airport latest to join the Auracast revolutionGrowing adoption of Auracast in major public venues like Munich Airport signals a maturing ecosystem that could make Bluetooth assistive listening a routine counselling topic for audiologists fitting compatible devices.＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·4w agoAuracast makes an appearance at football’s biggest contestHigh-profile deployments of Auracast at global sporting events raise consumer awareness of hearing accessibility technology, which may increase patient inquiries about compatible devices.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Accessibility·4w agoBEYOND THE ANNOUNCEMENT: What Brighton’s Auracast installation means for hearing careReal-world Auracast deployments in public infrastructure signal an accelerating shift toward hearing-loop-alternative connectivity that audiologists will increasingly need to explain and enable for patients.＋Save
