PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoThe outcome of microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm associated with vertebral artery: A retrospective comparative studyUnderstanding surgical outcomes for hemifacial spasm has negligible bearing on audiology, though rare intraoperative hearing complications may be peripherally noted in related neurosurgical literature.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoSignatures of adaptive memory search: How early linguistic input shapes strategic use of lexical informationThis research has no meaningful bearing on audiology practice or hearing science; it sits entirely within the domain of cognitive and linguistic psychology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoPerceived barriers and facilitators to app use in Australian audiology clinicsNo immediate practice change warranted; findings highlight implementation barriers worth considering when planning mHealth app adoption in audiology clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoInnovation in the radiotherapy management of vestibular schwannomasNo immediate change to audiology practice; this review informs multidisciplinary teams managing vestibular schwannoma patients, particularly regarding updated radiosurgery options and their hearing/balance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoDetermining the Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT teams should be aware that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may influence the diagnostic and management pathway for vestibular schwannoma patients, and should screen for access barriers proactively.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoHyperacusis-inducing drug candidatesAudiologists should be aware that certain drug classes may trigger or worsen hyperacusis; this review may prompt more careful medication history-taking in hyperacusis patients, but specific clinical protocols await further research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6w agoNewborn hearing screening in infants at risk of hearing loss: diagnostic outcomes, false-negative results, and the role of surveillanceClinicians managing at-risk newborns should maintain structured audiological surveillance beyond initial screening, as false-negative rates indicate that a single screen is insufficient for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoIntranasal Da Chuanxiong formula alleviates vestibular migraine-like phenotypes via modulation of DRD2/TRPV1-associated signalingIdentifying novel pharmacological targets (DRD2/TRPV1) for vestibular migraine may inspire future drug development relevant to a condition with limited treatment options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoPerioperative outcomes of transoral endoscopic vs. robotic thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysisWhile scarless thyroid surgery techniques may occasionally intersect with head-and-neck care pathways, this meta-analysis has negligible implications for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6w agoSimulation of apically grounded cochlear implant stimuli using neural stimulation modelsNo immediate practice change — findings are based on computational modeling only; clinical translation requires validation in human trials, but results may inform future CI programming strategies for improved low-frequency coverage.＋Save
LinkedIn·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoJAMA Editor Promotes Hearing Aid Technology Level StudyAudiologist-fitted, prescription hearing aids produced superior outcomes compared to OTC and hybrid OTC+ service models in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss — consider this RCT-level evidence supporting the value of professional fitting in patient counseling and advocacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoA review of targeted therapies for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma: molecular pathogenesis, emerging therapeutics, and future clinical horizonsAs drug-based alternatives to surgery and radiation are explored for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma, audiologists need to understand the therapeutic landscape to counsel patients on evolving management options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVestibular schwannoma: genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, hearing loss, and emerging therapiesUnderstanding the full genetic and epigenetic landscape of vestibular schwannoma beyond NF2 mutations could open new therapeutic targets and refine hearing-preservation strategies for both sporadic and hereditary cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·7w agoEffects of Immersive Virtual Reality Simulation on Nursing Students' Learning Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisWhile VR-based simulation training is an emerging educational tool across health professions, this study's findings are specific to nursing and do not directly inform audiology clinical training or patient management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoSpatial hearing in elderly people with mild or moderate chronic sensorineural hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders.No actionable practice change yet; findings characterize spatial hearing deficits in a dual-impairment population but do not evaluate a treatment or intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoUnderstanding the experience of concurrent hearing impairment and lewy pathology dementias: an interview studyNo actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoUnderstanding the factors influencing targeted congenital CMV screening: perspectives from hearing screening staffAudiologists and hearing screening coordinators should be aware of specific staff-identified barriers (e.g., workflow, awareness, resources) to cCMV screening; findings can guide local implementation efforts, though no universal protocol change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVestibular Dysfunction and Postural Changes in Children With Congenital Cytomegalovirus: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists managing children with congenital CMV should routinely consider vestibular assessment, as this systematic review indicates vestibular dysfunction and postural imbalance are prevalent in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoActive surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade I and II vestibular schwannoma in patients aged 60 years or olderAudiologists co-managing older patients with small vestibular schwannomas should note this retrospective evidence on hearing outcomes with active surveillance vs. radiosurgery, though prospective data are needed before definitive guidance can be issued.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoA Qualitative Study of the Hearing Aid Step-Counting Feature in Active Older AdultsAs hearing aids expand into wellness monitoring, understanding whether older active users trust and engage with built-in step-counting informs both counselling approaches and future device feature design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoThe Effect of Unilateral Saccular Dysfunction and Balance Deficits on Nonverbal Cognition and Auditory Perceptual Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear ImplanteesAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implant candidates should be aware that saccular dysfunction and balance deficits may co-occur with nonverbal cognitive and auditory perceptual differences, though the evidence is preliminary and does not yet support a change in implant...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoThree-Port Transoral Robotic Thyroidectomy: Technical Description and Early OutcomesThis article has negligible relevance to the audiology field; it is included here likely due to a database indexing overlap rather than clinical significance for hearing professionals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoAcute changes in postural stability during Instagram Reels viewing using virtual reality-based posturographyNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted, but audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider asking patients with balance disorders about VR or high-visual-flow media use, as acute postural disruption was observed in this lab setting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoBaclofen in Refractory Dyspepsia With Chronic Belching: A Case ReportThis article has no discernible relevance to audiology; its appearance in an audiology news feed likely reflects a database indexing or search error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoCervical Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMPs) in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Prospective, Case-Control studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing Parkinson's disease patients may find cVEMP testing clinically informative for characterizing saccular pathway integrity, though this single prospective case-control study is insufficient to support routine protocol changes without...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoSingle-Center Experience with the Optiblock Coil: An Efficient and Thrombogenic Solution for Targeted Vessel TakedownWhile outside the core audiology domain, expanded indications for endovascular coil systems may occasionally intersect with skull base and temporal bone vascular procedures relevant to neurotology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoVenous sinus stent placement is associated with improvement in volumetric skull base thicknessIdiopathic intracranial hypertension can cause pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms, so evidence supporting effective treatments for IIH has peripheral relevance to audiologists managing complex tinnitus cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoLiving with Cochlear Implants (LivCI): development and validation of a new patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) of personal factors associated with living with cochlear implantsAudiologists working with cochlear implant users should be aware of the LivCI PROM as a validated tool for capturing personal adjustment factors beyond audiometric outcomes; consider integrating it into CI rehabilitation assessments when available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoAn Augmented Reality Audio-Motor Training Game for Improving Speech-in-Noise Perception: Single-Arm Pilot Feasibility StudyIf AR-based auditory training games prove effective in larger trials, they could offer a scalable, engaging home-based rehabilitation option for people with hearing impairment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoA five-year longitudinal analysis of discussion topics in online multidisciplinary collaboration for children with hearing loss in rural JapanAs rural hearing healthcare gaps persist globally, understanding what sustains or undermines long-term online multidisciplinary teams can inform how clinics and health systems design telehealth-based support for children with hearing loss in underserved areas.＋Save
