PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoTrigeminal Neuralgia in NF2-Related SchwannomatosisNF2-related schwannomatosis frequently presents to audiologists due to vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and recognizing associated neurological complications like trigeminal neuralgia supports comprehensive multidisciplinary care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·2mo agoCilcare Expands U.S. Operations with CBSET Partnership and Planned Tinnitus Trial at Mass General HospitalA planned clinical trial for a novel tinnitus drug candidate at a major academic center signals growing pharmaceutical investment in tinnitus treatment, an area with no currently approved pharmacological therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoThe influence of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping on the clinical efficacy and quality of life of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus: A randomized controlled trialFindings from this RCT on acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping for sudden sensorineural hearing loss with tinnitus should be reviewed before adopting; if effect sizes are clinically meaningful and replication occurs, it may warrant consideration as an...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoGeneralized ataxia in a 6-year-old GoldendoodleThis article does not carry significance for the audiology field; it appears in this feed likely due to indexing overlap and can be deprioritised.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMini Symptom Index Tool plus modified Vestibular-Ocular Motor Screening (mSIT Plus) for acute concussion identification: findings from the NCAA-DoD CARE ConsortiumAudiologists and vestibular specialists working in sports medicine settings should monitor this tool's validation progress, as it incorporates vestibular-ocular motor screening that overlaps with their scope; no immediate practice change is warranted from this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoThe effects of intelligibility on conflict resolution and monitoring during speech recognition in noiseThis basic-science study deepens understanding of listening effort and cognitive load in noise, but does not yet provide specific guidance to change clinical hearing aid fitting or counselling practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoEmergency Department Sudden Deafness: Clinical Features and Predictors of Advanced ImagingAudiologists and ED clinicians should note which clinical features predict the need for advanced imaging in sudden sensorineural hearing loss, potentially informing triage protocols — though direct practice change awaits review of the full study data and sample size.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoPrevalence of hearing loss in a high-specialty medical unitPrevalence data from high-specialty medical units helps build the evidence base for systematic hearing screening in hospital settings, especially for geriatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPrevention of hypoparathyroidism with indocyanine green in transoral thyroidectomy: Pilot studyHypoparathyroidism can cause low calcium levels that may affect neuromuscular function, but this study has no meaningful implication for audiology clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAssessment of Surgical Salvage Outcomes for Exposed Cranial Neuromodulating DevicesAudiologists co-managing cochlear implant patients should be aware that surgical salvage of exposed devices is an option, but outcomes data from this study should inform realistic counseling about revision surgery success rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoFive year of post-marketing safety of teprotumumab: A disproportionality analysis of the FDA adverse event reporting systemAudiologists should be aware that teprotumumab is associated with hearing-related adverse events in post-marketing data; patients on this drug warrant audiological monitoring, though causality and rates require further prospective study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant ElectrodesThe within-subject design provides higher-quality comparative data on electrode performance than between-subject studies; audiologists and surgical teams should note the findings when counseling patients on electrode selection, though real-world implant choice is constrained by...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDysphagia Characteristics and Its Neuroanatomical Correlates in Korean Patients With Subcortical Vascular Cognitive ImpairmentWhile tangential to audiology, understanding overlap between vascular brain damage and swallowing/communication disorders may inform multidisciplinary care pathways in cognitive-hearing clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA Case of Physiologic Enhancement of Scarpa's Ganglia Mimicking Bilateral Vestibular Schwannomas in a Patient With Atypical Meningioma With NF2 MutationAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware that Scarpa's ganglia enhancement on MRI can mimic bilateral vestibular schwannomas, particularly in patients with NF2 mutations, to avoid misdiagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoIn-ear EEG wearables for brain activity assessment and cognitive rehabilitation: the emerging role of multimodal embedded intelligenceIn-ear EEG wearables represent a convergence of audiology hardware and neurotechnology that could reshape how hearing devices are designed and what cognitive services audiologists provide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe prognostic value of semicircular canal function testing in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysisSemicircular canal function testing (vHIT and/or caloric testing) at diagnosis may offer prognostic value in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and ENT teams should consider integrating vestibular assessment into ISSNHL workup protocols pending further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinnitus Trends in Young Adults: Prevalence and Duration from 2008 to 2023Rising tinnitus prevalence and duration in young adults warrant earlier screening and counseling in clinical practice, particularly for patients with recreational noise exposure histories.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhat Can We Learn from a Serpent Eating Its Own Tail?Challenging purely biomedical models of tinnitus supports the case for multidisciplinary care approaches that address psychological and social dimensions alongside audiological ones.＋Save
National Acoustic Laboratories (NAL)·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·2mo ago· press releaseNAL and EssilorLuxottica’s Nuance Audio publish peer-reviewed clinical trial on Nuance Audio GlassesAudiologists should read the full trial rather than rely on this press release; the involvement of the device manufacturer (EssilorLuxottica) in co-publishing warrants scrutiny of outcome selection and conflict-of-interest disclosures before clinical recommendations are made.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoIs lovely serotonin a tinnitus traitor?If serotonin's role in tinnitus is confirmed in humans, it could open new treatment targets, which is particularly significant given the lack of approved pharmacological therapies for tinnitus.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Tinnitus·2mo agoCilcare Announces US Clinical Trial for Tinnitus Drug, Expands Research CapacityTinnitus has no FDA-approved pharmacological treatment, making any credible drug entering human trials a significant milestone for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoGaze stabilization: Bats do move their eyes but differently from miceUnderstanding species-specific gaze-stabilization mechanisms can inform comparative models of vestibulo-ocular reflexes, with long-term potential relevance to vestibular science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoGabaergic modulation alleviates auditory hypersensitivity and neuroinflammation in sodium salicylate-treated male miceIdentifying GABAergic pathways as a modulator of hyperacusis and auditory neuroinflammation opens a potential therapeutic target for patients with debilitating sound sensitivity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSpectral Profile Analysis and Speech-in-Noise Performance in Habitual Earphone Users with Normal HearingHabitual earphone users with normal audiograms may show subclinical (below the detectable threshold) auditory dysfunction on speech-in-noise and spectral profile tests; audiologists should consider supplementary testing in this population, though prospective data confirming...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCorrection: Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access (VISTA) technique with or without A-PRF in treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD): A 12 months CBCT studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it was likely indexed in error and has no relevance to hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffectiveness of vestibular physical therapy on balance and dizziness in people with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and vestibular therapists treating patients with multiple sclerosis should consider vestibular physical therapy as a supported intervention for improving balance and reducing dizziness, pending review of the meta-analysis's effect sizes and heterogeneity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe Landscape of Vestibular Schwannoma Microsurgical Resection Clinical Trials: A Scoping ReviewThis scoping review maps the clinical trial landscape for vestibular schwannoma surgery but does not yet provide new outcome data; clinicians should watch for future systematic reviews or pooled analyses that may follow from this groundwork.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAuditory Brainstem Response as a Predictor of Hearing After Vestibular Schwannoma RadiosurgeryPre- and post-radiosurgery ABR findings may serve as a prognostic tool for hearing preservation counseling in vestibular schwannoma patients, but clinical adoption should await replication in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
