PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOutcomes of anatomy based planning in cochlear implantation: a meta-analysis of advancing precision otologic medicineAnatomy-based planning and individualised electrode array selection appear to improve cochlear implant outcomes; audiologists and implant teams should consider integrating ABP protocols into pre-surgical workflows where imaging and surgical expertise permit.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implant artifact analysis in cranial MRI: effects of field strength and imaging sequenceAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should note that MRI field strength and sequence selection meaningfully affect artifact size for the CS-30A implant; consult with radiology when ordering post-implant cranial MRI to choose the least artifact-prone protocol.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBeyond diagnostic categories: sensory processing as a transdiagnostic mechanism in autism, ADHD, and PTSD - a neuropsychoanalytic conceptual analysisA transdiagnostic sensory-processing framework could eventually reshape how audiologists screen and counsel patients who present with comorbid neurodevelopmental or trauma-related conditions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoVulvar angiomyofibroblastoma misdiagnosed as subcutaneous lipoma: a case report and literature reviewThis article has no bearing on the audiology field; it appears in this dataset likely due to a feed or indexing error.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHaptic signals enhance vestibular self-motion perception and reduces vestibular misperceptionFindings are preliminary (N=15, healthy subjects only); no actionable change to vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted until replicated in larger or clinical populations.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoThe effect of combining visuo-vestibular exercises with manual therapy and exercise on sensorimotor function in chronic neck pain: A randomized controlled trialIf results show significant benefit, clinicians treating chronic neck pain with associated balance or dizziness complaints should consider adding structured visuo-vestibular exercises to their standard manual therapy and exercise protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNicotine Effects on Vestibular Function in Pilot SelectionUnderstanding how nicotine alters vestibular function has implications for pilot safety screening, occupational health standards, and potentially for counselling patients with vestibular disorders who use nicotine products.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·2mo agoHydrostatic pressure shapes and canalizes semicircular canal morphology to ensure vestibular functionUnderstanding the mechanical forces that govern vestibular organ development could eventually inform research into congenital vestibular malformations and related balance disorders.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAnalyzing the Spectrum of mTBI SubgroupsAudiologists and vestibular clinicians managing post-concussion patients should be aware that mTBI is clinically heterogeneous, but this descriptive subgroup analysis does not yet provide a validated tool to change triage or treatment protocols.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·2mo agoBiophilia: The Nature Seeping Back into Hearing TechA growing body of thinking in audiology is questioning whether aggressive digital signal processing may sacrifice perceptual naturalness, and biophilic approaches could shape the next generation of hearing device design goals.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSingle-stage retrosigmoid versus translabyrinthine resection of vestibular schwannomas: impact of tumor volume on surgical, functional, and radiological outcomesTumour volume significantly influences outcomes in single-stage vestibular schwannoma surgery; surgeons should factor tumour size when selecting between retrosigmoid and translabyrinthine approaches, but audiologists have no direct practice change from this finding.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDevelopment and temporal validation of a prediction model for cognitive impairment in older adults with hearing loss based on the population health risk management frameworkThe prediction model is promising for risk stratification but is based on cross-sectional data, limiting causal inference; audiologists should not alter cognitive screening workflows until prospective validation in clinical cohorts is published.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuantifying postural responses to galvanic vestibular stimulation for a four-electrode montagePrecise quantification of postural responses to multi-electrode galvanic vestibular stimulation advances the scientific groundwork needed for developing wearable balance rehabilitation and vestibular prosthesis technologies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEffect of vestibular depth on root coverage predictability in Cairo recession type 2 labial gingival recession treated with minimally invasive technique using connective tissue graft: Prospective cohort studyThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it concerns periodontal (gum) surgery outcomes.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExploring the complex relationship between vestibular symptoms and migraine: a resting-state functional MRI studyPreliminary neuroimaging findings on vestibular migraine brain activity patterns are not yet actionable for clinical audiology or vestibular practice; no change to assessment or rehabilitation protocols is warranted at this stage.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoBeyond steroid monotherapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of combination therapy for severe to profound sudden sensorineural hearing lossAudiologists and ENTs managing severe-to-profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss should be aware that this meta-analysis supports combination systemic plus intratympanic corticosteroid therapy over systemic steroids alone — referral pathways and counselling for at-risk...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPerception and encoding of narrative events during continuous speech listening in background noiseUnderstanding how background noise impairs narrative-level speech processing (beyond simple word recognition) could help justify and shape real-world listening goals in hearing aid fitting and aural rehabilitation programs.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoARISE II Consensus on Venous Sinus StentingAudiologists identifying patients with pulsatile tinnitus should ensure prompt medical referral for vascular and neuroimaging workup, as this consensus document elevates venous sinus stenosis as the leading treatable cause — strengthening the case for a structured referral...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEffects of simulated hearing loss on cognitive task performance: A scoping reviewAudiologists and neuropsychologists should be aware that cognitive tests using spoken stimuli may underestimate true cognitive ability in patients with hearing loss; consider ensuring audibility before interpreting scores.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPharmacokinetics of minocycline with and without rifampicin co-administration in patients with nontuberculous mycobacterial diseaseAudiologists monitoring patients on minocycline for nontuberculous mycobacterial disease should be aware that rifampicin co-administration may alter minocycline drug levels in ways that affect ototoxicity risk, warranting vigilance in ototoxicity monitoring protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIncreased Adrenergic Receptor Expression in Meniere DiseaseIdentifying adrenergic receptor upregulation as a potential mechanism in Meniere disease opens a new avenue for targeted therapies and may help explain why stress or autonomic triggers worsen symptoms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoMultidisciplinary Approach in Management of Currarino Syndrome in a Female Infant: A Case Report on Rare Congenital Triad and Focused Literature ReviewWhile largely outside audiology practice, this case highlights the value of multidisciplinary neonatal teams and early imaging in rare congenital syndromes, a principle relevant to any specialist involved in paediatric care.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAltered spontaneous brain activity and functional connectivity in persistent postural-perceptual dizzinessThis neuroimaging study advances the biological understanding of PPPD but does not yet offer a clinically actionable diagnostic or therapeutic tool for vestibular specialists; no practice change is warranted.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoHigh resolution, contrast-enhanced X-ray microscopy of the ex vivo human cochlea: technical feasibility and biometric case analysisHigh-resolution X-ray microscopy of the cochlea could advance cochlear implant design, surgical planning, and our fundamental understanding of inner ear anatomy if translated to pre-surgical imaging.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhen the Brain Creates Sensations: Understanding Tinnitus and Other “Phantom” PerceptionsFraming tinnitus as a brain-generated phantom perception rather than purely an ear problem helps clinicians communicate the condition more accurately to patients and reinforces the rationale for brain-focused management strategies.+Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoQ&A: Counseling Patients on Hearing Loss Risks in Group Fitness ClassesAudiologists should routinely ask active patients about group fitness class attendance and counsel them on using hearing protection (e.g., musician's earplugs) and limiting exposure duration, consistent with the study's guidance.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoHearing loss and cognition in older Latino adultsFindings add to the evidence linking untreated hearing loss to worse cognitive outcomes, but this cross-sectional design cannot prove causation; no immediate practice change is warranted until longitudinal data in Latino populations are available.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoScarless Surgery: Clinical Indications for Transoral Endocrine Surgery and Implications for PathologistsThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and should be excluded from audiology-focused content pipelines.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPalaeospondylus may be a new lineage of jawed vertebratesDespite appearing in the Journal of Vestibular Research, this palaeontology study has no meaningful relevance to vestibular or audiology clinical practice and represents a likely misclassification.+Save