PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoDomain-Specific Associations Between Physical Activity and Tinnitus in NHANES 2015-2018This cross-sectional observational study cannot establish causation; audiologists should not yet recommend specific activity domains to reduce tinnitus, but results support continued investigation into lifestyle factors as part of holistic tinnitus management discussions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoAudiologic Assessment and Management of Teprotumumab-Associated Ototoxicity: An Updated Narrative ReviewAudiologists should implement proactive baseline and monitoring audiologic assessments for patients prescribed teprotumumab, as ototoxicity risk is well-documented; this review provides updated clinical guidance on assessment and management strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7w agoOtotoxicity of a Single Fulminant Episode of Acute Otitis Media in Children: A Long-Term Follow-UpLong-term cochlear and vestibular follow-up after fulminant acute otitis media in children is warranted; audiologists should be aware that even a single severe episode may carry lasting inner-ear consequences requiring monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoTemporal Trends and ICD-11-Mapped Patterns of Otology Research in Saudi Arabia, 1978-2024: A Scoping Review Using Negative Binomial ModellingUnderstanding gaps and growth patterns in regional otology research can help funders and institutions direct future investment toward underexplored ear-disease topics in Saudi Arabia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoUltrasound-Guided Intra-Articular Infiltration of Hyaluronic Acid, Lidocaine, and Methylprednisolone in Patients with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD): A Preliminary Pilot Case SeriesTMD commonly co-presents in audiology clinics as ear pain and tinnitus, so preliminary evidence on injection-based management is of background interest to audiologists managing complex ear-symptom cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoA Pressure-Centered Mechanistic Framework for Precision Otology: The Neuro-Vascular-Mechanical-Inflammatory-Autonomic (NVMIA) Regulatory ArchitectureA unified mechanistic model linking Eustachian tube dysfunction to neuro-vascular and autonomic systems could eventually reshape how audiologists and otologists conceptualise and investigate pressure-related ear disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMotorist's Disorientation Syndrome-A Narrative ReviewAudiologists and neurotologists working with dizzy patients should be aware that driving-specific vestibular symptoms may represent MDS — a distinct, underdiagnosed condition — and should include directed history-taking about symptoms occurring while driving.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoCGRP-Targeting Therapies in Vestibular Migraine: A Synthesis of Observational Evidence with Direction-of-Effect AnalysisCGRP-targeting therapies show a consistent direction of benefit across observational studies for vestibular migraine prevention, but the evidence remains observational; clinicians may consider these agents for refractory cases while awaiting RCT data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·7w agoAn extended scope of practice for audiology: the case for IrelandNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is a policy argument specific to Ireland's healthcare system that has not yet resulted in regulatory change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoLearning to ListenPublication in JAMA gives any hearing-health or audiology-adjacent message wide visibility among physicians who may refer patients for hearing care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoObjective verification of continuous speech sound discrimination using the acoustic change complexThe ACC with connected Ling-sound stimuli shows promise as an objective tool for assessing cortical speech discrimination, but clinical adoption should await replication and normative data; no immediate protocol change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoWorsened multitasking performance with simulated hearing protection correlates with individuals' choice not to "wear" itNo direct change to audiology clinical practice; findings reinforce that hearing protection comfort and usability — including dual-task performance — should be considered when recommending occupational hearing protection devices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoEffects of Vestibular Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality in Adults with Vestibular Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence class on VR-based vestibular rehabilitation; if results are positive, audiologists and vestibular therapists should consider VR as an adjunct or alternative to conventional rehab, pending review...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7w agoPrevalence of Hearing Impairment Among Young AdultsFindings reinforce existing guidance to screen young adults for noise-induced hearing loss and counsel adolescents on safe listening habits; no change to established screening protocols is indicated without reviewing the full paper's effect sizes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoTransoral-Endoscopic Vestibular Versus an Open Approach of Total Thyroidectomy in Pediatric PatientsWhile outside core audiology scope, thyroidectomy in pediatric patients carries a small risk of hypoparathyroidism and recurrent laryngeal nerve injury, both of which have downstream relevance to hearing and voice outcomes occasionally seen in audiology caseloads.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoEvolving the philosophy: from the NAL rule to NAL-NL3Audiologists using older NAL prescription targets (NAL-NL1 or NAL-NL2) should be aware that NAL-NL3 represents a philosophically and algorithmically updated standard; reviewing the rationale for the changes can inform more accurate first-fit prescriptions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoA Moderated Mediation Model Linking Speech-in-Noise Exposure, Speech Perception in Noise Ability, Loneliness, and DepressionAudiologists should be aware that poor speech-in-noise ability may indirectly contribute to depression via loneliness, but the cross-sectional or observational design means no practice change is warranted until replication with stronger designs confirms causal direction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·8w agoInterventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysisA rigorous, pre-registered update to the hearing aid adherence evidence base could meaningfully guide counseling and rehabilitation program design across clinics worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoTinnitus, temporomandibular disorders and muscle activity: what's the connection?TMD treatment may offer a meaningful secondary benefit for tinnitus in patients who have both conditions, but evidence strength should be checked before changing referral or co-treatment protocols; await fuller RCT-level data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoExamining Associations Between Environmental Exposures and Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Post-9/11 Veterans With a Probable History of TBINo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted; findings are associational and the audiology-specific tinnitus data are secondary to broader neurobehavioral outcomes, but the study reinforces screening for tinnitus in TBI veterans with known environmental exposures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAdvances in biomarkers for differential diagnosis of autoimmune and autoinflammatory inner ear disordersNo immediate practice change; this is a review of emerging biomarkers not yet validated for routine clinical use, but audiologists should be aware of advancing diagnostics for autoimmune/autoinflammatory sensorineural hearing loss to facilitate timely specialist referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoVestibular cortex-related effective connectivity signatures: characterization and differentiation of vestibular migraine patients via magnetic resonance imaging and machine learningIf validated, AI-assisted MRI connectivity mapping could provide an objective biomarker to distinguish vestibular migraine from other dizziness disorders, a long-standing diagnostic challenge.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoThe Auxiliary Diagnostic Value of Microsaccades in Vestibular MigraineMicrosaccade analysis during video head impulse testing (vHIT) may add diagnostic value in vestibular migraine, but findings need replication before changing standard diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoDiagnostic accuracy of the vestibular activities and participation measure subscales to detect severe handicap in individuals with vestibular dysfunctionSpecific VAP subscales may be accurate enough to screen for severe vestibular handicap in clinical settings, potentially streamlining triage without the full questionnaire — but confirm diagnostic cut-off thresholds from this study before adopting them locally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8w agoDefining Norms, Reliability, and Thresholds for Tone Burst-Induced Masseter Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potential Testing Through Bone ConductionClinics using or planning to adopt bone-conduction Masseter VEMP testing can reference the norms and reliability data from this study to better interpret results, though local normative data collection is still recommended.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8w agoImportance of Comprehensive Tinnitus Assessment: A Conceptual Analysis of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-Linked QuestionnairesHighlighting gaps in ICF coverage across tinnitus questionnaires can guide researchers and clinicians toward more holistic outcome measurement, potentially improving tinnitus care and research quality.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoImpact of Treatment Intensity on Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Testicular CancerNo direct change to audiology practice is warranted; however, audiologists treating patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should remain vigilant for monitoring ototoxicity, as treatment intensity may influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8w agoAn advanced automated pipeline for brain tumour segmentation on magnetic resonance imaging for gamma knife radiosurgeryAutomated MRI segmentation pipelines that improve Gamma Knife planning accuracy could reduce radiation exposure to the cochlea and auditory nerve in acoustic neuroma cases, with downstream implications for hearing preservation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoHearing loss and healthcare expenditures in the United States: evidence of a public health market failureThis study reinforces the systemic underutilisation of hearing healthcare in the US; audiologists should be aware of access and affordability barriers that prevent patients from seeking care, as these are structural rather than individual-level issues.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8w agoRisks and Awareness of NIHL Among Dental Students: A Scoping ReviewNo change to audiology clinical practice; however, audiologists working in occupational health may consider outreach or hearing conservation programmes targeted at dental professionals and students.＋Save
