PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoAberrant ICA in the middle earSurgeons performing middle-ear procedures should be aware of aberrant ICA as a rare but catastrophic anatomical variant; pre-operative imaging to identify this anomaly is advisable when suspected.＋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·Public health & policy·2mo agoTowards sustainable healthcare in otorhinolaryngology: assessing knowledge, engagement, and opportunities for changeAs healthcare systems face growing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, audiology and ENT are largely unmapped in sustainability research — this survey provides a baseline for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSafety and surgical outcomes of fluorescein sodium use in vestibular schwannoma: experience from 55 consecutive casesIntraoperative fluorescein sodium appears to be a safe adjunct in vestibular schwannoma surgery based on 55 consecutive cases, but the retrospective, uncontrolled design means neurotology teams should treat this as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoGamma Knife Radiosurgery-Induced Acute Facial Palsy in Vestibular Schwannoma: A Case ReportClinicians managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery should be aware that acute facial palsy, though rare, can occur early post-treatment; no change to standard monitoring protocols is justified from a single case report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCerebral Infarction and Remote Cerebellar Hemorrhage in Patients with Intracranial HypotensionClinicians performing spinal taps or durotomy should be aware that intracranial hypotension can rarely trigger both cerebral infarction and remote cerebellar hemorrhage, but this single case report is too preliminary to change procedural protocols.＋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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe video head impulse test in routine otorhinolaryngology practice: A scoping reviewvHIT is a validated, routine-ready vestibular screening tool; when combined with complementary tests it improves diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders, supporting its broader adoption in ENT and audiology practice.＋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·AI & technology·2mo agoAn Effective Machine Learning for Prioritizing Hearing Loss Screening in Older Adults: A Primary Care ApproachThe machine learning screening prioritisation model is promising for primary care integration but requires external prospective validation before audiologists or GPs should adopt it to triage patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHome-based video-oculography during spontaneous vertigo attacks: A proof-of-concept feasibility study in Meniere's disease and vestibular migraineHome-based video-oculography (eye-movement recording) during spontaneous vertigo attacks is feasible in motivated patients, but this is a proof-of-concept study only; no change in clinical diagnostic workflow is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHeadache and Dizziness Provoked by Mental Imagery in Patients With Persistent Postconcussive Symptoms: A Case SeriesToo preliminary to change practice; finding is hypothesis-generating only — mental imagery as a symptom trigger in persistent post-concussion syndrome warrants controlled study before clinical protocols are revised.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCommunication evaluation and information behaviors of implant patients: insights from a German patient surveyClinicians working with implant patients should be aware that information-seeking behavior and communication satisfaction vary; tailoring shared decision-making conversations and providing clear information resources may improve patient experience, though this survey alone does...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoOptimizing Hearing Rehabilitation in Chronic Otitis Media: An Expert Opinion on Early Integration of Bone Conduction DevicesExpert consensus supports earlier referral for bone conduction device fitting in chronic otitis media patients with persistent conductive hearing loss, but this is opinion-level evidence only and should be weighed against individual patient factors and local guidelines pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoResolution of Treatment-Resistant Vertigo and Suspected Ménière's Disease Following Knee Chest Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care: A Case ReportWhile chiropractic management of vestibular disorders remains controversial and evidence-free at the population level, this case contributes to a small body of anecdotal literature that may prompt interest in cervicogenic contributions to Ménière's-like presentations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoWSA and ADA Launch “Listen Up” Initiative to Promote Hearing Screening at 50A nationally coordinated push to normalize hearing screening at age 50 could meaningfully expand the pipeline of patients entering audiology care earlier in the progression of hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoWSA and Academy of Doctors of Audiology Partner to Expand Listen Up Initiative NationwideA national PSA partnership between two professional audiology organizations could increase hearing health awareness and drive more adults 50+ toward audiological evaluation, potentially growing the patient pipeline for clinics.＋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·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSimultaneous cochlear implantation during retrosigmoid resection of a large vestibular schwannoma under continuous electrically evoked auditory brainstem response monitoringSimultaneous cochlear implantation during vestibular schwannoma resection via the retrosigmoid approach with eABR monitoring is technically feasible based on this single case, but evidence is too preliminary to change routine surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoExploring caregiver burdens and resources among parents and communication partners of people with hearing lossAudiologists should consider screening family members and communication partners for caregiver burden and proactively signpost available support resources, as this qualitative evidence highlights a largely unaddressed gap in hearing healthcare.＋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·Pediatric·2mo agoCurrent clinical practices in pediatric audiology among audiologists in IndiaMapping the real-world clinical practice landscape in a large, underserved country like India is critical for global efforts to improve early childhood hearing detection and intervention outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA Systematic Review of Audiological Criteria Used to Determine the Need for MRI Screening in Patients With Suspected Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists should review whether their current audiological criteria for MRI referral in asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss align with the evidence-based thresholds identified in this systematic review; specific criteria changes depend on findings not fully available here...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCogan syndrome as a rare cause of deafnessCochlear implantation appears to be a viable rehabilitation option for Cogan syndrome-related deafness, but this single case report is insufficient to change standard practice; clinicians should maintain awareness of Cogan syndrome as a rare autoimmune cause of sudden or...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFeasibility and Preliminary Outcomes of a Wearable Inertial Measurement Unit-Guided Canalith Repositioning Procedure for Idiopathic Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoFindings are preliminary and feasibility-only; audiologists and vestibular clinicians should monitor the research but no practice change is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRegional Impedance Patterns in Cochlear Implantation: Influence of Demographic and Early ActivationDemographic factors (age, sex) and early activation timing appear to influence regional electrode impedance patterns, but until clinical implications for programming or outcomes are confirmed, no immediate change to cochlear implant activation protocols is supported.＋Save
