Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMinimally invasive percutaneous procedure for the treatment of a contained cervical disc herniation - a preliminary prospective studyWhile outside core audiology, cervical disc disease can occasionally contribute to dizziness or referred symptoms; however, this preliminary spine study has negligible direct relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRegional Brain Atrophy Mediates Age Effects on Words Recognition in Noise in AdultsThis research deepens understanding of why older adults struggle with speech-in-noise, but it is too preliminary to change clinical practice; audiologists should continue comprehensive assessment of speech-in-noise difficulties in older patients while awaiting translational...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCACNA1A c.5610del in a three-generation family: epilepsy with ataxia/migraineAudiologists encountering patients with unexplained episodic vertigo alongside migraine, ataxia, or family history of these conditions should consider referral for genetic evaluation of CACNA1A and related channelopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDevelopment and pilot validation of a three-dimensional skeletal coordinate-based system for occlusal vertical dimension assessment in elderly Korean cadaversWhile temporomandibular and craniofacial anatomy can intersect with audiology, this study is primarily a dental prosthetics methods paper with negligible direct impact on the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests vascular pathway between hearing loss and cognitive declineThis study adds mechanistic support for the hearing loss–dementia link via a vascular pathway, but is observational and based on self-reported hearing loss; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated with audiometric confirmation and longitudinal design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEditorial: Advancing multidisciplinary approaches in skull-base tumor managementSkull-base tumors frequently involve the auditory and vestibular systems, making multidisciplinary collaboration a key concern for audiologists working in neuro-otology settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance controlSpinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming shows early promise for balance improvement, but this is a preliminary study; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await controlled trials before considering it in practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoToward Effective Virtual Reality-Based Go/No-Go Cognitive Training to Support Return-to-Activity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Service MembersMultisensory integration deficits — including auditory processing — are common after mild TBI in service members, and effective rehabilitation tools could reduce return-to-duty delays and long-term disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDiode laser-assisted periosteal fenestration for peri-implant vestibuloplasty: A clinical techniqueThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting Versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Propensity Score-Weighted Comparative Analysis of Safety and Clinical OutcomesIIH frequently presents with pulsatile tinnitus, so neurosurgical outcome data comparing stenting and shunting is peripherally relevant to audiologists involved in tinnitus workup and multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHeart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibilityIdentifying autonomic (nervous system) and vestibular predictors of motion sickness susceptibility could guide the development of safer VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols and patient screening tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBehavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical trainingEstablishing objective electrophysiological correlates of music-related auditory benefits could eventually influence rehabilitative strategies for children with central auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRelationship between vestibular alterations and cognitive performance in adults and older adultsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be alert to possible cognitive concerns in patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction, though this observational design cannot confirm a causal relationship and does not yet justify routine cognitive screening in all vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRegulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearingIdentifying Tmem30b as a regulator of outer hair cell membrane homeostasis adds a new molecular target for potential gene therapy or drug development in hereditary or acquired hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFacial skeleton displacement in non-syndromic brachycephalyUnderstanding facial skeleton distortion in craniosynostosis is relevant to multidisciplinary surgical planning teams that may include audiologists managing associated conductive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear ImplantationIf neurotrophin delivery can be safely integrated with cochlear implantation, it could meaningfully improve hearing nerve survival and long-term implant outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoFDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware that Otarmeni is now FDA-approved for OTOF-related hearing loss and begin familiarizing themselves with candidate identification (genetic testing referral pathways) and post-treatment audiological monitoring protocols, though prescribing authority...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoReal-World Study Examines ACEMg Supplement Use in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing LossReal-world supplement studies are inherently limited by confounding and lack of controls; clinicians should not recommend ACEMg for sensorineural hearing loss based on this evidence alone and should await controlled trial data.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoNew research could improve battery life of cochlear implant devicesIf lower stimulation rates maintain speech understanding, cochlear implant miniaturisation and battery life improvements become more feasible, potentially broadening device accessibility and patient comfort.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy Finds Auditory Feedback Is Key for Precise Tongue Control in SpeechFindings reinforce the theoretical role of auditory feedback in speech motor control, but are too preliminary to change clinical protocols for hearing loss management or speech therapy; no actionable change at this time.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·3mo agoFDA Approves Regeneron's Otarmeni, First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing LossAudiologists and ENT teams treating patients with the relevant genetic form of hearing loss should become familiar with Otarmeni's approved indication and refer eligible patients to gene therapy specialists; this is a practice-changing regulatory milestone.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoOptical cochlear implants: recent progress toward light-based hearing restorationOptical cochlear implants remain pre-clinical; no change to current implant candidacy or fitting practice is warranted, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it advances toward human trials.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoThe Disappearing Post: Are We Solving the Right Problem in Bone Conduction?Clinicians counselling bone conduction implant candidates should weigh acoustic performance trade-offs of transcutaneous designs against the cosmetic and soft-tissue advantages; no single design is superior across all outcome dimensions, so device selection should be...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
