PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoAltered central vestibular processing in Parkinson's disease with Pisa syndromeAudiologists and vestibular specialists assessing Parkinson's patients should be aware that Pisa syndrome may be linked to measurable central vestibular processing changes; however, clinical protocols cannot yet be updated on the basis of this single study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoStudy on the Mechanism of Hearing Loss Induced by USH2A Gene KnockoutUnderstanding the precise mechanism by which USH2A knockout causes hearing loss could eventually guide gene therapy targets for Usher syndrome, one of the most common causes of combined deaf-blindness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoResearch progress on the mechanisms and animal models of Ménière's diseaseA comprehensive review of Ménière's disease mechanisms and animal models provides a research roadmap that could accelerate development of targeted therapies for this poorly understood and difficult-to-treat condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoCT-guided spinal nerve root adhesiolysis for refractory atypical symptoms in cervical disc herniation: a retrospective cohort studyPreliminary retrospective evidence suggests CT-guided adhesiolysis may relieve cervical-origin tinnitus and dizziness, but the study design is too weak to change clinical practice; prospective controlled trials are needed before referral patterns should shift.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoGiant skull base collision tumors in NF2-related schwannomatosis: longitudinal outcomes of planned selective resectionPlanned selective (partial) resection may be a viable long-term strategy for giant skull base collision tumors in NF2-related schwannomatosis, but this is a specialized neurosurgical finding; audiologists managing these patients should be aware of the surgical philosophy but no...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoLong-term analysis of vestibular function in cochlear implant recipients with enlarged vestibular aqueduct- ERRATUMErrors in studies on vestibular outcomes after cochlear implantation in enlarged vestibular aqueduct patients matter clinically because this population faces elevated risk of balance disturbance post-implantation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoBrain and posture: Insights into neural activation and postural control in people with multiple sclerosisUnderstanding the neural basis of postural control in MS may indirectly inform vestibular rehabilitation approaches, though direct audiology implications are limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·4mo agoAutism associated Cntnap2 deletion disrupts vestibular sensory signaling and spatial cognition in miceIf vestibular dysfunction is a reproducible feature of Cntnap2-related autism models, it opens a new biological pathway connecting autism genetics to inner-ear sensory processing that audiology and vestibular researchers should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSimulated Hearing Loss in Healthy Young Adults Does Not Change Reactive Balance ResponsesThis finding challenges the assumption that hearing loss directly drives reactive balance deficits, potentially refining how audiologists counsel patients on fall risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSensory Organization and Postural Control Strategies During Quiet Standing in People with Acute Low Back Pain: A Case-Control StudyUnderstanding how pain conditions alter sensory organization and balance strategies may have secondary relevance to vestibular audiologists who assess postural control, though the primary audience is musculoskeletal clinicians.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPeriodic alternating nystagmus as a diagnostic clue in MRI-negative Wernicke encephalopathy mimicking multiple system atrophy: a case with complex heterogeneous dizzinessAudiologists and vestibular specialists performing videonystagmography should be alert to periodic alternating nystagmus as a potential red-flag sign warranting urgent medical referral, even when neuroimaging is negative.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoObjective oculomotor, vestibular, reaction time, and cognitive signatures of vestibular migraineeye-tracking-based metrics show promise for differentiating vestibular migraine from other dizziness conditions, but the findings are preliminary and not yet ready to replace current clinical diagnostic criteria.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoBenign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in Oral Surgery and Implantology: A ReviewAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dental and oral surgical procedures can trigger BPPV, but this review is directed primarily at oral surgeons; no change to audiology-specific practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPeripherally located type I vestibular hair cells are required for several motor behaviors and stimulus-evoked brainstem neural responses in adult miceIdentifying the distinct functional roles of peripheral type I vestibular hair cells deepens our understanding of balance-system circuitry, which could eventually inform targeted therapies for vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoComparative efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of balance, anxiety, and depression outcomesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing PPPD should review the ranked treatment outcomes from this network meta-analysis to inform which non-pharmacological interventions — such as vestibular rehabilitation, CBT, or mindfulness — are most likely to address balance,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoQuantitative facial analysis using emotrics in patients undergoing vestibular schwannoma surgeryQuantitative facial analysis with Emotrics shows promise as an objective measure of facial nerve outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery, but clinicians should await larger validation studies before replacing established grading scales in routine practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoWhen hearing loss mimics autism: Enlarged vestibular aqueduct syndrome in an 11-year-old child-A case reportClinicians should consider audiological evaluation, including imaging for structural inner-ear abnormalities like enlarged vestibular aqueduct, before or alongside autism spectrum disorder workups in children with social communication deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoFalls and Fear of Falling in Minor Stroke Patients With Vestibular Symptoms: A Longitudinal Observational StudyAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that minor stroke patients presenting with vestibular symptoms carry elevated long-term fall risk, supporting referral pathways to vestibular rehabilitation and falls-prevention programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNoise exposure and dizziness in middle-aged adults: a nationally representative studyAudiologists assessing noise-exposed patients should routinely screen for dizziness and vestibular symptoms, as this study adds population-level evidence linking noise exposure to dizziness risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoAssociations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoImpacts of hearing history, etiology, vestibular and balance function, and socioeconomic marginalization on developmental outcomes in children with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implants should routinely assess vestibular and balance function and document socioeconomic risk factors, as both independently influence developmental outcomes and should inform multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoVisual Motion Sensitivity in Vestibular MigraineQuantified visual motion sensitivity may help characterize vestibular migraine patients, but the study is a prospective cohort without a treatment arm — no change to diagnostic or management protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCorrection to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysisAccurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoRadiologic analysis of large vestibular schwannoma position on surgical outcomesTumor position relative to the internal auditory canal and brainstem on preoperative imaging may be a useful predictor of surgical outcomes for large vestibular schwannomas; surgeons could incorporate radiologic position analysis into preoperative planning and patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoConnecting the Dots: Network Analysis of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Among AdolescentsConcussion often involves auditory and vestibular symptoms, and understanding symptom network structure could eventually inform which sub-specialties, including audiology and vestibular rehabilitation, should be prioritized in post-concussion care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoResection of Vestibular Schwannoma in a Highly Pneumatized Temporal Bone with Fat Graft-Assisted CSF Leak Prevention: A Case-Based Technical Video ReportTechnical innovations in vestibular schwannoma surgery directly affect patient hearing and vestibular outcomes, making awareness of evolving surgical approaches relevant to audiologists involved in pre- and post-operative care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNeural population dynamics in primate multisensory cortical areas during heading discriminationUnderstanding how the brain integrates vestibular and visual signals at the neural population level could inform future computational models underlying vestibular disorder diagnostics and rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSymptoms in hypertension: Diagnostic challenges, clinical implications and management strategies for headache, dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness and vertigo in patients with hypertension may have a cardiovascular origin, warranting communication with the patient's physician rather than assuming a peripheral vestibular cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSemicircular canal dysfunction in profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss and its prognostic value: implications for the proper indication of hyperbaric oxygen therapyClinicians managing profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss should consider testing semicircular canal function, as dysfunction may serve as a negative prognostic marker and could help refine patient selection for hyperbaric oxygen therapy — pending replication in larger...＋Save
