PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoGuideline-Based Cochlear Implant Care: A Model for Structuring Delegated Technical AftercareThis guideline-based delegation model for cochlear implant aftercare offers a practical framework for CI programs operating under German regulations; clinics in other jurisdictions should evaluate applicability to their own scope-of-practice rules before adopting the model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoA comparative study reveals distinct patterns of resting-state activity in tinnitus and chronic painTinnitus and chronic pain show distinct resting-state brain signatures, supporting the view that they are neurologically separate disorders despite shared emotional burden; no immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but findings reinforce the value of condition-specific...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoShort-term audio-tactile training affects cortical auditory speech-envelope tracking for incongruent but not congruent stimuliUnderstanding how combining touch and sound training reshapes the brain's speech-processing could open new avenues for multisensory rehabilitation approaches in people with hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoManagement of Vestibular Symptoms in Sports-Related ConcussionAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that a symptom-profile-guided approach to vestibular rehabilitation is recommended for sports-related concussion, and that vestibular presentations signal a higher-risk recovery trajectory warranting closer monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoEffects of task-driven head orientations on gait and balance during walking in virtual realityUnderstanding how task-driven head movements interact with gait in VR environments could inform the design of more ecologically valid vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAge-related features of postural control among elderly women with fear of falling.Fear of falling is a major independent predictor of falls in the elderly; characterizing its postural control signatures may refine vestibular and balance assessment in older patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoFrequency Amplitude Ratio of Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potential in Different Age GroupsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider age-normative oVEMP frequency amplitude ratio data when interpreting results, as age significantly influences this measure — though updated normative tables will need validation before widespread clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoThe Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMPs) test over the Trapezius Muscle: Neurophysiological Grounds in Muscle Extensor and Flexor ConditionsClarifying the neurophysiological basis of trapezius-site VEMP recordings could improve the anatomical specificity and diagnostic interpretation of vestibular evoked myogenic potential testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoCurrent Status and Trends in Research Relating to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniere's Disease: A Bibliometric AnalysisMapping the landscape of Meniere's disease research can help identify under-investigated diagnostic or therapeutic areas and guide future investment of research resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAudio-Vestibular Function in Patients Diagnosed with Lyme NeuroborreliosisAudiologists should be aware that Lyme neuroborreliosis can involve the inner ear; consider audio-vestibular assessment in patients with confirmed Lyme neuroborreliosis who report hearing or balance symptoms, pending broader replication of these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoVestibular Migraine Revisited: A Narrative Review of Diagnostic Challenges and Treatment StrategiesNo practice change is warranted from a narrative review alone, but clinicians should remain alert to vestibular migraine as a diagnosis when patients present with recurrent vertigo that does not fit classic peripheral vestibular patterns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoRound Window Reinforcement for Semicircular Canal Dehiscence SyndromeRound window reinforcement appears to be a promising minimally invasive option for semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome, but the study design and sample size should be reviewed before altering surgical referral or management pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoImpact of Pre-Test Sleep Duration on Audiometric Testing OutcomesIf findings show that sleep deprivation significantly skews audiometric results, clinicians should consider screening patients for severe sleep deprivation before testing or flagging results obtained under those conditions — but this warrants replication before changing standard...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoOptimal Head Position Following Intratympanic Injections of SteroidsIf the study identifies a significantly superior head position post-injection, audiologists and ENT clinicians administering intratympanic steroids should update their post-procedure positioning instructions accordingly — but the specific findings must be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoVestibular Test Results in Patients with Common Variable ImmunodeficiencyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that CVID patients may show inner-ear and balance abnormalities; consider vestibular screening as part of the workup for this population, though this single study is not yet sufficient to mandate a protocol change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoTinnitus Pathophysiology: A Systems Biology Analysis of Gene Networks and Cellular PathwaysMapping the gene networks and cellular pathways behind tinnitus could eventually reveal druggable targets and biomarkers, shifting tinnitus care from symptom management toward mechanism-based therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoDesign and Validation of a Frequency-Based Auditory Attention Test for ChildrenIf validated with strong psychometric data, this new frequency-based auditory attention test could be added to pediatric auditory processing assessment batteries, but clinicians should await peer review and normative data before adopting it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoIs Zinc Deficiency a Risk Factor for Tinnitus? An Analysis from Chronic Idiopathic Tinnitus Patients with Normal HearingEvidence on zinc and tinnitus remains inconclusive; this single cross-sectional study does not support routine zinc testing or supplementation for tinnitus patients, and current clinical guidelines do not recommend it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoThe Versatility of the Retrolabyrinthine Approach: Anatomical Study, Indications, and Review of the LiteratureNeurotologists and skull-base surgeons may find this anatomical study and literature review useful for reconsidering the retrolabyrinthine approach for select cases; no change to audiological (non-surgical) practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoATP6V1B1-A Novel Genetic Association Between Pendred Imaging Phenotype and Renal Tubular AcidosisAudiologists and otolaryngologists encountering patients with the Pendred imaging phenotype (enlarged vestibular aqueduct/cochlear malformation pattern) should consider ATP6V1B1 mutation testing and prompt referral for renal evaluation, as co-existing distal renal tubular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoCarotid-cavernous Fistula in a Patient with Minimal Head and Facial Trauma: A Case ReportAlthough tangential to audiology, awareness of vascular complications presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or eye symptoms after head trauma can prompt timely ENT or neurology referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoEffectiveness and clinical predictors of rimegepant for acute vertigo in vestibular migraine: A real-world cohort studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing vestibular migraine patients should be aware that rimegepant shows real-world effectiveness for acute spontaneous vertigo episodes, and certain clinical predictors may help identify the best candidates — consider coordinating with...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2d agoDeaf Acoustics: Listening Through Hearing Aids with Thomas EdisonReframing deafness as a source of specialized 'sonic expertise' rather than deficit challenges clinicians and researchers to broaden perspectives on hearing difference and innovation in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoSymptom Overlap and Neurobiological Similarities Between Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and TinnitusEvidence is preliminary and theoretical; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists treating patients with tinnitus should be aware of PTSD comorbidity and consider screening or referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoTreatment of Base of Condyle Fracture Using Minimal Access Surgery: Infinitesimal Peri-Angular Pterygomasseteric Transsectioning Approach (IPPTA): A Case ReportMandibular condyle fracture repair sits at the anatomical border of audiology's scope; perioperative hearing monitoring may be a tangential consideration, but this paper offers no hearing-focused findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAging and Hearing with Vestibular Schwannoma Beyond Presbycusis: A Large Cross-Sectional Audiometric and Volumetric StudyAudiologists and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients should account for tumour volume and patient age as independent predictors of hearing function when counselling on watchful waiting versus intervention.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Business & finance·2d agoAmplifon Secures €1.35 Billion Loan to Finance GN Hearing AcquisitionIf completed, the Amplifon–GN Hearing merger would significantly consolidate the global hearing-care market, potentially reshaping device supply chains, brand availability, and competitive pricing for clinics worldwide.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2d agoOticon Opens Nominations for 2026 Focus on People AwardsCommunity recognition programs like this can raise public awareness of hearing health and highlight the work of hearing care professionals, though they carry no direct clinical weight.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2d agoFunding for pneumovax extended to include more groupsWider pneumococcal vaccination coverage in Australia has the potential to reduce otitis media (middle ear infection) rates — a known cause of preventable hearing loss — at a population level.＋Save
