PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·7d agoRepeated Inertial Stimulation Reveals Divergent Plasticity in Peripheral and Central Vestibular PathwaysToo preliminary for practice change; this preprint provides mechanistic insight into vestibular adaptation but does not yet guide clinical rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoThe Computational Functions of the Inferior Olive: Clues from EvolutionEvolutionary insights into how the inferior olive processes self-motion signals may eventually inform understanding of central auditory and vestibular processing disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoProbable vestibular paroxysmia mimicking benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the superior semicircular canal in the presence of a neurovascular conflict: a case report and review of the literatureClinicians should consider vestibular paroxysmia in patients with apparent superior-canal BPPV that does not respond to repositioning maneuvers, especially when neuroimaging reveals a neurovascular conflict; no change to routine BPPV management protocols is warranted based on a...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoWendan decoction-derived TMF alleviates endolymphatic hydrops by modulating the DUSP3/p38 MAPK/AQP2 axisIdentifying molecular pathways like DUSP3/p38 MAPK/AQP2 that regulate endolymphatic fluid could eventually guide new pharmacological targets for Ménière's disease, for which treatment options remain limited.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoThe Contemporary Association of Hospital volume with Outcomes of Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma in the United StatesAudiologists and referring clinicians should consider directing vestibular schwannoma patients toward higher-volume surgical centers; this large observational study adds contemporary US evidence supporting a volume–outcome relationship for this procedure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoEndovascular management of labyrintho-vascular otic capsule dehiscence (type II): A different therapeutical approachExpanding the therapeutic toolkit for third mobile window disorders beyond conventional open surgery could improve outcomes for a rare but debilitating subset of inner-ear patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoDiagnostic challenges in posterior circulation ischemic stroke presenting with acute dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for posterior circulation stroke in patients presenting with acute dizziness or vertigo and apply validated bedside tools (e.g., HINTS exam) to aid timely referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoChronic dizziness: neuro-sensitization and psycho-sensitizationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians treating patients with persistent dizziness should consider both neural sensitization and psychological factors (e.g., anxiety, catastrophizing) as targets for multidisciplinary management, not vestibular rehab alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoMechanisms of neuroimmune crosstalk in vestibular disorders: Linking inflammation with neural circuit dysfunction (Review)No immediate actionable change for clinical practice; this mechanistic review provides foundational science that may inform future drug targets for vestibular disorders but does not yet translate to treatment changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoSelf-Reported Dizziness Handicap is Related to Functional Capacity in People with Vestibular HypofunctionClinicians managing vestibular hypofunction should consider assessing functional capacity and physical activity levels alongside dizziness handicap questionnaires, as low functional capacity may be an important rehabilitation target beyond symptom management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoVestibular function in degenerative parkinsonismVestibular assessment profiles may differ meaningfully across degenerative parkinsonian syndromes; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that balance disorder presentations are not uniform in this patient group, but specific practice changes await the study's...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoData-driven vestibular fMRI in PPPD and residual dizziness after BPPV: a narrative methodological review of AI-based phenotyping and longitudinal modelingEstablishing rigorous AI-driven neuroimaging methods for vestibular disorders like PPPD could accelerate the development of objective biomarkers, addressing a major diagnostic gap in dizziness medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoAcute Imbalance Syndrome vs Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Clinical and Topographical DifferentiationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should recognize that acute imbalance syndrome and acute vestibular syndrome have distinct clinical and imaging profiles — understanding these criteria supports timely stroke-risk triage and appropriate referral to neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoMulti-sequence MRI signal intensity ratios as candidate imaging correlates for audiovestibular dysfunction in vestibular schwannomaMRI signal intensity ratios are not yet validated for routine clinical use in predicting audiovestibular function in vestibular schwannoma; no immediate change to practice is warranted, but findings are hypothesis-generating for imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoConcentration-dependent effects of dimethyl sulfoxide on cochlear efferent function and outer hair cell motilityDMSO is widely used as a vehicle in cochlear pharmacology research, and concentration-dependent effects on outer hair cell motility could confound experimental results across many studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoAnterior cingulate cortex glutamatergic projection neurons modulate motion sickness susceptibility via a cortico-vestibular circuitIdentifying a cortico-vestibular circuit for motion sickness susceptibility opens a potential new pathway for targeted therapies beyond current antihistamine and anticholinergic treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoSeasickness or Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting? A Retrospective Review of Patients Receiving Anesthesia at Sea Onboard the USNS ComfortDistinguishing motion-sickness-related nausea from anesthesia-induced nausea in shipboard surgical settings has direct implications for military and maritime medicine protocols.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·10d agoComparison of connective tissue graft using two acellular dermal matrix thicknesses in a modified vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access-based procedure for gingival recession: An exploratory randomized controlled trialThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it is included here for completeness but concerns periodontal surgery technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoVestibular symptom burden in hyperemesis gravidarum: A scale-based comparison with migraine and motion sicknessEstablishing the vestibular symptom profile of hyperemesis gravidarum alongside recognized vestibular disorders could open new diagnostic and referral pathways between obstetric and vestibular clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoDecoding self-motion: insights into visual-vestibular causal inferenceUnderstanding how the brain weighs visual and vestibular cues under uncertainty advances the science underlying vestibular rehabilitation and dizziness diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoRecalibrating neurological examination: from binary signs to probabilistic and multidimensional assessment using mobile technologies in acute neurologyThe argument for probabilistic, technology-assisted neurological assessment could indirectly inform how audiologists approach vestibular and balance screening in acute care settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoThe Ataxias as an Example of Rare Diseases: Diagnosis, Genetics, and TreatmentRare neurological diseases like hereditary ataxias can include sensorineural hearing loss as a comorbidity, making basic familiarity with the diagnostic landscape marginally relevant for audiologists in multidisciplinary settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoMechanism-targeted therapies for vestibular schwannoma: Emerging molecular pathways and translational horizonsIdentifying mechanism-targeted therapies could eventually offer hearing-preserving alternatives to surgery and radiation for vestibular schwannoma patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoStructural connectivity between the retrosplenial cortex and hippocampus in the healthy human brain: A diffusion tensor tractography studyBetter understanding of how vestibular information is integrated in the brain's navigation circuits could inform future rehabilitation strategies for patients with balance and spatial orientation deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoHuman limits in next-generation fighter aviation: psychophysiological stressors, readiness, health, performance, and countermeasuresWhile peripheral to audiology, the review highlights noise- and acceleration-induced physiological stressors—including hearing and vestibular risks—relevant to occupational audiologists and researchers working with military populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoHypothalamic subregional volume in relation to VSS-C total symptom burden in women with migraine: an exploratory cross-sectional MRI studyUnderstanding the neuroanatomical basis of vestibular symptoms in migraine could eventually point toward brain-based biomarkers or treatment targets for vestibular migraine, one of the most common but underdiagnosed causes of dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoPsychological Factors Associated With Discrepancies Between Subjective Balance Confidence and Objective Performance of Patients With Unilateral Vestibular HypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation providers should consider screening for anxiety, fear of falling, or catastrophizing in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction whose self-reported balance confidence does not match their objective test scores, as psychological...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoIsolation, culture, and activation of vestibular mast cells from patients with localized provoked vulvodynia: a pilot studyThis article does not pertain to the audiology field and holds no significance for hearing care professionals, researchers, or patients with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoVestibular manifestations as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis: a case seriesAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating unexplained dizziness or balance disorders should include MS in the differential diagnosis, particularly when other neurological red flags are present; refer promptly to neurology when suspected.＋Save
