PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoDirectionally biased neuronal responses to pitch-axis vestibular stimulation in larval zebrafish compared to roll-axis responsesUnderstanding the directional coding of vestibular neurons at a cellular level in an animal model could eventually inform our understanding of vestibular processing disorders, though translation to human clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·11d agoConservative Care and Outcomes for 2 Patients With Ramsay Hunt SyndromeRamsay Hunt Syndrome cases occasionally present in non-traditional clinical settings; awareness of its characteristic features (facial palsy, ear vesicles) among non-ENT practitioners supports earlier referral and diagnosis.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Vestibular·11d agoVertigo including BPPV can have lasting burden even after treatment, study findsAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider scheduling long-term follow-up for BPPV patients, as high recurrence rates and residual symptoms mean a single successful repositioning treatment may not mark the end of a patient's clinical journey.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoTranslingual neural stimulation to improve gait and balance in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trialTranslingual neurostimulation sits at the intersection of neuromodulation and vestibular rehabilitation, and RCT-level evidence for balance outcomes could eventually inform how audiologists integrate such devices into vestibular care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoA National Cross-sectional Assessment of the Mayo Clinic Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life (VSQOL) Index by Tumor Management StrategyAudiologists counseling vestibular schwannoma patients can reference this data to set realistic quality-of-life expectations across management strategies, but the cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoAutomated classification of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from video-nystagmography using a delay-aware neural networkThis AI classifier is not yet validated for clinical deployment, but if replicated and externally validated, it could meaningfully reduce misdiagnosis and speed up BPPV canal identification at the bedside without specialist interpretation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoOculomotor and Caloric Test Findings in 122 Patients With Unilateral Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and vestibular specialists performing oculomotor and caloric testing on unilateral vestibular schwannoma patients can use this retrospective dataset as a reference for expected abnormality patterns, though the retrospective design limits definitive practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoInnovation in the radiotherapy management of vestibular schwannomasNo immediate change to audiology practice; this review informs multidisciplinary teams managing vestibular schwannoma patients, particularly regarding updated radiosurgery options and their hearing/balance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoDetermining the Impact of Race and Ethnicity on Diagnosis and Management of Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT teams should be aware that race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic factors may influence the diagnostic and management pathway for vestibular schwannoma patients, and should screen for access barriers proactively.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoIntranasal Da Chuanxiong formula alleviates vestibular migraine-like phenotypes via modulation of DRD2/TRPV1-associated signalingIdentifying novel pharmacological targets (DRD2/TRPV1) for vestibular migraine may inspire future drug development relevant to a condition with limited treatment options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoPerioperative outcomes of transoral endoscopic vs. robotic thyroidectomy: a systematic review and meta-analysisWhile scarless thyroid surgery techniques may occasionally intersect with head-and-neck care pathways, this meta-analysis has negligible implications for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA review of targeted therapies for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma: molecular pathogenesis, emerging therapeutics, and future clinical horizonsAs drug-based alternatives to surgery and radiation are explored for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma, audiologists need to understand the therapeutic landscape to counsel patients on evolving management options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular schwannoma: genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, hearing loss, and emerging therapiesUnderstanding the full genetic and epigenetic landscape of vestibular schwannoma beyond NF2 mutations could open new therapeutic targets and refine hearing-preservation strategies for both sporadic and hereditary cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular Dysfunction and Postural Changes in Children With Congenital Cytomegalovirus: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists managing children with congenital CMV should routinely consider vestibular assessment, as this systematic review indicates vestibular dysfunction and postural imbalance are prevalent in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoActive surveillance versus stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade I and II vestibular schwannoma in patients aged 60 years or olderAudiologists co-managing older patients with small vestibular schwannomas should note this retrospective evidence on hearing outcomes with active surveillance vs. radiosurgery, though prospective data are needed before definitive guidance can be issued.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe Effect of Unilateral Saccular Dysfunction and Balance Deficits on Nonverbal Cognition and Auditory Perceptual Outcomes in Pediatric Cochlear ImplanteesAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implant candidates should be aware that saccular dysfunction and balance deficits may co-occur with nonverbal cognitive and auditory perceptual differences, though the evidence is preliminary and does not yet support a change in implant...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAcute changes in postural stability during Instagram Reels viewing using virtual reality-based posturographyNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted, but audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider asking patients with balance disorders about VR or high-visual-flow media use, as acute postural disruption was observed in this lab setting.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCervical Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials (cVEMPs) in Parkinson's Disease Patients: Prospective, Case-Control studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing Parkinson's disease patients may find cVEMP testing clinically informative for characterizing saccular pathway integrity, though this single prospective case-control study is insufficient to support routine protocol changes without...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoSimultaneous Cochlear Implantation and Labyrinthine Surgery for Meniere Disease: Endolymphatic Sac Decompression Versus LabyrinthectomyFor surgeons and audiologists managing medically refractory Ménière disease with severe-profound hearing loss, this comparative study provides early data on combining CI with either endolymphatic sac decompression or labyrinthectomy — findings should be weighed cautiously given...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoLocalization of Free-Field Sound Sources in the Chronic Phase of Mild Ischemic StrokeAudiologists seeing post-stroke patients should be aware that even mild ischemic stroke can impair sound localization and binaural processing; formal binaural assessment may be warranted in this population, though practice protocols are not yet established from this single study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular cortex and vestibular agnosiaA clearer map of the vestibular cortex and the concept of vestibular agnosia could eventually inform how clinicians interpret unexplained dizziness and balance complaints that lack peripheral findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVascular Etiology in Idiopathic Labyrinthitis: Implication of NLR and PLR and White Matter ChangesConsider vascular risk factors and inflammatory blood markers (NLR, PLR) when evaluating older patients with sudden unexplained hearing and balance loss, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAdaptive rehabilitation training for vestibular semicircular canal injury based on virtual reality technologyVR-based vestibular rehabilitation shows promise for semicircular canal injury, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed efficacy data and larger controlled trials before substituting it for established vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Mimicking Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionAudiologists and otologists should consider VKH disease in patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms alongside eye inflammation or skin/hair changes, as misdiagnosis can delay sight- and hearing-preserving immunotherapy.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·2w agoHeAL 2026: Inventis Promotes Technological Innovation in Hearing Care in PaduaThe HeAL (Hearing Across the Lifespan) conference is a notable international gathering for audiology professionals, and corporate sponsorship patterns can signal where industry investment in diagnostic technology is heading.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComment on "Superior semicircular canal abnormalities Are more common in patients presenting to the emergency room with unexplained vertigo"Unexplained vertigo is a common and costly ED presentation, and identifying structural inner-ear abnormalities as a contributor could improve diagnostic pathways if the underlying study's findings are validated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAberrant three-dimensional estimates of head motion and orientation are generated by the brain when the vestibular periphery is damagedUnderstanding exactly how the brain miscalculates head motion in three dimensions after vestibular injury could guide the development of more precise vestibular rehabilitation strategies and compensation training protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoClinical profiles of MRI-negative ischemia and stroke mimics after thrombolysis: insights into diagnostic uncertainty in acute ischemic stroke careVertigo is one of the most common stroke mimics leading to unnecessary thrombolysis, and this study highlights the urgent need for reliable bedside tools — including vestibular assessment — to distinguish central from peripheral causes in the ED.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA hemispheric decoding principle for vestibular heading perception in the posterior sylvian areaClarifying how the brain's two hemispheres decode vestibular heading signals could eventually inform our understanding of balance disorders and guide future neurorehabilitation targets.＋Save
