PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSeverity-Graded MRI-Detected TMJ Effusion Is Associated With Pain and Dysfunction in Temporomandibular Disorder PatientsTMJ dysfunction can mimic or co-exist with ear symptoms, so understanding its MRI correlates may support differential diagnosis in patients presenting with otalgia or ear fullness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffect of Vestibular Stimulation Exercises on Level of Consciousness in Patients With Intracerebral HemorrhagePreliminary evidence suggests vestibular stimulation exercises may improve level of consciousness in intracerebral hemorrhage patients, but this is outside typical audiology scope; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this emerging rehabilitation literature...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStaying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study FindsNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings support counselling older patients on the general health benefits of physical activity, but causal direction between fitness and hearing preservation is not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoNIH Awards $1.84M to Develop Spider-Inspired Ear Canal Probe for OAE DetectionA biomimetic OAE probe with improved sensitivity could enhance early detection of hearing loss and cochlear monitoring, particularly in newborn screening and ototoxicity surveillance programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSeeing Anew: Mechanisms, Outcomes, and Challenges in Adapting to Restored Sight via Visual ProsthesesInsights into sensory adaptation from visual prosthetics research can inform our understanding of neural plasticity following cochlear implantation and other auditory prosthetic interventions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBilateral Pedicled Mucosal Sliding Advancement Flap for Moderate Lower Lip Vermilion Defects Following Ablative Defects: A Technical InnovationThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error; it addresses oral surgery reconstruction, not hearing or vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Biophysical Model for Simultaneous Cochlear and Vestibular Nerve Stimulation: Insights into Neural Activation and Crosstalk in Inner Ear ImplantsAs combined cochlear-vestibular implants move toward clinical reality, understanding electrical crosstalk between the cochlear and vestibular nerves is essential for designing stimulation strategies that preserve both hearing and balance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExploring the Feasibility of Mitigating Alcohol-Induced Instability Using Galvanic Vestibular StimulationThis feasibility work expands understanding of GVS as a potential real-time countermeasure for acute vestibular disruption, which could eventually inform rehabilitation technology for patients with vestibular dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIntroduction to the special issue on ecological perspectives on hearingAn ecological approach to hearing science could eventually shift how audiologists assess and rehabilitate hearing by better accounting for real-world listening environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAudiologic Outcomes with Auditory Brainstem Implantation Including Successful Open Set Speech Perception with Bilateral ImplantationReports of open-set speech perception (understanding speech without lip-reading) with bilateral ABI are clinically significant and suggest bilateral implantation may offer meaningful benefit in select patients with auditory nerve pathology — worth monitoring as case evidence...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFrom Reflexes to Prediction: Kathleen E. Cullen's Contribution to Modern Vestibular Neuroscience and Clinical Otoneurology-A Conceptual Narrative ReviewUnderstanding the shift from reflex-based to predictive models of vestibular processing deepens the scientific foundation for interpreting clinical tests and developing next-generation vestibular rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPrevalence and Epidemiological Determinants of Tinnitus in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional StudyRegional prevalence data from underrepresented populations help calibrate global tinnitus burden estimates and may inform targeted screening programs in the Middle East.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of the Posterior Parietal Cortex on Visual and Vestibular FunctionUnderstanding how brain stimulation modulates vestibular and visual processing could eventually open new non-invasive treatment pathways for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAutoimmune Diseases and the Vestibular and Oculomotor System: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and TreatmentClinicians evaluating unexplained dizziness or vestibular dysfunction should consider immune-mediated causes and refer appropriately; this review consolidates diagnostic and treatment guidance but does not introduce new evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPreliminary Evaluation of the Virtual Reality-Based Gait Sensory Interaction Test (GaitSIT) for Quantifying Sensory Reweighting During Walking BalanceA validated VR-based walking balance test could fill a significant clinical gap, as most current sensory reweighting assessments measure standing rather than walking balance.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2mo agoEfficacy and Mechanisms of Combined Central-Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation on Prefrontal-Sensorimotor Cortex Connectivity in Post-Stroke Dysphagia after Supratentorial Stroke: A Randomized, Single-Blind, Parallel-Controlled TrialWhile outside core audiology, this research is tangentially relevant to neurorehabilitation specialists who co-manage stroke patients, but it does not advance hearing science or audiological care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExpanded Spatiotemporal Concept of Cortical Visual-Vestibular Interaction in Humans: A fMRI Study on Visually Induced Motion PerceptionMapping the brain networks that link vision and vestibular (balance) processing at high resolution may eventually inform rehabilitation strategies for patients with dizziness or balance disorders.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoRznomics Reports New Research Funding as RNA-Editing Hearing Loss Program AdvancesContinued pharma investment in RNA-editing for hereditary hearing loss signals growing industry confidence in gene-based hearing therapies, though clinical translation remains years away.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImplicit auditory sensory memory and short-term memory for musical and verbal stimuli in children with cochlear implantsThis study provides mechanistic insight into auditory memory limitations in pediatric CI users but does not yet offer direct clinical protocols; audiologists should be aware that spectrally degraded signals may impair sequential auditory encoding, which could inform future aural...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMechanical properties of an implant titanium base abutment with a new biologically inspired designThis article is not relevant to the audiology field; it was likely included in this batch in error as it concerns dental implant biomechanics rather than hearing or cochlear implants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoVoice quality influences acceptable noise levels in adults with normal hearing and hearing loss: introducing the signal degradation degreeVoice quality significantly influences ANL scores; audiologists using ANL testing should be aware that speaker voice quality is a variable that can affect results, and the proposed SDD metric may eventually help standardize within-listener variability measurement — but further...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoContribution of Phonological Information to Lexical Access in School-Age Children With Cochlear ImplantsFindings may support incorporating phonological awareness tasks into language assessments and therapy planning for school-age cochlear implant users, though clinical protocols should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFunctional Vestibular Abilities in Children and Adolescents With and Without Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: Preliminary ResultsPreliminary findings only — no actionable change to vestibular assessment protocols for pediatric diabetic patients until larger controlled studies confirm these results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoClinical experience with the diagnosis and treatment of middle ear adenomatous neuroendocrine tumorsFor clinicians who encounter suspected middle ear adenomatous neuroendocrine tumors, this retrospective series offers practical diagnostic and surgical management insights, but the rare nature and small case numbers mean evidence is limited — individualized multidisciplinary...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoClinical validation of 4K three-dimensional exoscope system in stapedotomy: a retrospective cohort studyPreliminary retrospective evidence suggests 4K 3D exoscopes are technically feasible for stapedotomy, but the study design is too limited to justify switching from operative microscopes without prospective, controlled confirmation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCortical vestibular-visual interactions and cross-modal plasticity-adaptive neural processes for stable perceptionUnderstanding how the brain compensates when vestibular or visual input is disrupted may inform future rehabilitation strategies for patients with balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo ago3D-Printed Electroanatomic Twins of Cadaveric Cochleae: A Platform for Cochlear Implant Testing3D-printed cochlear twins are a pre-competitive research tool at this stage; audiologists and CI surgeons should monitor this line of research as it may eventually support patient-specific electrode selection and surgical planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOptical induction of auditory perception via cochlear stimulation in Mongolian gerbils without genetic modificationDemonstrating optical cochlear stimulation without genetic modification in a mammal removes a major translational barrier, potentially accelerating the path toward next-generation optogenetic hearing implants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCochlear Functional Changes and CGRP Modulation in a Chronic Nitroglycerin Migraine-Like Rat ModelUnderstanding how migraine biology disrupts cochlear function could eventually reveal shared treatment targets for vestibular migraine and Ménière's disease.＋Save
