PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEfficacy of three hearing intervention strategies in microtia patients with concomitant ossicular malformationRetrospective single-center data comparing hearing interventions in microtia with ossicular malformation offers directional guidance, but the design limits causal inference; do not change management protocols without corroborating prospective evidence.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Prospective Multicenter Post-Market Study Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Single-Sided DeafnessCochlear implantation for single-sided deafness in adults appears safe and effective based on prospective multicenter post-market data; clinicians managing SSD patients should consider this evidence when counselling candidates for CI versus conventional alternatives such as CROS...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoInvestigating the Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation for Persistent Post-Concussive SymptomsAudiologists managing patients with persistent dizziness or auditory symptoms after concussion should be aware of this evidence for multidisciplinary rehabilitation, but should await full-text review before changing referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoEvidence‑informed decision aid for fitness‑to‑dive assessment after otologic surgeryAudiologists and otolaryngologists involved in post-surgical counselling of diving patients should be aware this decision aid exists, but it requires individual clinical judgement and institutional validation before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCANVAS and RFC1-related disease - a broad clinical spectrum from cough and neuropathy to cerebellar ataxiaAudiologists and balance specialists should consider RFC1-related CANVAS syndrome in patients presenting with unexplained vestibular loss combined with neuropathy or cerebellar signs, as the condition is underdiagnosed and has a wide clinical spectrum.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAnticipatory slow potentials before auditory feedback show posterior predominance but limited condition effects in speech-in-noiseUnderstanding how the brain anticipates auditory feedback during noisy speech could eventually inform neural markers of speech-in-noise difficulty, a core challenge in hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinnitus and tinnitus disorder: Genetic, neurobiological, and clinical differentiationClinicians should consider applying the proposed tinnitus vs. tinnitus disorder distinction in intake assessments, as it may better identify patients who need psychological or autonomic co-management beyond standard audiological care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe effects of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block on proprioception and static balance in knee osteoarthritis patientsWhile proprioception and static balance are assessed in vestibular audiology, this study's focus on knee osteoarthritis treatment has negligible relevance to hearing or balance disorders managed by audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe impact of CSF gusher on preservation of low frequency residual hearing following cochlear implantationMonitor residual low-frequency hearing outcomes carefully in cochlear implant patients who experience an intraoperative CSF gusher, though clinical management protocols should await stronger prospective evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuality and reliability of online health information on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in TikTok and Bilibili short videos: A cross-sectional content analysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that patients with BPPV may arrive with information — potentially inaccurate — sourced from TikTok or Bilibili, and should proactively address misconceptions during consultations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoOpioid-Induced Nausea and Vomiting in Patients With Cancer: A Narrative ReviewThis article has minimal relevance to the audiology field; it appears in this feed likely due to indexing overlap and can be deprioritised by audiology readers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Tinnitus·2mo agoAuditory Network Discoherence in Chronic TinnitusResolving inconsistencies in tinnitus neuroimaging findings is a key step toward identifying reliable brain-based targets for future therapies, making this work foundational for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAdvances in pathogenesis, novel therapeutic strategies and interventions for age-related hearing lossNo immediate practice change warranted — this is a narrative review of emerging therapies for age-related hearing loss, most of which remain preclinical or early-stage; useful for staying current on the research landscape.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCorrection: Migrainous vertigo impairs adaptive learning as a function of uncertaintyCorrection notices ensure the scientific record on vestibular migraine and adaptive cognition remains accurate and trustworthy for researchers and clinicians.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoApplication of neurodegenerative disease treatment strategies in tinnitus: mechanisms, translation, and prospectsFraming tinnitus within the neurodegenerative plasticity paradigm could open new drug and neuromodulation treatment pipelines, potentially accelerating therapeutic development for a condition with no FDA-approved pharmacotherapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoProlonged P3 latency predicts clinical response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in tinnitusClinicians using or considering rTMS for tinnitus should be aware that prolonged P3 latency may serve as a useful pre-treatment predictor of response, though independent replication in larger samples is needed before routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoThe overlooked burden: associations between high-noise environments and scrub nurse wellbeing and performanceDocumenting noise-related occupational harm in surgical settings expands the scope of hearing conservation programs beyond traditional industrial environments and supports policy advocacy for operating room noise standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssessment of balance control mechanisms in patient populations using perturbation-based modeling: a narrative review with clinical implicationsAdvancing computational models of balance assessment could improve vestibular diagnostics, helping audiologists and vestibular specialists identify and quantify sensorimotor deficits more precisely in patients with dizziness or falls risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoTesting differential effects of periodicity and predictability in auditory rhythmic cueing of concurrent speechUnderstanding how the brain uses rhythmic timing to separate speech from noise could eventually inform new signal-processing strategies in hearing aids and cochlear implants.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoDeafblindness in Aotearoa, New Zealand: Prevalence and Equity Challenges From a Cross-Sectional Census AnalysisThe scale of deafblindness revealed by this census analysis calls for greater integration of audiology and vision services, and highlights systemic inequities that the field must address.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSurgical Outcomes in Large Vestibular Schwannomas: Proposed Koos Grade V and Radiological Risk FeaturesNeurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams managing large vestibular schwannomas may find the proposed Koos Grade V classification and associated radiological risk features useful for surgical planning, though independent validation is needed before adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·2mo agoCaregiver Experiences of Student-Facilitated Teleaudiology Infant Diagnostic TestingStudent-facilitated teleaudiology for infant diagnostic testing appears feasible and acceptable to caregivers in a pilot context; clinics considering expanding telehealth access for pediatric diagnostics can use these findings as early supporting evidence, but await larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDoes semicircular canal radiation increase the risk of new vestibulopathy after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma?Radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons performing Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma should consider semicircular canal dose as a potentially modifiable risk factor for post-treatment vestibulopathy, pending broader validation of dose thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDural arteriovenous fistula of the hypoglossal canal treated with endovascular embolization using 3D Slicer-based preoperative planning: Case reportThis case highlights the value of advanced preoperative imaging software (3D Slicer) in planning endovascular treatment of rare causes of pulsatile tinnitus, reinforcing the need for audiologists to refer pulsatile tinnitus cases for vascular imaging.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2mo ago"We can make awful mistakes": exploring briefing and debriefing practices in hearing care appointments involving spoken language interpretersAudiologists working with spoken language interpreters should implement structured pre-appointment briefing and post-appointment debriefing to reduce miscommunication and improve patient safety in hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffective hearing aid use linked to lower dementia risk in international studyThis study adds meaningful observational evidence supporting consistent hearing aid use in older adults as a potential modifiable factor for dementia risk reduction — audiologists should reinforce adherence counselling, though causation is not yet established.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoCurrent status and future prospects of research on psilocybin's regulation of neurotransmitters and their receptors related to the pathogenesis of tinnitusAs tinnitus lacks effective pharmacological treatments, mapping psilocybin's neurotransmitter interactions with tinnitus pathways could open novel therapeutic avenues, making this a scientifically timely area of inquiry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffects of Talker Sex Differences on Binaural Summation in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal Hearing ListenersFindings on talker sex differences in binaural summation for CI users may inform bilateral implant counselling and programming strategies, but replication in larger samples is needed before changing clinical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoLong-term Outcomes of Hypo- and Conventional Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Non-vestibular Schwannomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Ramathibodi HospitalSchwannomas can affect hearing and cranial nerve function; clarifying optimal radiotherapy fractionation helps guide neuro-oncology teams and informs audiological monitoring protocols for affected patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssessing the relationships between migraine and driving risks, challenges and coping strategiesMigraine's multisensory integration demands during driving represent a poorly recognised disability burden, and audiologists treating vestibular migraine or hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) patients may need to include driving-related counselling in care plans.＋Save
