PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2mo agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRisks associated with ventriculomegaly and symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus following stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomaSurgeons and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-radiosurgery should be aware of the identified risk factors for ventriculomegaly and communicating hydrocephalus to guide follow-up imaging schedules, though specific risk factors and their magnitude...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMinimally invasive percutaneous procedure for the treatment of a contained cervical disc herniation - a preliminary prospective studyWhile outside core audiology, cervical disc disease can occasionally contribute to dizziness or referred symptoms; however, this preliminary spine study has negligible direct relevance to the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRegional Brain Atrophy Mediates Age Effects on Words Recognition in Noise in AdultsThis research deepens understanding of why older adults struggle with speech-in-noise, but it is too preliminary to change clinical practice; audiologists should continue comprehensive assessment of speech-in-noise difficulties in older patients while awaiting translational...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe fundal cerebrospinal fluid cap in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a predictor of outcome after the retrosigmoid approachNeurosurgeons and skull-base teams performing retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may use the fundal CSF cap on pre-operative MRI as a prognostic indicator for hearing and facial nerve outcomes, pending full review of the paper's sensitivity and specificity data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCACNA1A c.5610del in a three-generation family: epilepsy with ataxia/migraineAudiologists encountering patients with unexplained episodic vertigo alongside migraine, ataxia, or family history of these conditions should consider referral for genetic evaluation of CACNA1A and related channelopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDevelopment and pilot validation of a three-dimensional skeletal coordinate-based system for occlusal vertical dimension assessment in elderly Korean cadaversWhile temporomandibular and craniofacial anatomy can intersect with audiology, this study is primarily a dental prosthetics methods paper with negligible direct impact on the audiology field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoMeta-analysis challenges view treating presbycusis helps preserve cognitive functionDo not change practice based on this meta-analysis alone; it challenges — but does not overturn — the evidence linking hearing treatment to cognitive benefit, and the authors themselves call for large-scale RCTs before conclusions can be drawn.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStudy suggests vascular pathway between hearing loss and cognitive declineThis study adds mechanistic support for the hearing loss–dementia link via a vascular pathway, but is observational and based on self-reported hearing loss; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated with audiometric confirmation and longitudinal design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author replies to letters can clarify methodological ambiguities in vestibular rehabilitation research and contribute to the evolving evidence base for balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author correspondence can clarify methodological questions around proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation but does not advance clinical evidence on its own.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring Anatomy-Based Fitting for Cochlear Implantation: A Narrative ReviewAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implants is a promising individualisation approach, but as a narrative review it provides no new efficacy data; audiologists and CI programmers should monitor emerging trial evidence before adopting it routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoA comparison of misophonia proportion and patterns of uncomfortable loudness levels between individuals with and without hyperacusis reporting sensitivity to environmental soundsClinicians evaluating patients with sound sensitivity should screen for both misophonia and hyperacusis separately, as this study suggests they may co-occur but have distinct audiological profiles — though findings should be confirmed in larger clinical samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEditorial: Advancing multidisciplinary approaches in skull-base tumor managementSkull-base tumors frequently involve the auditory and vestibular systems, making multidisciplinary collaboration a key concern for audiologists working in neuro-otology settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance controlSpinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming shows early promise for balance improvement, but this is a preliminary study; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await controlled trials before considering it in practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoNoise, Hearing, and Communication in the Operating Room: A Mixed-Methods StudyNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists advising occupational hearing conservation programs should note that OR noise is a documented communication barrier with potential patient-safety implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoToward Effective Virtual Reality-Based Go/No-Go Cognitive Training to Support Return-to-Activity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Service MembersMultisensory integration deficits — including auditory processing — are common after mild TBI in service members, and effective rehabilitation tools could reduce return-to-duty delays and long-term disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDiode laser-assisted periosteal fenestration for peri-implant vestibuloplasty: A clinical techniqueThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been included in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting Versus Ventriculoperitoneal Shunting for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: A Propensity Score-Weighted Comparative Analysis of Safety and Clinical OutcomesIIH frequently presents with pulsatile tinnitus, so neurosurgical outcome data comparing stenting and shunting is peripherally relevant to audiologists involved in tinnitus workup and multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·2mo agoTeachers' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Regarding Hearing Loss and Inclusive EducationAudiologists and hearing instrument specialists should consider incorporating teacher education materials into pediatric hearing aid fittings, as teacher knowledge gaps are likely to affect real-world hearing aid benefit for school-age children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoPredicting Real-World Remote Microphone Speech Perception Performance Through Simulated Electroacoustic VerificationIf simulated electroacoustic verification is shown to reliably predict real-world remote microphone performance, audiologists should consider incorporating it into routine remote microphone fitting protocols — await full results before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoSelf-perception of balance function in adults following cochlear implant surgery: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and surgeons should be aware that self-perceived balance problems are a meaningful post-cochlear implant concern; screening for postoperative dizziness using patient-reported measures is warranted, though specific management protocols await further evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunctionIf cerebellar tDCS demonstrates significant balance improvements over sham in this RCT, vestibular rehabilitation specialists should consider it as an adjunct to standard vestibular therapy — but full results and safety data must be reviewed before any practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHeart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibilityIdentifying autonomic (nervous system) and vestibular predictors of motion sickness susceptibility could guide the development of safer VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols and patient screening tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAnalysis of clinical efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in the treatment of residual dizziness after reduction of benign paroxysmal positional vertigorTMS shows potential for residual dizziness post-BPPV canalith repositioning, but findings should be considered preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await replication in larger RCTs before adopting this into practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMénière's Disease: A Tri-Decade Scoping Review of Treatment Trends and Evidence QualityTreatment evidence for Ménière's disease remains highly variable in quality; audiologists and ENT colleagues should interpret guideline recommendations cautiously until higher-quality RCTs close the evidence gaps identified.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEffects of Hearing Devices for Adults With Mild-to-Severe Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs provides the strongest current evidence base for hearing device effectiveness in adults with mild-to-severe loss; audiologists can use these findings to support evidence-based device recommendation and counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.＋Save
