PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoCochlear Implants in Inner Ear Malformations-Considerations Regarding the Role of Imaging in Preoperative EvaluationSurgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant candidacy should ensure comprehensive pre-operative imaging protocols that capture cochlear dimensions, as malformation morphology directly influences electrode selection and surgical approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoLong-Term Electromyographic Monitoring of the Stapedius Reflex via Implanted Electrodes in Sheep: Toward Objective Autonomous Cochlear Implant Fitting, autonomous CI fitting could dramatically reduce the burden of manual audiological programming sessions and improve outcomes for patients with limited clinic access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoBaseline Differences in Cochlear Implant Candidates: Bilateral Traditional vs. Expanded IndicationsClinicians evaluating outcomes for expanded-indication CI candidates (single-sided deafness, asymmetric hearing loss) should not benchmark them against traditional bilateral candidates, as baseline characteristics differ significantly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe effectiveness of targeted therapy in the treatment of patients with neurofibromatosis type 2-related schwannomatosis and vestibular schwannomas: A systematic reviewAudiologists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be aware that targeted therapies (e.g., bevacizumab, MEK inhibitors) may stabilize or improve hearing in some patients, but evidence remains heterogeneous; coordinate with neuro-oncology for individualized...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoCochlear Implantation Following Neurobrucellosis-Related Bilateral Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewCochlear implantation can be considered for patients with bilateral profound hearing loss caused by neurobrucellosis, but evidence is based on case-level data only; no change to standard CI candidacy assessment protocols is warranted.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Cochlear implants·3mo agoAbstract Submissions Open for CI2027 San Diego: Conference on Cochlear ImplantsCI2027 represents a key upcoming forum for disseminating cochlear implant research, making it an important submission target for clinicians and researchers in the implant space.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Education & training·3mo agoAmerican Board of Audiology Opens Application for New General Audiology Board Certification Beta TestA new general audiology board certification could reshape credentialing standards and professional identity across the field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Education & training·3mo agoEye and Ear Hospital to run intro to ENT nursing study day for nurses and studentsExpanding ENT-focused nursing education supports better interdisciplinary care for patients with hearing and ear conditions at the hospital level.＋Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoWhen Communication Gets Tough, Just BreathePatient-perspective content on communication coping strategies can inform audiologists about the lived emotional experience of hearing loss, supporting more empathetic counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoUtility of hearing aid use on neurocognitive functions and auditory processing: A systematic reviewHearing aid use appears to have a positive effect on neurocognitive function and central auditory processing, but audiologists should await individual study quality appraisals before broadly changing counselling practice; the systematic review methodology and strength of...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoFirst reported North American calcium binding protein 2-related non-syndromic hearing lossExpanding the known geographic and ethnic distribution of CABP2-related hearing loss (DFNB93) has implications for genetic counselling and the prioritisation of next-generation sequencing panels in North American populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoDiscrepancies between insertion and target gain are associated with hearing aid abandonment in Chilean older adultsAudiologists should prioritise real-ear measurement verification to minimise insertion gain–target gain discrepancies, as larger discrepancies are associated with significantly higher hearing aid abandonment rates in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoEmbedding routine hearing health checks within existing Meals on Wheels services - A protocol for the SOUND-BITES Program pilot studyThis is a study protocol only — no results are yet available; no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoTreatment strategies and survival outcomes of vestibular schwannoma: a comparative study based on Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) databaseThe large SEER dataset adds population-level survival benchmarks by treatment type and patient subgroup for vestibular schwannoma, but practice-changing guidance requires institutional prospective data — treat findings as hypothesis-generating rather than prescriptive.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoEvaluation of Speech-In-Noise Skills with Temporal Fine Structure Test in Patients with DepressionAudiologists seeing patients with depression should be aware that reduced speech-in-noise performance may reflect central auditory processing differences related to the psychiatric condition, not peripheral hearing loss alone — though routine protocol changes are premature...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSpeech-In-Noise Perception in Alzheimer's Disease and Primary Progressive AphasiaAudiologists evaluating patients with Alzheimer's disease or primary progressive aphasia should anticipate substantially degraded speech-in-noise performance that likely reflects neurodegenerative central auditory processing decline, not solely peripheral hearing loss — though...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoEvaluating Telugu Speech Perception Measures for Hearing-Aid Benefit: Rationale for Developing Telugu Speech-in-Noise TestsValidated speech-in-noise tests in regional languages like Telugu are critical for equitable hearing-aid assessment in South Asia's vast non-English-speaking population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoMyofascial pain and dysfunction as predictors of tinnitus in adults: a case-control studyAudiologists should consider screening for myofascial pain and jaw/neck dysfunction in tinnitus patients, as this case-control study suggests a meaningful association; however, causality is not established, so no change to tinnitus treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEndoscopic Versus Microscopic Retrosigmoid Approach for Vestibular Schwannoma ResectionNo immediate change to surgical practice is indicated from this single comparative study alone; surgeons and multidisciplinary teams should weigh its findings alongside existing evidence when selecting endoscopic versus microscopic retrosigmoid approaches for vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoMedial Olivocochlear Reflex Strength Predicts Musical Perception and Speech-in-Noise Performance in NonmusiciansNo immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but these findings strengthen the case for measuring MOC reflex strength as a potential biomarker for predicting real-world listening difficulties and musical ability in non-clinical populations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·3mo agoAuracast ™ Audio Technology Arrives in AlbuquerqueCommunity-level Auracast deployments demonstrate real-world accessibility gains for hearing-aid users and may accelerate patient demand for compatible devices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayNoise-induced hearing loss remains a leading preventable cause of permanent hearing impairment, and accessible public education content supports broader prevention efforts audiologists champion.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·3mo agoThe Cost of Noise Exposure: Protect Your Hearing TodayNoise-induced hearing loss remains the most preventable form of hearing loss, and public education campaigns are a frontline tool in reducing its prevalence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoInfant cortical tracking of speech shows emerging spatial release from masking in the first year of lifeUnderstanding the developmental timeline of spatial hearing in infants could inform future benchmarks for auditory processing assessments and the timing of interventions in children with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPreoperative management and surgical candidate selection in patients with vestibular schwannomaAudiologists managing patients with unexplained unilateral hearing loss should ensure vestibular schwannoma is considered and appropriate referral pathways are in place; this review may update surgical team protocols but does not change routine audiology practice directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoLongitudinal Audiological and Vestibular Follow-up in Adult Cancer Patients Receiving Platinum-Based ChemotherapyAudiologists working with oncology teams should consider structured longitudinal monitoring of both hearing and vestibular function in patients on platinum-based chemotherapy, as early detection of toxicity may allow treatment modification; this study reinforces — and may refine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoValidation of a portable video head impulse test using an iPod touch and an oral stabilization three-dimensional (3D) - printed mount: a method-comparison studyIf validation results confirm agreement with gold-standard systems, this portable vHIT setup could extend vestibular testing to low-resource or remote settings, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoEvaluation of a hearing assessment protocol for children with communication or autism concernsAudiologists seeing children with autism or communication concerns should review their current assessment protocols against those evaluated in this study, as identified barriers may prompt workflow or referral pathway improvements.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoA Prospective Assessment of Hearing Threshold Variability in Personal Listening Device UsersAudiologists counseling patients who use personal listening devices regularly should be aware of prospective evidence on hearing threshold variability, but should await full published data before updating noise-exposure counseling protocols.＋Save
