PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoLong-Term Use of Cochlear Implants in the Older Adult PopulationAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that long-term cochlear implant outcomes in the elderly are generally positive but may differ from younger populations; refer eligible older patients and counsel on realistic long-term expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoRobotic Arm Assisted Slow Electrode Insertion and Simultaneous Measurement of Cochlear Microphonics in Cochlear ImplantationRobotic-assisted slow electrode insertion with real-time cochlear microphonic monitoring is a promising technique for hearing preservation in cochlear implantation, but adoption should await controlled outcome data beyond this procedural description.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoEndoscopic assisted minimally invasive resection of petrous bone epidermoid cyst via a presigmoid burr hole approach: illustrative caseMinimally invasive endoscopic approaches to rare skull-base lesions near auditory structures may reduce surgical morbidity, which matters when these cases occasionally present through audiology referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAssociation of Systemic Hemodynamics and Endothelial Dysfunction With Clinical Phenotypes in Sensorineural Hearing Loss With Vertigo: A Cross-Sectional AnalysisCross-sectional associations between hemodynamic markers and hearing-loss-plus-vertigo phenotypes are hypothesis-generating only; no actionable diagnostic or treatment change is supported by this design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoEffects of acoustic startle, simulated temporary threshold shift, and simulated tinnitus on sound localization and word recognition performance: A pilot studyPilot data only with a small sample — no actionable clinical change; results should inform future study design rather than current practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoImpact of Cochlear Implantation on Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Unilateral Hearing LossProspective within-subjects data on listening fatigue in pediatric unilateral hearing loss after cochlear implantation — if fatigue reduction is confirmed, this supports expanding CI candidacy criteria for children with single-sided deafness, but wait for full published outcomes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCentral Vestibular SyndromesClinicians should maintain awareness that 11–15% of dizziness presentations may have a central (brain-based) cause; however, this review does not introduce new diagnostic criteria or protocols that would change existing assessment workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoThe role of magnesium in otology - A narrative reviewAs patients increasingly ask about supplements for hearing protection and tinnitus, a systematic understanding of magnesium's evidence base helps clinicians give evidence-informed answers rather than relying on anecdote.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·3mo agoFirst nurse practitioner-audiologist expands scope, as audiologists embrace changeThe emergence of dual-qualified audiologist/nurse practitioners signals a potential shift in how audiology's professional boundaries are defined in Australia, which could influence scope-of-practice discussions globally.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·3mo agoJoin us as an employee! Location: Launceston and Kings Meadows, TasmaniaRecruitment activity at large retail audiology chains signals ongoing workforce demand in regional Australian markets.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·3mo agoEndolymphatic duct blockage for Ménière's disease: a double-blind, randomised controlled trialAwait full results publication and effect-size data before adopting endolymphatic duct blockage; findings from this RCT may eventually shift surgical management of Ménière's disease, but no practice change is warranted until the complete trial data are reviewed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoAn Odontogenic Cutaneous Sinus Tract Mimicking a Mandibular Neoplasm: Diagnostic Challenges and Radiologic CorrelationWhile outside the core scope of audiology, this case is a reminder that head-and-neck structures share complex anatomy, and unusual facial or jaw lesions occasionally reach ENT and audiology clinics for differential diagnosis.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Education & training·3mo agoReport on Audiology Australia event The Sound Exchange’26Peer-led, hands-on education events like The Sound Exchange are a key channel for keeping Australian audiologists current with evolving clinical practice and professional standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoClinical management of vestibular schwannoma - what's the evidence?This evidence review may reinforce or refine multidisciplinary decision-making for vestibular schwannoma management, but no single management strategy is universally superior; clinicians should continue individualising care based on tumor size, growth rate, patient age, and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoFeatures of cerebral blood flow in patients with dyscirculatory encephalopathy and concomitant hypothyroidism at long-term follow-upUnderstanding how systemic conditions such as hypothyroidism affect cerebral circulation may eventually inform audiologists about comorbidity profiles in patients presenting with central auditory processing concerns or unexplained dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAnalysis of vestibular disorders after stapedotomy depending on the method of stapes footplate fenestrationAudiologists and surgeons involved in stapedotomy care should note that the choice of stapes footplate fenestration technique (Skeeter microdrill vs. manual perforation) may influence early postoperative vestibular outcomes; findings warrant review when counselling patients...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIt's All in Your Head: A Case Report of Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness and Chronic Anxiety Treated Simultaneously With Osteopathic Cranial Manipulative MedicinePPPD is increasingly recognized in vestibular audiology practice, and non-pharmacological treatment options are of growing interest, but single case reports cannot establish efficacy or safety of novel interventions.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·3mo agoATA Launches ATA Academy to Address Tinnitus Provider Education GapA structured, evidence-based tinnitus education platform could meaningfully raise the floor of tinnitus care competency across audiology and allied health providers.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Professional practice·3mo ago· press releaseYour Input Needed: Survey on the Hidden Time Crisis Behind America’s Audiologist ShortageIf the survey yields robust data, it could quantify the administrative burden and workforce gap in audiology, informing advocacy, staffing strategies, and technology investment decisions for clinic owners.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoRepairing the Cochlear Battery to Restore HearingGene-based repair of the cochlear battery (stria vascularis) represents a potential future route to treating a common but poorly understood form of progressive hearing loss, making this a space worth tracking for clinicians and researchers alike.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoPediatric middle fossa craniotomy for tumors of the lateral skull base: Institutional experience and surgical outcomesThis institutional case series provides descriptive outcome data for a rare pediatric procedure; no actionable change to standard practice is warranted without larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoTranscriptomic meta-analysis identifies dysregulated pathways and potential therapeutic targets in Vestibular SchwannomaIdentifying dysregulated molecular pathways in vestibular schwannoma through transcriptomic meta-analysis may accelerate the development of targeted medical therapies, potentially offering alternatives to surgery or radiation for patients with progressive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIntratympanic Application of Betahistine for Menière Disease-An Animal Study on Safety and Diffusion to the Inner EarIf confirmed in humans, intratympanic betahistine delivery could offer a more targeted, potentially more effective route of administration for Ménière disease management compared to oral dosing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoSpeech Intelligibility and Spectral Resolution Results in Cochlear Implant Users With and Without Inner Ear Malformations and the Effect of Angular Insertion DepthAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in patients with inner ear malformations should monitor speech-in-noise and spectral resolution outcomes separately from standard-anatomy patients; electrode angular insertion depth may be an important fitting variable to optimize in this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSafe Introduction of a Transoral Endoscopic Vestibular Thyroidectomy Programme Within UK Governance FrameworksSafe introduction of scarless thyroid surgery within UK governance frameworks may interest otolaryngology teams working in combined head-and-neck units, but it does not affect audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoHearing Rehabilitation in Veterans With Severe Hearing Loss: Challenges and OpportunitiesVeterans with severe hearing loss have distinct rehabilitation needs tied to social isolation and aging; clinicians serving this population should consider social connectedness as a formal outcome measure, though no specific protocol change is mandated by this paper alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoExtremely High-Riding Jugular Bulb With Conductive Hearing Loss Presenting as a Mass Posterior to the Tympanic MembraneClinicians should include an extremely high-riding jugular bulb in the differential diagnosis when a retrotympanic (behind the eardrum) mass presents with conductive hearing loss, to avoid dangerous surgical misadventure; no change to routine audiological protocol is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·3mo agoOlder adults show overexaggerated and larger noise-related degradation in their neural tracking of speechThis finding suggests age-related declines in how the brain tracks speech in noise go beyond peripheral hearing loss; audiologists should be cautious attributing all speech-in-noise difficulty in older adults to the audiogram alone, though the preprint has not yet been...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·3mo agoPerceptual consistency in phoneme categorization is driven by neural consistency and predicts improved speech-in-noise performanceNeural consistency in phoneme (speech-sound) processing may be a useful biomarker for predicting real-world speech-in-noise performance, but this preprint requires peer review before it can inform clinical assessment tools.＋Save
