PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoPhoton-counting detector computed tomography for temporal bone: does higher resolution matter?PCD-CT offers higher spatial resolution for temporal bone imaging, but this review is preliminary evidence; no change to current imaging protocols is warranted until prospective clinical outcome data are available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoAutosomal Dominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Due to the New Variant c.980_984dup in COL1A2: A Case ReportIdentifying a single-gene cause of obstructive sleep apnea opens a pathway for genetic screening in affected families and may eventually intersect with audiology given the overlap between sleep apnea and hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoExploring Vestibulo-Masseteric Pathways: An Insight into Motion Sickness SusceptibilityUnderstanding vestibulo-masseteric pathways could eventually open new avenues for objectively measuring motion sickness susceptibility and refining vestibular diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoMultidimensional Effects of Hyperacusis: A Study on Tinnitus, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, Sleep, and Quality of LifeClinicians managing hyperacusis should routinely screen for co-occurring tinnitus, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cognitive complaints, as this study supports a multidimensional assessment approach rather than treating hyperacusis in isolation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoReactions to Tinnitus Based on Color Code Personality TypeNo immediate practice change; findings are exploratory and personality typing tools like Color Code are not yet validated for routine tinnitus counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoBimodal Stimulation of the Auditory-Somatosensory System Improves Auditory Sensory Gating Function in Patients with TinnitusBimodal auditory-somatosensory stimulation shows a plausible neurophysiological mechanism for tinnitus relief, but further controlled trials are needed before recommending it as a standard treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoCerebral venous disorders: clinical presentation, diagnostic strategy, and contemporary managementNo direct audiology practice change; however, audiologists who encounter pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that cerebral venous disorders are a potential cause requiring neurological referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoPediatric Nasal Tip Reconstruction After a Donkey Bite Using an Expanded Paramedian Forehead Flap With Conchal Cartilage Grafts: A Case ReportThis case illustrates the reconstructive versatility of conchal cartilage grafts in pediatric facial surgery, but has no direct bearing on audiology or hearing care practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoDual-task speech-in-noise performance in children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing lossAudiologists assessing children with unilateral cleft lip and palate and minimal conductive hearing loss should consider dual-task speech-in-noise testing, as standard audiometry may underestimate their real-world listening difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoThe Soundtrack of Everyday Life: Real-world Music Listening Habits of Adult Cochlear Implant UsersNo immediate practice change; findings characterize music listening behavior and reward sensitivity in CI users as a baseline, but do not yet provide guidance on rehabilitation strategies or device programming for music.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThreshold-Based 3D CT Visualization of High-Attenuation Structures in the Endolymphatic Sac: A Technical Feasibility StudyIf validated in larger studies, threshold-based 3D CT visualization of the endolymphatic sac could offer a non-contrast imaging alternative for evaluating inner ear pathology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoCan intracochlear voltage matrix analysis explain the occurrence of electrically evoked vestibular responses in cochlear implant users?Findings are preliminary; if replicated, intracochlear voltage mapping via impedance field telemetry may help clinicians identify CI users at risk for electrically evoked vestibular (balance) side effects, but no programming or fitting change is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPostural stability under sensory challenge in Masters weightlifters and its association with weightlifting performance and peak power: a cross-sectional observational studyUnderstanding how age-related sensory decline affects balance in high-performing older adults may eventually inform vestibular assessment priorities, but the direct audiology relevance is peripheral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoPersonal listening device usage, leisure noise exposure, hearing protection usage and hearing at standard frequencies: a longitudinal study from child/adolescence to young adulthoodAudiologists working with adolescents and young adults should monitor noise exposure habits longitudinally; if this study confirms hearing threshold shifts tied to device use, it strengthens counselling on safe listening — but clinical guidance changes should await full results...＋Save
Aurahear·Professional org·Education & training·3mo agoEUHA Sponsorship Award opens applications for early-career researchersFunding and recognition pathways like the EUHA Sponsorship Award help attract and retain early-career talent in audiology research, supporting the long-term evidence base for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSpeech-in-noise recognition during hearing protector use: Human performance and acoustic predictionNo actionable practice change now; findings may eventually improve hearing protector selection guidance for workers who must communicate in noise, but clinical translation awaits further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoTGF-β signaling regulates flat epithelium formation in severely injured adult mouse utricle through epithelial-mesenchymal transitionUnderstanding how scar tissue forms in the injured inner ear balance organ is a key barrier to developing regenerative treatments for vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCSNK1A1 Mediates Inner Ear Inflammation and Endolymphatic Hydrops in a Lipopolysaccharide-Induced Mouse ModelIdentifying CSNK1A1 as a mediator of inner ear inflammation and endolymphatic hydrops opens a new molecular target pathway for potential Meniere's disease treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoResponse times from gap detection threshold testing relate to cognitive processing speed in young adultsResponse times in gap detection threshold testing may reflect cognitive processing speed and should be interpreted cautiously as a pure measure of auditory function in young adults; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular function drives gaze stability in locomoting macaquesNo actionable practice change; this is foundational animal neuroscience confirming vestibular primacy in gaze stabilization, relevant as background science for vestibular rehabilitation concepts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoComprehensive Analysis of Auditory Nerve Fiber Responses using Fiber-Specific ModelingFiber-specific modeling of deafness-related nerve changes could improve how cochlear implant stimulation strategies are designed, potentially benefiting implant recipients' hearing outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular neuritis or acute unilateral vestibulopathy. (Literature review)Vestibular neuritis is one of the most common causes of acute vertigo seen in ENT and audiology practice, and a consolidated review of its pathogenesis and management options supports consistent clinical decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoDeveloping and validating an interpretable machine learning model for predicting postoperative nausea and vomiting in pulmonary resection patients: a retrospective observational studyWhile outside core audiology, PONV management is peripherally relevant in surgical settings where audiologists may co-manage patients (e.g., cochlear implant surgery), but this specific model is not yet validated for ENT/audiology surgical contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoGinkgo biloba extract for dizziness-related symptoms in central neurological disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis may support Ginkgo biloba as an adjunct for dizziness in central neurological conditions, but audiologists managing vestibular patients should review the included study quality carefully before recommending it, as evidence in purely peripheral vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoCase Report: Identification of two novel ALMS1 variants in a patient with a ciliopathy resembling Alström syndromeIdentifying novel ALMS1 variants expands the genetic atlas of syndromic hearing loss, which is essential for accurate genetic counseling and early diagnosis in patients with multisystem ciliopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSimulated hearing loss in healthy young and older adults results in poor reaction time in older adultsAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that even temporary hearing loss degrades reaction time in this group, supporting the clinical rationale for prompt hearing rehabilitation as a falls-risk mitigation strategy — though this study uses simulated rather than actual...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCGRP-Targeted Therapy in Vestibular Migraine-How Strong Is the Evidence?CGRP-targeted therapies may be considered for vestibular migraine patients who have failed prior treatments, but the evidence base remains thin — audiologists and vestibular specialists should not yet treat this as a first-line, evidence-supported option and should defer...＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Adults With Epilepsy and Hearing LossAudiologists and neurologists should consider routine hearing screening for adults with epilepsy; if confirmed in peer-reviewed publication, this association supports proactive hearing aid fitting in this population — but causality is not yet established and the full study...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·3mo agoMED-EL Expands Beyond Hearing Implants, Acquires Two Inner Ear Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingA major cochlear implant manufacturer moving into gene therapy signals a potential industry shift toward curative biological treatments for genetic hearing loss, which could reshape long-term patient care pathways in audiology.＋Save
