PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSinonasal Inflammatory Burden on Computed Tomography in Adults With Obstructive Eustachian Tube Dysfunction: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists should be aware that obstructive Eustachian tube dysfunction may co-occur with significant sinonasal inflammatory burden; however, this case-control study does not yet support changes to audiological practice — referral pathways to ENT for patients with both...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoInner ear study reveals distinct pathway for infrasound perceptionThis is a preliminary basic-science finding; no change to clinical practice or patient counselling protocols is warranted yet, but audiologists should be aware of the emerging biological basis for infrasound-related patient complaints.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Press release·Public health & policy·3mo agoPreventable ear disease twice as common in remote First Nations childrenPractitioners serving remote First Nations communities should follow the recommended six-monthly ear health check schedule for children aged 0–6; no change is indicated for practitioners outside these communities based on this release alone.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Hearing aids·3mo agoBeyond the lab: How clinical research brings hearing innovation to lifeUnderstanding how manufacturers validate hearing aids clinically can help practitioners critically evaluate product claims and ask better questions of industry representatives.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoStudy Links Hearing Aid Use to Lower Frailty RiskThis observational finding supports framing hearing aid use as part of broader healthy aging — clinicians may reasonably reinforce this benefit when counseling older patients, but causality is not established and practice protocols need not change until replicated in a...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAcute vestibular syndrome mimicking posterior circulation stroke after intralesional triamcinolone injection for earlobe keloid: a case reportClinicians performing or counseling patients on intralesional triamcinolone injections near the ear should be aware of acute vestibular syndrome as a rare but serious adverse event that can mimic posterior circulation stroke and warrants urgent neurological evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoHearing Aid Use Attenuates the Association Between Hearing Loss and Frailty: A 2003-2018 NHANES Cross Sectional AnalysisCross-sectional design limits causal inference, but the finding adds to a growing body of evidence supporting hearing aid use as potentially protective against frailty in older adults — clinicians counseling hesitant older patients may cite this association.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular function analyzed by a video head impulse test in patients with idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss associated with vertigovHIT may help clinicians identify which vestibular (balance) organ is affected in sudden hearing loss with vertigo, potentially guiding prognosis and treatment targeting — but the cross-sectional, likely small-sample design warrants caution before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoGlobal disparities in hearing care services and infrastructure: findings from a 47-country international provider surveyQuantifying service gaps across income levels provides the evidence base needed for global health organisations and policymakers to prioritise hearing care investment in underserved regions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoInteraction Between Head Movement Behavior and Simulated Spatial Filtering: Comparing Free Conversation and Speech Tests in Virtual RealityLab-based speech tests may underestimate real-world spatial filtering benefit because head movement patterns differ; clinicians should consider this limitation when interpreting aided speech-in-noise scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3mo agoArtificial Intelligence That Changes Clinical Neurology Practice: Translating Algorithms Into Actionable CareUnderstanding why AI fails to reach the bedside in a related field like neurology offers a cautionary and instructive framework for audiology researchers and companies investing in AI-driven hearing diagnostics and fitting tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoDigital Interventions for First-Time Hearing Aid Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Efficacy and EffectivenessClinicians should consider incorporating evidence-based digital support tools (apps, online programmes) into onboarding protocols for first-time hearing aid users, pending the meta-analysis's specific effect-size findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoA Single-center experience of subperineural resection of intracranial schwannomas and the clinical course following subtotal resectionVestibular schwannoma management sits at the intersection of neurosurgery and audiology; evidence on nerve-sparing surgical techniques and outcomes from subtotal resection informs the multidisciplinary decisions audiologists may be part of when counselling patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoImpact of Grid Size on Dose Calculations for Cranial TumorsOptimizing radiation dose calculation accuracy for cranial tumors like acoustic neuromas could reduce collateral cochlear damage, making it indirectly relevant to audiologists involved in post-radiotherapy hearing monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoAn exceptional localization of esophageal cancer: metastasis to the internal auditory canalAudiologists and otologists should maintain a low threshold for suspecting cancer metastasis when evaluating unusual or rapidly progressing unilateral inner ear symptoms in patients with a known cancer history — though this single case report does not change general diagnostic...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoClosure of chronic oroantral fistula: Comparison between pedicled buccal pad fat flap and free buccal pad fat graftWhile outside the core audiology domain, oroantral fistula management is relevant to ENT-adjacent practice and multidisciplinary head-and-neck teams who may co-manage patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·Professional practice·3mo agoHow Hearing Conservation Services Benefit Patients—and Your PracticeA podcast episode on hearinghealthmatters.org discusses how occupational hearing conservation services can help audiologists expand patient care, build community outreach, and grow their practices beyond compliance requirements.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Tinnitus·3mo agoHope beyond the noise: An audiology student’s misophonia journeyFirst-person accounts from clinicians-in-training with misophonia can reduce stigma and encourage more patient-centred conversations in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·3mo agoHistoric Gene Therapy Milestone for Cockayne Syndrome Carries Implications for Hearing Loss CommunityThis parent-driven gene therapy milestone underscores the accelerating pace of AAV-based interventions for genetic conditions affecting hearing, potentially signaling a future where gene therapy is a viable option for hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoAssociations between central auditory processing function and attentional function in age-related hearing lossAudiologists assessing older adults with hearing loss should consider evaluating central auditory processing and attention, as this study suggests these functions are interrelated — though causality and clinical protocols are not yet established from this work alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular atelectasis: a rare vertigo clinical entityVestibular atelectasis is an underrecognized cause of vertigo that may be missed in standard vestibular assessments, and greater clinician awareness could improve diagnostic accuracy for patients with unexplained dizziness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoIntervention Outcomes for Meniere's Disease: An Umbrella ReviewClinicians managing Ménière's disease should consult this umbrella review for a consolidated evidence map across treatment categories; however, practice changes should be driven by the specific findings and their quality ratings rather than the review's existence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDiagnostic accuracy of the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) in screening for fall risk among individuals with vestibular disordersIf the Mini-BESTest shows adequate sensitivity and specificity for fall risk in vestibular disorder patients, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists should consider adopting it as a quick, standardised screening tool within vestibular rehabilitation workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoSpoken Language Outcomes After Early Cochlear Implantation in a Diverse, Multi-Institutional Cohort of Congenitally Deaf ChildrenEarly cochlear implantation supports spoken language development in congenitally deaf children across diverse populations; clinicians should continue prioritizing timely implantation and monitoring outcomes across demographic groups.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoUse of mindfulness in the treatment of tinnitus: consensus based on the opinion of Brazilian expertsAudiologists treating tinnitus patients may consider mindfulness-based interventions as an adjunct therapy, but should note this consensus reflects expert opinion rather than high-level trial evidence, and is geographically limited to a Brazilian clinical context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoMontreal Cognitive Assessment Hearing Impairment (MoCA-H) in brazilian portuguese: performance analysisAudiologists and multidisciplinary teams screening Brazilian Portuguese-speaking older adults for cognitive decline should be aware of the MoCA-H adaptation, but should await further validation before replacing standard tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCombined biofeedback and vestibular rehabilitation therapy for vestibular migraine: clinical efficacy and neurobiochemical correlatesCombined biofeedback and vestibular rehabilitation therapy shows clinical benefit for vestibular migraine in this RCT; audiologists and vestibular specialists managing these patients may have evidence to support adding biofeedback to standard rehabilitation protocols, pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoNeurosyphilis Reemergence in the Modern Day: A Case ReportSingle case report only — no change to audiology practice is warranted, but it serves as a reminder to consider syphilis-related hearing loss in the differential diagnosis when patients present with unexplained sudden or progressive sensorineural hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·3mo agoAre We Making Progress in the Evaluation of Acute Vertigo?Audiologists and clinicians evaluating acute dizziness should be aware of the HINTS exam (Head-Impulse, Nystagmus, Test-of-Skew) and current best-evidence approaches for ruling out posterior fossa stroke, though scope-of-practice limits mean urgent medical referral protocols...＋Save
