PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·5d agoDoes the Apple airpods pro 2 hearing aid feature meet prescribed targets for standardized audiograms?Audiologists counselling patients using AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids should be aware of deviations from NAL-NL2 prescriptive targets, particularly for specific audiogram configurations, as fitting accuracy may be insufficient for some degrees of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoUsing NAL-NL3 in clinical practice: a modular NAL fitting system for real-world listening needsClinicians currently using NAL-NL2 should review NAL-NL3's updated modules and consider transitioning fitting protocols where the new system better addresses real-world listening needs; the article provides actionable implementation guidance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoEvidence for a Transient State of Auditory Hypersensitivity During Initial Onset of Tinnitus: IDAEP Changes Between Acute and Chronic TinnitusNo immediate practice change; however, clinicians should note that acute tinnitus may involve a transient phase of heightened sound sensitivity (auditory hypersensitivity) that could inform timing and approach of early interventions.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoStudy Identifies New Genetic Clues to the Origins of Ménière’s DiseaseIdentifying developmental genetic pathways underlying Ménière's disease could eventually open doors to earlier diagnosis and targeted therapies for a condition with limited treatment options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoRotational Composite Flap Technique for Primary Incomplete Cleft Lip Nose RepairThis study is outside the audiology domain and has no meaningful relevance to hearing professionals or their patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability study of the Chinese version of the vestibular activities avoidance Instrument-9Audiologists treating Mandarin/Chinese-speaking patients with vestibular disorders now have a validated Chinese version of the VAAI-9 to assess activity avoidance behavior, which can inform rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoMolecular and Cellular Hallmarks of Age-Related Vestibular Hair Cell DegenerationAge-related vestibular hair cell degeneration is a leading cause of balance disorders in older adults, and identifying its molecular drivers is a critical first step toward developing preventive or restorative therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoClinical and Genetic Characteristics of SCA27B: A Global Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that SCA27B (FGF14-related ataxia) is a major and frequently under-recognized cause of late-onset balance and cerebellar dysfunction, warranting consideration during vestibular diagnostic workup in appropriate patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoA Mixed Vertical Preparation Approach for Crown Replacement: A Concept-Driven Clinical ReportThis article falls outside the scope of audiology and has no relevance to the hearing care field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoThe impact of 14-day head-down bed rest with or without an exercise countermeasure on standing balance control: a randomized controlled trialUnderstanding how simulated microgravity disrupts the sensorimotor system (the network controlling balance and movement) may inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies for deconditioning populations, though translation to clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCXCL10 knockdown attenuates vestibular migraine in rats by inhibiting PI3K-mediated neuroinflammation and central sensitizationVestibular migraine is a common and under-treated cause of episodic dizziness seen in audiology and neurotology clinics, and identifying a specific molecular target (CXCL10/PI3K pathway) could eventually lead to new therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoIntratumoral hemorrhage in vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery: a systematic reviewAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that intratumoral hemorrhage (bleeding within the tumor) is a recognized post-radiosurgery complication of vestibular schwannoma that can cause acute hearing loss and vertigo, warranting prompt referral for neuroimaging if...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6d agoPractice and challenges of newborn hearing screening: analysis of a five-year database in ItalyAudiologists and program managers running newborn hearing screening services should review Italy's five-year findings for benchmarking referral, follow-up loss-to-follow-up rates, and early intervention timelines, though local protocol changes depend on how results compare to...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoVGLL-fused intraparenchymal schwannoma with EWSR1::VGLL1 fusion: integrated clinicopathological and molecular characterizationIdentifying distinct molecular signatures in rare schwannoma variants advances accurate tumor classification, which may eventually inform differential diagnosis in cases where schwannomas affect the auditory pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoOtologic Manifestations of Temporomandibular DisordersAudiologists should consider temporomandibular disorder (TMD) as a differential when patients present with unexplained otalgia (ear pain), tinnitus, or aural fullness, particularly when otologic examination is unremarkable — referral to a TMD specialist may be warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoMultimodal Audiovestibular Assessment After Intratympanic Gentamicin for Vestibular Drop Attacks in Meniere's Disease: A Case Report and Focused ReviewMultimodal audiovestibular assessment (combining multiple hearing and balance tests) appears useful for monitoring treatment outcomes after intratympanic gentamicin in Ménière's disease, but this is a single case report and cannot guide protocol changes without larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoThe Auditory-Visual Stroop Test to Assess Subjects with TinnitusPreliminary adaptation study only; no actionable change to tinnitus assessment protocols is warranted until larger validation studies confirm clinical utility of this test.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoEarly-Term Effect of Bilateral Sequential Cochlear Implantation on the Audiovestibular Function of Paediatric Patients: A Prospective Pilot StudyAs a small prospective pilot, results are hypothesis-generating only; clinicians should monitor balance function after bilateral sequential cochlear implantation in children but should not alter implantation protocols based solely on this study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoAuricular Ultrasonic Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Effectiveness of Blinding and the Occurrence of Adverse Effects in People with TinnitusEstablishing robust blinding and a clear adverse-event profile for auricular ultrasonic vagus nerve stimulation is a necessary methodological step before efficacy trials in tinnitus can be considered credible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoDistinct Neural Dynamics of Spatial Transformations: Egocentric Perspective-Taking and Allocentric RotationWhile not directly audiological, understanding distinct neural mechanisms for spatial processing could have downstream relevance for spatial hearing research and auditory-spatial rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoPersonalized Music-Embedded Sound Therapy Based on Gating Modulation and Neural Decoupling Reduces Tinnitus Severityare promising but require replication in larger randomized controlled trials before this personalized music-embedded sound therapy approach can be recommended for routine clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoA Unique SLC26A4 Mutation Spectrum in a Mongolian Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Cohort via Whole-Exome Sequencing: A Preliminary StudyNo immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and population-specific, but they add to the genetic atlas of SLC26A4-related hearing loss and may guide targeted genetic testing panels for Mongolian patients with enlarged vestibular aqueduct.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoLanguage Learning Activities in Educational Settings Incrementally Predict Language Ability Beyond Daily Conversation in Preschoolers with Cochlear Implants: A Comparative Study with Normal-Hearing PeersAudiologists and early intervention teams should actively advocate for structured language-learning activities in educational settings for cochlear implant users, as these predict language outcomes above and beyond home conversation alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·6d agoDiagnosis and Management of Pediatric Ear and Vestibular DisordersNo single practice-changing finding; this is a narrative review useful for clinicians seeking a broad orientation to pediatric ear and vestibular disorder management, but it does not introduce new evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoAn Open Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Customized and Non-Customized Sound Therapy for Tinnitus PatientsClinicians managing tinnitus patients should monitor whether customized sound therapy offers a meaningful advantage over non-customized approaches, though the open (non-blinded) design limits definitive conclusions — await stronger controlled evidence before changing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoA Sensorimotor Framework for the Neurorehabilitation of Oculomotor Dysfunction in Parkinson's DiseaseWhile peripheral to audiology, Parkinson's patients often present in balance and vestibular clinics, and understanding neurorehabilitation frameworks for their visual-motor deficits may inform multidisciplinary vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoPeripheral Vestibular Dysfunction and Postural Control Impairments in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Multimodal Clinical and Instrumental AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that adolescents presenting with idiopathic scoliosis may warrant vestibular screening, but this single study is insufficient to change standard vestibular assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6d agoTrauma-Associated Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of Prevalence, Risk Factors, and Clinical OutcomesThis narrative review reinforces existing awareness of acoustic trauma as a risk factor for tinnitus and hearing loss but does not introduce new evidence sufficient to change current clinical management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoComprehensive Review of Nystagmus and Vertigo Diagnostics: From Pathological Foundations to AI-Driven TelemedicineClinicians should monitor emerging AI-assisted diagnostic tools for vestibular disorders, but no currently validated AI telemedicine platform is ready for routine clinical adoption based on this review alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoPreinjury and Injury-Related Risk Factors Associated With Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening (CP Screen) and Clinician-Adjudicated ProfilesBetter understanding of concussion clinical profiles and their predictors could indirectly improve assessment of vestibular and auditory symptoms that commonly follow head trauma.＋Save
