PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6d agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoAnalyzing Postoperative Vestibulopathy in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Through Physical Therapy-Based AssessmentsPhysical therapy-based assessments can characterize post-surgical balance deficits in vestibular schwannoma patients, but the study's preliminary nature means no specific change to rehabilitation protocols is yet warranted pending larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoEffects of galvanic vestibular stimulation on bodily ownership and postural control: An experimental examination with counterbalanced randomization of stimulus conditionsUnderstanding how galvanic vestibular stimulation modulates bodily ownership perception could inform future therapeutic applications for balance disorders and rehabilitation science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoLong-term outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannomas: tumor stability supports reduced surveillance after 10 yearsClinicians co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery may reasonably discuss reduced MRI surveillance frequency with neurosurgery after 10 years of documented tumor stability, pending institutional protocol updates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoRisk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent PopulationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoA Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth RuptureNo immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoManual head rotation synchronised to a metronome is a feasible and valid method for assessing visually enhanced vestibulo-ocular reflexes and vestibulo-ocular reflex suppressionClinicians without access to motorized rotary chair equipment may consider metronome-guided manual head rotation as a validated, low-cost alternative for assessing VVOR and VOR suppression, though replication in larger and more diverse samples is advisable before routine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6d agoOutcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical CenterClinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·6d agoFactors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adultsAudiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoImpact of Blood Group on Contralateral Suppression of Otoacoustic Emissions, Speech Perception in Noise, and Binaural IntegrationIf blood group is confirmed as a biological variable affecting auditory processing, it could inform personalised risk stratification for hearing difficulties, though this remains speculative at present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6d agoThe Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and TinnitusAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoSensory processing differences and behavioural problems in children with autism: a retrospective study using statistical modelling and multi-output machine learningSensory processing differences are meaningful predictors of behavioral problems in autistic children, but this retrospective, modelling-based study is too preliminary to change clinical assessment protocols; audiologists should note the auditory sensory dimension but await...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·7d agoEffects of Multimodal Acoustic Therapy for Children With Cochlear Implants: A Randomized Clinical TrialThis RCT provides early evidence that smartphone-delivered MAT may improve rehabilitation outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant users; clinicians should monitor the full published results before adopting the protocol, but the design is rigorous enough to take seriously.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoAnalysis of two-year hearing outcomes and risk factors in newborns in the province with the highest annual birth rate in TürkiyeThe risk factor profile identified (e.g., NICU admission, infections) aligns with established guidelines; no actionable change to current newborn hearing screening practice is indicated, but the data may inform country-specific referral prioritization in high-birth-rate settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7d agoUnraveling the fluid mechanical mechanisms of sound production in pulsatile tinnitus using high-fidelity CFDThis CFD modelling study advances mechanistic understanding of venous pulsatile tinnitus linked to intracranial hypertension, but is not yet translatable to clinical practice; no actionable change for audiologists at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoUsing the probability of recovery from an acute unilateral vestibulopathy to determine the severity of the vestibular loss: Development of a multivariate PROBIT modelClinicians assessing acute unilateral vestibulopathy may gain prognostic value from this PROBIT model using vHIT VOR gain data, but external validation in independent cohorts is needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·7d agoPhysiotherapy-based concussion management outcomes are similar for children whether care is provided in-person or via telehealthWith only 23 participants, this study is too underpowered to reliably confirm equivalence between in-person and telehealth concussion physiotherapy; clinicians should treat results as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoHearing Aid Efficacy-Timely Trial Finds Professional Guidance Trumps Costly TechThis trial supports prioritising high-quality audiological fitting and counselling over premium hearing aid technology alone — audiologists should emphasise their professional value proposition when discussing device options with patients.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·7d agoMobile Application as a Digital Therapeutic for Chronic Tinnitus: A Randomized Clinical TrialIf the app demonstrated significant efficacy, audiologists managing chronic tinnitus patients should consider whether a CBT-based digital therapeutic could complement or extend clinic-based tinnitus management — specific outcome data from the trial should be reviewed before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7d agoEvaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Cochlear Implant Electrode Array InsertionEvidence is emerging that robot-assisted cochlear implant electrode insertion may reduce intracochlear trauma and improve insertion consistency, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data before adopting this approach over standard manual technique.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoMultidisciplinary oral rehabilitation after head and neck radiotherapyHead and neck radiotherapy patients often experience co-occurring hearing loss alongside oral complications, underscoring the value of coordinated multidisciplinary care that may include audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7d agoAuditory Skills and Cognitive Functions in Adult Hearing Aid Users: A Cross-Sectional Observational Comparison StudyThis cross-sectional design cannot establish causality; audiologists should note the association between hearing aid use and cognitive function as hypothesis-generating, not as evidence to change counseling practice on cognitive benefits.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·7d agoThe efficacy and cerebral hemodynamics mechanisms of acupuncture on the posterior circulation ischemic stroke with vertigo: study protocol for a multicenter, randomized, controlled trialThis is a trial protocol only — no results are available yet; audiologists managing stroke-related vertigo should make no practice changes based on this publication alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·7d agoModulation statistics allow robust prediction of speech recognition accuracy across many words, voices, and natural background soundsThis preprint offers a potentially valuable acoustic framework for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but findings require peer review and clinical validation before influencing hearing aid fitting or speech-in-noise test selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoEarth Vertical Motions Disrupt Sleep and Next Day PerformanceHighlights a previously underexplored link between vestibular (balance system) stimulation during sleep and daytime cognitive function, opening a research avenue relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·7d agoCounseling in audiology practice in Saudi Arabia: perceptions, confidence, training experiences, and barriers - a cross-sectional surveyAudiologists in Saudi Arabia report gaps in counseling confidence and training; clinics with international staff or training programs should review whether counseling competency gaps identified here apply to their own settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoHow Expensive is ENT Surgeons' Involvement in Retrosigmoid Craniotomies? A Time-Driven Activity-Based Cost AnalysisAs healthcare systems face cost pressures, quantifying the value of ENT involvement in skull-base surgeries helps justify or scrutinize multidisciplinary team costs — indirectly affecting referral pathways for audiology patients with acoustic neuromas or similar tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoTrigeminal Neuralgia in NF2-Related SchwannomatosisNF2-related schwannomatosis frequently presents to audiologists due to vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and recognizing associated neurological complications like trigeminal neuralgia supports comprehensive multidisciplinary care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoRadiotherapy for Vestibular Schwannoma: Retrospective Cohort and Propensity Score Matching AnalysisAudiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note this comparative data on radiotherapy versus surgery outcomes, but treatment decisions remain with neurotology/neurosurgery teams; no change to audiology protocols is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d agoThe influence of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping on the clinical efficacy and quality of life of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss accompanied by tinnitus: A randomized controlled trialFindings from this RCT on acupoint stimulation combined with ear copper needle scraping for sudden sensorineural hearing loss with tinnitus should be reviewed before adopting; if effect sizes are clinically meaningful and replication occurs, it may warrant consideration as an...＋Save
