PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d 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·Research (general)·8d 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·8d 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·8d 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·8d 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)·8d 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·8d 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)·8d 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·9d 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·9d 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)·9d 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)·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·9d 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·10d 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
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·10d agoThe ACTIVE Study and DTx: A New Chapter for Auditory-Brain Training?If digital therapeutics can be shown to improve auditory-brain function in people with hearing loss, it could expand the scope of hearing care beyond the hearing aid fitting itself.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Public health & policy·10d agoHearing loss a ‘hidden epidemic’ in diabetes, Australian and Pakistani researchers sayAudiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking diabetes to hearing loss, but guideline-level adoption of routine audiological screening in diabetes care requires formal clinical guideline endorsement — monitor for updated diabetes management guidelines before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·10d agoRadical overhaul needed for children's hearing services could start with the management of glue earNo immediate practice change is warranted; this is an opinion/commentary calling for systemic reform, not presenting new clinical evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoHow I do it: microvascular decompression for hemifacial spasm using an inferior ventrolateral brainstem approachRefined surgical techniques for microvascular decompression can reduce complication rates including hearing loss, which is a known risk of posterior fossa surgery relevant to the audiology community.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·10d agoAudiometric detection thresholds for older adults with normal and impaired hearing predict recognition of spectrally and temporally degraded speech in speech-modulated noiseAudiometric pure-tone detection thresholds carry meaningful predictive value for speech recognition in degraded, noisy conditions in older adults, reinforcing their continued clinical utility beyond simple hearing-loss classification.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·10d agoElectrophysiologically-based electrode selection has the potential to improve speech perception in cochlear-implant usersElectrophysiology-based electrode selection is a promising approach to improving cochlear implant (CI) programming, but current evidence is preliminary; audiologists should monitor emerging protocols before adopting routine clinical changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·10d agoOutcome measurement in community-based hearing rehabilitation: a scoping reviewNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists designing community-based programs should note the lack of standardised outcome measures and consider adopting validated tools to allow cross-program comparisons.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d agoStatic Otolith Signals Reflect Clinical Course in Acute Vestibular NeuritisStatic utricular function testing may offer useful prognostic information for clinicians managing acute vestibular neuritis recovery, but prospective validation in larger cohorts is needed before routine adoption.＋Save
