Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoDeaf brains preserve some auditory functions while adapting to visual input: Meta-analysisClarifying which auditory brain regions remain specialised versus which are repurposed in deafness has implications for cochlear implant candidacy, rehabilitation outcomes research, and the neuroscience of auditory plasticity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7d agoLearning Perspectives in the Management of Sigmoid Sinus Diverticulum in the Absence of Pulsatile TinnitusClinicians should consider sigmoid sinus diverticulum in the differential even when pulsatile tinnitus is absent; this case underscores that atypical presentations occur but does not provide evidence to change standard diagnostic algorithms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoRelationships between speech-in-noise comprehension, lip reading ability and cortical speech tracking in talking avatars as well as natural talking headsUnderstanding the neural mechanisms of audiovisual speech integration — and validating avatar stimuli as research tools — supports development of more effective hearing rehabilitation programs for people with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoThe Contemporary Association of Hospital volume with Outcomes of Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma in the United StatesAudiologists and referring clinicians should consider directing vestibular schwannoma patients toward higher-volume surgical centers; this large observational study adds contemporary US evidence supporting a volume–outcome relationship for this procedure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoEndovascular management of labyrintho-vascular otic capsule dehiscence (type II): A different therapeutical approachExpanding the therapeutic toolkit for third mobile window disorders beyond conventional open surgery could improve outcomes for a rare but debilitating subset of inner-ear patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoQuality of Life in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and Their Families-A Scoping ReviewStandardising how quality of life is assessed in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families is essential for building an evidence base that can guide intervention decisions and policy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·7d agoStigma of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists should routinely screen for stigma-related attitudes in patients who are resistant to or not using hearing aids, particularly in cultural contexts where stigma may be elevated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7d agoEnglish vowel identification in noise shows reduced native-language influence: a behavioral study using machine-learning analysis of Chinese childrenNo immediate actionable change for clinical practice; findings are primarily relevant to speech-language researchers and educators working with bilingual pediatric populations in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoDiagnostic challenges in posterior circulation ischemic stroke presenting with acute dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for posterior circulation stroke in patients presenting with acute dizziness or vertigo and apply validated bedside tools (e.g., HINTS exam) to aid timely referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·7d agoMultidimensional Language Performance in Turkish-Speaking School-Aged Children with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and PalateAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Turkish-speaking children with nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate should assess language skills across multiple dimensions, not just speech sound production, as broader language deficits may be present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoSelf-Reported Dizziness Handicap is Related to Functional Capacity in People with Vestibular HypofunctionClinicians managing vestibular hypofunction should consider assessing functional capacity and physical activity levels alongside dizziness handicap questionnaires, as low functional capacity may be an important rehabilitation target beyond symptom management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7d ago"It gives me confidence and value": evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group three years onLong-term patient and public involvement in audiology research is still rare, and this evaluation provides a model for how sustained engagement can meaningfully shape research priorities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 Fitting System and Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test to MeasureClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now run NAL-NL3 prescriptions and speech-in-noise verification within a single workflow, but no independent evidence is provided that this integration improves patient outcomes over existing setups.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·8d agoCilcare Taps Hearing Industry Veteran Kevin Franck to Lead North American ExpansionCilcare's investment in senior North American leadership signals the company is accelerating its push to bring auditory biotech research and services into the U.S. market, which could eventually affect clinical trial access and research partnerships for audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoCochlear Implantation in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseNo practice change warranted from a single case, but cochlear implantation may be a viable option for MOGAD patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing loss); clinicians should be aware of this rare association and document outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoHippo-YAP/TAZ signaling in inner ear development, injury, and regeneration: evidence synthesis and the biomechanical brake hypothesisUnderstanding why mammalian cochlear hair cells fail to regenerate is one of audiology's most critical unsolved problems; the biomechanical brake hypothesis offers a testable new framework that could guide future regenerative therapy research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·8d agoHearing Screening Among Underserved US Adults: A Scoping Review of Modalities and DeterminantsNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but the review highlights that follow-through rates and screening modality choice critically affect reach in underserved populations — clinicians working in community or outreach settings should note which modalities show...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoPostoperative venous sinus stenosis after retrosigmoid craniotomy: systematic review and illustrative caseAudiologists should be aware that pulsatile tinnitus (a whooshing sound in the ears in rhythm with the heartbeat) after retrosigmoid craniotomy may signal postoperative venous sinus stenosis — prompt referral for neuroradiology evaluation is warranted in such cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoPrecision Phenotyping With Audiometric Data and Gene Discovery for Sensorineural Hearing LossNo immediate change to routine clinical practice; these findings advance the genetic science of sensorineural hearing loss (inner-ear hearing loss) but are not yet ready for clinical genetic testing or treatment decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoAcute Imbalance Syndrome vs Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Clinical and Topographical DifferentiationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should recognize that acute imbalance syndrome and acute vestibular syndrome have distinct clinical and imaging profiles — understanding these criteria supports timely stroke-risk triage and appropriate referral to neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·8d agoAssociations of hearing loss with social isolation, loneliness, and depressive symptoms among older adults in the Health, Aging, and Body Composition StudyThis is a preliminary preprint; findings may support screening for loneliness and depression in patients with hearing loss, but results should not change practice until peer-reviewed and replicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8d agoMulti-sequence MRI signal intensity ratios as candidate imaging correlates for audiovestibular dysfunction in vestibular schwannomaMRI signal intensity ratios are not yet validated for routine clinical use in predicting audiovestibular function in vestibular schwannoma; no immediate change to practice is warranted, but findings are hypothesis-generating for imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8d agoEffects of different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct on clinical onset and cochlear implantationMorphological subtyping of enlarged vestibular aqueduct may influence cochlear implant candidacy decisions and post-operative counseling on speech outcomes, but prospective multicenter validation is needed before changing implantation criteria.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·8d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Fitting SoftwareAudiologists using Auditdata Measure™ can now access NAL-NL3 targets and the Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test directly in the platform from release 6.6.0; those already using NAL-NL2 and a separate speech-in-noise test may consider evaluating whether consolidating into Measure...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Clinical audiology·8d agoAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 and Oldenburg Matrix Test to Measure Clinical PlatformClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now access NAL-NL3 fitting and the Oldenburg Matrix speech-in-noise test natively; no change in clinical practice is required for those not using this platform.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·9d agoStrategies for Stretching Staff ResourcesThe ongoing shortage of audiologists threatens access to hearing care, and practical workforce strategies are increasingly critical for sustaining clinic viability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoConcentration-dependent effects of dimethyl sulfoxide on cochlear efferent function and outer hair cell motilityDMSO is widely used as a vehicle in cochlear pharmacology research, and concentration-dependent effects on outer hair cell motility could confound experimental results across many studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·9d agoRecall of overlearned speech in noise: Developmental ERP findings and an episodic buffer frame for culturally situated brain activityUnderstanding the developmental and cultural dimensions of speech-in-noise processing could eventually improve test norming and hearing rehabilitation strategies for diverse pediatric populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·9d agoCreating an Ear and Hearing Health Culture for Professional Ear Users: Current Perspectives on Challenges, Management, and RecommendationsAudiologists working with professional ear users (musicians, sound engineers) should consider adopting hearing conservation counseling frameworks tailored to occupational noise exposure and the specific career risks of this population.＋Save
