Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·5w agoFrom Reaction to Response: Changing Our Relationship with TinnitusNo immediate practice change is warranted from a blog post alone, but the psychological reframing strategies discussed (e.g., shifting reactive threat responses) align with established tinnitus CBT and mindfulness approaches that clinicians may already offer.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoLetter to the editor regarding "Smartphone-based tinnitus retraining therapy in Meniere's disease patients following vestibular ablation: a feasibility study" by Gunay et alHighlights growing interest in and scrutiny of smartphone-delivered tinnitus retraining therapy for a complex patient population, signalling that digital audiology tools are attracting peer debate.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoOtolithic Dysfunction in Normal-Hearing Individuals With TinnitusConsider adding otolith function testing (e.g., cVEMP/oVEMP) to the assessment battery for normal-hearing tinnitus patients, as subclinical cochleovestibular dysfunction may be present before measurable hearing loss develops.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoTinnitus prevalence and duration rising among young adults, study findsAudiologists should consider reinforcing hearing conservation and safe listening counselling with young adult patients, as tinnitus prevalence and duration in this group appear to be trending upward.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Professional org·Tinnitus·5w agoNorway venue kicks off CBT training to treat tinnitus, hyperacusis, and misophoniaGrowing demand for non-device, evidence-informed management of tinnitus and hyperacusis is creating a skills gap in audiology, and structured CBT training programmes help close it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoAssociation between hypertension status and severity and tinnitus: a cross-sectional analysis of the Fasa adult cohort studyThe observed association between hypertension severity and tinnitus is hypothesis-generating; cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions, and no immediate change in tinnitus management is warranted based on this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoCT-guided spinal nerve root adhesiolysis for refractory atypical symptoms in cervical disc herniation: a retrospective cohort studyPreliminary retrospective evidence suggests CT-guided adhesiolysis may relieve cervical-origin tinnitus and dizziness, but the study design is too weak to change clinical practice; prospective controlled trials are needed before referral patterns should shift.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoBeyond the auditory: anxiety bridges sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms to tinnitus handicapAudiologists managing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for anxiety as a mediator of tinnitus handicap, because addressing anxiety — through referral to psychology or audiological counselling — may reduce the compounding burden of co-occurring sleep disturbance and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoMigraine impairs the auditory protective mechanism: a potential biomarkerAudiologists treating patients with co-occurring migraine, tinnitus, or hyperacusis should be aware of a potential shared neural mechanism; if validated, acoustic reflex or related measures may serve as biomarkers, but this is not yet ready for routine clinical application.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·6w agoFeatures and functionality of the Iterapi platform for internet-based psychological treatments: An updateNo immediate change to clinical practice; audiologists already using or considering internet-based CBT for tinnitus management may find the updated Iterapi platform features worth evaluating for telehealth service delivery.＋Save
RNID·Other·Accessibility·6w agoBrighton eventCharitable legacy giving is a key long-term funding stream for hearing loss research and advocacy organisations like RNID.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoSequential Contralateral Venous Sinus Stenting for Persistent or Recurrent Symptoms Following Unilateral Stenting: A Single-Center Case SeriesBilateral sequential venous sinus stenting represents a potential next-step strategy for refractory pulsatile tinnitus and IIH, a clinically challenging population that often reaches audiologists before neurovascular specialists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoBraided Versus Laser-Cut Stents in Venous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisAudiologists and ENTs managing pulsatile tinnitus patients should be aware of emerging comparative evidence on stent types to better counsel patients before neurointerventional referral, though the choice of stent remains a neurovascular specialist decision.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoEvaluation of sigmoid sinus hemodynamics through four-dimensional flow magnetic resonance imaging in pulsatile tinnitus patients caused by sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence coexisting with idiopathic intracranial hypertension4D flow MRI provides hemodynamic detail in a specific pulsatile tinnitus subtype (sigmoid sinus wall dehiscence plus idiopathic intracranial hypertension) that may aid surgical planning, but the study design limits generalizability — no immediate protocol change for most clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoIncrements in physical activity relate to reductions in tinnitus severity: a 2-year prospective observational studyIncreasing physical activity is associated with reduced tinnitus severity over 2 years, but the observational design cannot confirm causation — audiologists may reasonably encourage activity as part of a healthy lifestyle without overstating its therapeutic effect on tinnitus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·6w agoA large sample survey of preferences in the content and frequency of educational and counseling messages for mHealth-based behavioral change in tinnitusUnderstanding patient-preferred message content and delivery frequency is a critical design step for effective mHealth interventions in tinnitus management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoElectroacupuncture and Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Management of Ménière's Disease-Case ReportAs patients increasingly seek complementary therapies for Ménière's disease, audiologists should be aware of the very limited evidence base supporting interventions like electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·6w agoConservative management of functional middle ear disorders: a systematic review with narrative synthesis and conceptual clinical frameworkThis systematic review may support structured decision-making for conservative management of functional middle ear disorders including tinnitus, but the narrative synthesis limits definitive evidence grading; no immediate protocol change is warranted without reading the full...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6w agoBurden of novel and ultra-rare missense variants in the NF-κB pathway genes associated to Ménière's diseaseIdentifying an immune-genetic basis for Ménière's disease could open new therapeutic targets and improve patient stratification, which is significant given the condition's poorly understood aetiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6w agoStress across timescales: differential effects of acute and chronic stress on auditory processing and perceptionClarifying the mechanistically distinct effects of acute versus chronic stress on auditory processing could reshape how audiologists interpret unexplained auditory complaints and guide future research into stress-related hearing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) biomarkers of tinnitus severity within tinnitus subtypesAn objective, brain-based measure of tinnitus severity would fill a critical gap in diagnosis and treatment monitoring, since clinicians currently rely entirely on patient self-report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoTinnitus and Reactions to Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey Across Different Tinnitus DurationsClinicians should consider assessing tinnitus perception and tinnitus-related distress as separate dimensions in clinical interviews and outcome measures, as this study supports their independence across different tinnitus durations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoImpact of Education, Sex, and Residence on Tinnitus Distress, Depression, and AnxietyAudiologists and tinnitus clinicians should consider sociodemographic factors — particularly education level, sex, and residential setting — when assessing tinnitus-related distress and screening for comorbid depression and anxiety.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoAdvances in Pharmacological Approaches to Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Insights into Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Heterogeneity from an International Scientific MeetingNo approved pharmacological treatments for tinnitus or hyperacusis emerged from this review; clinicians should not change prescribing practice based on this conference summary alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoModern Perspectives on the Mechanisms and Non-Genetic Factors in Ménière's Disease-A Narrative ReviewThis narrative review consolidates current mechanistic knowledge on Ménière's disease but does not provide new clinical trial evidence; no immediate change to diagnostic or treatment protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoPsychological Distress and Health-Related Quality of Life in Ménière's Disease: A Comparative Study in the Portuguese PopulationAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing Ménière's disease should routinely screen for psychological distress and reduced quality of life, as this study reinforces that psychosocial burden is a significant component of the disease that warrants integrated care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·7w agoTinnitus Can Co-Exist with Other Disorders, but the Signal Itself Is Always BenignReframing tinnitus as a benign signal rather than a symptom of serious disease could meaningfully reduce patient anxiety and improve counseling outcomes in audiology practice.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·7w agoEffects of electroacupuncture on brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial( )are not yet available from the provided description; audiologists should await published outcome data before considering electroacupuncture as a referral option for tinnitus management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoCorrection: The effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialThis is a correction notice, not new data — no actionable change; readers should consult the updated version of the original RCT for accurate figures before drawing clinical conclusions about MemoVigor 2 for tinnitus.＋Save
