PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEvaluation of the Effects of Caloric Vestibular Stimulations on Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission ResponsesFindings may warrant caution when scheduling caloric vestibular testing and DPOAE testing in the same session, but clinical protocol changes should await replication and review of the full study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAssessment of Vestibular Function in Patients with Congenital Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing patients with congenital bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should consider routine vestibular screening, as this population may have co-occurring balance dysfunction linked to shared embryological development.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAudiovestibular Dysfunction in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Human Primary Clinical EvidenceAudiologists should screen patients with known alcohol use disorder for both hearing and vestibular (balance system) dysfunction, as this systematic review confirms meaningful clinical associations; however, the strength of individual studies limits firm protocol changes pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoB-Lymphoblastic Leukemia With Isolated Central Nervous System Relapse Mimicking a Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for non-schwannoma diagnoses when audiovestibular presentations are atypical or when the patient has a relevant cancer history — imaging alone may be insufficient for differentiation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoTwo Cases of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and a Literature ReviewAwareness of rare cranial nerve complications in idiopathic intracranial hypertension may aid audiologists when ruling out central versus peripheral vestibular or auditory pathology in complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoLabyrinthine hemorrhage: practical lessons from a rare cause of acute vestibular syndromeClinicians evaluating acute vestibular syndrome (sudden dizziness with balance disruption) should keep labyrinthine hemorrhage in the differential, especially when simultaneous sudden sensorineural hearing loss is present, as MRI with FLAIR/T1 sequences is needed for diagnosis;...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVenous sinus stenting in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a systematic review of an emerging intervention with favorable outcomes but unresolved standardizationVenous sinus stenting shows favorable outcomes for IIH-related pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms, but lack of standardized patient-selection criteria and procedural protocols means audiologists should refer IIH cases to specialist neurology/neurosurgery teams rather than...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSimple methods for determining the affected side and performing otolith repositioning in cases of lateral semicircular canal-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-canalolithiasis: Healthy-ear-down 135° maneuver and affected-ear-down 135° maneuverClinicians managing lateral canal BPPV canalolithiasis should review this study's proposed maneuvers as potential simple alternatives for side identification and repositioning, but await independent replication before replacing established protocols such as the Gufoni or BBQ...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAcupuncture-based therapy for orthostatic hypotension after cervical spinal cord injury: a case reportThis report has no meaningful relevance to audiology or hearing care; it appears in this feed likely due to an indexing or feed miscategorisation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoGross-total resection of Koos grade IV sporadic pediatric-spectrum vestibular schwannoma: A case report and review of the literatureVestibular schwannomas in paediatric patients without neurofibromatosis type 2 are rare; this single case adds to the limited literature but does not change standard audiological monitoring or referral protocols.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSeven-Year Study Highlights Long-Term Risks Even After Successful BPPV TreatmentAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider longer-term follow-up for patients with a history of BPPV, even after successful repositioning, as the condition may be associated with ongoing systemic or vestibular health risks beyond the acute episode.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEnlarged vestibular aqueduct concomitant with endolymphatic hydropsClinicians managing EVA patients should be aware of possible concurrent endolymphatic hydrops as a contributor to fluctuating hearing loss, though treatment protocol changes require confirmation from larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoObjective quantification of motion-induced dizziness using a proof-of-concept multimodal wearable platform, wearable quantification of motion-induced dizziness could fundamentally improve diagnosis and monitoring of vestibular disorders, reducing reliance on subjective symptom scales.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that OSA patients may present with vestibular hypofunction; consider screening for vestibular dysfunction in this population, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing routine protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoQuantitative Ocular Motor / Vestibular Assessment in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3, Machado Joseph Disease) - Systematic Review of the LiteratureFor audiologists and vestibular specialists managing SCA3 patients, this review provides a useful reference for selecting quantitative ocular motor and vestibular assessment tools, but does not generate new evidence to change existing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoNetwork physiology in space: vision and perspectives on exploring physiological networks during spaceflight for the benefit of life on earthNetwork Physiology frameworks developed through spaceflight research could eventually inform understanding of multi-system sensory disorders, including vestibular and auditory dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoMotor, Extrapyramidal, and Cognitive Involvement in RFC1 Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that RFC1 disease frequently involves motor and cognitive symptoms alongside vestibular dysfunction, which may affect rehabilitation planning and referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular recovery and central compensation after acute unilateral vestibulopathy - changes in saccadic response patterns and gains over timeThe longitudinal saccadic and VOR gain data may help clinicians better time vestibular assessments and rehabilitation milestones after acute unilateral vestibulopathy, but practice changes should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoSystemic metabolic alterations in Ménière's disease: Insights from urinary 1 H NMR-based metabolomicsPreliminary metabolomics findings suggest Ménière's disease has systemic metabolic involvement, but this is exploratory science — no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular Rehabilitation for Post-Concussive Vestibular Dysfunction: Pathophysiology, Evidence-Based Practice, and Future PerspectivesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing post-concussive patients should be aware of the evidence base reviewed here; while it reinforces existing rehabilitation approaches, practitioners should track upcoming high-quality trials before making major protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoMedical and Non-Surgical Strategies for Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryThe shift toward active intervention over watchful waiting in mild TBI management is relevant context for audiologists treating post-concussive vestibular or auditory symptoms, but this review alone does not mandate a change in audiology-specific protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoInner ear high signal on non‑contrast 3D FLAIR imaging in patients with cerebrospinal fluid leaks: Association with dural/subdural changes and with audiovestibular symptomsWhen 3D FLAIR MRI shows inner ear high signal in CSF leak patients, audiologists should be aware this may correlate with audiovestibular symptoms; however, this retrospective study is hypothesis-generating and does not yet justify a change in audiological testing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoUnderstanding post-surgical recovery in vestibular schwannoma: A qualitative exploration of patient experiencesAudiologists managing post-surgical vestibular schwannoma patients should actively screen for psychosocial challenges and balance difficulties, as qualitative findings highlight that these are underaddressed dimensions of recovery.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoHealth-related quality of life disparities among vestibular schwannoma patients under different treatment regimens: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians counseling vestibular schwannoma patients on treatment choice should incorporate health-related quality of life evidence from this meta-analysis, which suggests treatment regimen significantly influences patient well-being outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoIntraoperative Evaluation of Semiautomatic Localization of the Facial Nerve Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Patients with Large Vestibular Schwannomas: A Pilot StudyNo immediate change to audiological practice; this is a pilot surgical study, but audiologists involved in intraoperative monitoring should be aware of emerging DTI-based facial nerve localization as a complementary tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoImprovement in vestibular symptoms following cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy: a case report suggesting cervicogenic mechanismsIf cervicogenic mechanisms can reproducibly explain a subset of vestibular and tinnitus presentations, it could open interdisciplinary referral pathways between audiology and interventional pain medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoMagnetic Resonance Imaging of the Endolymphatic Duct in Patients With Meniere's Disease: Correlation With Endolymphatic Hydrops Severity and Clinical FindingsMRI morphology of the endolymphatic duct correlates with hydrops severity in unilateral Ménière's disease; while not yet a routine clinical tool, this approach may eventually refine diagnosis and staging — no immediate practice change is warranted pending prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoClinical Features of Midlife Women With Isolated Episodic Vestibular Syndrome and Their Relationship With Migraine and Menopause TransitionAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating midlife women with unexplained episodic dizziness should systematically screen for migraine history and menopause transition status, as these may be clinically relevant contributors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·2w agoValidating telehealth assessment of physical concussion symptomsIf validation results confirm strong agreement with in-person assessment, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists could consider telehealth-adapted protocols for initial concussion screening — but full clinical adoption should await peer-reviewed publication of the...＋Save
