MedWatch·Industry news·OTC / consumer·5w agoElehear sees good growth in crisis-ridden hearing aid marketElehear's tele-audiology push signals that OTC brands are actively narrowing the service gap with traditional clinic-based care, which could reshape patient expectations and referral patterns for independent audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoInternal carotid artery anterior transposition for internal jugular vein decompression: illustrative caseJugular vein compression syndromes can present with audiological symptoms such as pulsatile tinnitus, and awareness of surgical solutions may inform interdisciplinary referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoIdentity disruption, fear of progression, and avoidance in postoperative adaptation following vestibular schwannoma surgery in China: An interpretative phenomenological analysisAudiologists and surgical teams should screen vestibular schwannoma patients for psychological distress — particularly identity disruption and fear of recurrence — and consider referral to psycho-oncology or counseling services as part of postoperative care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoThe band importance function for the Dutch digits-in-noise test: A computational derivation using human and automatic speech recognition data, including extended high frequenciesThis computational work refines the acoustic basis of the Dutch digits-in-noise test and suggests extended high frequencies may contribute to speech intelligibility; clinicians using this test should note these findings but no immediate protocol change is required pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoHidden auditory dysfunction in tinnitus with normal audiograms: selective and chronicity-dependent ABR changes in middle-aged adultsMiddle-aged tinnitus patients with normal audiograms may have subclinical auditory nerve damage detectable by ABR; clinicians should consider extended diagnostics (ABR, extended high-frequency audiometry) rather than assuming normal hearing in this group, especially when...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5w agocrossMoDA challenge: Evolution of cross-modality domain adaptation techniques for vestibular schwannoma and cochlea segmentation from 2021 to 2023Automated, accurate segmentation of vestibular schwannoma and cochlea across MRI modalities could eventually reduce radiologist workload and improve treatment planning consistency for skull-base tumors.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·5w agoVestibular rehabilitation in hereditary spastic paraplegia: a randomized pilot studyPreliminary signal only; the pilot scale and disease-specific population (hereditary spastic paraplegia) mean audiologists and vestibular therapists should await a fully powered RCT before adopting this protocol for this patient group.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5w agoSurgical treatment of pulsatile tinnitus arising from sigmoid sinus wall anomaliesSigmoid sinus wall anomalies (diverticulum and dehiscence) are a surgically correctable cause of pulsatile tinnitus; audiologists should ensure patients with pulsatile tinnitus are referred for vascular imaging workup before assuming a non-treatable etiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoDepersonalisation/derealisation in virtual reality is associated with vestibular sensitivityNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but vestibular specialists should be aware that individual vestibular sensitivity may predict VR-induced dissociative symptoms, which is relevant for VR-based vestibular rehabilitation tolerance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoPeripheral Vestibulopathy Was Associated With Prior Atrial FibrillationAudiologists and vestibular specialists should document cardiovascular history, particularly atrial fibrillation, as a potential risk factor when evaluating patients with peripheral vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoEwing sarcoma of the mandible in a child-reconstruction using a chondrocostal graftThis case has minimal relevance to the audiology field and is unlikely to influence hearing care practice or research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoWhen Silence Masks Autism: Delayed Autism Diagnosis in an Adolescent With DeafnessAudiologists working with deaf children should be alert to behavioral signs that could indicate co-occurring autism, and routinely facilitate referral to a multidisciplinary team experienced in dual diagnosis of deafness and autism spectrum disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoDouble-VISTA technique with connective tissue graft or acellular dermal matrix for treating multiple recessions associated with non-carious cervical lesions: A retrospective studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it is a dental/periodontal surgery study with no hearing-related content.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoBone conduction implants in Australia over two decadesAudiologists and surgeons implanting bone conduction devices should note the historical evolution summarised here, but the retrospective, descriptive design means no immediate change to implant selection or surgical practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoRevision Cochlear Implantation via Middle Turn Insertion in Post-Traumatic Basal Turn Ossification : Revision cochlear implantationFor surgeons encountering complete basal turn ossification during revision cochlear implantation, middle turn insertion is a documented salvage option, but this single case report is insufficient to change standard surgical protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5w agoHearing preservation in vestibular schwannoma with retrosigmoid approach: updating retrolabyrinthine meatotomySurgeons using the retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may consider the updated retrolabyrinthine meatotomy technique, but the evidence is limited; prospective comparative data are needed before this should change standard surgical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoGlobal research landscape and emerging trends in robotic thyroid and neck surgery: a bibliometric and knowledge-mapping analysisRobotic neck surgery research has only peripheral relevance to audiology; at most, neck dissections could occasionally affect structures near the ear, but this bibliometric analysis offers no direct insight for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoTinnitus Burden Predicts Domain-Specific Quality of Life After Cochlear ImplantationAudiologists should routinely assess pre-implant tinnitus burden using validated tools, as it predicts domain-specific quality-of-life outcomes post-implantation and may inform counselling and rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoThe Relationship Between Monaural and Binaural Spectral Resolution in Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersClinicians fitting bilateral cochlear implant users should consider monaural spectral resolution asymmetry between ears as a factor that may limit binaural benefit; simultaneous vs. sequential implantation timing is also relevant to assess.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoVisual motion does not bias gravity-referenced vestibular coding in the primate cerebellar nodulus and uvulaEstablishing that visual motion does not bias gravity-referenced vestibular coding in the cerebellar nodulus/uvula refines scientific models of multisensory integration, which underpins future research into vestibular disorders.＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·5w agoProfessors: WSA's vacant CFO position will delay the IPOA delayed IPO for WSA could affect the company's ability to raise capital for product development and expansion, with potential downstream effects on hearing care market competition.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·5w agoNew Synchrotron Imaging Findings: Implications for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationDeeper anatomical understanding of individual cochlear variation could eventually inform more precise implant electrode selection and insertion planning, moving cochlear implantation closer to a truly personalised procedure.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·5w agoCAPable Hearing Solutions helping people with hidden auditory processing issuesThe article highlights a real service gap: adults with auditory processing disorder are often underserved by standard hearing-aid-focused audiology care, and greater awareness of specialised management pathways could prompt broader referral practices.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoCochlear Implants for Children: New Study Supports Earlier Access and Expanded CandidacyClinicians evaluating pediatric cochlear implant candidacy should be aware that this multicenter study supports lower age thresholds and broader eligibility criteria for children with severe hearing loss — consider referral for implant evaluation earlier than traditional...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·5w agoTwo New Hearing Aid Launches Completely Wrecked My Schedule | Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG 332What does it actually take to thoroughly review two brand-new hearing aids launching within days of each other? In this vlog, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most exhausting hearing aid review weekends I’ve ever had....＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoAssociation of Area Deprivation Index With Cochlear Implant Candidacy and OutcomesAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should screen for neighborhood-level socioeconomic disadvantage as a potential barrier to candidacy referral and a predictor of poorer post-implant speech outcomes, and consider targeted support or follow-up for patients from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoTranslation and validation of the extended version of the effort assessment scale for adults with cochlear implant in Turkish languageTurkish-speaking audiologists and CI programs now have a validated self-report tool for listening effort; no change to broader clinical practice is indicated for non-Turkish-speaking clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoThe Effectiveness of Vestibular Stimulation in Reducing Academic Stress among Student Nurses in School XWhile not directly clinical for audiologists, this research touches on the broader therapeutic potential of vestibular stimulation, which could inform future interdisciplinary work linking inner-ear function to neuropsychological well-being.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoEye and Ear study supports safety and efficacy of implanting hearing devices after cancerThis study provides early evidence that implantable hearing devices are a viable option for head and neck cancer survivors; audiologists managing this population should be aware of the emerging evidence, though case volume and study design details should be reviewed before...＋Save
