PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·2mo 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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoInner ear-on-a-chip could advance hearing loss researchA reliable lab model of the human inner ear could dramatically accelerate drug testing and mechanistic research into sensorineural hearing loss, reducing reliance on animal models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssociations between blood cadmium and lead and postural balance in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), 2021-2023If heavy-metal exposure is confirmed as a modifiable risk factor for balance disorders, it could open new avenues for prevention-focused audiological and vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo 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·2mo 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·Cochlear implants·2mo agoImpacts of hearing history, etiology, vestibular and balance function, and socioeconomic marginalization on developmental outcomes in children with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting pediatric cochlear implants should routinely assess vestibular and balance function and document socioeconomic risk factors, as both independently influence developmental outcomes and should inform multidisciplinary rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVisual Motion Sensitivity in Vestibular MigraineQuantified visual motion sensitivity may help characterize vestibular migraine patients, but the study is a prospective cohort without a treatment arm — no change to diagnostic or management protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffects of Asymmetric Auditory Deprivation in Sequential Cochlear ImplantFindings suggest that longer auditory deprivation in the second-implanted ear may worsen outcomes in sequential cochlear implant users; clinicians should weigh deprivation duration when counseling and timing second-side implantation, though effect size and clinical thresholds...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCorrection to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysisAccurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRadiologic analysis of large vestibular schwannoma position on surgical outcomesTumor position relative to the internal auditory canal and brainstem on preoperative imaging may be a useful predictor of surgical outcomes for large vestibular schwannomas; surgeons could incorporate radiologic position analysis into preoperative planning and patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoEffect of Type of Speech Equalization and Averaging Method on the Long-Term Average Speech Spectra of Five Indian Languages and British EnglishAudiologists fitting hearing aids for speakers of Indian languages should be cautious about applying British English or generic LTASS targets, as equalization and averaging method choices meaningfully affect the speech spectrum profile; language-specific LTASS data from this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoReversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with atorvastatin: a case reportThis single case raises atorvastatin as a possible rare cause of reversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should ask about statin use when no other cause is identified, but one case report is insufficient to change standard practice.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSpeech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study FindsSpeech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring one aspect of family-centered practice: Readability of written documents to support parental understanding and decision-making regarding cochlear implantsClinicians involved in cochlear implant programs should audit the readability of their patient-facing documents and simplify materials that exceed recommended reading levels to support genuine informed consent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoConnecting the Dots: Network Analysis of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Among AdolescentsConcussion often involves auditory and vestibular symptoms, and understanding symptom network structure could eventually inform which sub-specialties, including audiology and vestibular rehabilitation, should be prioritized in post-concussion care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoResection of Vestibular Schwannoma in a Highly Pneumatized Temporal Bone with Fat Graft-Assisted CSF Leak Prevention: A Case-Based Technical Video ReportTechnical innovations in vestibular schwannoma surgery directly affect patient hearing and vestibular outcomes, making awareness of evolving surgical approaches relevant to audiologists involved in pre- and post-operative care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNeural population dynamics in primate multisensory cortical areas during heading discriminationUnderstanding how the brain integrates vestibular and visual signals at the neural population level could inform future computational models underlying vestibular disorder diagnostics and rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSymptoms in hypertension: Diagnostic challenges, clinical implications and management strategies for headache, dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness and vertigo in patients with hypertension may have a cardiovascular origin, warranting communication with the patient's physician rather than assuming a peripheral vestibular cause.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDICOM-Based Quantification of MRI Artifact from Auditory Implants: a Technical Note Comparing Bone-Conduction- and Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists and implant teams should be aware that artifact extent differs meaningfully between bone-conduction and cochlear implants on MRI; these findings can inform pre-scan counselling and radiologist communication, but specific protocol changes should await larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSemicircular canal dysfunction in profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss and its prognostic value: implications for the proper indication of hyperbaric oxygen therapyClinicians managing profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss should consider testing semicircular canal function, as dysfunction may serve as a negative prognostic marker and could help refine patient selection for hyperbaric oxygen therapy — pending replication in larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBalance impairment, vestibular dysfunction, and fear of falling in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a controlled posturographic studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing patients with ankylosing spondylitis should be aware of likely balance impairment and fear of falling; consider including vestibular screening in this population, though larger prospective studies are needed before formal protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoGrowth Patterns of Small Intracanalicular Vestibular SchwannomasNo immediate practice change is warranted; this retrospective series adds natural-history data for small intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas but does not establish new management thresholds — existing watch-and-wait protocols remain appropriate pending prospective evidence.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2mo agoFeasibility and preliminary effects of axial rolling on balance and functional mobility in people with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind randomised controlled pilot studyAlthough tangential to audiology, balance rehabilitation research in Parkinson's disease is relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists who co-manage fall risk in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoComparative clinical features of unilateral and bilateral Ménière's diseaseAudiologists and ENTs managing Ménière's disease should note that bilateral cases likely have a distinct clinical profile from unilateral cases, though specific practice changes depend on the study's detailed findings not yet fully extracted here.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPerception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flightUnderstanding how the vestibular system (the inner-ear balance system) processes motion without gravity deepens fundamental knowledge relevant to vestibular science, astronaut health, and extreme-environment rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoClinical features and efficacy analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in children: a single-center, retrospective study (2015-2025)Retrospective single-center data on pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may sharpen awareness of child-specific features, but the weak evidence level means no practice change is warranted until prospective or multicenter data confirm the findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo 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·2mo 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·Vestibular·2mo agoEnhanced response obtainability with chirp stimulus in bone-conducted mVEMPsChirp stimuli may improve response rates for bone-conducted mVEMPs; audiologists performing vestibular testing should consider this stimulus type if response obtainability is a concern, pending replication in larger samples.＋Save
