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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoSensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life: a multidimensional assessment in adult hearing aid usersMultidimensional assessment of sensory integration, postural stability, and quality of life in hearing aid users reveals broader functional impacts — audiologists should consider balance and sensory processing screening as part of comprehensive hearing aid fitting and follow-up.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHigh-frequency pseudo-hypofunction of the superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome: a vHIT - oVEMP dissociation explained by hydrodynamic energy lossWhen vHIT shows apparent semicircular canal hypofunction alongside preserved or enhanced oVEMP responses in SCDS, clinicians should recognise this as pseudo-hypofunction caused by hydrodynamic energy loss rather than true canal pathology, and avoid misdiagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoComments on "Vestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea''Academic correspondence on the vestibular–sleep apnea relationship signals ongoing debate in this emerging research area, which may eventually inform screening protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSensory Processing in Sexuality-Based Services for Autistic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional SurveyWhile peripheral to audiology, this study highlights the need for sensory-aware service design for autistic individuals, which may inform how audiology clinics approach sensory-sensitive patient populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssessment of the Vestibulo-Ocular reflex in polycystic Ovary Syndrome: a Case-Control study using video head impulse testingFindings are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that PCOS may be associated with vestibulo-ocular reflex changes, but evidence is insufficient to alter vestibular screening or referral practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIdiopathic intracranial hypertension presenting with obsessive thoughts: a rare neuropsychiatric manifestation "case report"Awareness that IIH can present with unusual neuropsychiatric symptoms may prompt audiologists encountering pulsatile tinnitus to consider broader neurological referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoMolecular Characterization and Immune Modulation of Schwann Cells in Vestibular SchwannomaDetailed molecular profiling of vestibular schwannoma's immune microenvironment could open new avenues for drug development and help explain variation in tumor growth and hearing loss progression.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of the Acute Imbalance Syndrome (AIS)-A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians assessing acute vestibular syndrome should be aware that AIS — presenting without nystagmus — is an undercharacterised subtype with distinct epidemiology; this review provides a reference framework but does not yet support specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSudden Hearing Loss in Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Treatment and OutcomesAudiologists and otolaryngologists managing patients with EVA and sudden hearing loss should note this review's synthesis of treatment outcomes, though the evidence base is likely limited by small, heterogeneous studies; current treatment decisions should be made in consultation...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo 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·Research (general)·2mo agoAging-related reconfiguration of auditory working-memory control under converging phonological and executive demands: EEG signatures and speech-in-noise performanceIdentifying the neural signatures of age-related auditory working-memory decline in normal-audiogram older adults may explain why some patients struggle with speech-in-noise despite passing standard audiograms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIntegrating machine learning with QSPR for property prediction of anti-vertigo drugsApplying machine learning to anti-vertigo drug property prediction could accelerate development of better pharmacological treatments for vestibular disorders, an area with limited therapeutic options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoLateral Wall Versus Perimodiolar Electrodes for Hearing Preservation in Cochlear Implantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implant surgeons and audiologists should review this meta-analysis when counseling candidates about electrode array choice for hearing preservation; findings may refine electrode selection protocols for patients with residual hearing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA rule-based mobile screening classifier for six ICVD-defined vestibular disorders: a pilot studyA validated mobile vestibular disorder screener could dramatically improve access to timely diagnosis for patients in primary care and remote settings where specialist equipment is unavailable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoHuman versus AI in audiological practice: A comparative evaluation of ChatGPT and physician treatment decisions in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossFindings are preliminary and do not yet justify substituting or formally integrating ChatGPT into clinical decision-making for sudden sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should await further validation before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoType I hair cells of striolar and central zones in vestibular organs are essential for head stability and postural controlNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is foundational basic-science research identifying the cellular basis of vestibular (balance organ) function, which may inform future therapeutic targets for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDelayed-onset cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula after nasoseptal flap reconstruction: illustrative caseNo change to routine audiological practice; however, audiologists should be aware that delayed vascular complications (including pulsatile tinnitus) may follow skull base surgery involving nasoseptal flap reconstruction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoPortable automated rapid testing for auditory assessment: repeated at-home testing in older adultsAt-home automated hearing testing in older adults shows promise for monitoring hearing changes tied to cognitive decline, but clinical adoption should await larger validation studies before changing screening protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoRadiological diagnosis of cochlear incomplete partition type 3 (IP-III) in a 4-year-old male: A case reportDetailed radiological case documentation of rare cochlear malformations like IP-III helps build the diagnostic reference literature needed to guide cochlear implant candidacy decisions in pediatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCorrection: Retrospective Observational Study To Analyse Indications of Cochleostomy and Changing Trends in Use of Cochleostomy for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionPublished corrections ensure the integrity of the surgical literature on cochlear implant techniques, which practitioners and guideline developers rely on for evidence-based decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo 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·Vestibular·2mo agoAntiviral Prophylaxis for Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy Following Vestibular Schwannoma Resection: Single Institutional Series With Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analyses of 7136 PatientsEvidence from this meta-analysis may support considering antiviral prophylaxis post-vestibular schwannoma resection to reduce delayed facial nerve palsy risk, but clinicians should review the study's effect sizes and quality of included studies before changing protocol —...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRole of Communication Partners in Pre-Cochlear Implant Decision-Making: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should proactively involve communication partners in cochlear implant counselling, as this review suggests they have significant psychosocial influence on candidacy decisions — though the evidence base is scoping-level only and does not establish what structured...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoQuantifying Inner Ear Function in Children With a Diagnosis of Cancer: Assessment of Vestibular and Audiometric FunctionAudiologists and oncology teams caring for pediatric cancer patients should routinely screen for vestibular impairment alongside audiometric monitoring, as this study suggests vestibular damage is an under-detected late effect of cancer treatment in children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCervical and Ocular Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Healthy Individuals: Normative Values for Bone Conduction at Different FrequenciesClinicians performing bone-conduction VEMP testing can use these normative datasets and reliability estimates to improve diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders, particularly where air-conduction VEMPs are not feasible — though the data apply only to healthy adults and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEvaluating the Cochlear Implant Competence of Caregivers, Educators, and Speech-Language Service Providers With the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Skills ReviewAudiologists managing pediatric cochlear implant recipients should consider using the Pediatric Cochlear Implant Skills Review as a structured tool to identify knowledge and skill gaps in caregivers, educators, and SLPs — though further validation work in larger and more diverse...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoDiagnostic utility of audiologic parameters in sudden hearing loss: a multivariable logistic regression studymay refine which audiologic parameters to prioritize when screening for sudden sensorineural hearing loss, but clinical adoption should await peer review of the full dataset and replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo 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
