PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoA modeling approach to understanding poor stability in people with vestibular hypofunctionThis modeling study provides mechanistic insight into gait instability in vestibular hypofunction but does not yet offer a validated clinical tool; no immediate change to rehabilitation protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoA systematic review on sound-based therapy for individuals with hyperacusisThis systematic review may offer updated guidance on sound-based therapies for hyperacusis; audiologists managing hyperacusis patients should review the full findings to assess whether current protocols align with the evidence summarized.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAssociation between low free T4 values and prevalence of tinnitus in US adults: 2009-2012Findings are preliminary and based on cross-sectional survey data — no actionable change to tinnitus assessment or thyroid screening protocols is justified until stronger prospective evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoFrom rehabilitation to performance: reframing vestibular-ocular interventions to optimise sports performanceNo immediate change to clinical vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted; this is a conceptual reframing paper proposing a broader application of vestibular-ocular training in sport, pending supporting efficacy trials.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoMultimodal mapping of balance dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a consensus roadmap for research and interventionA consensus roadmap for multimodal balance research in Parkinson's disease could standardise outcome measures and accelerate development of effective interventions for a major cause of falls and disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoTreatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension With Bilateral Trans-stenotic Pressure Gradients: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Venous Sinus StentingOptimising venous sinus stenting for IIH has indirect audiology relevance because IIH commonly causes pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms; better neurosurgical management could reduce these referrals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoHearing aid fitting: analysis of the impact on the auditory system during the first year of use in moderate and severe hearing lossPreliminary evidence suggests the auditory system undergoes measurable changes during the first year of hearing aid use in moderate-to-severe loss, but the small sample (n=24) limits practice-changing conclusions; monitor this area for larger replications.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·4mo agoTinnitus disorder and musical auditory training: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trialThis double-blind RCT on Musical Auditory Training for tinnitus is the strongest design available for this question; if results are positive, audiologists should consider MAT as an evidence-based adjunct to tinnitus management — await full results and effect-size data before...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoPerceptual organization of Mandarin consonants in cochlear implant usersFindings on Mandarin consonant perception in CI users may guide audiologists working with Mandarin-speaking implant recipients to target specific consonant confusions in auditory rehabilitation, pending review of the full results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAuditory Cortex Photobiomodulation Ameliorates Tinnitus-like Behavior by Reversing Synaptic Excitation/Inhibition Imbalance in MiceIdentifying a non-invasive, light-based intervention that targets the neural mechanisms of tinnitus offers a potential new treatment pathway, though extensive human trials are needed before clinical translation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoImaging classification of jugular bulb variants on HRCT temporal bone and CT head and neck angiography: prospective study on standardized reporting using lateral skull base landmarks and correlation with condylar veinAudiologists have no direct practice change from this study; it is primarily relevant to neurotologists and skull-base surgeons planning procedures near the jugular bulb.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCell and gene therapies in Menière's disease: perspectives for a slowly progressive inner ear diseaseEmerging cell and gene therapy approaches, combined with a rethinking of Menière's disease pathophysiology, could eventually shift treatment away from purely symptomatic management toward disease-modifying strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoStatic and dynamic balance performance and associated factors among children with and without hearing impairment in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: a comparative cross-sectional studyChildren with hearing impairment show measurable balance deficits; audiologists assessing pediatric patients should consider routine vestibular or balance screening as part of the evaluation protocol.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoA Curious Gingival Erosion: A Rare Oral Manifestation of Fixed Drug EruptionThis article has no apparent relevance to the audiology field and is likely included in a feed due to indexing overlap.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Cochlear implants·4mo agoFive Cochlear Implant Pioneers Awarded 2026 Merkin Prize in Biomedical TechnologyThe award highlights the cumulative, multi-decade research effort behind cochlear implants and reinforces the technology's status as one of the most clinically successful neural prosthetics in history.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoAdvancing Inner Ear Therapeutics: Research, Innovation, and the Future of Hearing Loss TreatmentPharmaceutical and biological therapies for inner ear hearing loss represent a potential paradigm shift beyond amplification, and audiologists should begin building awareness of the pipeline so they can counsel patients and adapt their practice when treatments reach clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoEndolymphatic hydrops and its association with Magnetic Resonance Imaging and serum vitamin D levelsIf the study confirms a significant association, clinicians managing Ménière's disease or endolymphatic hydrops may consider routine vitamin D screening; however, evidence is not yet sufficient to recommend this as standard practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoGenome-wide analysis implicates inner ear development in Ménière diseaseNo immediate change to clinical practice; findings are foundational genetic research, but they may eventually support genetic risk screening and targeted therapies for Ménière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoComparison of transoral and bilateral axillo-breast approach endoscopic thyroidectomy: multicentre studyThis study has minimal relevance to audiology; it was likely captured by a broad search and should be deprioritized for audiology-specific audiences.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoMusicians are better at using sounds as spatial body anchorsDemonstrating that musical training enhances auditory-spatial body anchoring suggests potential therapeutic applications for balance rehabilitation programs in audiology and vestibular care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoEnhanced Contour-Deviant Mismatch Negativity and Mnemonic Representations in Older MusiciansNo immediate change to audiology practice is indicated; findings support the mechanistic link between lifelong music training and preserved auditory discrimination in aging, but do not yet support recommending music training as a clinical intervention for age-related hearing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoBeyond the naked eye: a systematic review on the current state of radiomics approaches to the vestibular schwannomaRadiomics shows promise for vestibular schwannoma management decisions but remains a research tool; no actionable change to current clinical imaging or treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoAssessing Hearing-Related Quality of Life in Adults With Hearing Loss: Validation of the German Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL)-35 ProfileGerman-speaking clinics that fit cochlear implants can now consider using the validated German CIQOL-35 Profile as a standardised patient-reported outcome measure, replacing or supplementing ad-hoc quality-of-life assessments.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Clinical audiology·4mo agoCall for audiologists and patients to join Hyperacusis Collaborative Research NetworkNo actionable practice change yet; audiologists who treat hyperacusis or noxacusis patients should consider joining the network to contribute data and stay informed as research develops.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoPredicting abnormal auditory brainstem response outcomes using risk factorsIf validated, a risk-factor model for abnormal ABR outcomes could help prioritize which children need expedited electrophysiological testing, but findings from this single study should not yet change referral thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoRepeated traumatic brain injury in civilian emergency care: An exploration of potential risk factorsRepeated TBI is a known contributor to auditory and vestibular dysfunction; understanding its civilian risk factors could inform interdisciplinary care pathways that include audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoClinical analysis of 10 cases of congenital middle ear cholesteatoma with concurrent congenital ossicular malformationThis 10-case series provides rare descriptive data on a co-occurring congenital condition; no practice change is warranted, but it may heighten clinical suspicion for ossicular malformation when diagnosing congenital middle ear cholesteatoma.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·4mo agoA Prospective Multicenter Post-Market Study Evaluating the Safety and Effectiveness of Cochlear Implantation in Adults With Single-Sided DeafnessCochlear implantation for single-sided deafness in adults appears safe and effective based on prospective multicenter post-market data; clinicians managing SSD patients should consider this evidence when counselling candidates for CI versus conventional alternatives such as CROS...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoInvestigating the Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation for Persistent Post-Concussive SymptomsAudiologists managing patients with persistent dizziness or auditory symptoms after concussion should be aware of this evidence for multidisciplinary rehabilitation, but should await full-text review before changing referral pathways.＋Save
