PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoTen years after transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA): Why did we abandon the transoral route?This article has no meaningful relevance to audiology; it concerns surgical abandonment of a thyroidectomy approach and is unlikely to affect hearing-related clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoTail-anchored protein C-terminal domains stimulate ATP hydrolysis by the P5A-ATPase Spf1pThis article has no meaningful relevance to audiology; it is a molecular biology study of protein-enzyme interactions in cellular quality control.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoInvestigation of the correlation between the degree of endolymphatic hydrops and inner-ear anatomical variations in patients with Menière's disease based on 5.0T inner-ear hydrography and gadolinium-enhanced imagingNo immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and require replication before influencing clinical workup or surgical planning for Menière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExploration of the value of VAS score in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vestibular diseases during caloric testVAS distress scores during caloric testing may help identify patients likely to have difficulty tolerating the procedure, but evidence is insufficient to mandate a protocol change without further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoClinical reclassification of low-frequency type of sudden sensorineural hearing lossThe proposed reclassification of low-frequency SSNHL subtypes is hypothesis-generating; audiologists should monitor for formal validation before adopting new classification criteria in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoExpert consensus on a novel classification system, surgical management strategies, and prognostic evaluation for congenital ossicular chain malformations based on stapes footplate mobility and suprastructural integrity (2026 edition)Surgeons treating congenital ossicular chain malformations should note this consensus classification, but adoption should be weighed against existing systems; expert consensus (Level 5 evidence) warrants prospective validation before broad implementation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoEfficacy of stapes prosthesis surgery for congenital stapes fixation or oval window atresia in pediatric patientsStapes prosthesis surgery appears effective for congenital stapes fixation and oval window atresia in paediatric patients, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions; outcomes data can inform counselling until prospective evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoClassification and surgical outcomes of congenital middle ear malformations with concomitant facial nerve anomaliesSurgeons managing congenital middle ear malformations should be aware that concurrent facial nerve anomalies require careful pre-operative classification to guide surgical planning and reduce nerve injury risk; however, without access to the full data, specific protocol changes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoObservation of the therapeutic effect of flunarizine capsules combined with the Epley manoeuvre in the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigoIf the combination of flunarizine and Epley manoeuvre is shown to significantly outperform Epley alone, audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider referring BPPV patients with residual dizziness for pharmacological co-management; results should be reviewed in full...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPain Outcomes and Predictors in Transoral Vestibular ThyroidectomyThis article has negligible relevance to the audiology field and is included here only for completeness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSpeech-in-Noise Ability and Longitudinal Cortical Thinning in Speech-Processing NetworksWhile findings strengthen the biological case for early hearing intervention to protect brain health, the study is observational — audiologists should not change screening or treatment protocols based on this alone, but it reinforces counseling patients on the cognitive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoIndividuals with near-normal audiograms but perceived hearing difficulties can achieve aided outcomes on par with those of peers with mild hearing lossAudiologists should consider fitting hearing aids for patients with near-normal audiograms who report significant hearing difficulty, as aided outcomes can match those of patients with confirmed mild hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoLow-Grade Papillary Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder Presenting as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia: A Case ReportThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and should not be included in audiology-focused content pipelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoEconomic evaluation of hearing aid use and quality of life in older adults with hearing impairment in IndiaNo immediate practice change for clinicians outside India, but the findings reinforce the importance of addressing hearing-aid uptake barriers — cost, awareness, and stigma — especially in low- and middle-income settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssociation Between the Fukuda Stepping Test and Foulage Test Parameters in Healthy Adults and Patients With Ménière's DiseaseIf the Fukuda Stepping Test and Foulage Test show meaningful correlation in Ménière's patients, the simpler Fukuda test may serve as a low-cost proxy for platform-based balance assessment, but clinicians should await broader validation before replacing current protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) biomarkers of tinnitus severity within tinnitus subtypesAn objective, brain-based measure of tinnitus severity would fill a critical gap in diagnosis and treatment monitoring, since clinicians currently rely entirely on patient self-report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA description of self-selected treatments and self-reported improvement following treatment among post-9/11 veterans experiencing disruptive dizziness following a comprehensive traumatic brain injury evaluationPost-concussive dizziness is common and under-treated in veterans; understanding patient-driven treatment choices can inform shared decision-making and highlight gaps in formal vestibular rehabilitation pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAcute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on the Ankle's Range of Motion and Postural StabilityPostural stability is a key outcome in vestibular rehabilitation, and evidence on stretching protocols could peripherally inform physiotherapy components of balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoCharacteristics of Older Adults Seeking Hearing Aids for the First Time and Initial Fitting Parameters in Mainland ChinaFindings may inform fitting protocols and counseling expectations for first-time hearing aid users in China, but clinicians outside China should interpret carefully given likely differences in audiological profiles, healthcare access, and cultural factors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTinnitus and Reactions to Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey Across Different Tinnitus DurationsClinicians should consider assessing tinnitus perception and tinnitus-related distress as separate dimensions in clinical interviews and outcome measures, as this study supports their independence across different tinnitus durations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSpeech Data for Improved Audiological Evaluation in the Romani LanguageAudiologists serving Romani-speaking populations in Slovakia now have a validated set of speech materials for testing; no practice change is warranted outside this specific linguistic context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoPre-Stimulus Head Position and Its Effect on Sound Localization Metrics in ChildrenClinicians conducting sound localization testing in children should standardize and record pre-stimulus head position, as it measurably influences localization accuracy metrics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEffects of Hearing Intervention on Cognitive Function in Patients with Presbycusis: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that hearing intervention positively impacts cognitive function in older adults with age-related hearing loss; audiologists should use these findings to counsel patients and reinforce the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoStudy Protocol: Psychometric Testing of the German Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life Index-A Multicenter Study on Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Care in Vestibular SchwannomaValidated, language-adapted patient-reported outcome tools are essential for equitable, patient-centered care in vestibular schwannoma management across German-speaking populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoMapping Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Rehabilitation Services Across Saudi Arabia: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional StudyUnderstanding the geographic distribution of audiology and speech-language pathology services in Saudi Arabia is a foundational step toward addressing access disparities in a large, resource-diverse country.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSeasickness, Sea Legs, and Gravity: Suppression of Motion Sickness, Development of Sea Legs, The Role of the Striated Organelle in the Vestibular Efferent SystemBetter understanding of the vestibular efferent system and the striated organelle could eventually inform interventions for motion sickness and balance adaptation disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoShort-Term Music Training Enhances Spectral Resolution for Prelingually Deafened Children with Cochlear ImplantsShort-term music training may be a low-risk adjunct to cochlear implant rehabilitation in prelingually deafened children to improve spectral resolution, but sample size and study design should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoExploring and Overcoming Challenges for Efficient Audiological Testing in Children Under 5 Years of Age-Screening with Otoacoustic EmissionsAudiologists monitoring pediatric oncology patients on cisplatin should consider OAE screening protocols adapted to the practical challenges of testing children under 5, though specific protocol changes depend on the study's detailed findings and local resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoValidation of the Adaptive Danish Sentence Test (DAST): Normative Data from a Template-Based, Linguistically Rich Sentence-in-Noise TestThe DAST provides a validated, linguistically balanced speech-in-noise test with normative data for Danish-speaking populations — audiologists serving Danish-speaking patients should consider it for diagnostic and fitting verification purposes.＋Save
