RNID·Other·Hearing aids·4mo agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechA successful new signal-processing strategy for noisy environments would directly address one of the most common and persistent complaints of hearing-aid users, potentially improving device satisfaction and uptake.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsValidated real-world measures of listening effort and fatigue could fill a major gap in audiological assessment, enabling more person-centred rehabilitation for older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoInterplay of age, speech perception in noise, standard and extended high-frequency hearing, and cochlear synaptopathy in individuals with normal audiogramsExtended high-frequency audiometry and cochlear synaptopathy measures may help explain speech-in-noise difficulties in patients with normal standard audiograms, but routine clinical adoption requires further validation before practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoEvaluation of Cochlear Function, Hidden Hearing Loss, and Auditory Temporal Processing in Tinnitus Patients with Normal AudiogramsHidden hearing loss and auditory temporal processing measures may reveal underlying dysfunction in tinnitus patients with normal audiograms, but findings need replication in larger controlled trials before changing clinical evaluation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoIntraoperative High Resolution 2D and 3D Angiography in Cervical Decompression for Sub-Axial Bow Hunter's SyndromeBow Hunter's Syndrome can mimic inner ear disorders, so audiologists and neurotologists should be aware of this rare vascular diagnosis when patients report position-dependent dizziness or sudden auditory symptoms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNeurological complications in microgravity and long duration spaceflightSpaceflight-induced neuro-otological changes — including vestibular and possibly auditory pathway alterations — may offer extreme-environment insights relevant to understanding balance and hearing disorders more broadly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoTumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature ReviewTumor-to-tumor metastasis involving vestibular schwannoma is exceedingly rare, and awareness of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate pathologic evaluation in atypical cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoNeuroendocrine Tumor of the Middle EarClinicians evaluating unexplained middle ear masses should include MEANT in the differential diagnosis; definitive diagnosis requires histopathology with neuroendocrine markers, and this case adds to a limited literature—no practice change is warranted beyond diagnostic...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoCharacterizing sexual dysfunction in females with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos syndrome or hypermobility spectrum disorder and genito-pelvic pain through cross-sectional analysisThis article does not have meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it addresses sexual dysfunction in a connective tissue disorder population without a hearing-related focus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP): Biology, Signaling, Pathophysiological Roles, and Therapeutic ApplicationsUnderstanding CGRP's role in the auditory and vestibular systems may open future therapeutic targets for conditions such as vestibular migraine and Ménière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPersistent Dizziness and Time-Domain Dissociation in Vestibular Function: A Hypothesis-Generating Case Series and Spatiotemporal Framework for Targeted Vestibular RehabilitationThis is hypothesis-generating only; the spatiotemporal framework is not yet validated, so no change to vestibular rehabilitation protocols is warranted until prospective studies confirm the model.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoContinuous vs. Interrupted Multi-Talker Babble Background Noise: Impact on Speech Perception in Bimodal Cochlear ImplantsAudiologists fitting bimodal cochlear implant users should consider including both continuous and interrupted background noise conditions in speech-perception testing, as these may capture different aspects of real-world listening performance relevant to candidacy and outcome...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoWideband Tympanometry Findings in Otitis Media with Effusion-A Systematic ReviewWideband tympanometry shows promise as a more sensitive diagnostic tool for otitis media with effusion in children than conventional tympanometry, but routine protocol adoption should await further standardization of reference norms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSkull Pneumatization Forms a Biothermal System Protecting Ocular and Vestibular HomeostasisIf validated, this novel biothermal hypothesis could offer a new framework for understanding why some patients develop vestibular or ocular symptoms linked to middle ear and sinus pathology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoThe Genetic Causes of Auditory Neuropathy: A Systematic ReviewGenetic testing for auditory neuropathy is clinically meaningful because the causative gene can influence cochlear implant candidacy and expected outcomes; audiologists should advocate for genetic workup in confirmed auditory neuropathy cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoAuditory Performance Analysis and Evaluation of Quality of Life After Cochlear Implantation in Patients Aged 60 (Sixty) and OlderCochlear implantation delivers meaningful auditory and quality-of-life gains in patients aged 60+; age alone should not be a barrier to implant candidacy, though pre-operative factors such as duration of deafness and residual speech recognition matter.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAssociations of Dietary Factors, Body Mass Index, and Physical Activity with Tinnitus: A Scoping ReviewCurrent evidence is insufficient to recommend specific dietary or lifestyle interventions for tinnitus management; however, the review supports discussing general metabolic health and physical activity as part of holistic patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoNetwork Meta-Analysis of Cognitive Impairment and miRNA Expression in Alzheimer's Disease Patients with Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Cross-ValidationClarifying the molecular link between hearing loss and Alzheimer's disease could eventually guide early screening and intervention strategies in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoHearing Outcomes Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should be aware that ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement may alter hearing, but scoping review evidence is insufficient to recommend routine audiological monitoring protocols — clinicians should flag patients with new hearing symptoms post-shunt.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoAn Annotation-Free Pipeline for 3D Auricular Bowl Atlas Construction and Statistical Shape Modelling from Surface ScansAutomated 3D ear shape modelling could accelerate and improve the customisation of in-the-ear hearing aids and other ear-worn devices, reducing fitting errors and remakes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoDisrupted Vestibular Nuclei Neuron Development in a Chick Model for Congenital Vestibular DisordersIdentifying the neurodevelopmental consequences of malformed vestibular structures could inform future therapeutic targets for children with congenital balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCrystalloid Volume and Postoperative Complications in Semisitting Vestibular Schwannoma SurgeryOptimising intraoperative fluid management in vestibular schwannoma surgery could reduce postoperative complications, ultimately improving hearing and neurological outcomes for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoA Rare Case of Co-occurring Ménière's Disease and Red Ear SyndromeDocumenting rare symptom co-occurrences expands the differential diagnosis landscape for audiologists and otologists encountering atypical presentations of Ménière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·4mo agoA Multi-Subject Tractography Atlas of Human Cerebellar ConnectionsA high-quality multi-subject cerebellar connectivity atlas could serve as a reference for future research into vestibular disorders, balance rehabilitation, and auditory-cerebellar pathways.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoInvestigation of the relationship between APOE4 expression, hearing loss and Alzheimer Disease pathologyUnderstanding whether APOE4 mechanistically links hearing loss to Alzheimer's pathology could reshape how audiologists counsel high-risk patients and prioritise early intervention.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoImproving the function of the infection-fighting cells to prevent glue ear in childrenGlue ear is the most common cause of hearing loss in children, and a better understanding of its immune mechanisms could eventually lead to non-surgical treatments that reduce the need for grommets.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Research (general)·4mo agoSensorion Names GJB2 Hearing Loss Therapy as Lead Program; Ends OTOF TrialThe strategic shift signals that GJB2-related hereditary hearing loss — the most prevalent form of genetic deafness — is becoming a priority target in the emerging gene therapy landscape, while setbacks in OTOF programs highlight the difficulty of translating inner-ear gene...＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAltered auditory efferent activity as a potential factor in tinnitus emergenceIf the auditory efferent system is confirmed as a driver of tinnitus emergence, it could open entirely new therapeutic targets beyond current symptom-management approaches.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoUncovering the ‘hidden’ genetics of childhood hearing lossA more sensitive genetic diagnostic tool could reduce the proportion of childhood sensorineural hearing loss cases that go unexplained, enabling earlier targeted intervention and genetic counselling.＋Save
