PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia Resulting in Acute Vestibular Paroxysmia and Hemifacial SpasmThis single case report is too preliminary to change practice, but it reminds clinicians to consider vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia in patients presenting with concurrent vestibular paroxysmia and hemifacial spasm.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoTrigeminal trophic syndrome: recognising a patternTrigeminal trophic syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed, and recognising its hallmark presentation can prevent unnecessary invasive procedures and guide appropriate neurological referral.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2mo agoImmediate implant placement in Type II socket using vestibular socket therapy with pericardial membrane versus simultaneous guided bone regeneration (randomized controlled clinical trial)This trial has no relevance to audiology; it appears to have been included in error and should not inform hearing-care practice or research priorities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDiagnostic value of vestibular tests (video head impulse test and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossDiagnostic value of vestibular tests (vHIT and cVEMPs) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossAudiologists assessing patients with sudden unexplained hearing loss (ISSHL) should consider adding vHIT and cVEMP testing to their evaluation, as abnormal results may help localize inner-ear damage and provide prognostic information — pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of a Spanish-language version of the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL-ES)Clinics serving Spanish-speaking patients with vestibular disorders can now use the validated VADL-ES to measure functional independence and quality of life; no change to non-Spanish-language practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIntraocular lens exchange for vision-dependent vestibular disorder after cataract surgery: A case reportSingle case report only — no actionable change for audiologists; vestibular evaluation of post-cataract patients with dizziness should flag the possibility of visually induced vestibular disorder for ophthalmology referral, but this remains anecdotal.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoCorrection: The effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trialThis is a correction notice, not new data — no actionable change; readers should consult the updated version of the original RCT for accurate figures before drawing clinical conclusions about MemoVigor 2 for tinnitus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCase Report: Relief of long-standing severe motion sickness following stellate ganglion blockSingle case report — no actionable change; interesting hypothesis-generating finding for clinicians managing refractory vestibular-related motion sickness, but no evidence base to support adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIntroducing a translationally relevant mouse model of radiosurgery-induced unilateral hearing lossPreclinical animal model only — no actionable change for clinical practice; the model may accelerate future research into hearing-protective strategies during radiosurgery, but no human data are available yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoPredicting hearing loss in noise-exposed petrochemical workers: Influencing factors and a nomogram modelThe nomogram offers a potentially useful occupational risk-stratification tool, but external validation in other occupational cohorts is needed before adoption in hearing conservation programmes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPulsatile tinnitus due to intracranial arteriovenous fistula indirectly identified by carotid Doppler ultrasoundCarotid Doppler ultrasound may serve as an indirect, non-invasive clue toward intracranial arteriovenous fistula in pulsatile tinnitus workup, but this single case report is too preliminary to change diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative reviewMindfulness-based therapy shows promise for reducing psychological distress in chronic tinnitus patients, but the narrative (non-systematic) review design limits strong practice recommendations; audiologists may cautiously consider it as an adjunct to existing counseling...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe Long-Term Impact of Facial Palsy on the Quality of Life of Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsFacial palsy following vestibular schwannoma treatment carries a significant and durable quality-of-life penalty; audiologists and surgeons counseling patients should weight this risk heavily in shared treatment decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPseudoprogression in Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas following stereotactic radiosurgery: temporal dynamics and radiological predictorsClinicians managing large vestibular schwannomas post-radiosurgery should be aware of pseudoprogression patterns and MRI predictors identified here before escalating treatment; however, the study's observational design means findings should be validated before changing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMultiple Modalities of Sensory Gating Are Affected in Decompensated TinnitusNo immediate practice change; findings are mechanistic and require replication before influencing tinnitus assessment or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoEmotional responses to environmental sounds: associations with self-reported well-being in adults reporting minimal hearing difficulties, some hearing difficulties, and hearing aid useNo immediate practice change, but findings reinforce the value of counselling hearing aid users about the emotional dimension of everyday soundscapes when discussing quality-of-life outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFrequency and phenotype of GAA-FGF14 disease in bilateral vestibulopathy syndromes: insights from repeat expansion carriers, including a case of co-occurrence with RFC1-related CANVASAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that GAA-FGF14 repeat expansions can underlie bilateral vestibulopathy, and rare co-occurrence with RFC1-CANVAS is possible, but genetic testing protocols are not yet standardised — no immediate practice change is warranted...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoUnique Natural History of Very Small Vestibular Schwannoma Substantiates Size Threshold SurveillanceEvidence supports defining a size threshold below which vestibular schwannomas can be managed with active surveillance alone, potentially reducing overtreatment of very small tumors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSelective subperineurial dissection in vestibular schwannoma surgery: how I do itThis technique paper offers a step-by-step procedural reference for neurotologists; it does not provide comparative outcome data, so no evidence-based change in surgical practice is warranted without further study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe effect of real-ear adjusted chirp stimuli on auditory brainstem response threshold estimation and wave V parameters in childrenIf real-ear-adjusted chirp stimuli demonstrably improve ABR threshold accuracy in children, audiologists performing pediatric ABR testing should consider incorporating RECD-adjusted chirp protocols into their workflow.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoPharyngeal Dysphagia in Cancer: Characterizing Functional and Physiological Swallow Targets Across 12 Cancer TypesCharacterizing swallowing dysfunction across diverse cancer types could inform multidisciplinary care pathways and highlight where audiology-adjacent speech-language services are most needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoThe shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulationsUnderstanding how the brain flexibly shapes attention to speech modulations has direct implications for next-generation auditory attention decoding systems and neuro-steered hearing aids.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoEffect of balance training exercises with stroboscopic glasses on postural control, gait, and physical performance in the elderly population: study protocol for a randomized controlled trialThis is a published protocol only — no results are available yet; no actionable change to balance rehabilitation practice can be made at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoFailed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case reportIn patients with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled chronic ear infection where cochlear implantation fails, auditory brainstem implantation is a viable salvage option — consistent with existing guidance but reinforced by this case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up DataImproving the statistical handling of irregular follow-up data in cochlear implant research could reduce bias in reported hearing outcome trajectories and lead to more reliable evidence for clinical guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoA Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening ConditionsUnderstanding how motivation shapes listening effort could refine how audiologists measure and counsel patients on the real-world burden of hearing difficulty, particularly in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSpeech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI StudyThese findings open a potential non-implant pathway for sensory substitution in single-sided deafness, and may inform future design of vibrotactile hearing assistive devices or multimodal rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoComprehensive neuropsychological assessment and FDG-PET imaging in patients with RFC1-related disorderCharacterising the neuropsychological and metabolic brain profile of CANVAS disorder may improve diagnostic accuracy and patient counselling for this underrecognised genetic vestibulo-cerebellar condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoTemporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantationCochlear implant surgeons should monitor how insertion method (motorized vs. manual) affects post-operative impedance trajectories, particularly in hearing-preservation candidates, though definitive practice change awaits larger controlled trials.＋Save
