RNID·Other·Research (general)·4mo agoSpeech encoding in the brain and how it changes during ageingUnderstanding the brain-level changes behind age-related difficulty hearing speech in noise could eventually point toward better rehabilitation targets beyond the ear itself.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoVestibular modulation of face identity processing: Differential effects on self, familiar and unfamiliar facesDemonstrating that the vestibular system influences complex social cognition like face-identity processing broadens our understanding of how balance disorders may have underappreciated effects on cognitive and social function.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoAwareness of Age-Related Gains and Losses and Their Associations with Hearing-Related Health Behaviors in Midlife and Older AdulthoodUnderstanding how age-related self-perceptions drive hearing health behaviors could help clinicians tailor counseling strategies to improve hearing aid uptake and screening adherence in midlife and older patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAnalysis of the differential components of five processed products of Cuscuta chinensis based on HPLC-Q Exactive Orbitrap/MS and chemometricsCharacterizing the chemical makeup of traditional herbal tinnitus remedies is a very early step toward understanding whether they have any biological basis for use, but no clinical evidence yet supports their adoption in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoMultimodal imaging and intravitreal faricimab for polypoidal choroidal vasculopathy associated with a choroidal nevus in genetically confirmed Usher syndrome type 2: a case reportIt highlights the complex multi-system disease burden in Usher syndrome, reminding audiology teams of the need for coordinated ophthalmological co-management in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoSelective Auditory Attention Engages Distinct Neural Strategies in Simulated Electric and Acoustic Stimulation Within and Across EarsClinicians fitting EAS or bimodal devices should be aware that these stimulation modes recruit distinct neural attention strategies, which may have future implications for candidacy selection and auditory training protocols, though no immediate protocol change is warranted from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoTinnitus Brain: A Functional Reorganization?Identifying consistent patterns of brain reorganisation in tinnitus could eventually lead to targeted neuromodulation therapies, making this a foundational piece of ongoing tinnitus research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoT-cell-targeted immunotherapy in neurofibromatosis type 2-related vestibular schwannoma: current evidence and future directionNF2-related vestibular schwannomas are notoriously difficult to manage and often lead to profound hearing loss; emerging immunotherapy options could eventually change the treatment landscape for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoIn vitro investigation of electrospun PVDF-TrFE fiber mats to reduce connective tissue growth after cochlear implantationConnective tissue overgrowth around cochlear implant electrodes can degrade hearing outcomes over time, and finding biomaterial solutions to prevent it is a meaningful long-term goal for the field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoDo Measures of Autonomic Nervous System Function Correlate With Sensorimotor Performance?If autonomic nervous system measures reliably predict sensorimotor integration, they could become useful adjuncts in vestibular and balance disorder workups, broadening the audiologist/vestibular specialist's assessment toolkit.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Podcast·OTC / consumer·4mo agoNew Study Evaluates Nuance Audio Glasses: Can They Improve Speech in Noise?A new study evaluating the clinical performance of Nuance Audio Glasses, an OTC hearing solution, is discussed in a podcast episode hosted by Shari Eberts featuring Dr. Tami Harel, focusing on speech-in-noise outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·4mo agoSensorion Advances GJB2 Hearing Loss Gene Therapy Following Regulatory MilestonesGJB2 mutations are the most common cause of inherited hearing loss, so a gene therapy entering clinical-trial stages represents a meaningful step toward a potential biological treatment option.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSound hypersensitivity phenotypes and sound hypersensitivity disorderAudiologists treating patients with hyperacusis, misophonia, or noise sensitivity should monitor this proposed framework; if adopted broadly, it may standardise assessment and treatment pathways, but clinical practice change should await validation and consensus endorsement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoCryoneurolysis of auriculotemporal nerve for treatment of otalgiaSecondary otalgia from auriculotemporal neuralgia is frequently missed or mismanaged; this case adds to a small but growing body of evidence for interventional nerve-targeted treatments in refractory ear pain.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoFrom vestibular migraine to cochlear migraineNo actionable practice change yet; cochlear migraine remains an emerging concept without established diagnostic criteria or treatment guidelines, but audiologists should be aware of migraine as a potential cause of unexplained hearing fluctuations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCross-cultural validation of the Dutch Vertigo Symptom Scale - Short Form: dimensionality, reliability and cultural differences in symptom reportingThe Dutch VSS-SF is a valid and reliable tool for assessing vestibular symptoms in Dutch-speaking patients, but clinicians should be aware that cultural background can influence how patients describe dizziness — a nuance relevant when using standardised questionnaires across...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoAge-dependent Shifts in Spiral Ganglion Neuron Subtypes Are Associated with Interphase Gap-dependent Modulation of Electrically Evoked Compound Action Potentials in MiceNo immediate practice change, but this preclinical mouse study suggests that age-related shifts in spiral ganglion neuron subtypes may partly explain variable cochlear implant outcomes in older recipients — a hypothesis that warrants follow-up in human studies.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·4mo agoUSPIO enhanced MR imaging in CNS tumors (UMIC): a study protocolThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field and appears to have been indexed in error for this feed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear Implant Trial Publication After ClinicalTrials.gov RegistrationPublication gaps in registered cochlear implant trials can distort the evidence base that clinicians rely on, making transparent reporting a critical issue for evidence-based audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoShould perilymph be considered when modeling the lateral semicircular canal?Accurate biomechanical models of the inner ear's balance organs are foundational for improving the design of vestibular implants and surgical interventions targeting the semicircular canals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCochlear Nerve Responsiveness to Electrical Stimulation in Late-Implanted Prelingually Deafened AdultsFindings on cochlear nerve responsiveness in late-implanted prelingually deafened adults may help refine candidate selection and outcome counselling for this challenging CI population, but direct practice change should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoIntraosseous Arteriovenous Fistula of the Mastoid Emissary Canal Treated with Combined Transvenous and Transarterial Embolization: A Case ReportDocuments a rare but treatable vascular cause of pulsatile tinnitus, reinforcing the importance of appropriate referral pathways when patients present with pulse-synchronous ear sounds.＋Save
CA¶Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoFrom the Audiometric Booth to Real‑World Soundscapes: Over Forty Years of Cochlear Implant Research Leading to Ecological AudiologyNo immediate practice change warranted; this is a narrative historical review, but it reinforces a growing consensus that real-world hearing assessments should complement standard booth testing for cochlear implant users.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoBridging Mechanisms and Clinical Care: Research on Auditory Disorders at the LEXA LabNo immediate practice change; this is a research-program profile describing a clinician-scientist lab whose outputs may inform future clinical guidance.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoExploring the Role of Music, Touch, and Emerging Technologies in Hearing HealthNo immediate practice change; this is a research-program overview highlighting emerging multisensory and technology-based interventions that are not yet validated for routine clinical use.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoExploring the Role of Music, Touch, and Emerging Technologies in Hearing HealthMultisensory approaches that go beyond standard amplification could open new rehabilitation pathways for patients who remain dissatisfied with hearing devices in complex listening environments.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Public health & policy·4mo agoPrevention, Detection, and Rehabilitation of Noise‑Related Hearing Disorders: An Integrated Approach in the Era of Hearing TechnologiesThe integrated prevention-detection-rehabilitation framework reinforces current best-practice thinking, but without access to full methodology and results, audiologists should treat this as directionally supportive rather than immediately practice-changing.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Industry news·Professional practice·4mo agoIndustry NewsRecognition of leading researchers and long-standing industry players reflects the maturation and ongoing investment in the audiology and hearing care field.＋Save
CA◎Canadian Audiologist·Professional org·Education & training·4mo agoEditorialProfiling Canadian university audiology programs helps the profession understand where future audiologists are trained and where research capacity is being built.＋Save
