PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoSpeech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunctionAudiologists monitoring patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy should assess both afferent (hearing nerve) and efferent (brain-to-ear tuning) function, as speech-in-noise difficulties in this population reflect dual-pathway dysfunction beyond standard audiometric thresholds.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoGalvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivorsDemonstrating ipsilesional brainstem pathway disruption via galvanic vestibular stimulation advances understanding of the vestibulo-motor deficits underlying post-stroke balance impairment, potentially guiding future rehabilitation targets.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoLongitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023No immediate change to clinical protocols is indicated, but audiologists treating Medicaid patients should be aware that coverage eligibility varies widely by state and has shifted substantially over the past two decades — check current state-specific Medicaid policies when...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoCochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024Clinicians should review emerging complication trend data from the MAUDE database to inform pre-operative counseling and post-surgical monitoring protocols for cochlear implant patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3mo agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·3mo agoExploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based StudyUnderstanding continuing education gaps among hearing health care professionals can drive improvements in workforce competency and quality of care across the field.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoOsia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base TumorsSurgeons and audiologists managing post-craniotomy patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss should be aware that Osia implantation appears feasible in this population, though individualized surgical planning is critical given altered skull anatomy.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoPediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should be aware of current best-practice imaging protocols for pediatric CI candidates, but specific protocol changes would depend on reading the full article; no single immediate practice change is indicated by the overview format alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoAn Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing AidsClinicians counseling patients on OTC hearing aids should be aware that the number of preset options can meaningfully affect usability for older or less tech-savvy users, but specific prescriptive guidance awaits broader replication.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoA 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBITBI is a known risk factor for auditory and vestibular dysfunction, and interdisciplinary treatment models that address persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms may indirectly inform how audiology is integrated into TBI rehabilitation teams.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAcute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular DysfunctionVestibular audiologists and balance clinicians treating MS patients should note that central vestibular dysfunction status may moderate the acute response to VR-based optokinetic stimulation, warranting patient stratification before using this intervention.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoIdentification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxiaIdentifying biological markers of cellular stress in hypoxic environments may ultimately help explain mechanisms behind altitude-related auditory symptoms such as tinnitus and barotrauma, informing future preventive strategies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Accessibility·3mo agoWorking With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing CareAudiologists working with linguistically diverse patients should proactively address collaboration barriers with interpreters — such as briefing interpreters on audiological terminology before appointments — to improve care quality and patient understanding.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoExploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Loudness IntoleranceClinicians should routinely screen for loudness intolerance in patients presenting with tinnitus, given their frequent co-occurrence; however, the study's specific findings must be reviewed before adjusting formal assessment protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoE-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitusE-field guided rTMS for tinnitus remains investigational; no actionable change to clinical practice is warranted until larger controlled trials confirm benefit.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoNew developments in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigoAudiologists and vestibular specialists should review updated BPPV diagnostic criteria and emerging positional tests that have emerged since the 2015 Bárány Society guidelines, as these may refine canal identification and reduce misdiagnosis.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoNeuromodulation for Subjective Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs is the strongest available evidence class on neuromodulation for tinnitus; clinicians should review effect sizes and safety data before recommending these treatments, but current evidence likely does not yet support routine adoption.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoTinnitusA Nature Reviews Disease Primers entry on tinnitus serves as a global scientific reference point that will shape research priorities and educational curricula for years.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoTinnitusEstablishing globally recognised prevalence figures and mechanistic frameworks for tinnitus in a high-impact journal will anchor future research funding decisions and policy discussions.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·3mo agoThe role of temporomandibular joint mobilization in the management of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: randomized controlled trialIf TMJ mobilization is shown to significantly reduce BPPV recurrence or severity versus sham/usual care, audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor these findings — but await full results and replication before adding TMJ mobilization to standard BPPV protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoA detailed DFT inspection on the trapping of aspirin from drinking water using B 12 N 12 nanocageThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; tinnitus appears only incidentally as a listed aspirin side effect and is not studied.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoIncreased intracranial pressure in NF2‑related schwannomatosis: an underestimated danger with serious consequencesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be alert to signs of raised intracranial pressure and ensure prompt referral to neurology or neurosurgery, as this complication appears under-recognised and can cause serious...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoEffectiveness of Microanatomy-based Low-dose Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannomas for Hearing Preservation in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Retrospective Analysis of 16 CasesThis small 16-patient retrospective study suggests microanatomy-guided low-dose radiosurgery may preserve hearing in NF2-related vestibular schwannomas, but the sample size and design are too limited to change current practice; audiologists managing NF2 patients should note...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDifferential diagnosis and management of suspected atypical chronic psychogenic dizziness using the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health model: a case reportApplying the ICF framework to atypical psychogenic dizziness in older adults may support more holistic assessment, but a single case report is too preliminary to justify a change in routine practice.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoEndoscopic-Assisted Transnasal Vestibular Approach for Deeply Impacted Maxillary Supernumerary Teeth Adjacent to the Nasal Floor: A Technical NoteWhile primarily relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery, awareness of endoscopic transnasal approaches may occasionally inform multidisciplinary head-and-neck teams.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCochlear symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine: a narrative reviewAudiologists managing patients with episodic vertigo should be aware that cochlear (inner-ear) symptoms and MRI findings in vestibular migraine can overlap significantly with Menière's disease, but this narrative review does not yet provide evidence-based criteria to change...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoFrequency of electrode migration and other device-related complications in a large single-center cochlear implant cohortCochlear implant teams should review these single-center complication benchmarks — particularly electrode migration and magnet dislocation rates — against their own outcomes, but practice changes should await multi-center validation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular deficit and recovery in rare forms of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo with downbeat nystagmusClinicians managing BPPV should be aware that rare downbeat-nystagmus variants may involve measurable vestibular deficits that partially recover after canal repositioning; standard repositioning manoeuvres remain appropriate, but vestibular function testing may be warranted...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPrevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease in France - matched case-control study results from the 2022 and 2023 french health data systemQuantifying the prevalence and direct costs of vestibular disease strengthens the case for dedicating healthcare resources and funding to vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe interictal symptom burden in vestibular migraine-a condition in need of recognitionAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should screen vestibular migraine patients for persistent between-attack symptoms, as the interictal burden appears clinically significant and may require separate management beyond acute-attack treatment.+Save