PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoReliability and minimal clinically important differences of gait characteristics in peripheral vestibular disordersClinicians using quantitative gait analysis in peripheral vestibular disorder patients can now reference study-derived reliability values and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) thresholds to interpret whether measured gait changes represent genuine clinical progress.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoEfficacy of transoral vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy versus open surgery in the treatment of unilateral thyroid malignanciesFor the audiology field specifically, this article holds negligible relevance; the 'vestibular' in the procedure name refers to the oral vestibule (inside the lip), not the vestibular (balance) system of the inner ear.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoRole of Hearing Loss in Otolaryngology Surgical OutcomesFindings may prompt audiologists and ENT teams to screen surgical patients for hearing loss and adapt post-operative communication, but the study's specific results are not yet available to confirm practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoShifting Fall Perception: How Virtual Reality Alters the Precision of Estimating Postural Instability OnsetNo immediate actionable clinical change; however, this research may inform future vestibular rehabilitation protocols that use VR to train balance and fall-risk perception.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoSuperior petrosal sinus stenting for symptomatic superior semicircular canal dehiscenceThis is a single case report of a novel surgical technique for SSCD; no practice change is warranted until larger controlled studies confirm safety and efficacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoEustachian Tube Dysfunction MimicsAudiologists and ENT clinicians should consider a broad differential diagnosis when patients present with aural fullness, otalgia, and hearing loss, as several conditions mimic Eustachian tube dysfunction and require different management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoBenefits of bilateral cochlear implantation in children: a systematic review and meta-analysisBilateral cochlear implantation in children provides superior outcomes over unilateral implantation in speech, language, and spatial hearing; audiologists and cochlear implant teams should advocate for bilateral implantation when candidacy criteria are met.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3mo agoSingle-trial EEG-based classification reveals instrument-specific timbre perception via traditional machine learning classifiersDemonstrating that instrument-specific sound qualities (timbre) can be decoded from single-trial EEG opens a long-term research pathway toward neurofeedback-driven, music-optimised hearing aid signal processing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoCharacterizing nystagmus using a portable eye movement recorder in patients with Meniere's disease and MRI-confirmed endolymphatic hydropsPortable eye-movement recording may help characterize nystagmus direction during Meniere's attacks and correlate it with MRI-confirmed hydrops, but the study is preliminary and does not yet support a change in routine clinical diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoThe Tinnitus and Hearing Survey-Hebrew and Arabic Translation and AdaptationAudiologists serving Hebrew- or Arabic-speaking populations can now use validated THS translations to distinguish tinnitus complaints from hearing-loss complaints; adopt these versions when assessing such patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoSalvage microsurgery for vestibular schwannoma after failed stereotactic radiosurgery: a multi-institutional retrospective studyNo immediate change to standard audiology practice, but audiologists involved in vestibular schwannoma care should be aware that salvage microsurgery after failed SRS carries meaningful risks — facial nerve and hearing outcomes data from this study can inform patient counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoCan Tinnitus Cause Speech-in-Noise Deficits?alone; await full-text review before changing how you counsel tinnitus patients about speech-in-noise difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoPrecision Balance Rehabilitation in Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Novel Case ReportSingle case report on a rare condition; no actionable change to standard vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted based on this evidence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSubclinical auditory dysfunction in a genetic rat model of childhood absence epilepsyAnimal model data only; no actionable change to clinical auditory screening or management of childhood absence epilepsy patients is warranted at this time.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoOTC Hearing Aids Can Help, but Professional Fitting Still Matters, Says JAMA StudyProfessional fitting continues to add measurable benefit over self-fitting for OTC hearing aids; audiologists can cite this JAMA study to reinforce the clinical value of their services to patients considering OTC devices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular peripheral function remains robust after two weeks of continuous ionic direct current stimulationPreliminary animal evidence only — no actionable change for clinical vestibular or implant practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoThe state of motor neural networks in low back pain a systematic review and meta-analysisWhile outside core audiology, understanding motor network plasticity in chronic pain may have indirect relevance to researchers studying vestibular-motor interactions and chronic pain comorbidities in balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoMarkerless three-dimensional analysis of mouse eye movements using stereo visionA non-invasive, markerless 3D eye-movement tracking method could accelerate preclinical vestibular research by removing barriers associated with implanted coil systems.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoNatural History of Bone Formation Following Venous Sinus StentingAudiologists managing pulsatile tinnitus patients should be aware that venous sinus stenting can lead to progressive bone formation around the stent, which may inform follow-up planning — but clinical decisions remain with neuroradiology and neurosurgery.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoObjective data-driven personalised approach to diagnosis of chronic tinnitus: the Tinnitus Detection (TIDE) project - protocol for the identification and validation of a biomarker for tinnitusIdentifying an objective biomarker for chronic tinnitus would be transformative for diagnosis, clinical trial design, and personalised treatment in a condition that currently relies entirely on self-report.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·3mo agoFamily-supported hearing aid use behaviour intervention to improve outcomes in older adults at high risk for dementia (SOUND): study protocol for a randomised controlled trialThis is a published protocol, not results — no actionable change to practice yet; await trial outcomes before modifying hearing aid counselling approaches for dementia-risk patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoDirectionally biased neuronal responses to pitch-axis vestibular stimulation in larval zebrafish compared to roll-axis responsesUnderstanding the directional coding of vestibular neurons at a cellular level in an animal model could eventually inform our understanding of vestibular processing disorders, though translation to human clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoMobile Apps for Tinnitus: Systematic Search in App Stores and Review of Intervention Components and Behavior Change TechniquesNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists counseling tinnitus patients should be aware that the quality and evidence base of commercially available tinnitus apps varies widely; this review can help guide app recommendations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoGenotype-guided Recall Delineates the Adult Auditory Phenotype in GJB2 p.V37I Homozygotes: High-frequency Vulnerability and Environmental ModulationAdults with GJB2 p.V37I homozygosity should be counselled about high-frequency hearing vulnerability and monitored with high-frequency audiometry; environmental noise protection is advisable given evidence of environmental modulation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoDynamic Intraoperative Interpretation of TIM Heatmaps: Fluoroscopic Correlation of Skip and Central Heat TIM Patterns in Cochlear MalformationIn cochlear implantation for patients with cochlear malformations, combining intraoperative TIM heatmap monitoring with fluoroscopy can help identify atypical electrode placement patterns (skip and central heat); surgeons performing implantation in malformed cochleas should be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoLong-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life outcomes in adults implanted before five years of age in a low- and middle-income countryEarly cochlear implantation before age five appears to support long-term speech discrimination and quality-of-life gains in low- and middle-income country contexts, but practitioners should await full data review before altering implantation candidacy protocols for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoTrends and hotspots in subjective idiopathic tinnitus and anxiety disorder research based on BibliometricsMapping the tinnitus–anxiety research landscape helps researchers and funders identify under-explored topics and collaboration opportunities in a field where mental health comorbidity is clinically significant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoElucidating the Role of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Signalling in Efferent-Mediated Responses of Mammalian Vestibular AfferentsClarifying the molecular pathways behind vestibular efferent signaling could ultimately open new pharmacological targets for treating balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoConservative Care and Outcomes for 2 Patients With Ramsay Hunt SyndromeRamsay Hunt Syndrome cases occasionally present in non-traditional clinical settings; awareness of its characteristic features (facial palsy, ear vesicles) among non-ENT practitioners supports earlier referral and diagnosis.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Professional practice·3mo agoNew study confirms ENT surgeons face significant musculoskeletal strainSurgeon musculoskeletal injury is a serious occupational health issue that can shorten careers and affect patient safety, and evidence supporting exoscope adoption could shift surgical ergonomics standards in ENT.＋Save
