PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoCorrection to: Accuracy of vestibular schwannoma segmentation using deep learning models - a systematic review & meta-analysisAccurate AI-based segmentation of vestibular schwannomas is increasingly relevant for treatment planning and monitoring, and corrections to systematic reviews ensure the evidence base remains reliable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoEffect of Type of Speech Equalization and Averaging Method on the Long-Term Average Speech Spectra of Five Indian Languages and British EnglishAudiologists fitting hearing aids for speakers of Indian languages should be cautious about applying British English or generic LTASS targets, as equalization and averaging method choices meaningfully affect the speech spectrum profile; language-specific LTASS data from this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoReversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss associated with atorvastatin: a case reportThis single case raises atorvastatin as a possible rare cause of reversible bilateral sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists should ask about statin use when no other cause is identified, but one case report is insufficient to change standard practice.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Research (general)·4mo agoHark! – Do good vibrations mean plants hear sounds?While tangentially touching on the science of sound perception, this piece serves mainly as general-interest content that keeps audiology audiences engaged with the broader world of sound science.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSpeech-in-Noise Difficulties May Signal Early Brain Changes in Older Adults, Study FindsSpeech-in-noise testing (e.g., LiSN-S) may have value as an early marker of cognitive vulnerability in older adults, but findings are preliminary and not yet sufficient to change screening protocols — audiologists should monitor this line of research before integrating...＋Save
Aurahear·Other·Accessibility·4mo agoRNID seeks theatre professionals for new Auracast studyIf Auracast adoption in public venues is shown to be feasible and beneficial, audiologists may increasingly counsel patients on Bluetooth LE Audio-compatible devices as a real-world accessibility tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoConnecting the Dots: Network Analysis of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Among AdolescentsConcussion often involves auditory and vestibular symptoms, and understanding symptom network structure could eventually inform which sub-specialties, including audiology and vestibular rehabilitation, should be prioritized in post-concussion care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoNeural population dynamics in primate multisensory cortical areas during heading discriminationUnderstanding how the brain integrates vestibular and visual signals at the neural population level could inform future computational models underlying vestibular disorder diagnostics and rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSemicircular canal dysfunction in profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss and its prognostic value: implications for the proper indication of hyperbaric oxygen therapyClinicians managing profound sudden sensorineural hearing loss should consider testing semicircular canal function, as dysfunction may serve as a negative prognostic marker and could help refine patient selection for hyperbaric oxygen therapy — pending replication in larger...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoBalance impairment, vestibular dysfunction, and fear of falling in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a controlled posturographic studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists seeing patients with ankylosing spondylitis should be aware of likely balance impairment and fear of falling; consider including vestibular screening in this population, though larger prospective studies are needed before formal protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoGrowth Patterns of Small Intracanalicular Vestibular SchwannomasNo immediate practice change is warranted; this retrospective series adds natural-history data for small intracanalicular vestibular schwannomas but does not establish new management thresholds — existing watch-and-wait protocols remain appropriate pending prospective evidence.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·4mo agoFeasibility and preliminary effects of axial rolling on balance and functional mobility in people with Parkinson's disease: a single-blind randomised controlled pilot studyAlthough tangential to audiology, balance rehabilitation research in Parkinson's disease is relevant to audiologists and vestibular specialists who co-manage fall risk in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoPerception of body angular displacement while free-floating in microgravity during parabolic flightUnderstanding how the vestibular system (the inner-ear balance system) processes motion without gravity deepens fundamental knowledge relevant to vestibular science, astronaut health, and extreme-environment rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoClinical features and efficacy analysis of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in children: a single-center, retrospective study (2015-2025)Retrospective single-center data on pediatric sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL) may sharpen awareness of child-specific features, but the weak evidence level means no practice change is warranted until prospective or multicenter data confirm the findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoSensory Processing in Sexuality-Based Services for Autistic Individuals: A Cross-Sectional SurveyWhile peripheral to audiology, this study highlights the need for sensory-aware service design for autistic individuals, which may inform how audiology clinics approach sensory-sensitive patient populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoIdiopathic intracranial hypertension presenting with obsessive thoughts: a rare neuropsychiatric manifestation "case report"Awareness that IIH can present with unusual neuropsychiatric symptoms may prompt audiologists encountering pulsatile tinnitus to consider broader neurological referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoMolecular Characterization and Immune Modulation of Schwann Cells in Vestibular SchwannomaDetailed molecular profiling of vestibular schwannoma's immune microenvironment could open new avenues for drug development and help explain variation in tumor growth and hearing loss progression.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoThe Epidemiology and Clinical Presentation of the Acute Imbalance Syndrome (AIS)-A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians assessing acute vestibular syndrome should be aware that AIS — presenting without nystagmus — is an undercharacterised subtype with distinct epidemiology; this review provides a reference framework but does not yet support specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoSudden Hearing Loss in Enlarged Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: A Systematic Review of Treatment and OutcomesAudiologists and otolaryngologists managing patients with EVA and sudden hearing loss should note this review's synthesis of treatment outcomes, though the evidence base is likely limited by small, heterogeneous studies; current treatment decisions should be made in consultation...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoAging-related reconfiguration of auditory working-memory control under converging phonological and executive demands: EEG signatures and speech-in-noise performanceIdentifying the neural signatures of age-related auditory working-memory decline in normal-audiogram older adults may explain why some patients struggle with speech-in-noise despite passing standard audiograms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoIntegrating machine learning with QSPR for property prediction of anti-vertigo drugsApplying machine learning to anti-vertigo drug property prediction could accelerate development of better pharmacological treatments for vestibular disorders, an area with limited therapeutic options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoType I hair cells of striolar and central zones in vestibular organs are essential for head stability and postural controlNo immediate change to clinical practice; this is foundational basic-science research identifying the cellular basis of vestibular (balance organ) function, which may inform future therapeutic targets for balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoDelayed-onset cavernous sinus dural arteriovenous fistula after nasoseptal flap reconstruction: illustrative caseNo change to routine audiological practice; however, audiologists should be aware that delayed vascular complications (including pulsatile tinnitus) may follow skull base surgery involving nasoseptal flap reconstruction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoPortable automated rapid testing for auditory assessment: repeated at-home testing in older adultsAt-home automated hearing testing in older adults shows promise for monitoring hearing changes tied to cognitive decline, but clinical adoption should await larger validation studies before changing screening protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoRadiological diagnosis of cochlear incomplete partition type 3 (IP-III) in a 4-year-old male: A case reportDetailed radiological case documentation of rare cochlear malformations like IP-III helps build the diagnostic reference literature needed to guide cochlear implant candidacy decisions in pediatric patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoCorrection: Retrospective Observational Study To Analyse Indications of Cochleostomy and Changing Trends in Use of Cochleostomy for Cochlear Implant Electrode InsertionPublished corrections ensure the integrity of the surgical literature on cochlear implant techniques, which practitioners and guideline developers rely on for evidence-based decision-making.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoElectroacupuncture and Low-Level Laser Therapy for the Management of Ménière's Disease-Case ReportAs patients increasingly seek complementary therapies for Ménière's disease, audiologists should be aware of the very limited evidence base supporting interventions like electroacupuncture and low-level laser therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoAntiviral Prophylaxis for Delayed Facial Nerve Palsy Following Vestibular Schwannoma Resection: Single Institutional Series With Systematic Literature Review and Meta-Analyses of 7136 PatientsEvidence from this meta-analysis may support considering antiviral prophylaxis post-vestibular schwannoma resection to reduce delayed facial nerve palsy risk, but clinicians should review the study's effect sizes and quality of included studies before changing protocol —...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoRole of Communication Partners in Pre-Cochlear Implant Decision-Making: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should proactively involve communication partners in cochlear implant counselling, as this review suggests they have significant psychosocial influence on candidacy decisions — though the evidence base is scoping-level only and does not establish what structured...＋Save
