PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoExploration of sleep spindles from surgically induced unilaterally deaf adult humans with and without tinnitusNo immediate clinical practice change, but this study provides early neurophysiological evidence relevant to tinnitus mechanisms that researchers and specialist clinicians should monitor.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoRestoring Lower Lip Competence After Fibula Free Flap Mandibular Reconstruction: A Stage 2 Salvage ProcedureSingle case report of a niche reconstructive technique; no actionable change for audiology practice — this article is outside the audiology clinical scope.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular recovery and central compensation after acute unilateral vestibulopathy - changes in saccadic response patterns and gains over timeThe longitudinal saccadic and VOR gain data may help clinicians better time vestibular assessments and rehabilitation milestones after acute unilateral vestibulopathy, but practice changes should await replication in larger samples.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoSystemic metabolic alterations in Ménière's disease: Insights from urinary 1 H NMR-based metabolomicsPreliminary metabolomics findings suggest Ménière's disease has systemic metabolic involvement, but this is exploratory science — no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular Rehabilitation for Post-Concussive Vestibular Dysfunction: Pathophysiology, Evidence-Based Practice, and Future PerspectivesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing post-concussive patients should be aware of the evidence base reviewed here; while it reinforces existing rehabilitation approaches, practitioners should track upcoming high-quality trials before making major protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoMedical and Non-Surgical Strategies for Mild Traumatic Brain InjuryThe shift toward active intervention over watchful waiting in mild TBI management is relevant context for audiologists treating post-concussive vestibular or auditory symptoms, but this review alone does not mandate a change in audiology-specific protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoInner ear high signal on non‑contrast 3D FLAIR imaging in patients with cerebrospinal fluid leaks: Association with dural/subdural changes and with audiovestibular symptomsWhen 3D FLAIR MRI shows inner ear high signal in CSF leak patients, audiologists should be aware this may correlate with audiovestibular symptoms; however, this retrospective study is hypothesis-generating and does not yet justify a change in audiological testing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoUnderstanding post-surgical recovery in vestibular schwannoma: A qualitative exploration of patient experiencesAudiologists managing post-surgical vestibular schwannoma patients should actively screen for psychosocial challenges and balance difficulties, as qualitative findings highlight that these are underaddressed dimensions of recovery.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoHealth-related quality of life disparities among vestibular schwannoma patients under different treatment regimens: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians counseling vestibular schwannoma patients on treatment choice should incorporate health-related quality of life evidence from this meta-analysis, which suggests treatment regimen significantly influences patient well-being outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoIntraoperative Evaluation of Semiautomatic Localization of the Facial Nerve Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging in Patients with Large Vestibular Schwannomas: A Pilot StudyNo immediate change to audiological practice; this is a pilot surgical study, but audiologists involved in intraoperative monitoring should be aware of emerging DTI-based facial nerve localization as a complementary tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoImprovement in vestibular symptoms following cervical medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy: a case report suggesting cervicogenic mechanismsIf cervicogenic mechanisms can reproducibly explain a subset of vestibular and tinnitus presentations, it could open interdisciplinary referral pathways between audiology and interventional pain medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoEarly Life Disease Burden and Outcomes in Children Diagnosed With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in InfancyPCD diagnosed in infancy carries significant oto-sino-pulmonary disease burden; audiologists seeing recurrent otitis media in very young children should consider flagging for PCD evaluation, though specific practice changes await fuller outcome data from this study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoDepression, speech intelligibility, and articulatory coordinationAudiologists assessing speech perception in noise should be aware that Major Depressive Disorder with psychomotor slowing may independently reduce a patient's speech intelligibility, potentially confounding standard audiological testing results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoMagnetic Resonance Imaging of the Endolymphatic Duct in Patients With Meniere's Disease: Correlation With Endolymphatic Hydrops Severity and Clinical FindingsMRI morphology of the endolymphatic duct correlates with hydrops severity in unilateral Ménière's disease; while not yet a routine clinical tool, this approach may eventually refine diagnosis and staging — no immediate practice change is warranted pending prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoClinical Features of Midlife Women With Isolated Episodic Vestibular Syndrome and Their Relationship With Migraine and Menopause TransitionAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating midlife women with unexplained episodic dizziness should systematically screen for migraine history and menopause transition status, as these may be clinically relevant contributors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·3d agoValidating telehealth assessment of physical concussion symptomsIf validation results confirm strong agreement with in-person assessment, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists could consider telehealth-adapted protocols for initial concussion screening — but full clinical adoption should await peer-reviewed publication of the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVirtual reality-based visual vertical perception, fall risk, and vestibulo-ocular reflex evaluation in obstructive sleep apnea syndromeAudiologists and vestibular clinicians seeing patients with obstructive sleep apnea should be aware of potential co-existing vestibular dysfunction — including impaired vestibulo-ocular reflex and altered visual vertical perception — which may warrant formal vestibular screening...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·3d agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·3d agoSahara Moon; The Voice Within Sound as Identity and ExpressionWhy do certain voices stay with us long after the song ends? In this episode of Hear Us Out , we sit down with singer-songwriter Sahara Moon for a powerful conversation about music, identity, and the emotional impact of sound....＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3d agoAmerican Cochlear Implant Alliance Announces Student Poster Winners for CI2026 ChicagoStudent poster competitions help identify emerging research talent and early-stage work that may shape the future direction of cochlear implant care and science.＋Save
The Sound Sisters YouTube·Video·3d agoDr. Elly Pourasef, Episode 2! Social Media + Office Intentionality!Contact Dr. Elly at info@memorialhearing.com Follow Dr. Elly on social media @doctorelly＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoA dilated mastoid emissary vein as a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitusClinicians evaluating idiopathic pulsatile tinnitus should consider dilated mastoid emissary vein as a vascular cause; imaging review specifically targeting this structure may improve diagnostic yield in otherwise unexplained cases.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·4d agoHormones and hearing in perimenopause: An ENT surgeon explainsAs the audiology field increasingly recognises sex-based differences in hearing health, understanding hormonal influences during perimenopause could open new screening and referral pathways for a large and underserved patient group.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·OTC / consumer·4d agoFrench hearing industry and profession protest online arrival of €15 hearing aidsThe arrival of sub-€20 OTC hearing aids in a regulated European market signals a potential disruption to professional hearing care models and raises unresolved questions about device safety standards and patient outcomes.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·4d agoReady to go proIf you guys know anybody at @Phonak, let them know my cousin Biff is ready to go pro and he's looking for sponsors 😂＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoResidual tumor volume guides post-surgical treatment paradigm and need for salvage radiotherapy in vestibular schwannoma managementResidual tumor volume after vestibular schwannoma surgery may serve as a useful metric for deciding who needs salvage radiotherapy, but the study's design and sample details are not yet fully available; await peer review details before adjusting post-surgical decision protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoAlpha oscillatory activity reveals focused-attentional disparity between cochlear implant users and normal hearing listenersAlpha oscillatory activity differences between cochlear implant users and normal-hearing listeners offer a potential biomarker for attention-related outcome variability, but this is preliminary neurophysiological research; no change to CI fitting or rehabilitation practice is...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·5d agoEUHA 2026 to Offer Free Admission to Students and ApprenticesWorkforce shortages are a growing concern in audiology, and initiatives that lower barriers for students and apprentices to engage with the profession could help strengthen the future talent pipeline.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·5d agoNationsBenefits to Support Sam’s Club Hearing Centers, Supplanting LucidShifts in who administers hearing benefits at large retail chains like Sam's Club can redirect significant patient volume and reshape competitive dynamics between traditional audiology clinics and retail hearing centers.＋Save
