PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoPain Outcomes and Predictors in Transoral Vestibular ThyroidectomyThis article has negligible relevance to the audiology field and is included here only for completeness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoLow-Grade Papillary Urothelial Carcinoma of the Bladder Presenting as Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia: A Case ReportThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and should not be included in audiology-focused content pipelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoEconomic evaluation of hearing aid use and quality of life in older adults with hearing impairment in IndiaNo immediate practice change for clinicians outside India, but the findings reinforce the importance of addressing hearing-aid uptake barriers — cost, awareness, and stigma — especially in low- and middle-income settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoFunctional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) biomarkers of tinnitus severity within tinnitus subtypesAn objective, brain-based measure of tinnitus severity would fill a critical gap in diagnosis and treatment monitoring, since clinicians currently rely entirely on patient self-report.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoAcute Effects of Static and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching on the Ankle's Range of Motion and Postural StabilityPostural stability is a key outcome in vestibular rehabilitation, and evidence on stretching protocols could peripherally inform physiotherapy components of balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoCharacteristics of Older Adults Seeking Hearing Aids for the First Time and Initial Fitting Parameters in Mainland ChinaFindings may inform fitting protocols and counseling expectations for first-time hearing aid users in China, but clinicians outside China should interpret carefully given likely differences in audiological profiles, healthcare access, and cultural factors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoSpeech Data for Improved Audiological Evaluation in the Romani LanguageAudiologists serving Romani-speaking populations in Slovakia now have a validated set of speech materials for testing; no practice change is warranted outside this specific linguistic context.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoPre-Stimulus Head Position and Its Effect on Sound Localization Metrics in ChildrenClinicians conducting sound localization testing in children should standardize and record pre-stimulus head position, as it measurably influences localization accuracy metrics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoEffects of Hearing Intervention on Cognitive Function in Patients with Presbycusis: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that hearing intervention positively impacts cognitive function in older adults with age-related hearing loss; audiologists should use these findings to counsel patients and reinforce the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoStudy Protocol: Psychometric Testing of the German Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life Index-A Multicenter Study on Quality of Life and Patient-Centered Care in Vestibular SchwannomaValidated, language-adapted patient-reported outcome tools are essential for equitable, patient-centered care in vestibular schwannoma management across German-speaking populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoSeasickness, Sea Legs, and Gravity: Suppression of Motion Sickness, Development of Sea Legs, The Role of the Striated Organelle in the Vestibular Efferent SystemBetter understanding of the vestibular efferent system and the striated organelle could eventually inform interventions for motion sickness and balance adaptation disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4mo agoShort-Term Music Training Enhances Spectral Resolution for Prelingually Deafened Children with Cochlear ImplantsShort-term music training may be a low-risk adjunct to cochlear implant rehabilitation in prelingually deafened children to improve spectral resolution, but sample size and study design should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4mo agoExploring and Overcoming Challenges for Efficient Audiological Testing in Children Under 5 Years of Age-Screening with Otoacoustic EmissionsAudiologists monitoring pediatric oncology patients on cisplatin should consider OAE screening protocols adapted to the practical challenges of testing children under 5, though specific protocol changes depend on the study's detailed findings and local resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoValidation of the Adaptive Danish Sentence Test (DAST): Normative Data from a Template-Based, Linguistically Rich Sentence-in-Noise TestThe DAST provides a validated, linguistically balanced speech-in-noise test with normative data for Danish-speaking populations — audiologists serving Danish-speaking patients should consider it for diagnostic and fitting verification purposes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoImpact of Education, Sex, and Residence on Tinnitus Distress, Depression, and AnxietyAudiologists and tinnitus clinicians should consider sociodemographic factors — particularly education level, sex, and residential setting — when assessing tinnitus-related distress and screening for comorbid depression and anxiety.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoTANC1::HTRA1 and KPNA4::WWTR1 fusions in non-vestibular intracranial schwannomasIdentifying distinct gene fusions in non-vestibular intracranial schwannomas could refine tumor classification and eventually inform targeted diagnostic or therapeutic approaches relevant to neurotology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoProspective longitudinal observational study at an academic medical centre of lifestyle and cognition in older adults with a cochlear implant or hearing aid: study protocolThis is a study protocol only — no results are available yet; no actionable change to clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4mo agoAdvances in Pharmacological Approaches to Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Insights into Mechanisms, Biomarkers, and Clinical Heterogeneity from an International Scientific MeetingNo approved pharmacological treatments for tinnitus or hyperacusis emerged from this review; clinicians should not change prescribing practice based on this conference summary alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoFunctional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review of Cortical Responses in Distinct Clinical PopulationsfNIRS shows research promise as an implant-compatible neuroimaging tool for hearing loss populations, but is not yet ready for routine clinical use; no actionable change for practising audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4mo agoModern Perspectives on the Mechanisms and Non-Genetic Factors in Ménière's Disease-A Narrative ReviewThis narrative review consolidates current mechanistic knowledge on Ménière's disease but does not provide new clinical trial evidence; no immediate change to diagnostic or treatment protocols is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·4mo agoImpact of Smart Hearing Aid Technology on Self-Esteem in Patients with Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Multivariate StudyCross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions; audiologists may note a positive association between smart hearing aid use and self-esteem, but randomised evidence is needed before counselling patients on this outcome.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoEvaluating Cognition Across Aging and Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrating Neurological and Neuropsychological ApproachesAs audiology increasingly intersects with dementia and cognitive screening, understanding how neurological and neuropsychological assessment frameworks operate informs collaborative care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoCharacteristics and Prognostic Analysis in Diving-Induced Ear Trauma and Sudden Hearing LossClinicians managing sudden hearing loss in divers should document whether the cause is inner-ear barotrauma versus decompression sickness, as these conditions have distinct prognostic profiles; however, specific practice-changing recommendations await prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoCOCH -Related Hearing Loss in a French Cohort: Novel Variants and Genotype-Phenotype CorrelationsFor audiologists and geneticists: when autosomal dominant non-syndromic sensorineural hearing loss is suspected, COCH gene testing is warranted; newly identified variants from this cohort may expand diagnostic panels, but clinical management protocols are not yet changed by...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoLymphatic and Glymphatic Alterations in Auditory Disorders: A Rapid Review-Informed Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisIf glymphatic and lymphatic dysfunction contribute to conditions like Ménière's disease or age-related hearing loss, this opens entirely new therapeutic targets and reframes the inner ear's biology in ways that could transform future treatment strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4mo agoTemporomandibular Joint Ganglion Cyst Causing Dynamic External Auditory Canal Obstruction and Position-Dependent Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewConsider jaw-joint (TMJ) ganglion cysts in the differential for position-dependent conductive hearing loss; imaging of the TMJ region is warranted when standard ear-canal causes are excluded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4mo agoAspirin in Audiology: A Dual-Edged Sword in Hearing Loss and Its Nanotechnology-Driven FutureNo immediate practice change; clinicians should remain vigilant for aspirin-related hearing damage at high doses, but nanotechnology applications reviewed here are still experimental and not clinically available.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Accessibility·4mo agoModular Wall Design Aims to Improve Speech Clarity for People with Hearing LossArchitectural acoustics is an often-overlooked factor in hearing accessibility, and customizable 3D-printed acoustic solutions could eventually complement hearing devices by improving the listening environment at the room-design level.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·4mo agoEffects of electroacupuncture on brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial( )are not yet available from the provided description; audiologists should await published outcome data before considering electroacupuncture as a referral option for tinnitus management.＋Save
