LinkedIn·Blog·Clinical audiology·7w agoAuditory Health vs. Hearing Health: A Subtle, Yet Impactful DifferenceClearer terminology around auditory versus hearing health could sharpen how the field communicates scope of care to patients, payers, and policymakers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w agoEfficacy of sound therapy on tinnitus in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocolThis is a protocol paper only; no results are yet available. No actionable change to practice is warranted until the completed review is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoEnlarged vestibular aqueduct concomitant with endolymphatic hydropsClinicians managing EVA patients should be aware of possible concurrent endolymphatic hydrops as a contributor to fluctuating hearing loss, though treatment protocol changes require confirmation from larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoTherapeutic potential of mitochondrial transfer in reversing mutant-to-wild-type mtDNA ratio and improving mitochondrial dysfunction in 1555A>G mtDNA mutation-associated hearing lossMitochondrial transfer represents a potentially transformative gene-correction strategy for inherited hearing loss, and proof-of-concept success could accelerate a new therapeutic class for currently untreatable genetic auditory conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoObjective quantification of motion-induced dizziness using a proof-of-concept multimodal wearable platform, wearable quantification of motion-induced dizziness could fundamentally improve diagnosis and monitoring of vestibular disorders, reducing reliance on subjective symptom scales.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoIncreased prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus in patients with retinal vein occlusionAudiologists and ENTs should be aware of the association between retinal vein occlusion and sensorineural hearing loss/tinnitus; consider screening referrals in patients presenting with both ocular vascular history and unexplained hearing complaints, pending further confirmatory...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoVestibular function in patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that OSA patients may present with vestibular hypofunction; consider screening for vestibular dysfunction in this population, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing routine protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·7w agoReal-time brain-controlled selective hearing enhances speech perception in multi-talker environmentsThis is a promising proof-of-concept, but the technology requires real-time neural decoding hardware not yet suitable for clinical hearing aids; no practice change is warranted now, though audiologists should monitor this research area closely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoQuantitative Ocular Motor / Vestibular Assessment in Patients with Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3 (SCA3, Machado Joseph Disease) - Systematic Review of the LiteratureFor audiologists and vestibular specialists managing SCA3 patients, this review provides a useful reference for selecting quantitative ocular motor and vestibular assessment tools, but does not generate new evidence to change existing assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·7w agoEvaluating the N1-P2 Interpeak Latency of the eCAP and Its Intertrial Variability as Potential Indicators of Neural Synchrony in the Auditory Nerve of Cochlear Implant UserseCAP N1-P2 interpeak latency and its variability show potential as non-invasive markers of neural synchrony in cochlear implant users, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger, prospective studies with outcome correlations before integration into routine programming.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoVulvodynia and persistent vulvar pain - diagnosis, treatment, and the role of laser vaporizationNo audiology relevance — this article covers gynecological pain management and is entirely outside the scope of audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoEvaluation of a novel phrase-based speech-recognition test using synthetic speechA new synthetic-speech phrase-based test (OLPHRA) shows promise for more ecologically valid speech recognition assessment, but clinicians should await further validation before adopting it over established word-recognition tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·7w agoAdult deaf sign language users and audiology services: a scoping review on cultural competence practicesAudiologists serving Deaf sign language users should audit their cultural competence practices — this review identifies systemic gaps in training and inclusive service delivery that warrant attention now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·7w agoSpatial AI consistently preferred to state-of-the-art hearing aids in multitalker noiseSpatial AI on Fortell hearing aids showed listener preference over current top-tier devices in multitalker noise, but the study appears manufacturer-linked and results should be interpreted with caution pending independent replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w agoNetwork physiology in space: vision and perspectives on exploring physiological networks during spaceflight for the benefit of life on earthNetwork Physiology frameworks developed through spaceflight research could eventually inform understanding of multi-system sensory disorders, including vestibular and auditory dysfunction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7w agoMotor, Extrapyramidal, and Cognitive Involvement in RFC1 Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that RFC1 disease frequently involves motor and cognitive symptoms alongside vestibular dysfunction, which may affect rehabilitation planning and referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7w 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·Cochlear implants·7w agoSpeech recognition performance with dual-microphone audio processors in mandarin-speaking cochlear implant usersCochlear implant audiologists working with tonal-language users should review whether dual-microphone processor upgrades are available and appropriate, as this study suggests potential speech recognition benefits in this underrepresented population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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)·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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·7w 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
