PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoA clinical case of a neoplasm of chondrogenic origin in the area of the apex of the pyramid of the temporal bone in a childChondrogenic neoplasms at the temporal bone apex are exceptionally rare in children, and this case adds to a very sparse literature that can guide recognition and management timelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoAge-Related Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of BilingualismNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings are preliminary and the causal relationship between bilingualism, age-related hearing loss, and cognitive protection has not been established — audiologists should monitor this emerging research area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoIntegrating Physical Therapy into Primary Care to Enhance Veteran Access to Healthcare: Findings from the Veterans Health Administration's PACT-PT ProgramWhile outside core audiology practice, this VA integrated-care model demonstrates a system-level framework that could inspire similar primary care integration efforts for hearing health services in veteran populations.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3mo agoTrampoline exercise reduces anxiety and improves motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trialWhile outside core audiology, findings on non-pharmacological interventions for autism-related anxiety and motor difficulties are marginally relevant to audiologists who manage children with ASD who may also have auditory processing or hearing concerns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoAcupuncture-based therapy for orthostatic hypotension after cervical spinal cord injury: a case reportThis report has no meaningful relevance to audiology or hearing care; it appears in this feed likely due to an indexing or feed miscategorisation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoGross-total resection of Koos grade IV sporadic pediatric-spectrum vestibular schwannoma: A case report and review of the literatureVestibular schwannomas in paediatric patients without neurofibromatosis type 2 are rare; this single case adds to the limited literature but does not change standard audiological monitoring or referral protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoSphenoidal diploic arteriovenous fistula with cortical venous reflux: A case reportAwareness of rare intracranial vascular abnormalities like diploic arteriovenous fistulas is marginally relevant to audiologists, as pulsatile tinnitus can be a presenting symptom warranting urgent neurovascular referral.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoMeta-Earplugs Use Helmholtz Resonators to Address Low-Frequency Noise and the Occlusion EffectIf validated in real-world hearing conservation settings, meta-earplugs combining low-frequency attenuation with occlusion-effect reduction could meaningfully improve compliance with hearing protection devices — a persistent challenge in audiology and occupational health.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoSeven-Year Study Highlights Long-Term Risks Even After Successful BPPV TreatmentAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider longer-term follow-up for patients with a history of BPPV, even after successful repositioning, as the condition may be associated with ongoing systemic or vestibular health risks beyond the acute episode.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo 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·3mo 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)·3mo 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·3mo 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)·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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)·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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)·3mo 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·3mo 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·3mo 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
