PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoSpeech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunctionAudiologists monitoring patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy should assess both afferent (hearing nerve) and efferent (brain-to-ear tuning) function, as speech-in-noise difficulties in this population reflect dual-pathway dysfunction beyond standard audiometric thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoAssociation between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activityThis observational finding supports counseling patients that hearing aid use may help preserve thinking and memory skills partly by keeping them socially engaged, but a causal link cannot be confirmed from survey data alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoA 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBITBI is a known risk factor for auditory and vestibular dysfunction, and interdisciplinary treatment models that address persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms may indirectly inform how audiology is integrated into TBI rehabilitation teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAcute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular DysfunctionVestibular audiologists and balance clinicians treating MS patients should note that central vestibular dysfunction status may moderate the acute response to VR-based optokinetic stimulation, warranting patient stratification before using this intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoIdentification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxiaIdentifying biological markers of cellular stress in hypoxic environments may ultimately help explain mechanisms behind altitude-related auditory symptoms such as tinnitus and barotrauma, informing future preventive strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoE-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitusE-field guided rTMS for tinnitus remains investigational; no actionable change to clinical practice is warranted until larger controlled trials confirm benefit.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoNeuromodulation for Subjective Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized TrialsThis meta-analysis of RCTs is the strongest available evidence class on neuromodulation for tinnitus; clinicians should review effect sizes and safety data before recommending these treatments, but current evidence likely does not yet support routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoTinnitusEstablishing globally recognised prevalence figures and mechanistic frameworks for tinnitus in a high-impact journal will anchor future research funding decisions and policy discussions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoA detailed DFT inspection on the trapping of aspirin from drinking water using B 12 N 12 nanocageThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; tinnitus appears only incidentally as a listed aspirin side effect and is not studied.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoIncreased intracranial pressure in NF2‑related schwannomatosis: an underestimated danger with serious consequencesAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be alert to signs of raised intracranial pressure and ensure prompt referral to neurology or neurosurgery, as this complication appears under-recognised and can cause serious...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoEffectiveness of Microanatomy-based Low-dose Radiosurgery of Vestibular Schwannomas for Hearing Preservation in Patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Retrospective Analysis of 16 CasesThis small 16-patient retrospective study suggests microanatomy-guided low-dose radiosurgery may preserve hearing in NF2-related vestibular schwannomas, but the sample size and design are too limited to change current practice; audiologists managing NF2 patients should note...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoEndoscopic-Assisted Transnasal Vestibular Approach for Deeply Impacted Maxillary Supernumerary Teeth Adjacent to the Nasal Floor: A Technical NoteWhile primarily relevant to oral and maxillofacial surgery, awareness of endoscopic transnasal approaches may occasionally inform multidisciplinary head-and-neck teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoReliability and minimal clinically important differences of gait characteristics in peripheral vestibular disordersClinicians using quantitative gait analysis in peripheral vestibular disorder patients can now reference study-derived reliability values and minimal clinically important difference (MCID) thresholds to interpret whether measured gait changes represent genuine clinical progress.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoEfficacy of transoral vestibular endoscopic thyroidectomy versus open surgery in the treatment of unilateral thyroid malignanciesFor the audiology field specifically, this article holds negligible relevance; the 'vestibular' in the procedure name refers to the oral vestibule (inside the lip), not the vestibular (balance) system of the inner ear.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoShifting Fall Perception: How Virtual Reality Alters the Precision of Estimating Postural Instability OnsetNo immediate actionable clinical change; however, this research may inform future vestibular rehabilitation protocols that use VR to train balance and fall-risk perception.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·5mo agoSingle-trial EEG-based classification reveals instrument-specific timbre perception via traditional machine learning classifiersDemonstrating that instrument-specific sound qualities (timbre) can be decoded from single-trial EEG opens a long-term research pathway toward neurofeedback-driven, music-optimised hearing aid signal processing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoCan Tinnitus Cause Speech-in-Noise Deficits?alone; await full-text review before changing how you counsel tinnitus patients about speech-in-noise difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoPrecision Balance Rehabilitation in Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Novel Case ReportSingle case report on a rare condition; no actionable change to standard vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted based on this evidence alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoSubclinical auditory dysfunction in a genetic rat model of childhood absence epilepsyAnimal model data only; no actionable change to clinical auditory screening or management of childhood absence epilepsy patients is warranted at this time.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·5mo agoHow modern hearing instruments are recreating the brain’s listening systemUnderstanding the direction manufacturers are taking in brain-inspired signal processing helps audiologists set realistic patient expectations and hold more informed product conversations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoThe state of motor neural networks in low back pain a systematic review and meta-analysisWhile outside core audiology, understanding motor network plasticity in chronic pain may have indirect relevance to researchers studying vestibular-motor interactions and chronic pain comorbidities in balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoMarkerless three-dimensional analysis of mouse eye movements using stereo visionA non-invasive, markerless 3D eye-movement tracking method could accelerate preclinical vestibular research by removing barriers associated with implanted coil systems.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoDirectionally biased neuronal responses to pitch-axis vestibular stimulation in larval zebrafish compared to roll-axis responsesUnderstanding the directional coding of vestibular neurons at a cellular level in an animal model could eventually inform our understanding of vestibular processing disorders, though translation to human clinical practice is distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoGenotype-guided Recall Delineates the Adult Auditory Phenotype in GJB2 p.V37I Homozygotes: High-frequency Vulnerability and Environmental ModulationAdults with GJB2 p.V37I homozygosity should be counselled about high-frequency hearing vulnerability and monitored with high-frequency audiometry; environmental noise protection is advisable given evidence of environmental modulation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoTrends and hotspots in subjective idiopathic tinnitus and anxiety disorder research based on BibliometricsMapping the tinnitus–anxiety research landscape helps researchers and funders identify under-explored topics and collaboration opportunities in a field where mental health comorbidity is clinically significant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoElucidating the Role of Muscarinic Acetylcholine Receptor Signalling in Efferent-Mediated Responses of Mammalian Vestibular AfferentsClarifying the molecular pathways behind vestibular efferent signaling could ultimately open new pharmacological targets for treating balance disorders.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Professional practice·5mo agoNew study confirms ENT surgeons face significant musculoskeletal strainSurgeon musculoskeletal injury is a serious occupational health issue that can shorten careers and affect patient safety, and evidence supporting exoscope adoption could shift surgical ergonomics standards in ENT.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoTranslingual neural stimulation to improve gait and balance in multiple sclerosis: A randomized controlled trialTranslingual neurostimulation sits at the intersection of neuromodulation and vestibular rehabilitation, and RCT-level evidence for balance outcomes could eventually inform how audiologists integrate such devices into vestibular care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoFunctional Benefits of Bilateral Bone Conduction Hearing Devices for Children and Adults With Conductive and Mixed Hearing LossesFindings may support recommending bilateral (two-device) bone conduction fittings over unilateral for eligible patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss, but full results should be reviewed before changing fitting protocols.＋Save
