PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoNatural History of Bone Formation Following Venous Sinus StentingAudiologists managing pulsatile tinnitus patients should be aware that venous sinus stenting can lead to progressive bone formation around the stent, which may inform follow-up planning — but clinical decisions remain with neuroradiology and neurosurgery.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Hearing aids·5mo agoFamily-supported hearing aid use behaviour intervention to improve outcomes in older adults at high risk for dementia (SOUND): study protocol for a randomised controlled trialThis is a published protocol, not results — no actionable change to practice yet; await trial outcomes before modifying hearing aid counselling approaches for dementia-risk patients.＋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·Cochlear implants·5mo agoDynamic Intraoperative Interpretation of TIM Heatmaps: Fluoroscopic Correlation of Skip and Central Heat TIM Patterns in Cochlear MalformationIn cochlear implantation for patients with cochlear malformations, combining intraoperative TIM heatmap monitoring with fluoroscopy can help identify atypical electrode placement patterns (skip and central heat); surgeons performing implantation in malformed cochleas should be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoConservative Care and Outcomes for 2 Patients With Ramsay Hunt SyndromeRamsay Hunt Syndrome cases occasionally present in non-traditional clinical settings; awareness of its characteristic features (facial palsy, ear vesicles) among non-ENT practitioners supports earlier referral and diagnosis.＋Save
RNID·Other·Public health & policy·5mo agoSpring Appeal 2026Raising public awareness that sudden hearing loss is a medical emergency could prompt faster care-seeking, potentially improving outcomes for patients who might otherwise delay treatment.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo agoThe rise of cerumen removalThe rapid growth of a mobile earwax-removal service signals that cerumen management is emerging as a standalone, scalable business line within the broader audiology profession in Australia.＋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
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVertigo including BPPV can have lasting burden even after treatment, study findsAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider scheduling long-term follow-up for BPPV patients, as high recurrence rates and residual symptoms mean a single successful repositioning treatment may not mark the end of a patient's clinical journey.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoA National Cross-sectional Assessment of the Mayo Clinic Vestibular Schwannoma Quality of Life (VSQOL) Index by Tumor Management StrategyAudiologists counseling vestibular schwannoma patients can reference this data to set realistic quality-of-life expectations across management strategies, but the cross-sectional design limits causal conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoLong-Term Functional Hearing Preservation in Pediatric Cochlear Implant RecipientsAudiologists and cochlear implant surgeons should weigh electrode array length and pre-operative hearing levels carefully when planning pediatric implantation to maximize long-term functional hearing preservation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAutomated classification of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo from video-nystagmography using a delay-aware neural networkThis AI classifier is not yet validated for clinical deployment, but if replicated and externally validated, it could meaningfully reduce misdiagnosis and speed up BPPV canal identification at the bedside without specialist interpretation.＋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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoThe influence of nasopharyngeal pathology on auditory function in elderly and senile patients.Audiologists seeing elderly patients should be aware that nasopharyngeal (upper-throat) pathology may contribute to or worsen auditory dysfunction, and consider ENT co-management when such conditions are present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5mo agoSleep disturbances and sensory processing and integration in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder: a systematic reviewNo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists working with autistic children should be aware that sensory processing differences — including auditory hypersensitivity — frequently co-occur with sleep disturbances in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoTargeting ferroptosis in sensorineural hearing loss: mechanisms, therapeutics, and translational prospectsFerroptosis is an emerging cell-death pathway in sensorineural hearing loss that could open new pharmacological avenues for cochlear protection if translational research matures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoOculomotor and Caloric Test Findings in 122 Patients With Unilateral Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and vestibular specialists performing oculomotor and caloric testing on unilateral vestibular schwannoma patients can use this retrospective dataset as a reference for expected abnormality patterns, though the retrospective design limits definitive practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoPerceived barriers and facilitators to app use in Australian audiology clinicsNo immediate practice change warranted; findings highlight implementation barriers worth considering when planning mHealth app adoption in audiology clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoInnovation in the radiotherapy management of vestibular schwannomasNo immediate change to audiology practice; this review informs multidisciplinary teams managing vestibular schwannoma patients, particularly regarding updated radiosurgery options and their hearing/balance outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·5mo agoNewborn hearing screening in infants at risk of hearing loss: diagnostic outcomes, false-negative results, and the role of surveillanceClinicians managing at-risk newborns should maintain structured audiological surveillance beyond initial screening, as false-negative rates indicate that a single screen is insufficient for this population.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Tinnitus·5mo agoStudy finds mobile phone app-delivered CBT and counselling effective for tinnitusAudiologists managing tinnitus patients should consider app-based CBT and counselling as a viable, scalable intervention option that may reduce tinnitus-related distress and functional impairment.＋Save
LinkedIn·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoJAMA Editor Promotes Hearing Aid Technology Level StudyAudiologist-fitted, prescription hearing aids produced superior outcomes compared to OTC and hybrid OTC+ service models in adults with mild-to-moderate hearing loss — consider this RCT-level evidence supporting the value of professional fitting in patient counseling and advocacy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoA review of targeted therapies for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma: molecular pathogenesis, emerging therapeutics, and future clinical horizonsAs drug-based alternatives to surgery and radiation are explored for NF2-related vestibular schwannoma, audiologists need to understand the therapeutic landscape to counsel patients on evolving management options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoVestibular schwannoma: genetic and epigenetic mechanisms, hearing loss, and emerging therapiesUnderstanding the full genetic and epigenetic landscape of vestibular schwannoma beyond NF2 mutations could open new therapeutic targets and refine hearing-preservation strategies for both sporadic and hereditary cases.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Podcast·Professional practice·5mo agoThrowback to Announce our New Director of AdvocacyA 2022 throwback podcast episode in which Anne Olsen, PhD, CCC-A, interviews Dr. Kathy Dowd, AuD about The Audiology Project's resources and Dr. Dowd's role as its founder and Executive Director, with ties to the Academy of Rehabilitative Audiology.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·5mo agoHearUSA Honored for Client Care and Consultancy ServicesAward recognition for a major hearing-care retail chain signals competitive positioning in the consumer hearing-care market, which may affect referral dynamics for independent audiology practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoSpatial hearing in elderly people with mild or moderate chronic sensorineural hearing loss and central auditory processing disorders.No actionable practice change yet; findings characterize spatial hearing deficits in a dual-impairment population but do not evaluate a treatment or intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoUnderstanding the experience of concurrent hearing impairment and lewy pathology dementias: an interview studyNo actionable practice change; this qualitative study surfaces patient experiences that can inform counseling approaches and service design for a largely overlooked population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·5mo agoUnderstanding the factors influencing targeted congenital CMV screening: perspectives from hearing screening staffAudiologists and hearing screening coordinators should be aware of specific staff-identified barriers (e.g., workflow, awareness, resources) to cCMV screening; findings can guide local implementation efforts, though no universal protocol change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
