PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoLong-term Outcomes of Hypo- and Conventional Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Non-vestibular Schwannomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Ramathibodi HospitalSchwannomas can affect hearing and cranial nerve function; clarifying optimal radiotherapy fractionation helps guide neuro-oncology teams and informs audiological monitoring protocols for affected patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoPetale ® behavioral auditory test for infants aged nine months to three years: A diagnostic accuracy pilot studyPilot-level evidence only; no actionable change to screening protocols until larger validation studies confirm diagnostic accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDevelopment of an Orff music-based intervention program based on the PERMA model for children with cochlear implants: a Delphi studyIntegrating structured music-based rehabilitation with well-being frameworks like PERMA may offer a novel adjunct to conventional auditory training for pediatric cochlear implant users, but empirical outcome data are still needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoNeuro-visual pathway after mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic scoping review of symptoms, objective testing, and rehabilitationAudiologists managing patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) should be aware of co-occurring neuro-visual symptoms, though this scoping review does not yet support specific protocol changes — multidisciplinary referral pathways remain the appropriate response.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoElectroactive nanostructured polypyrrole coatings with on-demand drug release for immunomodulation of neural electrode interfacesReducing immune-driven inflammation at neural electrode interfaces is a fundamental challenge for cochlear implants and other auditory neuroprosthetics; advances in electrode coatings could eventually improve long-term implant performance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIncreased head-turning, hyperactivity and low-penetrance circling behaviour in mice lacking ZPLD1, a protein that scaffolds the cupula to the roof of the ampullaIdentifying ZPLD1 as a structural scaffolding protein for the cupula advances the molecular understanding of vestibular function and opens a potential pathway for investigating genetic causes of balance disorders in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAQP4-Mediated Glymphatic Clearance: Sleep, Neurodegeneration, and the Translational GapThe glymphatic system's role in clearing neurodegenerative waste during sleep may eventually help explain links between sleep disruption, hearing loss, and dementia risk that audiologists encounter clinically.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoVisually challenging conditions on sign language intelligibility show behavioural analogies with spoken languageDemonstrating cross-modal parallels between visual sign language and auditory spoken language perception deepens our understanding of how the brain processes language under degraded sensory conditions, with implications for rehabilitation and communication accessibility research.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion pivots to new gene therapy for hearing loss: Australian trial plans underwayGJB2 mutations are the single most common cause of inherited deafness, so a targeted gene therapy entering clinical trials could eventually offer a biological treatment option alongside conventional amplification for a well-defined patient population.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoThe Importance of AudiologyContextualising audiology's long history helps professionals and the public appreciate the evidence-based foundations of modern hearing care.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoAmyn Amlani Named Chair of Communication Sciences and Disorders at University of OklahomaLeadership changes at university audiology programs can influence the direction of research, clinical training pipelines, and workforce development in the field.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Accessibility·2mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network-Based Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People With Hearing LossNetwork-level audio optimization could become a low-barrier, device-agnostic way to improve phone communication for hearing-impaired patients, potentially complementing hearing aids without requiring any patient-side action.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Accessibility·2mo agoO2 and Mavenir Trial Network Technology to Improve Call Clarity for People with Hearing LossIf network-level call-clarity technology matures and reaches consumers, it could meaningfully reduce communication barriers for hearing-aid users and those with untreated hearing loss without requiring changes to hearing devices themselves.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoAcousia Reports Promising First-in-Patient Phase 2a Results for ACOU085 in Cisplatin-Induced OtotoxicityIf confirmed in larger trials, a drug that prevents chemotherapy-related hearing damage (ototoxicity) could significantly reduce one of the most common and life-altering side effects of cisplatin-based cancer treatment.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoHearing Loss and Your MemoryAre you concerned about your memory as you get older? One of the most important things you can do to minimize your risk of cognitive decline as you age is to be proactive about treating hearing loss....＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Research (general)·2mo agoSensorion Names SENS-601 Lead Gene Therapy Program, Files Clinical Trial Applications for GJB2-Related Hearing LossGJB2 mutations are the most frequent genetic cause of congenital deafness, so a successful AAV gene therapy could eventually offer a biological treatment option for a large portion of patients with hereditary hearing loss.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoTargeting mitochondria to protect against noise-induced hearing lossIdentifying the mitochondrial pathways driving noise-induced hearing damage could open entirely new pharmacological prevention strategies for an extremely common and currently irreversible condition.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoDeveloping gene therapy for TOMT-linked hearing lossTOMT-linked hearing loss is a distinct genetic subtype, and targeted gene therapies for specific mutations represent the frontier of curative audiology research.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoInvestigating the feasibility of gene therapy for stereocilin-related hearing lossStereocilin mutations cause a specific inherited form of hearing loss, and a successful gene therapy could one day offer a curative option beyond hearing aids or cochlear implants.＋Save
RNID·Other·Hearing aids·2mo agoEvaluating a novel signal-processing strategy for improving perception of speechA successful new signal-processing strategy for noisy environments would directly address one of the most common and persistent complaints of hearing-aid users, potentially improving device satisfaction and uptake.＋Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·2mo agoDisentangling brain activity underlying hyperacusis and tinnitusIdentifying distinct brain-level mechanisms for hyperacusis versus tinnitus could pave the way for condition-specific diagnostic tools and therapies, which are currently lacking.＋Save
RNID·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoReal-time monitoring of listening effort and fatigue in older adultsValidated real-world measures of listening effort and fatigue could fill a major gap in audiological assessment, enabling more person-centred rehabilitation for older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoInterplay of age, speech perception in noise, standard and extended high-frequency hearing, and cochlear synaptopathy in individuals with normal audiogramsExtended high-frequency audiometry and cochlear synaptopathy measures may help explain speech-in-noise difficulties in patients with normal standard audiograms, but routine clinical adoption requires further validation before practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoEvaluation of Cochlear Function, Hidden Hearing Loss, and Auditory Temporal Processing in Tinnitus Patients with Normal AudiogramsHidden hearing loss and auditory temporal processing measures may reveal underlying dysfunction in tinnitus patients with normal audiograms, but findings need replication in larger controlled trials before changing clinical evaluation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIntraoperative High Resolution 2D and 3D Angiography in Cervical Decompression for Sub-Axial Bow Hunter's SyndromeBow Hunter's Syndrome can mimic inner ear disorders, so audiologists and neurotologists should be aware of this rare vascular diagnosis when patients report position-dependent dizziness or sudden auditory symptoms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoRobotic-Assisted Electrode Insertion for Pediatric Cochlear Implantation: A Multicenter StudyRobotic-assisted electrode insertion appears safe and feasible in pediatric cochlear implantation across multiple centers, but the small sample (n=14) and absence of long-term audiological outcome data mean it is too early to recommend over standard manual insertion.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNeurological complications in microgravity and long duration spaceflightSpaceflight-induced neuro-otological changes — including vestibular and possibly auditory pathway alterations — may offer extreme-environment insights relevant to understanding balance and hearing disorders more broadly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoInternet-based vestibular rehabilitation versus written instructions after acute vertigo: A randomised controlled trialIf internet-based vestibular rehabilitation proves superior to written instructions, clinicians treating acute vestibular syndrome in emergency settings should consider recommending structured online rehab programs as a first-line follow-up resource — pending full review of the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoTumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature ReviewTumor-to-tumor metastasis involving vestibular schwannoma is exceedingly rare, and awareness of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate pathologic evaluation in atypical cases.＋Save
