PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoAudiovestibular Dysfunction in Alcohol Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Human Primary Clinical EvidenceAudiologists should screen patients with known alcohol use disorder for both hearing and vestibular (balance system) dysfunction, as this systematic review confirms meaningful clinical associations; however, the strength of individual studies limits firm protocol changes pending...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoTwo Cases of Oculomotor Nerve Palsy in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension and a Literature ReviewAwareness of rare cranial nerve complications in idiopathic intracranial hypertension may aid audiologists when ruling out central versus peripheral vestibular or auditory pathology in complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoThe Effect of Deep Neural Network Implementation on Speech Recognition, Listening Effort, and Sound Quality in Older Adults With Mild to Moderately Severe Hearing LossAudiologists fitting older adults with mild-to-moderately severe hearing loss should monitor emerging evidence on deep neural network noise reduction; if results show significant gains in speech recognition and reduced listening effort, it may support prioritising AI-enabled...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5mo agoSpecsavers community audiology call echoes north of the borderIf the Scottish Government acts on this lobbying, it could significantly reshape how NHS audiology services are commissioned and delivered in Scotland, affecting audiologists employed in both community and hospital settings.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Hearing aids·5mo agoCheck what sounds the patient prefers, says WSAClinicians may consider incorporating structured sound preference assessment into fittings, but efficacy data supporting improved outcomes from this specific programme have not yet been published — adoption should await independent evidence.＋Save
Living With Hearing Loss·Blog·Accessibility·5mo agoWhat Motherhood Taught Me About Hearing LossFirst-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better understand the emotional and family-centered dimensions of hearing loss, which may inform more empathetic counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoLabyrinthine hemorrhage: practical lessons from a rare cause of acute vestibular syndromeClinicians evaluating acute vestibular syndrome (sudden dizziness with balance disruption) should keep labyrinthine hemorrhage in the differential, especially when simultaneous sudden sensorineural hearing loss is present, as MRI with FLAIR/T1 sequences is needed for diagnosis;...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoVenous sinus stenting in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: a systematic review of an emerging intervention with favorable outcomes but unresolved standardizationVenous sinus stenting shows favorable outcomes for IIH-related pulsatile tinnitus and hearing symptoms, but lack of standardized patient-selection criteria and procedural protocols means audiologists should refer IIH cases to specialist neurology/neurosurgery teams rather than...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoPathophysiologic phenotyping of idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: toward precision managementThis conceptual framework for phenotyping idiopathic sudden SNHL is promising but not yet validated in clinical trials; audiologists and ENT clinicians should follow emerging guidelines rather than changing corticosteroid protocols now, but awareness of precision-medicine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoMeasurement properties and clinical interpretability of a Japanese-language version of the remote check system in cochlear implant usersFindings are too preliminary and context-specific (Japanese-language adaptation) to recommend broad practice change; clinics serving Japanese-speaking cochlear implant users should monitor this validation work before adopting J-RC as a routine remote monitoring tool.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoSimple methods for determining the affected side and performing otolith repositioning in cases of lateral semicircular canal-benign paroxysmal positional vertigo-canalolithiasis: Healthy-ear-down 135° maneuver and affected-ear-down 135° maneuverClinicians managing lateral canal BPPV canalolithiasis should review this study's proposed maneuvers as potential simple alternatives for side identification and repositioning, but await independent replication before replacing established protocols such as the Gufoni or BBQ...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoResults of surgical treatment of pathology of the internal auditory canalSurgical outcomes data for internal auditory canal pathology remain scarce, and this study adds to a limited evidence base that guides complex otologic (ear-related) surgical decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5mo agoValidation of Russian version of Tinnitus Catastrophizing ScaleClinicians working with Russian-speaking tinnitus patients now have a validated psychometric tool (Tinnitus Catastrophizing Scale) available, though adopting it requires access to the full validated instrument and norms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo 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·5mo agoSchwannoma Presenting as an Asymptomatic Postauricular MassClinicians should include schwannoma in the differential diagnosis for asymptomatic postauricular masses, but this single case report provides no evidence to change established diagnostic or management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo 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·Vestibular·5mo 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)·5mo 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)·5mo 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·5mo 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
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·5mo agoLimiting scope and narrowing professional identityThe debate over scope of practice directly shapes how audiology evolves as a profession and the quality of care patients ultimately receive.＋Save
Carly Sygrove - Hearing Loss Coach Blog·Blog·Professional practice·5mo agoWhat Hearing Loss Coaching Is and How It Can HelpHearing loss coaching represents a growing peer-support model that could complement audiological care by addressing the psychosocial burden of hearing loss that clinical appointments rarely have time to cover.＋Save
LinkedIn·Blog·Clinical audiology·5mo 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·5mo 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·5mo 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)·5mo 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·Research (general)·5mo 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·5mo 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·Cochlear implants·5mo 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
