PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoWhat has been researched about implicit memory in speech-language-hearing pathology? A scoping reviewUnderstanding the role of implicit memory in hearing and communication disorders could open new avenues for rehabilitation strategies, particularly for patients who struggle with traditional learning-based approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoSequential Bilateral Cochlear Implantation via the Transmastoid Labyrinthotomy Approach Using Custom-Made Electrodes in a Pediatric Patient With Common Cavity Deformities: A Case ReportThis single case report documents a feasible surgical strategy for bilateral CI in common cavity deformity; not practice-changing but useful as a reference technique for rare complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoComparative safety signals of carboplatin and cisplatin in lung cancer: a pharmacovigilance study based on FAERSAudiologists monitoring patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should note that cisplatin carries a stronger ototoxicity signal than carboplatin per this database study, reinforcing existing monitoring guidelines — no immediate practice change beyond current ASHA/AAA...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·12d agoUsing cortical auditory-evoked potential responses to verify the objective benefit of aural rehabilitation in adult cochlear implant usersCAEPs show promise as an objective tool for verifying rehabilitation benefit in adult CI users; audiologists working in CI programs may consider integrating CAEP measurement into outcomes tracking, though broader validation is still needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·12d agoSecondary Revision With Boot Flap in a Case of Tessier No. 0 CleftThis article has minimal relevance to audiology; it describes a reconstructive surgery technique for a rare facial cleft and does not intersect with hearing, balance, or related clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoRadiation-induced cavernous malformation arising within vestibular schwannoma manifesting as subarachnoid hemorrhage: Case report and literature reviewAudiologists managing patients with vestibular schwannoma treated by radiation should be aware that delayed radiation-induced vascular complications are rare but can be life-threatening — urgent neurosurgical referral is warranted if treated patients present with sudden severe...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·12d agoRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Dizziness, Balance, and Postural Stability in Adult Patients With Chronic Peripheral Vestibular Dizzinessare too preliminary to recommend rTMS as a routine clinical intervention for chronic peripheral vestibular dizziness; await replication in larger controlled trials before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoExploring the Relationship Between Hearing Status, Cognitive Function, and Neurological Symptom Burden: The Impact of Hearing Aids on Veteran HealthIf the study shows hearing aid use is associated with better cognitive and neurological outcomes in veterans, audiologists serving this population should prioritize early hearing aid fitting and counseling on cognitive benefits — but causality cannot be confirmed from an...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·12d agoQuantifying Classification Exposure Dose From the Pilot Veteran Military Occupational and Environmental Assessment ToolAccurate occupational exposure classification is a foundational step for future epidemiological studies linking military noise and chemical exposures to hearing loss and vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·12d agoVision, hearing, and dementia in older adults receiving home care services: implications for optometric practiceAudiologists treating older home-care patients should routinely screen for co-occurring vision impairment and dementia, as dual sensory loss significantly compounds functional decline and requires coordinated care planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·12d agoTowards a standardized assessment of manual dexterity in hearing aid users using the ABILHAND questionnaireIf validated further, the ABILHAND questionnaire could offer audiologists a quick, standardized way to flag patients who may struggle with hearing aid handling, enabling earlier dexterity-targeted counseling or device selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·12d agoScreening for age-related hearing loss in general practice: feasibility, diagnostic Value, and subsequent care pathways-a pilot studyPrimary care hearing loss screening for adults 65+ appears feasible in general practice settings; audiologists should anticipate potential increases in referral volume if such screening pathways are adopted and prepare care pathway protocols accordingly.＋Save
RNID·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoFrom ears to brain: understanding and measuring hearing lossFindings are preliminary and exploratory; no immediate change to audiology practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware of the growing evidence linking central auditory processing (how the brain interprets sound) to dementia diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·13d agoPatient navigation interventions for deaf and hard of hearing children and their families: A scoping reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the landscape of patient navigation programs for DHH children but do not yet provide tested protocols audiologists can adopt directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoCumulative Incidence of Epilepsy in Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Propensity Matched Retrospective Study Using TriNetXQuantifying epilepsy burden in NF2 helps characterize the full neurological profile of patients who often present first to audiology, supporting better cross-specialty referral and counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoAssociation between phonological processing skills and cochlear implant outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss: a systematic reviewPre-implant phonological processing assessments may help predict cochlear implant speech recognition outcomes in adults with acquired hearing loss, but clinicians should await primary studies with standardized protocols before routinely adding these assessments to CI candidacy...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoCardiogenic vertigo: clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term prognosisAudiologists seeing patients with unexplained vertigo should be alert to cardiac causes, but this retrospective study's prognostic predictors require prospective validation before changing referral or workup protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoCorticospinal conduction in RFC1-related disease: a transcranial magnetic stimulation studyNo immediate change to audiology practice; however, clinicians managing CANVAS patients should be aware that motor pathway involvement (hyperreflexia) may coexist with severe sensory neuropathy, potentially informing multidisciplinary assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·13d agoLetter to the editor re: Sathya A, Nguyen TN, Klein P, et al. Endovascular vs surgical treatment of sigmoid sinus diverticulum causing pulsatile tinnitus: A systematic review. Interv Neuroradiol. 2024 Mar 22:15910199241231325Critical appraisal of systematic reviews on pulsatile tinnitus treatments helps refine the evidence base for a condition that is often underdiagnosed and mismanaged.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoStage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Parkinson's patients should be aware that sensory integration deficits—including vestibular contributions—worsen with disease stage and independently elevate fall risk, supporting early vestibular screening in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoDetecting simulated skew deviation using a smartphone eye-tracking application (EyePhone): a feasibility studyPreliminary feasibility only — smartphone-based skew deviation detection using EyePhone shows early promise but cannot yet replace clinical HINTS exam or specialist assessment; no practice change warranted until prospective patient trials are completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoDegeneration rather than hypoplasia may be the pathologic feature of the endolymphatic sac in patients with ipsilateral delayed endolymphatic hydropsThis pathological finding suggests degeneration — not congenital underdevelopment — drives endolymphatic sac dysfunction in delayed endolymphatic hydrops, which may eventually influence how this condition is distinguished from Ménière's disease in diagnosis and management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSpatial hearing after auricular resection for non-melanoma skin CancerAudiologists managing patients post-auricular resection should consider spatial hearing assessment as part of rehabilitation planning, though specific protocol changes await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular nucleus stimulation for ameliorating locomotor dynamics in a Parkinsonian mouse modelDemonstrating that non-invasive vestibular nucleus stimulation can improve movement in a Parkinson's model opens a potential new neuromodulation pathway that could eventually intersect with vestibular rehabilitation in audiology and neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoConventional Reporting Standards Conceal High-Frequency Hearing Deficits After Favorable OssiculoplastyAudiologists and surgeons should consider adding high-frequency pure-tone testing to routine post-ossiculoplasty outcome reporting, as standard four-frequency averages may mask clinically meaningful high-frequency deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoSex Differences in Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians should be aware of potential sex-based differences in aural atresia presentation and surgical outcomes, though practice changes should await review of the full published data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoManagement pathways and outcomes of children with hearing loss identified through newborn and infant hearing screening at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaAudiologists working in or consulting for low-resource settings should review follow-up and intervention pathways, as this study signals likely bottlenecks between newborn screening identification and timely management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCost-effectiveness of CT perfusion, low-field MRI, and delayed high-field MRI in emergency department patients with dizziness concerning for strokeIdentifying the most cost-effective imaging pathway for stroke-related dizziness has downstream implications for how audiologists receive and interact with acutely dizzy patients referred from emergency settings.＋Save
