The Audiology Project·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoThe Sound of Liberty: Celebrating America 250Grounding audiology in America's broader history can strengthen the profession's public identity and advocacy narrative at a high-visibility cultural moment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoResponse times from gap detection threshold testing relate to cognitive processing speed in young adultsResponse times in gap detection threshold testing may reflect cognitive processing speed and should be interpreted cautiously as a pure measure of auditory function in young adults; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDiagnostic accuracy of HINTS Plus test in the differential diagnosis of central and peripheral vertigo: a prospective, cross-sectional studyIf findings confirm high sensitivity and specificity for HINTS Plus in the ED, audiologists and physicians working in vestibular settings should be aware of its diagnostic value; however, clinical adoption depends on full published results, examiner training, and local protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLike choosing between guitars: acoustic, electroacoustic, and electric stimulation in paediatric cochlear implant candidates with residual hearingFindings may inform candidacy decisions and device-selection discussions for paediatric patients with residual hearing, but clinical practice changes should await review of full outcome data and replication in larger cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoReply to: Distinguishing Meniere's Disease From Vestibular MigraineDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine remains a challenging and contested area in neurotology, and ongoing expert dialogue helps refine diagnostic thinking.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·2w agoTimekeeping of Staff Working Hours in Providing Audiological Care to the Adult PopulationEstablishing evidence-based time norms for audiological consultations is essential for fair workforce planning and ensuring patients receive adequate care time, a gap relevant to audiology systems globally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoThe role of questionnaires in assessing speech perception among foreign medical students studying in RussianValidating speech perception assessment tools for non-native language learners is important for academic audiology programs that train international students, with potential broader relevance to multilingual patient assessments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoA Comprehensive Regional Rehabilitation Program for Children with Hearing Impairments with Active Parental Involvement: The Ivanovo Region ExperienceFamily-centered rehabilitation models with structured parental involvement are worth considering for pediatric hearing loss programs, though the regional/single-center design limits how broadly these findings can be applied.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoThe digits-in-noise test in audiological cochlear implant aftercareIf the DIN test is validated for cochlear implant (CI) aftercare in German-speaking populations, it could offer a fast, low-resource alternative to traditional speech audiometry for routine CI follow-up appointments — but wait for full validation data before adopting it in...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2w agoViews and reported practices of South African speech-language therapy and audiology undergraduate students on linguistic and cultural integration in trainingAs audiology moves toward culturally responsive care, understanding training gaps in diverse countries like South Africa can inform curriculum reform globally and improve outcomes for underserved populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoUse of trans-tympanic electrically evoked auditory brainstem responses (TT-EABR) in decision making of cochlear implants in hypoplastic auditory nerve casesTT-EABR shows potential as a pre-implant decision-making tool for cochlear nerve deficiency cases, but audiologists should await larger prospective studies before changing implant candidacy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCase Report: Identification of two novel ALMS1 variants in a patient with a ciliopathy resembling Alström syndromeIdentifying novel ALMS1 variants expands the genetic atlas of syndromic hearing loss, which is essential for accurate genetic counseling and early diagnosis in patients with multisystem ciliopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoSimulated hearing loss in healthy young and older adults results in poor reaction time in older adultsAudiologists treating older adults should be aware that even temporary hearing loss degrades reaction time in this group, supporting the clinical rationale for prompt hearing rehabilitation as a falls-risk mitigation strategy — though this study uses simulated rather than actual...＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing Aids Linked to 23% Lower Dementia Risk in Adults With Epilepsy and Hearing LossAudiologists and neurologists should consider routine hearing screening for adults with epilepsy; if confirmed in peer-reviewed publication, this association supports proactive hearing aid fitting in this population — but causality is not yet established and the full study...＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear, Hearing Experts Launch Summer Campaign Urging Americans to Address Hearing LossManufacturer-driven public awareness campaigns can expand the pipeline of cochlear implant candidates, which has direct business implications for CI-referring audiologists and ENT practices.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Clinical audiology·2w agoCedars-Sinai Names Mia Miller, MD, to Lead Otolaryngology DivisionThe appointment signals institutional investment in hearing regeneration research at a major academic medical center, which could influence future clinical directions in the field.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·2w agoMPs explore hearing care barriers at parliament eventPolitical engagement at this level signals growing pressure on UK policymakers to address systemic audiology access gaps, which could eventually reshape NHS service commissioning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEfficacy and safety of single-fraction radiosurgery in vestibular schwannoma: a 10-year experienceSingle-fraction SRS appears to provide durable long-term tumor control for vestibular schwannoma, but this is a retrospective single-centre series; audiologists managing post-SRS patients should continue monitoring hearing and balance outcomes per existing protocols rather than...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoPostoperative auditory outcomes in total temporomandibular joint replacement: fossa-canal proximity and tinnitus riskAudiologists should be aware that total TMJ replacement may carry tinnitus and auditory complication risks related to implant positioning near the ear canal; post-surgical auditory monitoring is warranted, but clinical protocols should await higher-quality evidence before formal...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing Aids Reshape Neural Processing of Emotional Speech Without Improving Emotion PerceptionThis finding challenges the assumption that amplification alone restores full speech-emotion processing, highlighting a gap between neural adaptation and perceptual outcomes that may need targeted rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoExploring the relationship between auditory processing characteristics and cognition in preschool children with developmental language disorder based on fNIRSPreliminary findings only — no immediate change to audiology or SLP practice, but reinforces the importance of assessing auditory processing in preschool children diagnosed with developmental language disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoDevelopment and Validation of a Nomogram to Identify and Predict High-Distress Psychosocial Phenotypes in Tinnitus Patients: A Latent Profile AnalysisAudiologists and tinnitus clinicians should note this validated nomogram as a potential early-screening tool for high-distress psychosocial risk in tinnitus patients, though external validation in broader populations is needed before routine clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoIntrapetrous Internal Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary to Malignant Otitis Externa: A Case ReportAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that malignant otitis externa — especially in diabetic or immunocompromised patients — can rarely progress to catastrophic vascular complications such as intrapetrous carotid pseudoaneurysm; prompt escalation and imaging...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoNew Book Explores the Relationship Between Hearing Health and Healthy AgingPopular science books on hearing health and aging can raise public awareness and drive more patients to seek audiological care, indirectly benefiting clinic volume and patient outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Professional practice·2w agoHow to Handle Medical Emergencies in the Audiology OfficeAudiology practices should establish and rehearse emergency response protocols — including staff CPR/first-aid training and a written emergency action plan — because survey data confirm life-threatening events do occur in clinic settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoState of the art in speech perception assessmentNo immediate practice change, but clinicians should review whether their current speech perception test battery aligns with the state-of-the-art methods described; this review is a useful reference for updating assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDetermination of long-range resistance from high resolution impedance spectroscopy in human cadaveric headsNo immediate clinical practice change; findings are foundational/engineering-level data relevant to cochlear implant fitting models and future device design rather than current audiological protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoAuditory Outcomes After Simultaneous Translabyrinthine Vestibular Schwannoma Resection and Cochlear Implantation: A Prospective Case SeriesSimultaneous cochlear implantation during translabyrinthine vestibular schwannoma resection appears feasible as an auditory rehabilitation strategy, but the prospective case series design and likely small sample size mean findings are preliminary; no immediate practice change is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoObjective Comparison of Auditory Profiles Using Manifold Learning and Intrinsic MeasuresIf validated, data-driven auditory profiling could move audiology beyond traditional audiogram categories toward more precise, individualized classification of hearing loss.＋Save
