PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVascular Etiology in Idiopathic Labyrinthitis: Implication of NLR and PLR and White Matter ChangesConsider vascular risk factors and inflammatory blood markers (NLR, PLR) when evaluating older patients with sudden unexplained hearing and balance loss, but await larger confirmatory studies before changing diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoIdentification of Novel LOXHD1 Variants in Chinese Patients with Non-Syndromic Hearing LossNo immediate change to clinical practice, but these novel LOXHD1 variants expand the genetic panel targets relevant for late-onset non-syndromic hearing loss in East Asian populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease Mimicking Idiopathic Intracranial HypertensionAudiologists and otologists should consider VKH disease in patients presenting with audiovestibular symptoms alongside eye inflammation or skin/hair changes, as misdiagnosis can delay sight- and hearing-preserving immunotherapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDevelopment of behavioral observation audiometry tests for companion dogsExtending validated pediatric audiometric methods to veterinary populations could broaden the scientific understanding of behavioral audiometry and open cross-disciplinary research collaborations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAcupuncture Therapy in Tinnitus Using Single Needle Through Multiple Points Technique TE21-SI19-GB2 and GB3-SI19: A Case ReportWhile acupuncture for tinnitus remains controversial and evidence is largely anecdotal, case reports like this can generate hypotheses for future controlled trials in an area of high unmet patient need.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Clinical audiology·2w agoHeAL 2026: Inventis Promotes Technological Innovation in Hearing Care in PaduaThe HeAL (Hearing Across the Lifespan) conference is a notable international gathering for audiology professionals, and corporate sponsorship patterns can signal where industry investment in diagnostic technology is heading.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Research (general)·2w agoSkylark Bio to Present New Preclinical Data for Pendrin Gene Therapy Targeting Hearing Loss Program at ASGCT 2026Gene therapies targeting specific genetic causes of hearing loss represent a potential future treatment paradigm that could shift audiology from management to cure for select patient populations.＋Save
Hearing Review·Other·Hearing aids·2w agoRoundtable: Helpful Hearing Aid AccessoriesNo single practice-changing finding; however, the roundtable may surface accessory-recommendation strategies worth comparing against current counseling workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComment on "Superior semicircular canal abnormalities Are more common in patients presenting to the emergency room with unexplained vertigo"Unexplained vertigo is a common and costly ED presentation, and identifying structural inner-ear abnormalities as a contributor could improve diagnostic pathways if the underlying study's findings are validated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoClinical profiles of MRI-negative ischemia and stroke mimics after thrombolysis: insights into diagnostic uncertainty in acute ischemic stroke careVertigo is one of the most common stroke mimics leading to unnecessary thrombolysis, and this study highlights the urgent need for reliable bedside tools — including vestibular assessment — to distinguish central from peripheral causes in the ED.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoWhite Matter Alterations Are More Robust Than Gray Matter Differences in Tinnitus and Hearing Loss: An MRI Study of Military PersonnelIdentifying robust neuroimaging biomarkers for tinnitus and hearing loss in military populations could accelerate research into brain-based mechanisms of these conditions and the development of objective diagnostic or treatment-monitoring tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoElectromyography of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach and electrically evoked stapedius reflex during cochlear implant surgery: a prospective bicentric studyIntraoperative EMG of the stapedius muscle via a retrofacial approach may provide a reliable objective measure for cochlear implant fitting threshold estimation, but results from this prospective bicentric study should be replicated in larger trials before changing standard...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEvaluation of the Effects of Caloric Vestibular Stimulations on Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission ResponsesFindings may warrant caution when scheduling caloric vestibular testing and DPOAE testing in the same session, but clinical protocol changes should await replication and review of the full study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoComorbid Psychological Diagnoses in Children With Single-Sided Deafness Who Received or Are Under Consideration for Cochlear ImplantationAudiologists and implant teams should routinely screen pediatric single-sided deafness cochlear implant candidates for comorbid psychological diagnoses to enable coordinated, whole-child care.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoSubjective Cognitive Complaints and Hearing Loss in Older Adults-A Cross-Sectional Study on the Possible AssociationThis cross-sectional design cannot establish causation; no practice change is warranted, but findings support continued screening for cognitive complaints in patients with measured hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoThe cochlear morphometry compendium: High-resolution synchrotron measurements and normative reference valuesThese normative cochlear morphometry values provide a useful anatomical reference for surgical planning and cochlear implant electrode design, but do not yet require changes to routine clinical practice pending validation in surgical outcome studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoOtotoxicity Associated with Antineoplastic Agents in the Pediatric Population: An Evidence-Based Review of Auditory Monitoring Strategies and Contemporary Diagnostic Frameworks-Narrative ReviewAudiologists managing pediatric oncology patients should apply evidence-based auditory monitoring protocols aligned with current diagnostic frameworks for platinum-based chemotherapy ototoxicity; this review consolidates existing guidance but does not introduce new...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoHealth Impacts of Chronic Radiation Exposure in Northern Kazakhstan: A Comprehensive Epidemiological ReviewWhile radiation exposure can theoretically contribute to cochlear damage, this review's audiology relevance is peripheral and does not provide guidance applicable to hearing care practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEarly Postural Instability with History of COVID-19 Influence Related to Diabetes: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that older patients with both a COVID-19 history and diabetes may present with earlier postural instability, potentially warranting proactive balance screening in this group — though the exploratory nature of this study...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoRare Problems with Rotating Magnets in Cochlear Implants and How They Can Be Solved Without SurgeryCochlear implant clinicians should be aware that rotating-magnet complications (blocked rotation, demagnetization) can potentially be resolved non-surgically; document these strategies as part of implant troubleshooting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAssessment of Vestibular Function in Patients with Congenital Bilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case-Control StudyAudiologists and ENT clinicians managing patients with congenital bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should consider routine vestibular screening, as this population may have co-occurring balance dysfunction linked to shared embryological development.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w 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·2w agoB-Lymphoblastic Leukemia With Isolated Central Nervous System Relapse Mimicking a Vestibular SchwannomaAudiologists and ENT clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for non-schwannoma diagnoses when audiovestibular presentations are atypical or when the patient has a relevant cancer history — imaging alone may be insufficient for differentiation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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·2w 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
