PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo 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·Clinical trial·Research (general)·2mo agoTrampoline exercise reduces anxiety and improves motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder: A randomized controlled trialWhile outside core audiology, findings on non-pharmacological interventions for autism-related anxiety and motor difficulties are marginally relevant to audiologists who manage children with ASD who may also have auditory processing or hearing concerns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo 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·Vestibular·2mo 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·Pediatric·2mo agoEarly Life Disease Burden and Outcomes in Children Diagnosed With Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in InfancyPCD diagnosed in infancy carries significant oto-sino-pulmonary disease burden; audiologists seeing recurrent otitis media in very young children should consider flagging for PCD evaluation, though specific practice changes await fuller outcome data from this study.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRisk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent PopulationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·2mo agoENT body welcomes world-first features to prevent ‘button battery’ harmButton battery ingestion is a well-documented pediatric safety hazard closely linked to hearing aid batteries; a world-first safety-engineered product endorsed by the AAO-HNS could set a new industry standard and influence future dispensing and counselling practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSensory processing differences and behavioural problems in children with autism: a retrospective study using statistical modelling and multi-output machine learningSensory processing differences are meaningful predictors of behavioral problems in autistic children, but this retrospective, modelling-based study is too preliminary to change clinical assessment protocols; audiologists should note the auditory sensory dimension but await...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffects of Multimodal Acoustic Therapy for Children With Cochlear Implants: A Randomized Clinical TrialThis RCT provides early evidence that smartphone-delivered MAT may improve rehabilitation outcomes in pediatric cochlear implant users; clinicians should monitor the full published results before adopting the protocol, but the design is rigorous enough to take seriously.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoAnalysis of two-year hearing outcomes and risk factors in newborns in the province with the highest annual birth rate in TürkiyeThe risk factor profile identified (e.g., NICU admission, infections) aligns with established guidelines; no actionable change to current newborn hearing screening practice is indicated, but the data may inform country-specific referral prioritization in high-birth-rate settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·2mo agoPhysiotherapy-based concussion management outcomes are similar for children whether care is provided in-person or via telehealthWith only 23 participants, this study is too underpowered to reliably confirm equivalence between in-person and telehealth concussion physiotherapy; clinicians should treat results as hypothesis-generating rather than practice-changing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear Implantation in Patients With CHARGE Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisCochlear implantation can yield meaningful speech perception benefits in CHARGE syndrome patients, but outcomes are more variable than in typical candidates; this meta-analysis supports implantation as a viable option while highlighting the need for individualized counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoDiagnostic value of the inner ear computed tomography measurements in detecting congenital sensorineural hearing loss: a comparative studyInner-ear CT measurements may add diagnostic value in evaluating congenital sensorineural hearing loss, but clinicians should await validation of specific threshold values before adopting them routinely.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoUniversal newborn hearing screening outcomes based on national health policy in Chiangrai Prachanukroh Hospital, ThailandEvaluating real-world newborn hearing screening outcomes in Thailand contributes important global data on early hearing detection program performance, which can inform policy improvements in similar healthcare settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoKnowledge and Perceptions of Pediatric Hearing Loss among University Students in JordanAssessing public awareness of paediatric hearing loss in underrepresented regions like Jordan informs the design of community education and early intervention campaigns that can improve detection rates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoLongitudinal Cochlear Implant Use in Pediatric Patients With Unilateral Hearing LossEarlier implantation age and longer device use duration appear linked to better outcomes in pediatric unilateral hearing loss; audiologists should document and monitor longitudinal device usage patterns as part of routine CI follow-up for this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoMedial Olivocochlear Modulation in Children With Cleft Lip and Palate: Evidence From Contralateral Suppression of TEOAEsChildren with a history of cleft lip and/or palate show measurable differences in medial olivocochlear efferent function; audiologists managing this population should consider including TEOAE contralateral suppression testing as part of comprehensive audiological assessment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNon-Instrumented DVA: Assessment of Performance and Clinical Feasibility in Children Ages 2 Through 13 YearsNon-instrumented DVA testing may be a feasible, low-cost screening tool for vestibular dysfunction in children as young as age 2; clinicians working in pediatric balance assessment should evaluate whether to integrate it into their protocol, pending validation data from this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoMusic-Based Interventions in Childhood Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative ReviewMusic-based interventions show promise as an adjunct to standard auditory rehabilitation in children with hearing loss, but the narrative review design limits causal conclusions; audiologists and educators can consider music programs as supplementary tools without changing core...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoIambic Production Advantage and Unbiased Recognition in Word Learning by Mandarin-Speaking Children with Cochlear ImplantsFindings are preliminary and specific to Mandarin-speaking pediatric CI users; no immediate change to word-learning or rehabilitation protocols is warranted, though the stress-pattern production advantage may inform future language therapy approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe Audiological Aspect of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists working with patients who have Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome should be aware of associated hearing involvement, but clinical protocols should await clearer evidence from larger studies; routine audiological monitoring of these patients is prudent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoOutcomes of Bonebridge Implantation in 10 Patients with Rare Genetic Syndromes and Difficult AnatomyThis small case series suggests Bonebridge implantation is feasible in patients with rare genetic syndromes and complex anatomy, but the evidence is too limited to change standard selection criteria; case-by-case surgical planning remains essential.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoA systematic review of mHealth-based paediatric hearing screening tools/devicesmHealth screening tools show promise as low-cost alternatives for pediatric hearing screening in resource-limited settings, but evidence quality and device accuracy vary enough that clinicians should not yet replace validated EHDI equipment without further large-scale validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoEffect of Interaural Angular Insertion Depth Mismatch on Sound Localization in Adolescent Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersIf the findings confirm that interaural insertion depth mismatch degrades localization, surgeons and audiologists fitting bilateral cochlear implants in adolescents should aim for symmetric insertion depth where anatomically feasible.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBehavioral and electrophysiological findings of central auditory processing in children and adolescents undergoing musical trainingEstablishing objective electrophysiological correlates of music-related auditory benefits could eventually influence rehabilitative strategies for children with central auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoDeveloping the Hungarian version of the MATCH test from the original German language: an evidence-based protocol for the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of paediatric speech audiometry tests from one language into anotherEstablishing a rigorous cross-language adaptation protocol for paediatric speech audiometry tests addresses a global need for linguistically valid hearing assessment tools in under-resourced language communities.＋Save
