PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDecoding patient preferences: key drivers in selecting thyroid cancer surgery- a discrete choice experimentThis article has no meaningful relevance to audiology practice; it relates to surgical decision-making in thyroid oncology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoVestibular disorders and monoamine neurotransmitters: Current evidenceClarifying how monoamine neurotransmitters modulate vestibular function may open new pharmacological avenues for treating balance disorders, a common and underserved condition in audiology and neurology practice.＋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 Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoQualia Oto Receives $1.84M NIH Grant to Advance Cochlear Implant Electrode TechnologyNIH investment in next-generation cochlear implant electrode design signals continued federal commitment to improving outcomes for severe-to-profound hearing loss patients, potentially influencing future implant performance and surgical technique.＋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·Vestibular·2w agoPerturbing the vestibular cortex with transcranial oscillatory currents uncovers early postural alterations in Parkinson's diseaseIdentifying early vestibular cortex dysfunction in Parkinson's disease could open new diagnostic avenues using non-invasive brain stimulation, with downstream relevance to audiologists managing balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoTechnical and therapeutic evaluation of endoscopic treatment of early papillary thyroid cancer through oral vestibular approachWhile outside core audiology, thyroid surgery complications can occasionally affect the recurrent laryngeal nerve and voice, which may be tangentially relevant to audiologists managing communication disorders post-operatively.＋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·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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDetection of Inner Ear Malformations Based on Simple Anatomical Measurements: A Model ApproachClinicians evaluating cochlear implant candidates should note this model-based approach to inner ear malformation detection, but external prospective validation is needed before changing pre-surgical imaging protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoThe longer, the better? Investigating the effect of prolonged acoustic stimulation on brief acoustic tinnitus suppressionClarifying how duration of acoustic stimulation influences short-term tinnitus suppression could inform the design of more effective sound therapy protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoBiohybrid cochlear implants: neural interfaces, regenerative pathways, and translational benchmarksBiohybrid cochlear implants represent a potentially transformative advance in hearing restoration technology that could one day overcome the fundamental limitations of current electrode-nerve interfaces.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2w agoPeripheral and central vestibular neuromodulation improve postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomized, sham-controlled, multi-arm intervention studyVestibular neuromodulation shows promise for postural control in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, but audiologists should note this is a vestibular/rehabilitation application outside direct hearing care scope; no change to audiology practice is warranted pending replication.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoGraded hypergravity is associated with large-scale reorganization of resting-state cortical networks: EEG evidence from a neurological inactivity phenotypeUnderstanding how altered gravitational loading reshapes resting-state brain networks may offer insights into sensorimotor adaptation relevant to vestibular rehabilitation research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoInteractive Effects of Occupational Hearing Loss and Glutathion S-Transferase M1 Genotype on Tinnitus Among Noise-exposed SteelworkersAudiologists working in occupational health settings should be aware that genetic susceptibility (GSTM1 null genotype) may amplify tinnitus risk in noise-exposed workers, though genetic screening is not yet standard of care and no protocol change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoAuditory Efferent System Influencing the Auditory Overshoot Phenomenon: An Auditory Brainstem Response Study in Guinea PigsUnderstanding the efferent system's role in auditory overshoot could eventually inform how hearing aids and noise-reduction algorithms are designed for challenging listening environments.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoResearchers Uncover Biological Mechanism That Could Reverse Permanent Hearing LossIdentifying a biological pathway that drives inner-ear supporting cells to regenerate into sensory hair cells could fundamentally shift how permanent sensorineural hearing loss is treated in the future.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·2w agoMed-El Acquires Two Gene Therapy Programs from Rescue HearingThis acquisition signals that major hearing implant manufacturers are betting on gene therapy as a future treatment pathway for genetic hearing loss, which could eventually reshape how audiologists counsel patients with hereditary hearing conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDifferential vulnerability of cochlear nuclei to Lmx1 deficiency: abnormal patterning and implications for auditory circuitryIdentifying how specific genes like Lmx1 shape auditory brainstem circuitry during development could eventually inform understanding of congenital hearing disorders and guide future gene-therapy targets.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoA comparative study reveals distinct patterns of resting-state activity in tinnitus and chronic painTinnitus and chronic pain show distinct resting-state brain signatures, supporting the view that they are neurologically separate disorders despite shared emotional burden; no immediate clinical practice change is indicated, but findings reinforce the value of condition-specific...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoShort-term audio-tactile training affects cortical auditory speech-envelope tracking for incongruent but not congruent stimuliUnderstanding how combining touch and sound training reshapes the brain's speech-processing could open new avenues for multisensory rehabilitation approaches in people with hearing loss or auditory processing difficulties.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoEffects of task-driven head orientations on gait and balance during walking in virtual realityUnderstanding how task-driven head movements interact with gait in VR environments could inform the design of more ecologically valid vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAge-related features of postural control among elderly women with fear of falling.Fear of falling is a major independent predictor of falls in the elderly; characterizing its postural control signatures may refine vestibular and balance assessment in older patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCurrent Status and Trends in Research Relating to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Meniere's Disease: A Bibliometric AnalysisMapping the landscape of Meniere's disease research can help identify under-investigated diagnostic or therapeutic areas and guide future investment of research resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoImpact of Pre-Test Sleep Duration on Audiometric Testing OutcomesIf findings show that sleep deprivation significantly skews audiometric results, clinicians should consider screening patients for severe sleep deprivation before testing or flagging results obtained under those conditions — but this warrants replication before changing standard...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoTinnitus Pathophysiology: A Systems Biology Analysis of Gene Networks and Cellular PathwaysMapping the gene networks and cellular pathways behind tinnitus could eventually reveal druggable targets and biomarkers, shifting tinnitus care from symptom management toward mechanism-based therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoIs Zinc Deficiency a Risk Factor for Tinnitus? An Analysis from Chronic Idiopathic Tinnitus Patients with Normal HearingEvidence on zinc and tinnitus remains inconclusive; this single cross-sectional study does not support routine zinc testing or supplementation for tinnitus patients, and current clinical guidelines do not recommend it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoATP6V1B1-A Novel Genetic Association Between Pendred Imaging Phenotype and Renal Tubular AcidosisAudiologists and otolaryngologists encountering patients with the Pendred imaging phenotype (enlarged vestibular aqueduct/cochlear malformation pattern) should consider ATP6V1B1 mutation testing and prompt referral for renal evaluation, as co-existing distal renal tubular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCarotid-cavernous Fistula in a Patient with Minimal Head and Facial Trauma: A Case ReportAlthough tangential to audiology, awareness of vascular complications presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or eye symptoms after head trauma can prompt timely ENT or neurology referral.＋Save
