PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRefined circular autopsy saw design and standardized technique for postmortem human temporal bone procurement and perilymph collectionStandardized postmortem tissue procurement is foundational to inner-ear research—better samples mean more reliable histological and biochemical findings that ultimately underpin clinical advances.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·2w agoStudy protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing penetrating needling and cognitive behavioral therapy for subjective tinnitusThis is a protocol paper only—no results are available yet; audiologists treating tinnitus patients should continue using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and sound therapy while awaiting trial outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoOn Balancing Sharpness of Excitation Patterns, Loudness, and Potential Effects on Speech Perception with Cochlear-Implant Current-Focussing StrategiesCurrent-focusing strategies in cochlear implants show meaningful trade-offs between excitation sharpness, loudness, and speech perception; clinicians programming cochlear implants should not assume sharpening excitation patterns will automatically improve speech outcomes without...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoResponse of Vestibular Schwannomas in NF2-Related Schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) to Losartan: A Case SeriesEvidence is too preliminary (small single-institution case series, no control group) to justify adding losartan to NF2-SWN management outside of a research protocol; no actionable practice change at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoActive Middle Ear Implantation for Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest current pooled evidence on Vibrant Soundbridge outcomes for sensorineural hearing loss; audiologists and surgeons should incorporate these findings when counselling candidates as a valid alternative to conventional...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoThe default space theory: a unified oscillatory framework for spatial orientation and balanceIf validated, DST could provide a unifying neurological model for understanding balance disorders and conscious spatial perception, potentially influencing future vestibular rehabilitation and neuroscience research directions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCase Report: Intracranial hypertension occurring in association with subacute thyroiditisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that subacute thyroiditis can rarely co-present with intracranial hypertension, which may mimic audiovestibular symptoms; refer to neurology when this combination is suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoReactions to Acrylates in Dentistry and Related Factors - The First Croatian Survey Study on Reactions to Acrylates in DentistryWhile acrylates are also used in hearing-aid earmold fabrication, this dental-focused survey does not address audiology-specific exposure or outcomes, limiting transferable insight for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoComparative evaluation of chorion allograft and sub-epithelial connective tissue autograft for the treatment of isolated mandibular recession with laterally closed tunnel (LCT) technique- A pilot studyThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it is a dentistry/periodontics study on gum recession treatment that appears to have been included in error.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoSquid hair cell discovery may aid human hearing loss understandingIdentifying a new animal model for mechanosensory hair cells could accelerate basic science research into the cellular mechanisms underlying human hearing loss and eventual regeneration strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoProteomic Signatures of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss in the Mouse CochleaIdentifying the protein-level changes that drive noise-induced hearing loss could eventually reveal drug targets for prevention or treatment in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoReliability-weighted attribution of object motion under reduced otolith reliabilityUnderstanding how the brain weighs unreliable otolith signals advances fundamental models of vestibular sensory integration, which underpins future rehabilitation and compensation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoEfficacy and safety of intracochlear corticosteroid delivery as salvage therapy for complete sudden sensorineural hearing lossIntracochlear corticosteroid delivery as salvage therapy for complete idiopathic sudden SNHL (≥95 dB HL) appears to have a measurable efficacy and safety profile, but clinicians should weigh the evidence level carefully before adopting it outside specialist centres given the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAltered vestibular-related reflex responses in Npc1(-/-) miceIdentifying vestibular dysfunction as a feature of lysosomal lipid-trafficking disease opens a potential new target for monitoring or treating balance impairment in Niemann-Pick type C and related lysosomal storage disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·2w agoSpeech Intelligibility Index (SII) as a Potential Referral Metric for Adult Cochlear Implant Candidacy EvaluationFindings are too preliminary (pilot preprint, not yet peer-reviewed) to change referral criteria; audiologists should monitor this line of research but no practice change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·2w agoDisruption of a structural niche for otoconia maintenance may underlie common vestibular disordersIf confirmed, identifying a structural maintenance niche for otoconia could open new therapeutic targets for age-related vestibular disorders, which are among the most common causes of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·2w agoStimulation-Stability and Preclinical Bench Testing of a New Auditory Nerve InterfaceA stable, improved auditory nerve interface could eventually overcome key limitations of current cochlear implants, potentially benefiting over one million hearing-loss patients worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2w agoA comparative single-cell transcriptomic atlas for diverse populations of vertebrate hair cellsUnderstanding the genetic blueprint of hair cell diversity and regeneration across species could accelerate the search for strategies to restore hearing in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Tinnitus·2w agoValidating the Gap-Startle Paradigm for Tinnitus Detection: A Machine Learning Approach in CBA/CaJ MiceImproving the accuracy and reliability of animal tinnitus detection models is an important step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing aids – the spatial race beginsIf the argument holds, the field may need to rebalance hearing-aid design goals away from pure noise suppression toward preserving spatial audio cues, with potential implications for fitting targets and patient counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoThe Enigmatic Presence of Actin Rings, Actin Cables and Ectopic Hair Cells in the Vestibular Maculae of Mice and HumansUnderstanding unexpected structural features in human vestibular tissue could eventually inform research into balance disorders and inner-ear regeneration.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoBrain activation in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in response to various visual motion stimuli eliciting abnormal egomotion perceptionFindings are preliminary neuroimaging data; no change to clinical management of PPPD is warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoIntegrated isocenter and sector duration optimization (ISDO) for gamma knife radiosurgeryGamma Knife radiosurgery is a common management option for vestibular schwannomas, and improved dosing algorithms could theoretically reduce radiation-related hearing damage in these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoConsonant production in children with prelingual profound hearing loss using cochlear implantsReview findings when counseling families of prelingually deaf children on cochlear implant speech outcomes; details on effect sizes and age-at-implantation factors should be checked in the full text before modifying practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoVulvodynia in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Case Series on Presentation and ManagementThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it is included here for completeness but should not be indexed in audiology-focused resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w ago3D printed mucocompressive surgical stent with suture-anchor system for peri-implant keratinized mucosa augmentation: A proof-of-concept prospective single-cohort studyThis article is outside the audiology domain and carries no significance for hearing care professionals or researchers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCrossover Analysis Is Needed in Smartphone-Supported Vestibular RehabilitationAs smartphone-delivered vestibular rehabilitation grows in popularity, ensuring studies use rigorous crossover designs will be essential for generating trustworthy evidence to guide clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoThe Respiratory Apparatus of Adult Spur-Winged Geese (Plectropterus gambensis): Gross Anatomy and MorphometricsThis article has no relevance to the audiology field and should not be indexed in an audiology news context.＋Save
