PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoAuthor Reply to Letter to the Editor Regarding "Intratympanic Dexamethasone Efficacy in Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Phase IIIB Clinical Trial"This is an author reply to a letter to the editor and does not introduce new data; no change to current practice is warranted until the full exchange is evaluated in context of the original Phase IIIB trial findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNeural Indicators of Inhibition in Tinnitus: Onset-Offset and Sensory Gating Auditory Evoked Potentials Vary by Stimulus Frequency and Tinnitus SeverityOnset-offset and sensory gating evoked potentials show promise as objective neural markers of inhibitory dysfunction in tinnitus, but findings are preliminary; no direct change to clinical assessment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoNetwork analysis of the tinnitus functional index (TFI)Network analysis findings may inform refinement of TFI subscale interpretation, but clinicians should continue using the validated full TFI without modification until revised scoring guidelines are published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoLetter to the editor re: Sathya A, Nguyen TN, Klein P, et al. Endovascular vs surgical treatment of sigmoid sinus diverticulum causing pulsatile tinnitus: A systematic review. Interv Neuroradiol. 2024 Mar 22:15910199241231325Critical appraisal of systematic reviews on pulsatile tinnitus treatments helps refine the evidence base for a condition that is often underdiagnosed and mismanaged.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMethodological considerations in the UK Biobank diabetes-tinnitus studyRigorous methodological critique of large database studies on tinnitus is important as flawed observational designs can lead to misleading clinical guidance in a field that already has limited evidence-based treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoDeep brain stimulation of the medial geniculate body for refractory tinnitus: a 2 year follow-upToo preliminary (single case or very small series) to justify any change in clinical practice; deep brain stimulation for tinnitus remains experimental.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoVitamin D receptor rs2228570 (FokI) variant is associated with chronic tinnitus susceptibilityIdentifying a genetic susceptibility marker for chronic tinnitus opens a potential pathway toward understanding its biological mechanisms and, eventually, targeted prevention or treatment strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoFour decades of tinnitus pathology research: a bibliometric analysis of scientific trends, collaborations, and research hotspotsUnderstanding four decades of tinnitus research trends helps guide where future funding, international collaboration, and clinical investigation should be directed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoRe: "Intratympanic Dexamethasone Efficacy in Preventing Cisplatin-Induced Tinnitus: A Randomized Controlled Phase IIIb Clinical Trial" by Moreno and BelinchonClinicians should read both the original Phase IIIb RCT and this correspondence carefully before adopting intratympanic dexamethasone as a routine protocol for preventing cisplatin-induced tinnitus, as the letter may highlight methodological or interpretive concerns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTinnitus outcomes after unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantationAudiologists and cochlear implant teams should review this study when counselling implant candidates about tinnitus expectations; if bilateral implantation shows meaningfully greater tinnitus suppression, it may strengthen candidacy arguments for bilateral procedures in patients...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoARISE II Consensus on Venous Sinus StentingAudiologists identifying patients with pulsatile tinnitus should ensure prompt medical referral for vascular and neuroimaging workup, as this consensus document elevates venous sinus stenosis as the leading treatable cause — strengthening the case for a structured referral...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhen the Brain Creates Sensations: Understanding Tinnitus and Other “Phantom” PerceptionsFraming tinnitus as a brain-generated phantom perception rather than purely an ear problem helps clinicians communicate the condition more accurately to patients and reinforces the rationale for brain-focused management strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo ago6-month symptom changes and factors associated with treatment response following combined acupuncture, moxibustion, and cupping protocol in patients with primary tinnitus: a retrospective cohort studyEvidence is retrospective and uncontrolled; no actionable change to tinnitus management protocols is warranted until prospective, controlled trials confirm these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPsychoacoustic characteristics of tinnitus in temporomandibular disorders: a systematic reviewClinicians treating tinnitus should be aware of the possible jaw-ear connection via TMD, but this systematic review characterises the problem rather than recommending a specific treatment change; no immediate protocol shift is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhole-Brain Structural Connectivity Alterations in Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: An Exploratory Diffusion Tensor Imaging StudyIdentifying whole-brain structural connectivity differences in chronic tinnitus contributes to the growing evidence that tinnitus is a brain-wide network disorder, which may eventually inform neuromodulation or targeted therapy strategies.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhat Taylor Swift Reveals About the Philosophy of TinnitusEncouraging critical reflection on the limits of tinnitus science can help clinicians maintain epistemic humility when counselling patients about a condition that remains poorly understood.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoA National Cohort Study of Tinnitus and Hearing Loss in the Million Veteran ProgramThe findings reinforce that hearing loss and tinnitus are highly prevalent in veteran populations, but clinicians should await full publication details before changing screening or management protocols based on this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoMasseter Muscle in Somatosensory Tinnitus and Potential Therapeutic Role for Botulinum Toxin Type A: A Scoping ReviewEvidence for Botulinum Toxin Type A in somatosensory tinnitus is preliminary and based on a scoping review; audiologists should not alter clinical practice but may consider interdisciplinary referral to oromandibular specialists for patients with jaw-modulated tinnitus.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoAuditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort studyClinicians should be aware that COVID-19 infection may be associated with new-onset tinnitus and hearing loss; however, this retrospective cohort design cannot establish causality, and no change to audiological screening protocols is yet justified pending stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoExploring the usability of a point-of-care hearing screening by oncology registered nurses with adult cancer patients during Cisplatin chemotherapy - A convergent mixed methods studyPoint-of-care hearing screening by oncology nurses appears usable in Cisplatin chemotherapy settings, but adoption into audiology practice depends on validation of screening accuracy and integration with referral pathways — current evidence is insufficient to mandate a practice...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoTemporal Bone Remodeling After Transverse Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: Patterns, Temporal Evolution and Relationship with Clinical OutcomeTemporal bone remodeling after transverse sinus stenting is a documented post-procedure phenomenon; audiologists managing pulsatile tinnitus patients referred for stenting should be aware that bone changes may correlate with clinical outcome, though this does not yet alter...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoPrevalence and Epidemiological Determinants of Tinnitus in the Southern Region of Saudi Arabia: A Community-Based Cross-Sectional StudyRegional prevalence data from underrepresented populations help calibrate global tinnitus burden estimates and may inform targeted screening programs in the Middle East.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoVenous sinus stenting for pulsatile tinnitus secondary to venous sinus stenosis: a dual-center retrospective cohort studyVenous sinus stenting appears to be a viable intervention for pulsatile tinnitus caused by venous sinus stenosis; audiologists encountering patients with pulsatile tinnitus should ensure prompt referral to neurovascular teams for imaging workup, as a treatable structural cause...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoQuality-of-life outcomes before and after multilevel pharyngeal surgery in moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apneaNo direct change to audiological practice is indicated; however, audiologists should be aware that multilevel pharyngeal surgery for sleep apnea may affect tinnitus and dizziness outcomes, which are relevant when co-managing these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoRetraction notice to "molecular mechanism of Rolupram reducing neuroinflammation in noise induced tinnitus mice through TLR4/NF kB/NLRP3 protein/caspase-1/IL-1 beta signaling pathway" [international journal of biological macromolecules 278 (2024) 134987]Retraction of a tinnitus neuroinflammation study removes a potentially flawed data point from the literature and serves as a reminder to verify citation integrity in a field where preclinical animal studies are heavily relied upon.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoVenous Sinus Stenting for Pulsatile Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisAudiologists managing patients with pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that venous sinus stenting shows promising resolution rates in select patients with venous sinus stenosis, but referral to neurointerventional radiology or neurology is the appropriate pathway — no direct...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoQuality of Tinnitus Information From Generative AI Systems and Web Search: An Expert-Rated Comparative StudyAI-generated tinnitus information quality was formally assessed against web search; audiologists should remain cautious about recommending AI chatbots as patient education tools until expert-rated accuracy and completeness are clearly established for their clinical area.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoLifetime Noise Exposure and Its Interaction With Ageing: Effects on Audiometric Thresholds, Speech-In-Noise Perception, and Tinnitus for Palestinian WorkersLifetime occupational noise exposure compounds age-related hearing decline for speech-in-noise and tinnitus outcomes; audiologists in occupational health settings should advocate for stronger noise regulation in under-resourced environments and prioritise early monitoring for...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoCombined cognitive behavioral therapy and sound therapy for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that combined CBT plus sound therapy is effective for chronic tinnitus; audiologists and tinnitus therapists should consider this combination approach as a best-practice option where resources allow.＋Save
