PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoAuditory Brainstem Response as a Predictor of Hearing After Vestibular Schwannoma RadiosurgeryPre- and post-radiosurgery ABR findings may serve as a prognostic tool for hearing preservation counseling in vestibular schwannoma patients, but clinical adoption should await replication in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoAre kinocilia motile?Clarifying whether kinocilia are motile could reshape fundamental understanding of vestibular hair cell mechanics and inform future research into balance disorders and ciliopathies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA Scoping Review of Home-Based Vestibular Rehabilitation for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo PatientsHome-based vestibular rehabilitation for BPPV in older adults appears feasible and warrants consideration, but this scoping review maps available evidence rather than synthesising effect sizes — do not change first-line in-clinic repositioning protocols until RCT data confirm...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDelayed Facial Nerve Palsy after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery in the COVID-19 PandemicAudiologists counselling patients pre- and post-vestibular schwannoma surgery should be aware that delayed facial nerve palsy is a documented complication; this study may sharpen expectations for post-COVID-era surgical cohorts, but no change to audiological management protocol...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoMultiple inflammatory cytokines correlate with the vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction in Fabry disease: a prospective, longitudinal studyAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Fabry disease patients should be aware that inflammatory cytokine levels may correlate with vestibular and oculomotor dysfunction, though this does not yet change vestibular assessment or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·3w agoThe use of telehealth technology in remote management of vestibular disorders: A scoping reviewTelehealth can support remote vestibular rehabilitation delivery, but the scoping review does not provide sufficient evidence to replace in-person care; clinicians should await higher-quality trials before broadly shifting vestibular rehab to telehealth-only models.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoMapping Research on Virtual Reality for Balance, Coordination, and Motor Rehabilitation: A Bibliometric Analysis with Topic ModelingUnderstanding where VR rehabilitation research is concentrated — and where it is fragmented — can help guide future study design and highlight gaps relevant to vestibular and balance rehabilitation in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w 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·Vestibular·3w agoNeuromorphological Alterations in the Somatosensory System of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review of Magnetic Resonance Imaging StudiesDemonstrating vestibular brain region alterations in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis deepens understanding of the central vestibular system's role in postural control, with indirect relevance to vestibular science in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDosimetric Comparison of Automated Noncoplanar VMAT (HyperArc) Versus CyberKnife for Single-Fraction Vestibular Schwannoma Stereotactic RadiosurgeryVestibular schwannoma is a key diagnosis managed across audiology, neurotology, and oncology; optimizing radiosurgery planning to spare hearing-critical structures directly affects the audiological outcomes of treated patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular Involvement in Systemic Autoimmune and Rheumatologic Diseases: A Systematic Review and GRADE-Based AssessmentAudiologists and vestibular specialists should screen patients with systemic autoimmune or rheumatologic diseases for vestibular dysfunction, as this review provides GRADE-assessed evidence supporting the association; specific protocol changes depend on the individual disease...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoGeriatric Migraine, Geroscience, and Sustainable Development Goals: Bridging Clinical Complexity and Public Health PrioritiesWhile migraine has vestibular manifestations (e.g., vestibular migraine) relevant to audiologists, this review focuses on the broader geriatric and public health framing with limited direct audiology implications.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoThe Japanese version of the visual vertigo analogue scale: Reliability and validityAudiologists and vestibular clinicians seeing Japanese-speaking patients can consider the Japanese Visual Vertigo Analogue Scale a valid and reliable screening tool, consistent with its English-language parent measure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCorrelation between residual dizziness after repositioning of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo and motion sickness: an observational studyIf the study finds a significant link, audiologists and vestibular clinicians should consider screening for motion sickness history before BPPV repositioning to better counsel patients on residual dizziness risk — but results must be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
Johns Hopkins Medicine·Blog·Research (general)·3w agoJohns Hopkins Professor Leads Efforts to Restore Hearing Using Gene TherapyGene therapy for hearing restoration is one of the most closely watched frontiers in audiology, and progress in animal models moves the field a step closer to potential human treatments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoEffects of ramped GVS parameter combinations on vestibular perception and their application in a Virtual Reality flight simulatorUnderstanding how GVS parameters shape vestibular perception could inform the development of more effective vestibular rehabilitation tools and immersive VR training environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·4w agoFalls prevention for older adults in outdoor public spaces: an interdisciplinary Delphi consensus on risks, actions, and barriersFalls in older adults are a leading cause of injury and are linked to balance and vestibular dysfunction, making interdisciplinary consensus on prevention strategies tangentially relevant to audiologists who manage vestibular disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoTraining frontline providers: a survey analysis of the advanced vestibular physical therapist certificate program's impact on clinical practiceAudiologists involved in vestibular rehabilitation or interprofessional practice may find value in this evidence that specialised vestibular PT certification improves frontline provider competency, supporting the case for advanced credentialing in multidisciplinary dizziness...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoRisks associated with ventriculomegaly and symptomatic communicating hydrocephalus following stereotactic radiosurgery for vestibular schwannomaSurgeons and neurotologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients post-radiosurgery should be aware of the identified risk factors for ventriculomegaly and communicating hydrocephalus to guide follow-up imaging schedules, though specific risk factors and their magnitude...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe fundal cerebrospinal fluid cap in vestibular schwannoma surgery: a predictor of outcome after the retrosigmoid approachNeurosurgeons and skull-base teams performing retrosigmoid approach for vestibular schwannoma may use the fundal CSF cap on pre-operative MRI as a prognostic indicator for hearing and facial nerve outcomes, pending full review of the paper's sensitivity and specificity data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoCACNA1A c.5610del in a three-generation family: epilepsy with ataxia/migraineAudiologists encountering patients with unexplained episodic vertigo alongside migraine, ataxia, or family history of these conditions should consider referral for genetic evaluation of CACNA1A and related channelopathies.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis or LabyrinthitisVestibular disorders are frequently encountered in audiology and ENT practice, and accessible overviews help ensure consistent patient education and appropriate referral.＋Save
HH◆Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoTreatment for Vestibular Neuritis/LabyrinthitisThis is a clinical review suitable for refreshing knowledge on vestibular neuritis and labyrinthitis management, but it presents no new evidence that would require audiologists to change their current treatment or referral practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author replies to letters can clarify methodological ambiguities in vestibular rehabilitation research and contribute to the evolving evidence base for balance disorder management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoReply to the letter for the manuscript "The effect of proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation on sensory-motor symptoms and quality of life"Author correspondence can clarify methodological questions around proprioceptive vestibular rehabilitation but does not advance clinical evidence on its own.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoEffects of spinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming on single-leg balance controlSpinal cord transcutaneous stimulation priming shows early promise for balance improvement, but this is a preliminary study; audiologists and vestibular specialists should await controlled trials before considering it in practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoToward Effective Virtual Reality-Based Go/No-Go Cognitive Training to Support Return-to-Activity Following Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Service MembersMultisensory integration deficits — including auditory processing — are common after mild TBI in service members, and effective rehabilitation tools could reduce return-to-duty delays and long-term disability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4w agoSelf-perception of balance function in adults following cochlear implant surgery: A cross-sectional studyAudiologists and surgeons should be aware that self-perceived balance problems are a meaningful post-cochlear implant concern; screening for postoperative dizziness using patient-reported measures is warranted, though specific management protocols await further evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe effect of multi-session cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation on balance function in adults with chronic vestibular hypofunctionIf cerebellar tDCS demonstrates significant balance improvements over sham in this RCT, vestibular rehabilitation specialists should consider it as an adjunct to standard vestibular therapy — but full results and safety data must be reviewed before any practice change.＋Save
