PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoHeart rate variability dynamics during virtual reality roller coaster experience: correlations with vestibular function and motion sickness susceptibilityIdentifying autonomic (nervous system) and vestibular predictors of motion sickness susceptibility could guide the development of safer VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols and patient screening tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo 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·Vestibular·5mo agoRelationship between vestibular alterations and cognitive performance in adults and older adultsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be alert to possible cognitive concerns in patients presenting with vestibular dysfunction, though this observational design cannot confirm a causal relationship and does not yet justify routine cognitive screening in all vestibular...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoRegulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearingIdentifying Tmem30b as a regulator of outer hair cell membrane homeostasis adds a new molecular target for potential gene therapy or drug development in hereditary or acquired hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5mo agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5mo agoFacial skeleton displacement in non-syndromic brachycephalyUnderstanding facial skeleton distortion in craniosynostosis is relevant to multidisciplinary surgical planning teams that may include audiologists managing associated conductive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5mo agoA Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear ImplantationIf neurotrophin delivery can be safely integrated with cochlear implantation, it could meaningfully improve hearing nerve survival and long-term implant outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Research (general)·5mo agoFDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Otarmeni Gene Therapy for OTOF-Related Hearing LossAudiologists should be aware that Otarmeni is now FDA-approved for OTOF-related hearing loss and begin familiarizing themselves with candidate identification (genetic testing referral pathways) and post-treatment audiological monitoring protocols, though prescribing authority...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Clinical audiology·5mo agoReal-World Study Examines ACEMg Supplement Use in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing LossReal-world supplement studies are inherently limited by confounding and lack of controls; clinicians should not recommend ACEMg for sensorineural hearing loss based on this evidence alone and should await controlled trial data.＋Save
RNID·Blog·Cochlear implants·5mo agoNew research could improve battery life of cochlear implant devicesIf lower stimulation rates maintain speech understanding, cochlear implant miniaturisation and battery life improvements become more feasible, potentially broadening device accessibility and patient comfort.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·5mo agoStudy Finds Auditory Feedback Is Key for Precise Tongue Control in SpeechFindings reinforce the theoretical role of auditory feedback in speech motor control, but are too preliminary to change clinical protocols for hearing loss management or speech therapy; no actionable change at this time.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Regulatory·Regulatory & legal·5mo agoFDA Approves Regeneron's Otarmeni, First Gene Therapy for Genetic Hearing LossAudiologists and ENT teams treating patients with the relevant genetic form of hearing loss should become familiar with Otarmeni's approved indication and refer eligible patients to gene therapy specialists; this is a practice-changing regulatory milestone.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6mo agoOptical cochlear implants: recent progress toward light-based hearing restorationOptical cochlear implants remain pre-clinical; no change to current implant candidacy or fitting practice is warranted, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it advances toward human trials.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·6mo agoThe Disappearing Post: Are We Solving the Right Problem in Bone Conduction?Clinicians counselling bone conduction implant candidates should weigh acoustic performance trade-offs of transcutaneous designs against the cosmetic and soft-tissue advantages; no single design is superior across all outcome dimensions, so device selection should be...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·6mo agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Public health & policy·6mo agoA Field Guide to Interpreting and Discussing the Public Health Landscape on Hearing Loss and CognitionAudiologists can use this guide to improve how they communicate the hearing-loss–cognition evidence base to patients and referrers, but it introduces no new clinical evidence that would change testing or treatment protocols.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·6mo agoHormones and Hearing: Menopause and Auditory-Cognitive AgingAudiologists should consider menopause status when assessing auditory and cognitive complaints in middle-aged women, though current evidence is not yet strong enough to recommend specific hormonal screening protocols in routine audiology practice.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Blog·Clinical audiology·6mo agoBeyond the Audiogram: Are We Missing Half the Picture?Audiologists should already be aware of audiogram limitations and consider supplementary tests (e.g., speech-in-noise, auditory processing assessments) for patients with hearing complaints despite normal thresholds; this blog reinforces but does not update existing guidance.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoSpecial Feature - Rethinking Sensory Health in DiabetesA nursing viewpoint on neuro-sensory complications of diabetes reinforces the case for holistic, team-based care that includes audiology in chronic disease management.＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Clinical audiology·7mo agoConnecting hearing healthcare to cardiovascular disease.Audiologists seeing patients with dizziness or unexplained hearing loss should consider documenting cardiovascular risk factors as part of case history, consistent with existing whole-patient care principles — though this blog post alone does not introduce new practice-changing...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·8mo agoBrain-Imaging Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss is Associated with Cognitive DeclineThis study adds neuroimaging support for the hearing loss–cognitive decline association, but does not yet establish causation or demonstrate that treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline; audiologists should continue counseling older patients on the potential cognitive...＋Save
The Audiology Project·Blog·Pediatric·10mo agoHearing Loss in Children from Gestational Diabetes MellitusAudiologists should consider gestational diabetes in a child's prenatal history as a possible risk factor when conducting pediatric hearing evaluations, though the underlying evidence referenced is from external research rather than new data presented here.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·11mo agoThe Future of Cochlear Implants: Experts Discuss Totally Implantable Cochlear Implant (TICI) Feasibility Study ResultsTotally implantable cochlear implants would eliminate the need for an external sound processor, potentially improving cosmetic acceptance, waterproofing, and ease of use for recipients.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Research (general)·1y agoEnhancing Well-Being: The Impact of Social Relationships and Hearing HealthUnderstanding the two-way relationship between social engagement and hearing health strengthens the case for earlier intervention and holistic patient counseling in audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Research (general)·5y agoHow Music Training Can Improve Life with Hearing LossAuditory training is an underutilized adjunct to hearing aid and cochlear implant rehabilitation, and increased awareness may prompt clinicians to incorporate it into care plans.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Blog·Public health & policy·6y agoCOVID-19 and Hearing LossCOVID-19's potential to cause or worsen hearing loss represents an emerging public health concern for the audiology field, with implications for patient screening and long-COVID care pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·33y agoJervell and Lange-Nielsen SyndromeAudiologists identifying a child with severe congenital sensorineural hearing loss should refer for cardiac evaluation to rule out JLNS, as the associated long QT syndrome carries a risk of sudden cardiac death if unmanaged; no change to audiological fitting practice itself, but...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·33y agoDiffuse Gastric and Lobular Breast Cancer SyndromeThis article does not pertain to audiology; it describes a hereditary cancer syndrome with no known relationship to hearing loss or ear disease.＋Save
