PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCumulative Incidence of Epilepsy in Neurofibromatosis Type 2: A Propensity Matched Retrospective Study Using TriNetXQuantifying epilepsy burden in NF2 helps characterize the full neurological profile of patients who often present first to audiology, supporting better cross-specialty referral and counseling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCardiogenic vertigo: clinical characteristics and predictors of long-term prognosisAudiologists seeing patients with unexplained vertigo should be alert to cardiac causes, but this retrospective study's prognostic predictors require prospective validation before changing referral or workup protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCorticospinal conduction in RFC1-related disease: a transcranial magnetic stimulation studyNo immediate change to audiology practice; however, clinicians managing CANVAS patients should be aware that motor pathway involvement (hyperreflexia) may coexist with severe sensory neuropathy, potentially informing multidisciplinary assessment.＋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·Vestibular·2mo agoStage-Related Sensory Integration Deficits and Fall Risk in Parkinson's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing Parkinson's patients should be aware that sensory integration deficits—including vestibular contributions—worsen with disease stage and independently elevate fall risk, supporting early vestibular screening in this population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDetecting simulated skew deviation using a smartphone eye-tracking application (EyePhone): a feasibility studyPreliminary feasibility only — smartphone-based skew deviation detection using EyePhone shows early promise but cannot yet replace clinical HINTS exam or specialist assessment; no practice change warranted until prospective patient trials are completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDegeneration rather than hypoplasia may be the pathologic feature of the endolymphatic sac in patients with ipsilateral delayed endolymphatic hydropsThis pathological finding suggests degeneration — not congenital underdevelopment — drives endolymphatic sac dysfunction in delayed endolymphatic hydrops, which may eventually influence how this condition is distinguished from Ménière's disease in diagnosis and management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoIs Proton Therapy Superior to Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Sporadic Vestibular Schwannoma?Audiologists counseling patients with vestibular schwannoma should be aware that the comparative effectiveness of proton therapy versus Gamma Knife is under active investigation; refer to neuro-otology or neurosurgery for treatment decisions until clearer evidence emerges.＋Save
RNID·Other·Professional practice·2mo agoUnreasonable, discriminatory or abusive behaviour policySets a transparent standard for how a major UK hearing-loss charity manages safe and respectful service access, which may inform similar policies at hearing clinics.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Public health & policy·2mo agoAustralia’s Hearing Health Workforce Summit aims to shape hearing-health pathwayA coordinated national workforce strategy could reshape how hearing healthcare is delivered, funded, and staffed across Australia's entire lifespan continuum.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Professional org·Professional practice·2mo ago· press releaseInternational Hearing Society Announces 2026 Award RecipientsProfessional awards from a major hearing health organization highlight role models and elevate standards within the hearing instrument specialist community.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoUsing DTx to Improve the “Stickiness” of CareAs patient dropout and hearing-aid non-use remain persistent challenges in audiology, DTx tools could represent a practical strategy for improving long-term patient adherence and outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoStarkey Cares Hosts a Hearing Event for Individuals with Usher SyndromeManufacturer-sponsored outreach targeting the dual-sensory loss (Usher syndrome) population highlights the underserved need for specialized hearing care in this community and may raise awareness among audiologists who see these patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Professional practice·2mo agoCoates Hearing Clinic Becomes First Practice to Earn ADA Audiology Practice AccreditationThe first earned ADA Audiology Practice Accreditation sets a precedent and may encourage other independent clinics to pursue formal quality benchmarking.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoWhy VA Hearing Aids Don't Always WorkWhy VA Hearing Aids Don't Always Work The VA only fits premium prescription hearing aids...so why do some veterans still struggle with their hearing aids? #hearingloss #hearingaids #betterhearing＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoSpatial hearing after auricular resection for non-melanoma skin CancerAudiologists managing patients post-auricular resection should consider spatial hearing assessment as part of rehabilitation planning, though specific protocol changes await larger prospective studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVestibular nucleus stimulation for ameliorating locomotor dynamics in a Parkinsonian mouse modelDemonstrating that non-invasive vestibular nucleus stimulation can improve movement in a Parkinson's model opens a potential new neuromodulation pathway that could eventually intersect with vestibular rehabilitation in audiology and neurology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoConventional Reporting Standards Conceal High-Frequency Hearing Deficits After Favorable OssiculoplastyAudiologists and surgeons should consider adding high-frequency pure-tone testing to routine post-ossiculoplasty outcome reporting, as standard four-frequency averages may mask clinically meaningful high-frequency deficits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSex Differences in Congenital Aural Atresia: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisClinicians should be aware of potential sex-based differences in aural atresia presentation and surgical outcomes, though practice changes should await review of the full published data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoManagement pathways and outcomes of children with hearing loss identified through newborn and infant hearing screening at a tertiary paediatric hospital in the Western Cape, South AfricaAudiologists working in or consulting for low-resource settings should review follow-up and intervention pathways, as this study signals likely bottlenecks between newborn screening identification and timely management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCost-effectiveness of CT perfusion, low-field MRI, and delayed high-field MRI in emergency department patients with dizziness concerning for strokeIdentifying the most cost-effective imaging pathway for stroke-related dizziness has downstream implications for how audiologists receive and interact with acutely dizzy patients referred from emergency settings.＋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·Vestibular·2mo agoQuality of Life in Patients With Vestibular Schwannoma Treated With the Retrolabyrinthine ApproachSurgeons and audiologists co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients should note that this approach-specific QoL data may refine pre-operative counselling and post-operative rehabilitation planning, pending review of full study findings.＋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·Vestibular·2mo agoPrevalence of dizziness in patients with temporomandibular disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that dizziness in patients may be associated with TMD; screening for jaw dysfunction in dizzy patients without a clear vestibular diagnosis may be warranted, though causality is not established.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoQuantitative pupillometry as a marker of autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migrainePreliminary evidence that quantitative pupillometry may detect autonomic dysregulation in vestibular migraine patients; not yet ready for routine clinical adoption — further validation in larger studies is needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoInvestigating the Relationship Between Personality Traits and Treatment Adherence With the Mediating Role of Coping Styles in Adults With Presbycusis: A Cross-Sectional StudyAudiologists should consider assessing personality traits and coping styles when counseling presbycusis patients, as these factors appear to mediate treatment adherence — though cross-sectional design limits causal inference.＋Save
