PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·10d 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·10d 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·Pediatric·10d agoMusic-Based Interventions in Childhood Hearing Loss: A Comprehensive Narrative ReviewMusic-based interventions show promise as an adjunct to standard auditory rehabilitation in children with hearing loss, but the narrative review design limits causal conclusions; audiologists and educators can consider music programs as supplementary tools without changing core...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·Cochlear implants·10d agoIambic Production Advantage and Unbiased Recognition in Word Learning by Mandarin-Speaking Children with Cochlear ImplantsFindings are preliminary and specific to Mandarin-speaking pediatric CI users; no immediate change to word-learning or rehabilitation protocols is warranted, though the stress-pattern production advantage may inform future language therapy approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·10d agoThe Audiological Aspect of Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists working with patients who have Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome should be aware of associated hearing involvement, but clinical protocols should await clearer evidence from larger studies; routine audiological monitoring of these patients is prudent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·Cochlear implants·10d agoOutcomes of Bonebridge Implantation in 10 Patients with Rare Genetic Syndromes and Difficult AnatomyThis small case series suggests Bonebridge implantation is feasible in patients with rare genetic syndromes and complex anatomy, but the evidence is too limited to change standard selection criteria; case-by-case surgical planning remains essential.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·Clinical audiology·10d agoPostauricular Muscle Reflex as a Potential Objective Measure of Auditory Function in Normal-Hearing AdultsEstablishing a standardized PAMR measurement protocol could add a new objective, non-behavioural tool to the audiologist's test battery, particularly valuable for patients who cannot cooperate with traditional hearing tests.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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·Tinnitus·10d agoAltered ABR Waveform Patterns in Tinnitus Patients With Normal Full-Frequency Hearing May Be Induced by Abnormal Middle Ear Muscle Activity Via the Trigeminal Nerve SystemIdentifying a neurophysiological mechanism linking middle ear muscle activity and tinnitus in normal-audiogram patients could open new diagnostic and therapeutic targets for a notoriously difficult-to-treat condition.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoEffects of Composite Air Pollution and Genetic Susceptibility on Tinnitus Risk: A Large Population-Based StudyNo immediate change to clinical practice is warranted, but audiologists should be aware that air pollution exposure is emerging as an environmental risk factor for tinnitus, which may inform patient history-taking.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·10d agoBeyond the audiogram: tone decay as audiological marker for disproportional loss of speech intelligibilityAudiologists should consider adding tone decay testing to their battery for patients whose speech intelligibility is disproportionately poor relative to their pure-tone audiogram, as it may reveal retrocochlear or neural contributions not captured by threshold alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·10d 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
University of Michigan School of Public Health·Journal article·Research (general)·10d agoApple Hearing Study Results Highlight the Importance of Apple Hearing Test and Hearing Aid FeaturesThe study reinforces known links between noise exposure and hearing loss at population scale; clinicians should continue counseling patients on hearing protection, but await full peer-reviewed publication before altering specific screening or treatment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·11d agoIntracochlear PLGA implants for simultaneous controlled release of multiple drugsControlled multi-drug delivery directly to the cochlea could eventually transform treatment of conditions like sudden hearing loss, Meniere's disease, and ototoxicity (medication-related hearing damage) by bypassing the blood-cochlear barrier.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11d agoEnhancing speech recall and reducing cognitive load through rhythmic amplitude modulated vibrotactile stimulation in noiseFindings are preliminary and from a single study; no change to clinical practice is warranted until replicated in larger, controlled trials with hearing-impaired populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·11d 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·Tinnitus·12d agoDuration-dependent associations of sound therapy on tinnitus in hearing loss: A cross-sectional analysis of treatment duration cohortsCross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions, but findings suggest longer sound therapy exposure correlates with better tinnitus outcomes — audiologists should note this as hypothesis-generating, not yet a basis to extend treatment protocols without further controlled...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d ago"Critical methodological considerations in the study of combined tDCS and counseling for chronic tinnitus"Methodological scrutiny of tinnitus intervention studies is essential before tDCS-based protocols enter routine clinical practice, as premature adoption could waste resources or harm patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·12d 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·12d 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
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·13d agoGene Therapy for Inherited Deafness Shows Lasting Hearing RestorationAudiologists treating patients with OTOF-related deafness (a genetic condition causing the inner ear's sound-signalling cells to malfunction) should be aware this therapy may represent a future treatment pathway, but it remains investigational — no change to routine clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoExtended high-frequency audiometry in battlefield acoustic trauma: diagnostic value and steroid treatment outcomesExtended high-frequency audiometry may improve early detection of noise-induced hearing damage in acute battlefield trauma cases; steroid treatment outcomes data here could inform protocols for military audiology, though clinical translation depends on full study design and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoExploring parental perspectives on the barriers and benefits of pediatric cochlear implantation: a cross-sectional study in Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaNo direct change to clinical practice, but understanding regional cultural, financial, and informational barriers to pediatric cochlear implantation can help audiologists and implant teams tailor counselling and outreach in similar contexts.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·13d agoEarly tinnitus burden and subjective hearing are candidate markers of 2-year quality of life after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafnessAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in single-sided deafness patients should assess early tinnitus burden and subjective hearing as routine pre- and post-operative markers, as these may predict 2-year quality-of-life outcomes and guide counselling.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·13d agoLoneliness as a Pathway Linking Hearing Decline to Cognitive Aging: Longitudinal and Genetic EvidenceWhile causality is not yet established, this longitudinal and genetic evidence strengthens the case for audiologists to screen for social isolation and loneliness in patients with age-related hearing loss, given the potential downstream cognitive risks.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·13d 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
