PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoNon-ablative surgical therapies for peripheral vertigoAudiologists co-managing refractory vestibular patients should be aware of the non-ablative surgical options reviewed here to support informed referral discussions, but this review does not alter audiologic management protocols directly.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2w agoWhy Does Tinnitus Feel Worse at Night? (And What to Do About It)Nocturnal tinnitus distress is one of the most common complaints in audiology clinics, and accessible patient-facing explanations can support counseling and self-management programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine: A comprehensive review of symptoms and diagnostic insightsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should familiarise themselves with the overlapping and distinguishing features reviewed here, but this review does not change existing diagnostic guidelines — use it as a synthesis tool rather than a protocol update.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAcute intratumoral bleeding in vestibular schwannomaAudiologists and otologists should be aware that acute intratumoral bleeding is a rare but clinically significant complication of vestibular schwannoma; suspicion warrants urgent imaging referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoPatient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support hearing aid fitting in children with mild bilateral hearing lossAudiologists fitting children with mild bilateral hearing loss should consider formally incorporating validated PROMs (patient-reported questionnaires) into their decision-making process, though the study design limits how strongly this can be recommended yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoReversible Horizontal Semicircular Canalith Jam Mimicking Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment with Head-Shaking and Gufoni ManeuversA canalith jam in the horizontal semicircular canal can closely mimic acute vestibular syndrome; bedside repositioning maneuvers (head-shaking and Gufoni) may resolve it, but this is a single case report and does not change established diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoComparative Long-Term Outcomes of Lateral Wall and Slim Modiolar Cochlear Implant Electrodes in Children With Normal Cochlear AnatomyNeither electrode type has demonstrated clearly superior long-term speech or stability outcomes in children with normal cochlear anatomy; clinicians should monitor the full published results before changing implant electrode selection practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoIntraoperative electrically evoked stapedial reflex thresholds (eSRT) for cochlear implant programming: a postoperative validation studyIf intraoperative eSRT values are validated as reliable predictors of postoperative programming levels, audiologists may be able to use surgical-session data to set initial cochlear implant maps with greater confidence — await full results before changing current fitting...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Implants for Radiation-Induced Hearing Loss in Nasopharyngeal Cancer: A Systematic ReviewAudiologists and surgeons managing radiation-induced hearing loss in nasopharyngeal cancer survivors can reference this systematic review as emerging evidence supporting cochlear implantation as a rehabilitation option, but should note that complication risks in an irradiated...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Public health & policy·2w agoListen Up: A New Push to Make Hearing Screening Routine at 50If routine hearing screening at 50 is adopted nationally, it could substantially expand the number of adults entering the audiology care pipeline earlier in their hearing-loss journey.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoHearing Aid Intervention Linked to Improved Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults With MCIThis trial does not provide sufficient evidence to recommend hearing aids specifically as a dementia-prevention tool in patients with MCI; continue fitting hearing aids for hearing benefit, but do not counsel patients that aids will meaningfully reduce dementia risk.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Product announcement·Cochlear implants·2w ago· press releaseMED-EL Launches TICI UNICO, a Fully Implanted Cochlear Implant With No External ComponentsIf long-term clinical data validate performance parity with conventional systems, a fully implantable cochlear implant could meaningfully expand the pool of patients willing to pursue surgical hearing rehabilitation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoAudiologic Assessment of Tinnitus: Integrating Contemporary Clinical Practice and International Guideline RecommendationsAudiologists should review whether their current tinnitus assessment protocols align with contemporary international guidelines, particularly by incorporating patient-centered, multidimensional evaluation tools beyond standard audiometry.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoSurgical elimination of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia associated with combination syndrome: a two-year follow-up case reportThis article has negligible relevance to audiology; it concerns an oral surgery finding and was likely included by automated feed error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoAre We Overmonitoring Vestibular Schwannomas? Challenging the Necessity of Tracking Them AllAudiologists and ENT teams involved in vestibular schwannoma follow-up should note this challenge to universal surveillance protocols — if the study's conclusions are supported by further evidence, it could reduce monitoring burden, but current guidelines should not be changed...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2w agoRedefining Disease Classification and Teaching in OtolaryngologyModernizing disease classification frameworks in otolaryngology could improve diagnostic precision, streamline training, and align the field with advances in molecular and mechanistic medicine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCongenital Cytomegalovirus Infection as a Cause of Meniere's Disease in a Young Population: A Case SeriesAudiologists and otolaryngologists should consider asking about cCMV history when evaluating young patients with Ménière's disease, though this case series is too small to change diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoProphylactic Nimodipine for Hearing Preservation in Vestibular Schwannoma: A Retrospective Cohort StudyEvidence is insufficient to recommend prophylactic nimodipine for hearing or facial nerve preservation in vestibular schwannoma surgery; a well-controlled prospective trial is needed before any practice change.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCaloric canal paresis thresholds in relation to vHIT-defined acute unilateral vestibular dysfunction: a retrospective analysisCaloric and vHIT thresholds may not always agree in acute unilateral vestibular dysfunction; clinicians should be cautious about relying on either test alone — but specific threshold cut-offs from this single retrospective study are not yet ready to change established testing...＋Save
Hearing Review·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient Experience in Fully Implantable Hearing Technology ProgramA fully implantable cochlear implant would eliminate the external processor, potentially improving user comfort, discretion, and water-resistance — representing a significant step change from current cochlear implant technology.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Completes Enrollment in Fully Implantable Implant TrialsCompletion of a worldwide pivotal trial for a fully implantable cochlear implant marks a significant regulatory step that could reshape implant candidacy discussions and patient expectations if results are favorable.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoTopography of the middle cochlear turn relative to the oval window and facial canal: implications for middle-turn cochleostomySurgeons performing cochlear implantation in labyrinthitis ossificans cases should note the anatomical reference data for middle-turn cochleostomy, though prospective outcomes data are still needed before adopting this as a standard approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLongitudinal outcomes of auditory and spoken language skills following unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation in children and young adults with inner ear malformationsBilateral cochlear implantation should be considered even for patients with inner ear malformations, as longitudinal data suggest auditory and spoken language outcomes are achievable; however, full practice change requires review of the specific effect sizes and sample...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoEvaluating the accuracy of artificial intelligence-generated patient counseling for vestibular schwannomaClinicians should be aware that patients may arrive having consulted AI tools about vestibular schwannoma; the accuracy gap between AI and provider counseling identified here warrants proactive discussion of any AI-sourced information during appointments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoHyperacusis surgery: The lifechanging effects of round and oval window reinforcement using a patient reported outcome analysisRound and oval window reinforcement surgery for hyperacusis is highly experimental with no controlled evidence; audiologists should not alter referral or treatment pathways based on this uncontrolled patient-reported outcome study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoBoundary conditions for cortical speech tracking as an objective speech-in-noise marker: a three-dataset MEG/EEG benchmarkCortical speech tracking shows promise as an objective speech-in-noise marker, but boundary conditions identified across three datasets mean it is not yet ready for routine clinical use; researchers should note the benchmark parameters before designing new studies.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·2w agoHearing Intervention for Older Adults With Mild Cognitive Impairment: The CHOICE Randomized Clinical TrialAwait full published results before changing practice; this RCT directly tests whether hearing intervention stabilizes cognition in MCI, making it highly relevant, but actionability depends on the magnitude and direction of outcomes not yet fully available in this summary.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoEffect of selected components of aural rehabilitation delivered in-person versus guided internet-based modalities on quality of life in adults with hearing loss: a systematic review and meta-analysesClinicians can consider offering guided internet-based aural rehabilitation as a quality-of-life intervention for adults with hearing loss; the systematic review provides moderate-to-strong evidence that digital delivery is a viable alternative to in-person care, though effect...＋Save
