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·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·Industry news·Business & finance·2w ago· press releaseCilcare Opens Japan Subsidiary as Base for Asia-Pacific ExpansionCilcare's Asia-Pacific expansion signals growing commercial interest in auditory biotech research services in a region with a large and aging population at high risk of hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoA Novel Striated Membrane Contact Site in Vestibular Hair CellsIdentifying a novel membrane contact site in vestibular hair cells advances the basic science understanding of inner-ear neurotransmission, potentially informing future vestibular therapeutics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoMild or strong? Foreign accent perception by postlingually deafened adults with cochlear implantsAudiologists fitting cochlear implants in adults should be aware that foreign accent perception is influenced by both sound-segment and pitch/rhythm cues, which may affect communication outcomes in multilingual or multicultural patients — though no specific protocol change is...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoBeampattern null characterization in planar differential microphone arrays: Analytical modeling and experiment resultsAdvances in microphone array beamforming theory could eventually feed into next-generation directional hearing aid and cochlear implant microphone designs.＋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·Research (general)·2w agoPrimary Renal Glomus Tumor of Uncertain Malignant Potential: A Rare Case Report and Literature ReviewThis article has no significance for the audiology field and appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Cochlear implants·2w agoCochlear Fully Implantable Hearing Technology Research Surpasses 1 Million Hours of Patient ExperienceReaching one million patient-hours of real-world experience with fully implantable hearing technology signals meaningful progress toward eventual regulatory submission, which could reshape candidacy counseling and surgical audiology practice in the coming years.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoTinnitus in urban settings: insights into lifestyle and medical factors from the Hamburg City Health StudyNo immediate practice change; findings add epidemiological context on urban tinnitus risk factors but require review of full results before influencing screening or counselling protocols.＋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·Research (general)·2w agoCnidarian mechanosensory cells as ancestors of vertebrate hair cells: Molecular targeting of an ancient mechanotransduction complexIdentifying the evolutionary precursors of vertebrate hair cells and mapping the ancient mechanotransduction complex could accelerate the discovery of molecular targets for hair cell regeneration therapies in hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLongitudinal adaptations in neural and behavioral systems following hearing restoration using cochlear implantsAudiologists managing cochlear implant recipients should anticipate prolonged neural and behavioral adaptation periods; longitudinal follow-up and ongoing rehabilitation programming are clinically warranted based on this evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoEffects of Gamified Physical Activity on Sensory Integration Dysfunction in Primary School ChildrenGamified physical activity may offer a low-cost, engaging supplementary intervention for children with sensory processing challenges, though its specific relevance to auditory processing disorders requires further targeted research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCognitive functions in patients with vestibular migraine: Is there any difference from patients with migraine headaches only?Clinicians assessing patients with vestibular migraine should be aware of potential cognitive differences compared to headache-only migraine patients, though practice changes should await replication in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w ago"The Surgical Nasoalveolar Molding (SNAM) for Unilateral Cleft Lip Nose and Palate Repair"Cleft palate is associated with conductive hearing loss and Eustachian tube dysfunction, but this surgical technique article has minimal direct relevance to audiological management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoLong-Term Impedance Trends Over 10 Years Following Cochlear Implantation: A Retrospective Comparative AnalysisLong-term impedance trends over a decade are described, but the retrospective design and lack of a functional outcome link mean no immediate change to post-implantation monitoring protocols is warranted; findings may inform future prospective monitoring guidelines.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Hearing aids·2w agoProfession pushes back with caution on WHO recommending hearing aids to reduce dementia riskDo not yet alter counselling to make explicit dementia-prevention promises around hearing aids — the WHO recommendation is advisory and the profession's cautious response reflects genuine uncertainty in the underlying evidence base.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoPostpartum vulvar biology beyond atrophy: a 5-axis mechanistic review of genitourinary syndrome of lactationThis article does not matter to the audiology field; it was likely surfaced by an indexing error and can be disregarded.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoComputational modeling of head direction cells in three-dimensional space: directional encoding and visual cue manipulationUnderstanding how the brain encodes spatial direction at a computational level may eventually inform vestibular rehabilitation research, but no near-term clinical translation is evident.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoThe Brain-Behavior Association Mechanism of Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation (GVS) in Regulating VR Motion SicknessPreliminary mechanistic evidence only — audiologists and vestibular clinicians should monitor this line of research, but no practice change is warranted until controlled clinical trials in patient populations are completed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoDisease-Specific Patterns of Multidimensional Video Head Impulse Test Parameters in Peripheral Vestibular DisordersMultidimensional vHIT analysis (VOR gain, gain asymmetry, and compensatory saccade patterns together) may improve differential diagnosis of peripheral vestibular disorders beyond gain alone, but adoption awaits broader validation in larger prospective cohorts.＋Save
Aurahear·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2w ago· press releaseAI and Auracast in Fortell’s hearing aid helps it earn six out of fiveThe entry of AI-integrated, Auracast-enabled hearing aids from startup brands signals growing competitive pressure on established manufacturers and expanding wireless connectivity options for patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoPostoperative nausea and vomiting: current concepts, management strategies, and future perspectivesPostoperative nausea and vomiting management is relevant to surgical teams in cochlear implant or ear surgery settings, but the article does not address audiology-specific concerns.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoStructure-guided mapping of ototoxicity-related proteins: drug entry, damage amplification, cell death execution, and endogenous otoprotectionSystematically cataloguing ototoxicity-related proteins lays the molecular groundwork needed to develop targeted drugs that could prevent or treat medication-induced hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoA Longitudinal Exploratory Case-Series Comparing Morphological Trajectories in Four Early-Implanted Greek-Cypriot Children and Eight Typically Hearing PeersSmall case-series findings suggest early-implanted children may follow a different but developing trajectory for morphological language skills; however, the tiny sample size (n=4) means no change in clinical practice or counselling is justified from this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoMusic Enjoyment in Hearing Loss: Beyond Auditory PerceptionAudiologists should consider music enjoyment as a patient-centred outcome during hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation counselling, though specific protocol changes await targeted intervention evidence.＋Save
