PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAccuracy and Precision of the Subjective Visual Vertical According to Age in Adults With/Without DiabetesAudiologists and balance specialists should be aware that age and diabetes status may affect subjective visual vertical test norms; using age-matched and diabetes-stratified reference values when interpreting SVV results would improve diagnostic accuracy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAnalysis of Clinical, Biopsychosocial Factors and Mmp3 Polymorphism in Women with TMDNo immediate practice change for audiologists; however, the findings reinforce the relevance of biopsychosocial screening and possible genetic factors in TMD, which is pertinent for audiologists managing patients with ear symptoms (tinnitus, otalgia) of suspected jaw-joint...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoGingerol-Rich Extract Derived from Zingiber officinale Roscoe Alleviates Motion Sickness via Inhibiting the Ileal IL-33/ST2/PLC-γ1/TRPA1 PathwayIdentifying a gut-based signaling pathway behind motion sickness opens a potential new drug target, which is tangentially relevant to audiologists managing vestibular patients who experience motion sickness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoElectrode Choices in Cochlear Incomplete Partition Type III: The Experience of a Romanian Tertiary UnitSurgeons performing cochlear implantation in incomplete partition type III malformations may find this institutional case series useful for electrode selection considerations, but the retrospective single-center design limits generalizability.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoAI-Assisted Brain Tumor MRI Reporting and Treatment-Planning Segmentation: A Retrospective Paired Workflow EvaluationAI-assisted radiology workflows for brain tumors may indirectly touch audiology when acoustic neuromas (a type of brain tumor) are involved, but this study does not address hearing-related outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA Diagnostic Framework for the Management of Post-Concussion Visually Induced Dizziness: Recognising Postural and Visuoperceptual Subtypes Using an Optokinetic Balance AssessmentAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing post-concussion dizziness patients may find the optokinetic balance assessment framework useful for subtyping, but clinical adoption should await prospective validation studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhole-Brain Structural Connectivity Alterations in Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: An Exploratory Diffusion Tensor Imaging StudyIdentifying whole-brain structural connectivity differences in chronic tinnitus contributes to the growing evidence that tinnitus is a brain-wide network disorder, which may eventually inform neuromodulation or targeted therapy strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffects of Frequency-Labeled Narrowband Noise on Postural Stability and Cortical Activation: An fNIRS StudyFindings are preliminary and mechanistic; no actionable change to audiology or vestibular rehabilitation practice is warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA Guide to Patients with Acute Transient Vestibular Symptoms in the Emergency DepartmentThis guide offers a structured diagnostic framework for acute transient vestibular symptoms in the ED; audiologists working in multidisciplinary settings should be aware of it, but it is primarily directed at emergency medicine clinicians rather than audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoTurns and Turn-Related Falls: Stepping on a Rotating Platform as a Potential Approach to Foster Adapted Muscular and Neural Plasticity in Fragile Persons and Patients with Motor ImpairmentRotating platform training is a proposed but not yet clinically validated intervention; audiologists and vestibular rehabilitation specialists should monitor emerging trials before adopting it into practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCaloric-vHIT Dissociation in Vestibular Migraine: An Observational, Retrospective Case Series StudyCaloric-vHIT dissociation appears in a subset of vestibular migraine patients; clinicians should factor this pattern into differential diagnosis to avoid misclassifying vestibular migraine as Ménière's disease, though the retrospective case-series design limits the strength of...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoThe Facial Nerve in Contemporary Surgery: Anatomical Variability, Pathology-Induced Distortion, and Functional PreservationFacial nerve injury during ear and skull-base surgery remains a significant morbidity risk, and updated anatomical guidance supports safer surgical outcomes for patients undergoing these procedures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoMonitoring the Cochlea with Intracochlear Electrocochleography During Cochlear Implantation in Pediatric Patients: Setup, Electrocochleography Patterns and Intraoperative FindingsIntraoperative intracochlear ECochG monitoring in pediatric cochlear implant surgery can reveal real-time cochlear responses; audiologists and CI surgeons working in hearing preservation programs should note the described setup and pattern taxonomy as a potential intraoperative...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoUnravelling the Impact of Microgravity on Calcium Ion Signaling and Sensorium in SpaceflightUnderstanding how microgravity alters vestibular and otolith physiology could eventually inform rehabilitation strategies for astronauts and, indirectly, shed light on calcium-dependent inner-ear signaling pathways relevant to balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNeurosensory Integration and Balance Adaptation: Personalization of Postural Control Through the Prism of Individual Spatial PerceptionA deeper understanding of individual differences in sensory integration and spatial perception may eventually support more personalized vestibular rehabilitation programs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCarbon Dioxide Embolism During Transoral Endoscopic Thyroidectomy Vestibular Approach: A Case ReportFor head and neck surgery teams, this case underscores the life-threatening risk of CO2 embolism during transoral endoscopic thyroid procedures and the need for vigilant intraoperative monitoring.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoAnatomy-based fitting for cochlear implant recipientsAudiologists fitting cochlear implants should be aware of anatomy-based fitting strategies — including imaging-guided frequency mapping — as emerging evidence suggests they can reduce frequency-to-place mismatch and potentially improve speech and music outcomes, though wider...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implant electrode insertion complication in a group of over 300 paediatric recipientsSurgeons performing paediatric cochlear implantation should be aware of tip fold-over as a real complication risk; findings may inform insertion technique refinements, but specific practice changes depend on the full study results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoDiagnostic accuracy of blast-induced traumatic brain injury: a systematic review and meta-analysisNo direct change to audiological practice is indicated, but audiologists working with military or blast-exposed populations should be aware that blast-induced traumatic brain injury remains diagnostically challenging, which has implications for co-occurring hearing and...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoFunctional head impulse test and video head impulse test in interictal Meniere's disease and inferior vestibular neuritis: a preliminary comparative studyPreliminary findings suggest the functional head impulse test may help distinguish interictal Ménière's disease from inferior vestibular neuritis when caloric-vHIT dissociation is present, but the study is preliminary and not yet sufficient to change routine diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoExpert Perspectives on Developing Mixed Reality Software for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Management: A Qualitative StudyBPPV is one of the most common vestibular disorders treated in audiology and ENT clinics, and technology-assisted standardisation of repositioning maneuvers could reduce variability and improve outcomes at scale.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA predictive equation for operative time estimation in cochlear implant surgeryA validated predictive equation for cochlear implant operative time could improve surgical scheduling efficiency, but adoption requires validation in external centres before routine implementation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAn Updated Review on Iron Deficiency Anemia: From Epidemiology to Diagnosis, Etiology, Prevention and TreatmentIron deficiency anemia has been associated with sensorineural hearing loss in some studies, so awareness of its global burden may prompt audiologists to consider IDA as a contributing factor when taking patient histories.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoTargeted adult hearing loss screening in the UK: policy options for equitable implementation through health-service pathwaysNo immediate practice change, but audiologists and service planners in the UK should be aware that policy frameworks for targeted adult hearing screening are actively being evaluated, which could reshape referral pathways and demand.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Tinnitus·2mo agoWhat Taylor Swift Reveals About the Philosophy of TinnitusEncouraging critical reflection on the limits of tinnitus science can help clinicians maintain epistemic humility when counselling patients about a condition that remains poorly understood.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoThe evolving audiology profession – narrative led transformation OR just the stories change throws up?The ongoing debate about audiologists expanding into holistic health coaching reflects a profession-wide identity shift that could influence scope-of-practice discussions, training curricula, and how clinics market their services.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Pediatric·2mo agoIntroducing Speak Up, Listen Up to Empower Teens With Hearing LossAdolescent self-advocacy is a recognized gap in pediatric audiology care, and structured programs targeting this age group could complement audiological rehabilitation if independently evaluated.＋Save
AU◇AudiologyOnline·Press release·Education & training·2mo agoStarkey University Empowers the Next Generation of Hearing Professionals Through Innovation, Collaboration and Hands-On LearningIndustry-sponsored student education programs shape the professional pipeline and brand loyalty of the next generation of audiologists, making it worth noting as a workforce development trend.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Cochlear implants·2mo agoGrant backs next-gen Qualia Oto cochlear implant tech to reduce insertion traumaReducing cochlear insertion trauma is a longstanding challenge in implant surgery, and a shape-adaptive polymer electrode could help preserve residual hearing and improve long-term outcomes if the technology proves effective in trials.＋Save
