PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoReduced vagal reserve in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: preliminary results of a case-control HRV studyPreliminary and underpowered — no actionable change to BPPV assessment or treatment is warranted; autonomic evaluation is not supported by current evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2mo agoAuditory complications of COVID-19 infection and vaccination: a TriNetX retrospective cohort studyClinicians should be aware that COVID-19 infection may be associated with new-onset tinnitus and hearing loss; however, this retrospective cohort design cannot establish causality, and no change to audiological screening protocols is yet justified pending stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoA digital neurotology history: Characteristics and inter-rater reliabilityStandardising how vestibular history is captured digitally could reduce missed or delayed diagnoses of dizziness disorders across varied clinical settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoContemporary physiotherapy interventions for balance rehabilitation in children with Down syndrome: a systematic review of randomized controlled trialsAudiologists and vestibular specialists managing children with Down syndrome should be aware that physiotherapy-based balance interventions are supported by RCT evidence, but the specific protocols and effect sizes should be reviewed before integrating referral pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHigh beta activity tracks disease state in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A longitudinal quantitative EEG studyIdentifying an objective, measurable brain-based marker for PPPD could transform diagnosis and treatment monitoring of this difficult-to-quantify chronic vestibular disorder.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe Impact of Complete Dentures on Head and Postural Stability in Older Adults: Insights Into Sensory-Motor IntegrationUnderstanding how dental prostheses influence sensory-motor integration and postural stability in older adults could open interdisciplinary collaboration between audiology and dentistry in falls-prevention care.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·2mo agoJeff Coffin, The Joy of Listening and Finding Meaning in the Art and Science of SoundWhat does it really mean to listen? In this episode of Hear Us Out , we welcome three-time Grammy Award-winning musician, composer, educator, producer, and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Coffin....＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Hearing aids·2mo agoDemant launch could boost the market for cosmetic hearing aidsIncreased competition in cosmetic and mainstream hearing aid segments from two of the industry's largest manufacturers could broaden patient device choice and influence pricing over time.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Cochlear implants·2mo agoReferring adults for cochlear implants: The new 60/70 ruleAustralian audiologists and hearing practitioners should be aware of the proposed 60/70 referral rule as a locally adapted alternative to the US-derived 60/60 rule, but this is congress-presented expert opinion — await formal published guidelines before changing referral...＋Save
Aurahear·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoAuracast in the LG C5 television is great … most of the timeAs Auracast-enabled consumer electronics become more common, audiologists should be aware of real-world performance gaps so they can set realistic expectations when recommending assistive listening solutions to patients.＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoI Think You Deserve an Explanation | Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG 327Over the past several months, many of you have pointed out that my videos have become more negative. After taking some time to think about it... I realized you might be right....＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Education & training·2mo agoCreating career pathways in hearing care: New AuCA course for front-of-house staffInvesting in structured training for non-clinical hearing clinic staff could improve patient experience and office efficiency across Australasian audiology practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEarly Rehabilitation Exercise Promotes Vestibular Compensation in UVN Mice by Regulating Microglial Polarization Balance via the PGC-1alpha/FNDC5/BDNF PathwayThis is a mouse study using a specific signaling pathway (PGC-1α/FNDC5/BDNF); no actionable change to human vestibular rehabilitation protocols is warranted until human trials replicate these findings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNear-field recordings expose the limits of far-field measures of peripheral vestibular nerve activity: implications for experimental controlsDemonstrating that far-field VsEP recordings have meaningful limitations challenges a widely used methodological assumption in vestibular research, potentially prompting reassessment of published experimental controls across many prior studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVestibular functional assessment using the caloric test in mice with arsanilic acid-induced vestibular dysfunctionThis is an animal study validating a vestibular testing method in mice; no actionable change for clinical practice at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoMultiple gold weight implants to treat lagophthalmos and improve contourLagophthalmos can be a complication of facial nerve palsy following skull-base or otologic surgery, so awareness of evolving eyelid management techniques has peripheral relevance for interdisciplinary teams.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoCochlear implants are associated with reduced cognitive decline risk: A 20-year cohort studyThis large, long-term cohort study strengthens the case for cochlear implantation as a potential intervention against cognitive decline in adults with severe-to-profound hearing loss, warranting consideration in counseling eligible candidates — though causality is not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoExcess Vowel Fusion in Hearing-Impaired Listeners Across Fundamental Frequency and Spatial Separation in the Free Field: An Alternative Mechanism for Difficulties With Speech in NoiseThis study proposes excess vowel fusion as an additional mechanism for speech-in-noise difficulty in hearing-impaired listeners, but findings are preliminary and do not yet support changes to clinical assessment or fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoRetrospective study of vestibular schwannoma in patients referred to MRI: prevalence and referral criteriaFindings may prompt re-evaluation of which symptom combinations most reliably warrant MRI referral for vestibular schwannoma, but practice change should await prospective validation and guideline review.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoSeverity-Graded MRI-Detected TMJ Effusion Is Associated With Pain and Dysfunction in Temporomandibular Disorder PatientsTMJ dysfunction can mimic or co-exist with ear symptoms, so understanding its MRI correlates may support differential diagnosis in patients presenting with otalgia or ear fullness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoNeural network plasticity in Parkinson's disease: the impact of exercise-driven modulationParkinson's disease is associated with central auditory processing changes and balance disorders, so understanding exercise-driven neuroplasticity may eventually inform vestibular rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAudiological Characteristics in Vestibular Schwannoma PatientsThe audiological profiles described (e.g., asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss, poor word recognition scores) reinforce established red-flag criteria; audiologists should continue to refer patients with these features for MRI, consistent with current guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe Role of Anatomy-Based Fitting in Bimodal Rehabilitation: Choosing Electrode Arrays Based on Cochlear LengthAnatomy-based electrode selection guided by cochlear length in bimodal users is a clinically relevant approach that audiologists and cochlear implant teams should consider integrating into pre-surgical planning protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoSubjective Visual Vertical Can be an Effective Tool to Evaluate Vestibular Function of StapedotomySVV/SVH measurement appears to be a feasible tool for monitoring otolith organ function perioperatively in otosclerosis patients undergoing stapedotomy, but independent replication in larger samples is needed before it should alter routine vestibular assessment protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoEffect of Vestibular Stimulation Exercises on Level of Consciousness in Patients With Intracerebral HemorrhagePreliminary evidence suggests vestibular stimulation exercises may improve level of consciousness in intracerebral hemorrhage patients, but this is outside typical audiology scope; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this emerging rehabilitation literature...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·2mo agoJoin us as an employee! Location: Launceston and Kings Meadows, TasmaniaAudiology workforce recruitment in regional Tasmanian markets reflects broader service access pressures and the continued expansion of corporate audiology into areas outside metropolitan centres.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Other·Professional practice·2mo agoAudiologist/Audiometrist Specsavers Second Partner – Mandurah Forum, Halls Head & Lakelands, WASpecsavers' continued multi-site recruitment across regional and suburban Western Australia signals active expansion of retail audiology services and highlights the prevalence of partnership business models in the sector.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoStaying Physically Active May Benefit Hearing Health as We Age, Study FindsNo immediate practice change is warranted; findings support counselling older patients on the general health benefits of physical activity, but causal direction between fitness and hearing preservation is not yet established.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoNIH Awards $1.84M to Develop Spider-Inspired Ear Canal Probe for OAE DetectionA biomimetic OAE probe with improved sensitivity could enhance early detection of hearing loss and cochlear monitoring, particularly in newborn screening and ototoxicity surveillance programs.＋Save
