PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAn Internal Auditory Canal Arachnoid Cyst With MR Enhancement Mimicking Vestibular Schwannoma: A Rare Case ReportRadiologists and otologists should include internal auditory canal arachnoid cysts in the differential diagnosis when MRI shows an enhancing lesion mimicking vestibular schwannoma, as misidentification could lead to unnecessary intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoLongitudinal case study of voice quality in spontaneous speech in an adult with severe-profound sensorineural hearing loss: acoustic and auditory-perceptual evaluation of voiceThe case highlights the often-overlooked impact of severe hearing loss on voice production control, pointing toward a need for cross-disciplinary monitoring of voice quality in adults with post-lingual hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoQuantifying the spatial information loss of Dose-Volume Histograms in Gamma Knife radiosurgery via unsupervised 3D dose geometry embeddingImproving the spatial accuracy of radiosurgery dose analysis could eventually reduce cochlear radiation exposure in acoustic neuroma treatment, with downstream implications for hearing preservation outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoBarriers to Timely Infant Hearing Loss Diagnosis Utilizing Auditory Brainstem ResponseAudiologists and clinic administrators in under-resourced health systems should review their referral-to-ABR workflows and actively address identified barriers — such as appointment availability, geographic access, and caregiver navigation support — to reduce diagnostic delays...＋Save
Beyond the Decibels·Podcast·2mo agoLisa Goldin, PhD: How do Fellows and Clinics find the Right Match?Welcome to Beyond the Decibels, brought to you by Cochlear North America. Today we’re joined by Dr. Lisa Goldin, Senior Audiologist at NYU Langone Health. She shares key considerations for clinics and applicants in the fellowship process, and the qualities her team looks for in...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDNA Repair Pathway Variants Are Enriched in Individuals with Biallelic AAGGG CANVAS and RFC1-Related DiseaseIdentifying DNA repair pathway variants as potential modifiers of RFC1/CANVAS disease severity could open new avenues for genetic counselling and future therapeutic targets in vestibular-cochlear degenerative conditions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoComparative Evaluation of ChatGPT and Gemini in Approximating Clinically Confirmed Diagnoses From Structured Numerical Pure-Tone Audiogram DataNeither ChatGPT nor Gemini should be used as a standalone diagnostic tool for audiological interpretation; clinicians should treat current AI outputs as a preliminary, unvalidated support layer only until prospective clinical validation is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoUncommon Hearing Instability Disorders: A Scoping ReviewAudiologists should maintain a broadened differential diagnosis for patients with fluctuating hearing, as this scoping review catalogues uncommon conditions beyond Ménière's disease that may otherwise be missed or misattributed.＋Save
MedWatch·Financial report·Business & finance·2mo agoDistrust of GN' management as Demant surges aheadThe sale of GN Hearing and Demant's rising momentum signal a potential shift in the competitive balance of the global hearing aid industry, which could affect product availability, pricing, and supplier relationships for clinics over the medium term.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Public health & policy·2mo agoMED-EL Survey Reveals: Fewer Than 3 in 10 Americans Believe Society Knows Enough About Hearing LossLow public awareness of hearing loss can delay help-seeking behavior, reinforcing the importance of community outreach and patient education efforts by audiology practices.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Podcast·Professional practice·2mo agoThe International Hearing Society Launches PodcastThe International Hearing Society (IHS) has launched 'The Hearing Professional' podcast, aimed at hearing care professionals.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Industry news·Education & training·2mo agoSix Years of Inventis Academia: Growing Together With the Clinical CommunityManufacturer-funded continuing education platforms are an increasingly common channel for professional development in audiology, raising ongoing questions about editorial independence and potential product bias.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Accessibility·2mo agoThe Real Reason Auracast Could Finally Change Hearing AccessIf Auracast achieves widespread venue adoption, it could meaningfully reduce listening effort and social exclusion for hearing-aid users in public spaces, shifting how audiologists counsel patients on real-world connectivity benefits.＋Save
Signia Hearing YouTube·Video·2mo agoMit der Brand Experience von Signia Highlights setzen - Martin Koch, Teamlead Business DevelopmentEine Marke ist mehr als ein Logo auf dem Hörgerät – sie ist ein Gefühl, das im Beratungsgespräch entsteht, lange bevor die erste Anpassung beginnt. Genau hier setzt die Signia Brand Experience an: ein Konzept, das Markenidentität, Beratungsprozess und Kundenerlebnis im...＋Save
Doctor Cliff, AuD·Video·2mo agoI Didn't Know This Was Happening... Until Now | Dr. Cliff AuD VLOG 326If you've watched my channel for any length of time, you've probably heard me talk about HearingUp. HearingUp is a network of independently owned hearing care professionals who have been personally vetted to ensure they are committed to following comprehensive Audiologic Best...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Clinical trial·Vestibular·2mo agoMeniere’s disease trial completes enrolment for investigational oral drugMeniere's disease has very limited disease-modifying treatment options, so a completed Phase 3 trial of an oral drug targeting its underlying mechanism is a significant pipeline milestone for the audiology and ENT field.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·2mo agoHearing aids may help protect older adults from frailty, study suggestsThe association between hearing loss and frailty risk, and its attenuation with hearing aid use, supports counselling older patients on frailty as an additional benefit of hearing aid uptake—though causality is not yet established from observational data alone.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Professional practice·2mo agoEOFY tax essentials for hearing care practitionersEnd-of-financial-year tax planning is a recurring practical concern for hearing care business owners and sole practitioners in Australia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoThe effect of unilateral and bimodal auditory stimulation on auditory perception and reaction timeBimodal stimulation (cochlear implant plus contralateral hearing aid) may offer perceptual and reaction-time advantages over unilateral CI use; audiologists should weigh these findings when counselling candidates about bimodal fitting, pending review of the full paper's effect...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoSpeech versus noise in pediatric sound localizationClinicians conducting pediatric sound-localization assessments should consider that noise and speech stimuli may yield different results; however, definitive stimulus-type recommendations await confirmation from larger or better-controlled studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDynamics of neural responsiveness in pediatric cochlear implant usersECAP-based monitoring of neural responsiveness dynamics in pediatric CI users shows promise as an objective tool for tracking auditory nerve health, but clinical protocols based on these dynamics are not yet established; no immediate practice change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoCombined cognitive behavioral therapy and sound therapy for chronic tinnitus: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence that combined CBT plus sound therapy is effective for chronic tinnitus; audiologists and tinnitus therapists should consider this combination approach as a best-practice option where resources allow.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTemporal and speech outcomes in bimodal cochlear implant users: The effect of device delay mismatchDevice processing delay mismatch between a cochlear implant and a contralateral hearing aid degrades bimodal speech perception; audiologists fitting bimodal users should minimise inter-device delay by selecting hearing aids with low processing delay and verifying mismatch during...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoHyperbaric oxygen and intratympanic steroid treatment for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss in end-stage renal diseasealone, but if the combined approach shows efficacy in end-stage renal disease patients, clinicians managing sudden hearing loss in this population may need to consider it as an option — await full-text review before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoTonotopic versus conventional frequency mapping in adult cochlear implant recipients: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trialsIf the meta-analysis demonstrates superior speech perception outcomes with tonotopic frequency mapping, cochlear implant audiologists should consider adopting tonotopically guided fitting protocols where manufacturer software supports it.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoDetermining ideal electrode insertion depth in paediatric cochlear implantationIf clear insertion depth targets are identified that correlate with better speech and language outcomes, paediatric CI surgical teams and audiologists should incorporate these benchmarks into pre-operative planning and post-operative evaluation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoGross motor skill deficits in children with cochlear implants compared with normal-hearing peersAudiologists and CI teams should be aware that cochlear-implanted children may present with gross motor delays and consider routine vestibular screening or referral to physiotherapy/occupational therapy as part of habilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVirtual reality stimulation modulates saccular activity and vestibular system responsesNo immediate clinical practice change warranted; however, findings could inform future VR-based vestibular rehabilitation protocols if the modulation effects on saccular activity are confirmed in clinical populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoCervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials mediate the association between vestibular endolymphatic hydrops and clinical outcomes in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing losscVEMP testing may serve as a useful mediating biomarker linking vestibular endolymphatic hydrops to prognosis in acute low-tone sensorineural hearing loss, suggesting clinicians consider cVEMP assessment when evaluating recovery outlook — though further prospective validation is...＋Save
