PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoDepression, speech intelligibility, and articulatory coordinationAudiologists assessing speech perception in noise should be aware that Major Depressive Disorder with psychomotor slowing may independently reduce a patient's speech intelligibility, potentially confounding standard audiological testing results.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoClinical Features of Midlife Women With Isolated Episodic Vestibular Syndrome and Their Relationship With Migraine and Menopause TransitionAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating midlife women with unexplained episodic dizziness should systematically screen for migraine history and menopause transition status, as these may be clinically relevant contributors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Telehealth·2w agoValidating telehealth assessment of physical concussion symptomsIf validation results confirm strong agreement with in-person assessment, audiologists and vestibular physiotherapists could consider telehealth-adapted protocols for initial concussion screening — but full clinical adoption should await peer-reviewed publication of the...＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2w agoOTOGUIDE: A New Precision Surgery Tool for Individualized Cochlear ImplantationIf validated, patient-specific surgical planning tools like OTOGUIDE could improve electrode placement accuracy and hearing outcomes in cochlear implantation, but independent evidence is needed before clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoA dilated mastoid emissary vein as a potential cause of pulsatile tinnitusClinicians evaluating idiopathic pulsatile tinnitus should consider dilated mastoid emissary vein as a vascular cause; imaging review specifically targeting this structure may improve diagnostic yield in otherwise unexplained cases.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Clinical audiology·2w agoHormones and hearing in perimenopause: An ENT surgeon explainsAs the audiology field increasingly recognises sex-based differences in hearing health, understanding hormonal influences during perimenopause could open new screening and referral pathways for a large and underserved patient group.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoResidual tumor volume guides post-surgical treatment paradigm and need for salvage radiotherapy in vestibular schwannoma managementResidual tumor volume after vestibular schwannoma surgery may serve as a useful metric for deciding who needs salvage radiotherapy, but the study's design and sample details are not yet fully available; await peer review details before adjusting post-surgical decision protocols.＋Save
The Guardian·Other·Accessibility·3w agoPaul Simon review – at 84, back on stage after hearing loss, his resolute artistry is inspiringPaul Simon's public return to performing with significant hearing loss raises awareness of how people can adapt to and live meaningfully with hearing impairment, which may resonate with patients and the broader public.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·3w agoASEAF: Attention-SincNet driven EEG-audio fused target speaker extraction networkEEG-audio fused auditory attention decoding represents a key research frontier for next-generation neuro-steered hearing aids, making this directly relevant to audiology's technology pipeline.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoM-Quick SIN in hearing screening: a pilot study in elderly physical examination populationsPreliminary data suggest the M-Quick SIN may be a feasible rapid hearing screening tool in elderly populations, but the pilot design means audiologists should await larger validation studies before adopting it for routine screening workflows.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoRetrospective of revised minimum speech test battery (MSTB) for adult cochlear implant users and resoponses from Chinese audiologistsChinese audiologists' attitudes toward MSTB adoption are informative for protocol harmonization efforts, but this retrospective survey does not itself provide evidence sufficient to change existing cochlear implant testing practices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoAnalyzing Postoperative Vestibulopathy in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients Through Physical Therapy-Based AssessmentsPhysical therapy-based assessments can characterize post-surgical balance deficits in vestibular schwannoma patients, but the study's preliminary nature means no specific change to rehabilitation protocols is yet warranted pending larger controlled data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoLong-term outcomes of Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannomas: tumor stability supports reduced surveillance after 10 yearsClinicians co-managing vestibular schwannoma patients treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery may reasonably discuss reduced MRI surveillance frequency with neurosurgery after 10 years of documented tumor stability, pending institutional protocol updates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoRisk Factors for Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in an Acutely Concussed Adolescent PopulationAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should be aware that BPPV may be an underrecognized co-occurrence after concussion in adolescents; routine vestibular screening of this population may be warranted pending confirmation in larger studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA Hand-Guided Robotic Drill for Vestibular Implant Surgery-Feasibility of Preventing Membranous Labyrinth RuptureNo immediate practice change; this is an early feasibility study, but surgeons performing vestibular implant procedures should monitor this technology as a potential safety tool to reduce membranous labyrinth rupture risk.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoManual head rotation synchronised to a metronome is a feasible and valid method for assessing visually enhanced vestibulo-ocular reflexes and vestibulo-ocular reflex suppressionClinicians without access to motorized rotary chair equipment may consider metronome-guided manual head rotation as a validated, low-cost alternative for assessing VVOR and VOR suppression, though replication in larger and more diverse samples is advisable before routine...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoOutcomes of a Large-Scale Pilot Hearing Screening Program at an Academic Medical CenterClinic owners and audiologists should review the implementation outcomes reported here, as large-scale embedding of hearing screening in primary care settings has shown promise for improving early detection pipelines — though local feasibility and referral capacity must be...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoFactors associated with responses to hearing screening questions among older adultsAudiologists and screening program designers should account for demographic and psychosocial factors (e.g., age, health literacy, stigma) that influence self-reported hearing screening responses, as these factors may affect detection accuracy in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoImpact of Blood Group on Contralateral Suppression of Otoacoustic Emissions, Speech Perception in Noise, and Binaural IntegrationIf blood group is confirmed as a biological variable affecting auditory processing, it could inform personalised risk stratification for hearing difficulties, though this remains speculative at present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoThe Temporomandibular Joint Compromise (TMJC) as a Cause of Otoneurological Symptoms: Headaches, Dizziness and TinnitusAudiologists evaluating patients with unexplained tinnitus or dizziness should consider asking about jaw pain or jaw-joint dysfunction as a potential contributing cause, though the review's evidence base should be appraised before changing referral pathways.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Industry news·Public health & policy·3w agoDeafness Forum Australia claims one in five affected by hearing loss or associated conditionsA rising prevalence figure signals a growing patient base in Australia, reinforcing the public-health case for early screening and noise-exposure education.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoAnalysis of two-year hearing outcomes and risk factors in newborns in the province with the highest annual birth rate in TürkiyeThe risk factor profile identified (e.g., NICU admission, infections) aligns with established guidelines; no actionable change to current newborn hearing screening practice is indicated, but the data may inform country-specific referral prioritization in high-birth-rate settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoUsing the probability of recovery from an acute unilateral vestibulopathy to determine the severity of the vestibular loss: Development of a multivariate PROBIT modelClinicians assessing acute unilateral vestibulopathy may gain prognostic value from this PROBIT model using vHIT VOR gain data, but external validation in independent cohorts is needed before routine adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoHearing Aid Efficacy-Timely Trial Finds Professional Guidance Trumps Costly TechThis trial supports prioritising high-quality audiological fitting and counselling over premium hearing aid technology alone — audiologists should emphasise their professional value proposition when discussing device options with patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoMultidisciplinary oral rehabilitation after head and neck radiotherapyHead and neck radiotherapy patients often experience co-occurring hearing loss alongside oral complications, underscoring the value of coordinated multidisciplinary care that may include audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoAuditory Skills and Cognitive Functions in Adult Hearing Aid Users: A Cross-Sectional Observational Comparison StudyThis cross-sectional design cannot establish causality; audiologists should note the association between hearing aid use and cognitive function as hypothesis-generating, not as evidence to change counseling practice on cognitive benefits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·3w agoModulation statistics allow robust prediction of speech recognition accuracy across many words, voices, and natural background soundsThis preprint offers a potentially valuable acoustic framework for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but findings require peer review and clinical validation before influencing hearing aid fitting or speech-in-noise test selection.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Professional practice·3w agoCounseling in audiology practice in Saudi Arabia: perceptions, confidence, training experiences, and barriers - a cross-sectional surveyAudiologists in Saudi Arabia report gaps in counseling confidence and training; clinics with international staff or training programs should review whether counseling competency gaps identified here apply to their own settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoTrigeminal Neuralgia in NF2-Related SchwannomatosisNF2-related schwannomatosis frequently presents to audiologists due to vestibular schwannomas (acoustic neuromas), and recognizing associated neurological complications like trigeminal neuralgia supports comprehensive multidisciplinary care.＋Save
