Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Vestibular·4w agoGepant drugs show promise for treating vestibular migraine symptomsVestibular migraine is frequently encountered in audiology and vestibular clinics, so emerging pharmacological options are worth monitoring as the evidence matures.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoGenome-wide analysis implicates inner ear development in Ménière diseaseNo immediate change to clinical practice; findings are foundational genetic research, but they may eventually support genetic risk screening and targeted therapies for Ménière's disease.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·4w agoData from a UK-based multicentre randomised feasibility study investigating the management of post-traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: mixed-methods analysesNo practice change is warranted yet; this is a feasibility study establishing groundwork for a future definitive RCT on post-traumatic BPPV management — current findings are not powered for efficacy conclusions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoSubclinical Vestibular Involvement in Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media: Perforation Size and Mediolateral Postural SwayAudiologists and ENT clinicians should consider routine vestibular screening in CSOM patients, as perforation size may predict subclinical mediolateral balance impairment even without reported vestibular symptoms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThird-window anomalies in children: an imaging-based educational reviewNo immediate practice change for most audiologists, but the review is a useful educational reference for understanding imaging findings in children with unexplained conductive or mixed hearing loss and suspected inner ear structural anomalies.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoBeyond the naked eye: a systematic review on the current state of radiomics approaches to the vestibular schwannomaRadiomics shows promise for vestibular schwannoma management decisions but remains a research tool; no actionable change to current clinical imaging or treatment protocols is warranted yet.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoParallel Postauricular Incisions in Transmastoid CSF Leak Repair: Wound OutcomesSurgeons performing transmastoid CSF leak repair after vestibular schwannoma resection may consider parallel postauricular incisions as a wound-sparing alternative, but evidence is limited to this single study and should be replicated before routine adoption.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) in the ENT Clinic: Differentiating Orthostatic Dizziness From Vestibular Migraine and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD)Audiologists and ENT clinicians evaluating patients with dizziness should consider dysautonomia/POTS in the differential diagnosis alongside vestibular migraine and PPPD; this review provides a practical framework for differentiation but is expert opinion, not guideline-level...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoDelayed Rupture Presenting as Direct Carotid-Cavernous Fistula after Flow Diversion for a Cavernous Internal Carotid Artery Aneurysm with Enlarging Blebs: A Case ReportRare delayed complications of endovascular aneurysm treatment highlight the need for prolonged post-procedure imaging surveillance, which is relevant for multidisciplinary teams including skull-base specialists who may co-manage such patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDiagnostic accuracy of bone-conducted cervical vestibular- evoked myogenic potentials in early infancy: a prospective cohort studyBone-conducted cVEMP shows promise as a vestibular screening tool in early infancy, but this is a single prospective cohort; wait for replication and normative data before adopting routinely.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoRepeated traumatic brain injury in civilian emergency care: An exploration of potential risk factorsRepeated TBI is a known contributor to auditory and vestibular dysfunction; understanding its civilian risk factors could inform interdisciplinary care pathways that include audiology.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoInvestigating the Effectiveness of Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation for Persistent Post-Concussive SymptomsAudiologists managing patients with persistent dizziness or auditory symptoms after concussion should be aware of this evidence for multidisciplinary rehabilitation, but should await full-text review before changing referral pathways.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoCANVAS and RFC1-related disease - a broad clinical spectrum from cough and neuropathy to cerebellar ataxiaAudiologists and balance specialists should consider RFC1-related CANVAS syndrome in patients presenting with unexplained vestibular loss combined with neuropathy or cerebellar signs, as the condition is underdiagnosed and has a wide clinical spectrum.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoThe effects of ultrasound-guided genicular nerve block on proprioception and static balance in knee osteoarthritis patientsWhile proprioception and static balance are assessed in vestibular audiology, this study's focus on knee osteoarthritis treatment has negligible relevance to hearing or balance disorders managed by audiologists.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoQuality and reliability of online health information on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in TikTok and Bilibili short videos: A cross-sectional content analysisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that patients with BPPV may arrive with information — potentially inaccurate — sourced from TikTok or Bilibili, and should proactively address misconceptions during consultations.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoCorrection: Migrainous vertigo impairs adaptive learning as a function of uncertaintyCorrection notices ensure the scientific record on vestibular migraine and adaptive cognition remains accurate and trustworthy for researchers and clinicians.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoAssessment of balance control mechanisms in patient populations using perturbation-based modeling: a narrative review with clinical implicationsAdvancing computational models of balance assessment could improve vestibular diagnostics, helping audiologists and vestibular specialists identify and quantify sensorimotor deficits more precisely in patients with dizziness or falls risk.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4w agoSurgical Outcomes in Large Vestibular Schwannomas: Proposed Koos Grade V and Radiological Risk FeaturesNeurosurgeons and multidisciplinary teams managing large vestibular schwannomas may find the proposed Koos Grade V classification and associated radiological risk features useful for surgical planning, though independent validation is needed before adoption.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoDoes semicircular canal radiation increase the risk of new vestibulopathy after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma?Radiation oncologists and neurosurgeons performing Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma should consider semicircular canal dose as a potentially modifiable risk factor for post-treatment vestibulopathy, pending broader validation of dose thresholds.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoDural arteriovenous fistula of the hypoglossal canal treated with endovascular embolization using 3D Slicer-based preoperative planning: Case reportThis case highlights the value of advanced preoperative imaging software (3D Slicer) in planning endovascular treatment of rare causes of pulsatile tinnitus, reinforcing the need for audiologists to refer pulsatile tinnitus cases for vascular imaging.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoLong-term Outcomes of Hypo- and Conventional Fractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Non-vestibular Schwannomas: A Retrospective Cohort Study from Ramathibodi HospitalSchwannomas can affect hearing and cranial nerve function; clarifying optimal radiotherapy fractionation helps guide neuro-oncology teams and informs audiological monitoring protocols for affected patients.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoAssessing the relationships between migraine and driving risks, challenges and coping strategiesMigraine's multisensory integration demands during driving represent a poorly recognised disability burden, and audiologists treating vestibular migraine or hyperacusis (sound sensitivity) patients may need to include driving-related counselling in care plans.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4w agoNeuro-visual pathway after mild traumatic brain injury: a systematic scoping review of symptoms, objective testing, and rehabilitationAudiologists managing patients with mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) should be aware of co-occurring neuro-visual symptoms, though this scoping review does not yet support specific protocol changes — multidisciplinary referral pathways remain the appropriate response.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4w agoIncreased head-turning, hyperactivity and low-penetrance circling behaviour in mice lacking ZPLD1, a protein that scaffolds the cupula to the roof of the ampullaIdentifying ZPLD1 as a structural scaffolding protein for the cupula advances the molecular understanding of vestibular function and opens a potential pathway for investigating genetic causes of balance disorders in humans.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoIntraoperative High Resolution 2D and 3D Angiography in Cervical Decompression for Sub-Axial Bow Hunter's SyndromeBow Hunter's Syndrome can mimic inner ear disorders, so audiologists and neurotologists should be aware of this rare vascular diagnosis when patients report position-dependent dizziness or sudden auditory symptoms.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoNeurological complications in microgravity and long duration spaceflightSpaceflight-induced neuro-otological changes — including vestibular and possibly auditory pathway alterations — may offer extreme-environment insights relevant to understanding balance and hearing disorders more broadly.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoInternet-based vestibular rehabilitation versus written instructions after acute vertigo: A randomised controlled trialIf internet-based vestibular rehabilitation proves superior to written instructions, clinicians treating acute vestibular syndrome in emergency settings should consider recommending structured online rehab programs as a first-line follow-up resource — pending full review of the...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5w agoTumor-to-Tumor Metastasis Involving Vestibular Schwannoma: Case Report and Literature ReviewTumor-to-tumor metastasis involving vestibular schwannoma is exceedingly rare, and awareness of this entity may prevent misdiagnosis and guide appropriate pathologic evaluation in atypical cases.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoCalcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP): Biology, Signaling, Pathophysiological Roles, and Therapeutic ApplicationsUnderstanding CGRP's role in the auditory and vestibular systems may open future therapeutic targets for conditions such as vestibular migraine and Ménière's disease.+Save