MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoDemant has made IT security a top priority after cyberattack in 2019The 2019 Demant cyberattack was one of the costliest in the medical device sector, and its aftermath highlights the growing cybersecurity risk facing hearing technology supply chains and clinic IT infrastructure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoClinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Tinnitus in KoreaAudiologists and ENT clinicians treating Korean patients, or those seeking a comparative framework, should review this guideline as it may align or diverge from existing Western guidelines on tinnitus management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoTranslation and cultural adaptation of the subscales vestibular activities and participation questionnaire (SVAP) into Puerto Rican SpanishAudiologists and vestibular specialists serving Puerto Rican or broader Caribbean Spanish-speaking populations can now use a culturally validated SVAP questionnaire — a meaningful workflow addition for equitable patient-reported outcome measurement.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoEmergence of behavioral tinnitus in gerbils is associated with reduced spontaneous rates in single auditory nerve fibersIdentifying a peripheral auditory nerve signature for tinnitus onset could eventually point to earlier intervention targets and refine biomarker development for tinnitus diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3mo agoCaregiver-reported barriers and facilitators in home-based aural habilitation for children with hearing impairment in MalaysiaAudiologists managing paediatric hearing rehabilitation should proactively screen for caregiver barriers (e.g., knowledge gaps, time constraints, socioeconomic factors) and tailor home-programme counselling accordingly to improve outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoNeuroticism and functional burden in chronic dizziness: A clinical cross-sectional observational study using the Eysenck Model and Dizziness Handicap InventoryClinicians treating chronic dizziness patients should consider screening for high neuroticism, as it may independently predict greater functional disability and guide referral for psychological support — however, this cross-sectional design cannot confirm causation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoEstimating Performance Using Tonotopic Measurements of Intracochlear Electrocochleography: Comparison of Lateral Wall and Perimodiolar ArraysIntracochlear ECochG tonotopic measurements show promise as a predictor of cochlear implant performance, but clinical adoption as a routine prognostic tool requires further validation in larger prospective cohorts before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoDetailed clinical characteristics of musical hallucinations in 81 patientsAudiologists encountering patients who report hearing phantom music should be aware of the broad clinical profile described here and consider referral for neurological evaluation, particularly in older patients with hearing loss; no practice algorithm change is warranted from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoPhoton-counting detector computed tomography for temporal bone: does higher resolution matter?PCD-CT offers higher spatial resolution for temporal bone imaging, but this review is preliminary evidence; no change to current imaging protocols is warranted until prospective clinical outcome data are available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3mo agoMobile Health Screening and Education Unit for Speech-Language Pathology and Hearing Services in Rural Areas: Lessons from the FieldMobile audiology outreach units are feasible in rural settings; clinics considering rural outreach programs can draw on the implementation lessons reported, but no specific clinical protocol changes are indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoSignificance of Systemic Immune-Inflammation and Inflammatory Response Indices in Vestibular NeuritisSystemic inflammatory indices (NLR, PLR, etc.) show association with vestibular neuritis, but evidence is insufficient to recommend routine blood panel screening in clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular Paroxysmia Presenting With Atypical Positional Nystagmus Resembling Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoClinicians should consider vestibular paroxysmia in patients presenting with positional nystagmus that does not respond to standard BPPV repositioning maneuvers, especially when accompanied by aural fullness or hemifacial spasm.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoVestibular schwannoma with hemorrhage in a 63-year-old female: A case reportIntratumoral hemorrhage is a rare but serious complication of vestibular schwannoma; management decisions should integrate tumor size, growth rate, and neurological status — no change to standard practice is indicated by this single case.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoAutosomal Dominant Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome Due to the New Variant c.980_984dup in COL1A2: A Case ReportIdentifying a single-gene cause of obstructive sleep apnea opens a pathway for genetic screening in affected families and may eventually intersect with audiology given the overlap between sleep apnea and hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoExploring Vestibulo-Masseteric Pathways: An Insight into Motion Sickness SusceptibilityUnderstanding vestibulo-masseteric pathways could eventually open new avenues for objectively measuring motion sickness susceptibility and refining vestibular diagnostics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoThe Degree of Audiovestibular Loss Is Not Related to Current Vertigo Attacks in Refractory Unilateral Ménière's DiseaseAudiologists and vestibular specialists should not use the degree of audiovestibular loss as a proxy for current vertigo attack frequency when managing refractory unilateral Ménière's disease patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3mo agoDevelopment of a Visual Faces Scale for Adults with Hearing Loss: The Facial Scale of Hearing DifficultyConsider evaluating the Facial Scale of Hearing Difficulty as a quick screening tool in busy clinic settings, particularly for patients who may struggle with traditional written questionnaires; however, await broader validation studies before replacing established tools.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·OTC / consumer·3mo agoPerceptions of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids: A Qualitative Study Informed by the Technology Acceptance ModelUnderstanding patient-perceived barriers and facilitators to OTC hearing aid uptake can help audiologists better counsel hesitant patients and position professional services as complementary to — not competing with — OTC options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoMultidimensional Effects of Hyperacusis: A Study on Tinnitus, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, Sleep, and Quality of LifeClinicians managing hyperacusis should routinely screen for co-occurring tinnitus, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cognitive complaints, as this study supports a multidimensional assessment approach rather than treating hyperacusis in isolation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoReactions to Tinnitus Based on Color Code Personality TypeNo immediate practice change; findings are exploratory and personality typing tools like Color Code are not yet validated for routine tinnitus counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3mo agoBimodal Stimulation of the Auditory-Somatosensory System Improves Auditory Sensory Gating Function in Patients with TinnitusBimodal auditory-somatosensory stimulation shows a plausible neurophysiological mechanism for tinnitus relief, but further controlled trials are needed before recommending it as a standard treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3mo agoNormative Values for Prosaccade and Antisaccade Eye Movements in Adolescents Using a New Saccadometry TestThese normative saccadometry values for adolescents fill a reference gap, but clinical adoption depends on availability of the specific test equipment; audiologists performing neuro-vestibular assessments in teens may find this useful.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoCerebral venous disorders: clinical presentation, diagnostic strategy, and contemporary managementNo direct audiology practice change; however, audiologists who encounter pulsatile tinnitus should be aware that cerebral venous disorders are a potential cause requiring neurological referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3mo agoFeasibility of Early Activation of a Cochlear Implant: Study of Electrophysiology, Audiometry, and Patient Satisfaction DataEarly cochlear implant activation appears feasible based on electrophysiology and audiometric outcomes, but this is a feasibility study — clinics should await larger controlled trials before routinely shortening the standard post-surgical activation window.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Business & finance·3mo agoTrends in Medicare Reimbursement for the Resection of Vestibular Schwannomas: 2000 to 2021No immediate change to surgical or audiological practice is warranted; findings highlight coding inconsistencies in Medicare billing for vestibular schwannoma resection that are relevant to surgical billing teams and practice administrators rather than frontline audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3mo agoPediatric Nasal Tip Reconstruction After a Donkey Bite Using an Expanded Paramedian Forehead Flap With Conchal Cartilage Grafts: A Case ReportThis case illustrates the reconstructive versatility of conchal cartilage grafts in pediatric facial surgery, but has no direct bearing on audiology or hearing care practice.＋Save
Hear Us Out·Podcast·3mo agoOM-Glee! Chatting with Broadway & Glee Star Matthew MorrisonThis week on Hear Us Out , we're joined by Emmy, Golden Globe and Tony Award nominee Matthew Morrison. Known to many as Will Schuester on Glee , Matthew is also an accomplished Broadway performer who recently returned to the stage as Bobby Darin in Just in Time ....＋Save
MedWatch·Industry news·Business & finance·3mo agoMedia: Investors criticize GN board following hearing aid business saleThe exclusion of top-tier bidders from GN's hearing aid sale could reshape ownership and competition in the global hearing aid market, with downstream effects on product availability and pricing for clinics and patients.＋Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Cochlear implants·3mo agoMED-EL US’s New Rechargeable Battery Options Offering 23 Hours of Hearing Are Now Available For ConsumersGreater battery longevity in cochlear implant systems reduces the daily burden on users and may support consistent device wearing time.＋Save
