PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoPrevalence and characterization of tinnitus in patients with mental disorders in the context of primary health careAudiologists seeing patients with mental health comorbidities should be alert to an elevated prevalence of tinnitus in this population; no immediate protocol change is warranted, but cross-referral pathways with mental health providers may be worth reviewing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoEffects of executive function training on balance and auditory-cognitive dual-task performance in adults with and without hearing lossIf executive function training is shown to improve dual-task and balance performance in adults with hearing loss, audiologists may consider recommending cognitive training as a complement to hearing rehabilitation, but results should be reviewed before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoRegulation of Tmem30b-mediated apical membrane homeostasis in auditory outer hair cells is critical for hearingIdentifying Tmem30b as a regulator of outer hair cell membrane homeostasis adds a new molecular target for potential gene therapy or drug development in hereditary or acquired hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoHearing/vestibular problems, racial differences, and associations with physical function impairment among breast cancer survivorsAudiologists treating breast cancer survivors should be aware that this population has elevated rates of hearing loss, tinnitus, and vestibular problems — particularly if they received ototoxic (ear-damaging) chemotherapy — and that these issues may impair physical function,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2w agoEnvironmental sound perception in individuals with hearing loss: A systematic reviewNo immediate practice change; findings map the current evidence base and may highlight gaps in rehabilitation counselling on environmental sound awareness, but no specific clinical protocol change is indicated yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2w agoDeep learning for discriminating cochlear malformations on temporal bone CTNo immediate practice change; the model is a research prototype and requires prospective clinical validation before it could replace or assist expert radiological review of cochlear malformations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoDesign and evaluation of back-end compressors for compressed content for cochlear implant usersNo immediate practice change; findings are relevant to device signal processing engineers and could eventually inform streaming settings in future cochlear implant sound processors, but no clinician-adjustable protocol exists yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoFacial skeleton displacement in non-syndromic brachycephalyUnderstanding facial skeleton distortion in craniosynostosis is relevant to multidisciplinary surgical planning teams that may include audiologists managing associated conductive hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2w agoDeveloping the Hungarian version of the MATCH test from the original German language: an evidence-based protocol for the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of paediatric speech audiometry tests from one language into anotherEstablishing a rigorous cross-language adaptation protocol for paediatric speech audiometry tests addresses a global need for linguistically valid hearing assessment tools in under-resourced language communities.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoEducational Counseling for Tinnitus Management: A Scoping Review of Intervention Structure, Content, and OutcomesEducational counseling for tinnitus appears beneficial but this scoping review cannot specify optimal session number, content, or delivery format; clinicians should await higher-quality comparative trials before standardizing protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoMild but Not Minor: Reconsidering Clinical Practice and Tinnitus-Related Aspects of Mild Hearing LossClinicians should reconsider a 'watch-and-wait' approach for mild hearing loss, as this review supports earlier intervention with conventional hearing aids given documented impacts on communication and quality of life.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2w agoA Review of the Clinical Applicability of Neurotrophins in Cochlear ImplantationIf neurotrophin delivery can be safely integrated with cochlear implantation, it could meaningfully improve hearing nerve survival and long-term implant outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2w agoExtended High-Frequency Audiometry Outcomes in Generation Z With Electronic Noise ExposureExtended high-frequency audiometry may detect early noise-induced hearing damage in young patients that standard audiometry misses; consider incorporating it into clinical screening for Gen Z patients with significant recreational noise exposure.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2w agoReal-World Study Examines ACEMg Supplement Use in Adults with Sensorineural Hearing LossReal-world supplement studies are inherently limited by confounding and lack of controls; clinicians should not recommend ACEMg for sensorineural hearing loss based on this evidence alone and should await controlled trial data.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoStudy Finds Auditory Feedback Is Key for Precise Tongue Control in SpeechFindings reinforce the theoretical role of auditory feedback in speech motor control, but are too preliminary to change clinical protocols for hearing loss management or speech therapy; no actionable change at this time.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoOptical cochlear implants: recent progress toward light-based hearing restorationOptical cochlear implants remain pre-clinical; no change to current implant candidacy or fitting practice is warranted, but audiologists should monitor this technology as it advances toward human trials.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5w agoThe Disappearing Post: Are We Solving the Right Problem in Bone Conduction?Clinicians counselling bone conduction implant candidates should weigh acoustic performance trade-offs of transcutaneous designs against the cosmetic and soft-tissue advantages; no single design is superior across all outcome dimensions, so device selection should be...＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoTo the Brain and Back: Auditory Attention DecodingAuditory attention decoding is a promising research direction for next-generation hearing aids but is not yet ready for routine clinical application; no practice change is warranted at this stage.＋Save
Canadian Audiologist·Journal article·Research (general)·5w agoHormones and Hearing: Menopause and Auditory-Cognitive AgingAudiologists should consider menopause status when assessing auditory and cognitive complaints in middle-aged women, though current evidence is not yet strong enough to recommend specific hormonal screening protocols in routine audiology practice.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoBrain-Imaging Study Suggests Age-Related Hearing Loss is Associated with Cognitive DeclineThis study adds neuroimaging support for the hearing loss–cognitive decline association, but does not yet establish causation or demonstrate that treating hearing loss prevents cognitive decline; audiologists should continue counseling older patients on the potential cognitive...＋Save
