PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoSubperiosteal circumferential connective tissue graft for vertical implant soft tissue augmentationThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in error or via a cross-disciplinary feed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoEverolimus Attenuates Salicylate-Induced Tinnitus-Like Behavior and Auditory Cortical HyperexcitabilityIdentifying the mTOR pathway as a potential pharmacological target opens a new mechanistic avenue for tinnitus drug development, a field that has long lacked effective pharmacotherapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoAttentional dysfunction in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: a narrative review of mechanistic evidenceClinicians managing PPPD patients should be aware of co-existing attentional dysfunction as a mechanistic feature — not merely a symptom — which may support the rationale for cognitive-focused therapies (e.g., CBT, mindfulness) in treatment planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoAdvances and prospects of 3D air-liquid interface cultured middle ear epithelial cells and inner ear organoids in otologic diseasesAdvances in inner ear organoids and 3D middle ear models could dramatically accelerate drug discovery and personalised medicine for hearing loss and otologic diseases over the coming decade.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoImpaired Performance in Noise: Disentangling Listening Effort from the Irrelevant Speech EffectThis research deepens understanding of noise-related cognitive load but does not yet provide a directly actionable clinical protocol change; however, it supports distinguishing listening effort from distraction effects when counseling patients about real-world hearing difficulty.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3w agoBranchio-oto-renal syndrome: a narrative reviewAudiologists should be aware of BOR syndrome as a cause of hearing loss with associated neck and kidney anomalies; refer patients with this combination of features for genetic evaluation, but no change to routine audiological practice is indicated based on a narrative review...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·3w agoMerlin restoration prevents schwannoma progression in a genetically engineered mouse model of NF2 -SWNIdentifying Merlin restoration as a potential therapeutic strategy for vestibular schwannoma progression could open new treatment avenues for a condition that currently has limited non-surgical options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Clinical audiology·3w agoDistinct Roles of Working Memory and Inhibitory Control in Speech-in-Noise PerceptionFindings support considering cognitive screening alongside audiometric testing for patients with real-world hearing complaints but normal thresholds, though clinical protocols should await peer-reviewed replication.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Vestibular·3w agoEffectiveness of vestibular electrical stimulation combined with vestibular rehabilitation in chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction: A randomized controlled trialIf the trial shows significant benefit of combined vestibular electrical stimulation plus rehabilitation over rehabilitation alone, audiologists and vestibular specialists should consider discussing this adjunct therapy for chronic unilateral vestibular hypofunction patients —...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Research (general)·3w agoEffectiveness evaluation of heat-sensitive moxibustion self-management in community patients with essential hypertension： a randomized controlled trialThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been misrouted to an audiology content pipeline.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoResearch that could bring a nasal spray solution for glue earGlue ear is the most common cause of childhood hearing impairment; a non-invasive nasal spray therapy could eventually reduce the need for surgical grommet insertion and associated general anaesthesia in young children.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoNoninvasive vagus nerve stimulation in otolaryngology: A scoping review and evidence mapNoninvasive vagus nerve stimulation is an emerging area with potential applications in tinnitus and auditory processing, and this evidence map helps researchers identify where rigorous trials are still needed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoIncidence and characteristics of teprotumumab-associated ototoxicity in thyroid eye disease: A systematic review and meta-analysisAudiologists and ENTs should be aware that teprotumumab carries a quantifiable ototoxicity risk; patients receiving this drug for thyroid eye disease warrant hearing monitoring, and audiologists may be asked to provide baseline and follow-up audiometric testing.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoCerebrospinal Fluid miRNA Profiling as a Potential Liquid Biopsy for Vestibular SchwannomasA validated CSF miRNA liquid biopsy for vestibular schwannoma could eventually replace or supplement serial MRI surveillance, reducing cost and radiation exposure for the large population of patients managed on a 'watch and wait' protocol.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoHemodynamic Changes Following Acupuncture and Moxibustion in Patients with Subjective Tinnitus: An Acceleration Photoplethysmography and Pulsed-Wave Doppler Ultrasound StudyThis study provides preliminary hemodynamic data on acupuncture and moxibustion for tinnitus; evidence remains insufficient to recommend these treatments in routine audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoAn Intelligent Directionality System for Hearing Aids Incorporating Deep Neural Networks: Improving Speech Understanding While Preserving Spatial AwarenessThis AI-based directionality system shows technical promise for improving speech-in-noise performance while preserving spatial cues, but clinical validation in real hearing aid users is needed before recommending adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoLearning Gravity: An Innately Constrained Bayesian Model of Human Vestibular DevelopmentThis is a theoretical computational model with no direct patient application; no actionable clinical change.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Cochlear implants·3w agoEffect of Donepezil on Speech Recognition in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: A Pilot Randomized Clinical TrialThis is a pilot RCT; results are preliminary and insufficient to justify prescribing Donepezil to cochlear implant users — no actionable change until a fully powered trial is published.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoCross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Kannada version of the Extended Effort Assessment Scale (EEAS-K) in adults with hearing lossAudiologists serving Kannada-speaking patients can now use the validated EEAS-K to assess listening effort — a clinically meaningful outcome — but no change is needed for practices outside this language group.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoIntegrated bimodal and bilateral cochlear implant users: who performs better, and how do they compare with normal hearing listeners on a 'real-life' test battery?can inform counselling about realistic outcome expectations for bilateral CI versus bimodal fittings, but fitting decisions should still be guided by individual patient audiological profiles and existing guidelines — no immediate protocol change indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoNeurotransmitter regulatory networks in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: potential mechanisms and therapeutic implicationsUnderstanding the neurotransmitter networks behind PPPD could open new pharmacological avenues for a condition that is notoriously difficult to treat and commonly seen in vestibular clinics.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoEffects of ear canal temperature gradients on altitude-related resonance shifts and hearing aid outputAudiologists fitting patients who use hearing aids at significantly varying altitudes (e.g., mountain climbers, frequent flyers, high-altitude residents) should be aware that ear canal temperature gradients may alter device output, though the magnitude and clinical significance...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus selectively disrupts phoneme level speech perceptionAudiologists should consider assessing phoneme-level speech-in-noise discrimination in patients with chronic tinnitus even when standard audiograms are normal, as tinnitus may selectively impair this ability beyond what pure-tone thresholds reveal.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoBinaural pitch fusion in cochlear implant users is broader and narrower with coherent and incoherent envelope modulation, respectivelyFindings are preliminary (n=14) and do not yet support specific fitting or programming changes for bimodal or bilateral cochlear implant users; no actionable change at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoMeasuring empowerment with the EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5: test-retest reliability and responsiveness in a clinical populationBoth EmpAQ-15 and EmpAQ-5 show acceptable test-retest reliability and responsiveness; clinicians can consider adopting either version to routinely track patient empowerment as an outcome measure in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoCharacteristics and prognostic assessment of acute low-frequency sensorineural hearing loss: a retrospective analysis of 546 casesThis large retrospective series adds prognostic detail on acute low-frequency SNHL, but retrospective design limits causal inference; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is warranted pending prospective validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoOptimal Head Position for Intratympanic Dexamethasone Injection Relative to the Round WindowHead positioning during intratympanic dexamethasone injection likely affects drug delivery to the round window; audiologists and otologists should monitor this literature for specific positioning recommendations once the study's findings are fully available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoA New Methodology for Evaluation of Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome in CT and MRI Images: Defining the Syndrome and Finding Clinical CorrelationAudiologists should be aware of this proposed new imaging framework for defining LVAS and large endolymphatic sac anomaly, but clinical adoption should await validation in independent cohorts before changing diagnostic practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoChanges in Electrode Impedance and Cochlear Microphonic in Cochlear Implant Recipients in the First Year After Cochlear ImplantationLongitudinal electrode impedance and cochlear microphonic data in the first post-implant year may help clinicians monitor cochlear health and device performance; no immediate protocol change is warranted pending review of the specific outcomes reported.＋Save
