PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoVarious Surgical Techniques for Cochlear Implantation in an Ossified Cochlea: A Systematic ReviewCochlear implant surgeons and referring audiologists should be familiar with the range of surgical approaches for ossified cochleas reviewed here; the findings may inform pre-surgical planning and patient counseling regarding expected outcomes and electrode insertion limitations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoCognitive Outcomes After Cochlear Implantation in Older Adults: A Narrative Review of Current Evidence, Mechanisms, and Long-Term PerspectivesEvidence from this narrative review suggests cochlear implantation may have positive cognitive effects in older adults, but the findings are preliminary and heterogeneous; no change to current implant candidacy decisions is warranted until higher-quality prospective studies are...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoDomain-Specific Associations Between Physical Activity and Tinnitus in NHANES 2015-2018This cross-sectional observational study cannot establish causation; audiologists should not yet recommend specific activity domains to reduce tinnitus, but results support continued investigation into lifestyle factors as part of holistic tinnitus management discussions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoTemporal Trends and ICD-11-Mapped Patterns of Otology Research in Saudi Arabia, 1978-2024: A Scoping Review Using Negative Binomial ModellingUnderstanding gaps and growth patterns in regional otology research can help funders and institutions direct future investment toward underexplored ear-disease topics in Saudi Arabia.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoA Pressure-Centered Mechanistic Framework for Precision Otology: The Neuro-Vascular-Mechanical-Inflammatory-Autonomic (NVMIA) Regulatory ArchitectureA unified mechanistic model linking Eustachian tube dysfunction to neuro-vascular and autonomic systems could eventually reshape how audiologists and otologists conceptualise and investigate pressure-related ear disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoCGRP-Targeting Therapies in Vestibular Migraine: A Synthesis of Observational Evidence with Direction-of-Effect AnalysisCGRP-targeting therapies show a consistent direction of benefit across observational studies for vestibular migraine prevention, but the evidence remains observational; clinicians may consider these agents for refractory cases while awaiting RCT data.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·3w agoObjective verification of continuous speech sound discrimination using the acoustic change complexThe ACC with connected Ling-sound stimuli shows promise as an objective tool for assessing cortical speech discrimination, but clinical adoption should await replication and normative data; no immediate protocol change is warranted.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoWorsened multitasking performance with simulated hearing protection correlates with individuals' choice not to "wear" itNo direct change to audiology clinical practice; findings reinforce that hearing protection comfort and usability — including dual-task performance — should be considered when recommending occupational hearing protection devices.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoEffects of Vestibular Rehabilitation with Virtual Reality in Adults with Vestibular Dysfunction: A Systematic Review and Meta-AnalysisThis systematic review and meta-analysis provides the strongest available evidence class on VR-based vestibular rehabilitation; if results are positive, audiologists and vestibular therapists should consider VR as an adjunct or alternative to conventional rehab, pending review...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoPrevalence of Hearing Impairment Among Young AdultsFindings reinforce existing guidance to screen young adults for noise-induced hearing loss and counsel adolescents on safe listening habits; no change to established screening protocols is indicated without reviewing the full paper's effect sizes.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·3w agoTinnitus and Traumatic Brain InjuryNo actionable practice change; this is a narrative blog overview of a known TBI-tinnitus relationship, not new clinical evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoEvolving the philosophy: from the NAL rule to NAL-NL3Audiologists using older NAL prescription targets (NAL-NL1 or NAL-NL2) should be aware that NAL-NL3 represents a philosophically and algorithmically updated standard; reviewing the rationale for the changes can inform more accurate first-fit prescriptions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoA Moderated Mediation Model Linking Speech-in-Noise Exposure, Speech Perception in Noise Ability, Loneliness, and DepressionAudiologists should be aware that poor speech-in-noise ability may indirectly contribute to depression via loneliness, but the cross-sectional or observational design means no practice change is warranted until replication with stronger designs confirms causal direction.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·3w agoInterventions to improve hearing aid use in adult auditory rehabilitation: A protocol for an updated systematic review and meta-analysisA rigorous, pre-registered update to the hearing aid adherence evidence base could meaningfully guide counseling and rehabilitation program design across clinics worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoExamining Associations Between Environmental Exposures and Neurobehavioral Symptoms in Post-9/11 Veterans With a Probable History of TBINo immediate change to audiology practice is warranted; findings are associational and the audiology-specific tinnitus data are secondary to broader neurobehavioral outcomes, but the study reinforces screening for tinnitus in TBI veterans with known environmental exposures.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoAdvances in biomarkers for differential diagnosis of autoimmune and autoinflammatory inner ear disordersNo immediate practice change; this is a review of emerging biomarkers not yet validated for routine clinical use, but audiologists should be aware of advancing diagnostics for autoimmune/autoinflammatory sensorineural hearing loss to facilitate timely specialist referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVestibular cortex-related effective connectivity signatures: characterization and differentiation of vestibular migraine patients via magnetic resonance imaging and machine learningIf validated, AI-assisted MRI connectivity mapping could provide an objective biomarker to distinguish vestibular migraine from other dizziness disorders, a long-standing diagnostic challenge.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoThe Auxiliary Diagnostic Value of Microsaccades in Vestibular MigraineMicrosaccade analysis during video head impulse testing (vHIT) may add diagnostic value in vestibular migraine, but findings need replication before changing standard diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDiagnostic accuracy of the vestibular activities and participation measure subscales to detect severe handicap in individuals with vestibular dysfunctionSpecific VAP subscales may be accurate enough to screen for severe vestibular handicap in clinical settings, potentially streamlining triage without the full questionnaire — but confirm diagnostic cut-off thresholds from this study before adopting them locally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoDefining Norms, Reliability, and Thresholds for Tone Burst-Induced Masseter Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potential Testing Through Bone ConductionClinics using or planning to adopt bone-conduction Masseter VEMP testing can reference the norms and reliability data from this study to better interpret results, though local normative data collection is still recommended.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3w agoImportance of Comprehensive Tinnitus Assessment: A Conceptual Analysis of International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-Linked QuestionnairesHighlighting gaps in ICF coverage across tinnitus questionnaires can guide researchers and clinicians toward more holistic outcome measurement, potentially improving tinnitus care and research quality.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoImpact of Treatment Intensity on Quality of Life in Patients With Metastatic Testicular CancerNo direct change to audiology practice is warranted; however, audiologists treating patients on platinum-based chemotherapy should remain vigilant for monitoring ototoxicity, as treatment intensity may influence its severity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoAn advanced automated pipeline for brain tumour segmentation on magnetic resonance imaging for gamma knife radiosurgeryAutomated MRI segmentation pipelines that improve Gamma Knife planning accuracy could reduce radiation exposure to the cochlea and auditory nerve in acoustic neuroma cases, with downstream implications for hearing preservation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoHearing loss and healthcare expenditures in the United States: evidence of a public health market failureThis study reinforces the systemic underutilisation of hearing healthcare in the US; audiologists should be aware of access and affordability barriers that prevent patients from seeking care, as these are structural rather than individual-level issues.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3w agoRisks and Awareness of NIHL Among Dental Students: A Scoping ReviewNo change to audiology clinical practice; however, audiologists working in occupational health may consider outreach or hearing conservation programmes targeted at dental professionals and students.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoResearch and development directions in vestibular rehabilitation: a bibliometric analysisNo immediate practice change; this landscape analysis is useful for researchers identifying high-priority VRT research gaps but offers no new clinical evidence to alter current vestibular rehabilitation protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3w agoParametric Modeling of Cochlear Electrode Arrays Using Design of Experiments and Finite Element Analysis (FEA)No immediate practice change; this is early-stage engineering research that may inform future cochlear implant electrode design but has no direct clinical protocol implication today.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3w agoMandibular Buccal Bifurcation Cyst (MBBC): A New Microsurgical and Guided Tissue Regeneration Approach-A Case ReportThis article has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it describes a dental surgical technique and appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3w agoVisual attention and postural stability among older adults participating in health-enhancing physical activity: a systematic reviewAudiologists managing patients with vestibular disorders and fall risk should be aware of the broader evidence linking visual attention and postural control, as it reinforces a multisensory approach to balance rehabilitation.＋Save
