Hearing Health Matters·Journal article·Public health & policy·9h agoStudy Strengthens Case for Earlier Hearing Loss Intervention in Cognitive HealthThis study adds to a growing body of evidence supporting early hearing loss identification and treatment as part of a cognitive-aging strategy, but causality is not established; audiologists who already counsel patients on dementia risk links need not change practice, though it...
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·14h agoHuman limits in next-generation fighter aviation: psychophysiological stressors, readiness, health, performance, and countermeasuresWhile peripheral to audiology, the review highlights noise- and acceleration-induced physiological stressors—including hearing and vestibular risks—relevant to occupational audiologists and researchers working with military populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·14h agoHypothalamic subregional volume in relation to VSS-C total symptom burden in women with migraine: an exploratory cross-sectional MRI studyUnderstanding the neuroanatomical basis of vestibular symptoms in migraine could eventually point toward brain-based biomarkers or treatment targets for vestibular migraine, one of the most common but underdiagnosed causes of dizziness.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Clinical trial·Research (general)·18h agoGreen light in France for Sensorion’s clinical trial of its latest gene therapy treatmentRegulatory clearance for a GJB-targeted gene therapy trial marks a meaningful step toward a potential disease-modifying treatment for one of the most prevalent forms of genetic hearing loss, keeping the audiology field's attention on gene therapy as a future care pathway.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·1d agoExploring Auditory Attention Decoding to go with mobile and portable hardwareIf auditory attention decoding can be made to work reliably on portable hardware, it could enable hearing aids that automatically amplify whichever speaker a user is focusing on, fundamentally changing how devices are fitted and used.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoExtended high frequency hearing influences cortical response amplitudes to speechExtended high-frequency audiometry may reveal early auditory processing changes in young adults before standard audiograms show loss; clinicians may consider EHF testing in at-risk young populations, though routine screening protocol changes are not yet supported by this single...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoThe Role of A Surgeon in Restoring the Senses & in Biomedical EngineeringPersonal reflections from pioneering surgeons can provide historical context and inspire innovation at the intersection of audiology, surgery, and biomedical engineering.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoInfluence of adding a pericardium membrane to the bioactive shield technique in vestibular socket therapy for immediate implant placement in Type II alveolar sockets: a randomized clinical trialThis article does not pertain to audiology or hearing science and holds no relevance for the audiology field.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoWeighting of Spectral and Temporal Cues with n-of-m Cochlear Implant Strategies Depends on Voice PitchAudiologists programming cochlear implants with n-of-m strategies should be aware that pitch perception relies on both spectral and temporal cues in a voice-pitch-dependent way, but specific programming changes cannot yet be recommended from this single study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoSubjective and Quantitative Assessment of Vocal Tremor in Patients With Adductor Laryngeal DystoniaImproved objective measurement of vocal tremor in laryngeal dystonia could advance diagnostic consistency in voice clinics, but the findings have negligible direct impact on audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoTreatment of External Auditory Canal Hemangioma by Surgical Excision and Flap Reconstruction: 2 Case ReportsSurgical excision with flap reconstruction is a viable treatment option for external auditory canal hemangiomas, but the two-case evidence base is insufficient to change standard practice — audiologists should refer suspected canal masses promptly to ENT.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d agoProgressive Hearing Loss in Childhood - A Prognostic Factor Systematic ReviewAudiologists monitoring children with hearing loss should factor in identified prognostic markers (e.g., aetiology, genetics) when planning surveillance schedules, though specific clinical protocols will depend on individual guideline updates informed by this evidence synthesis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d agoPerspectives on ear reconstruction and hearing intervention in microtia-atresia: insights from parent-child dyads and adultsAudiologists counseling patients with microtia-atresia should be aware that patient and family values strongly shape decisions about hearing rehabilitation and ear reconstruction; incorporating shared decision-making frameworks that reflect these perspectives is warranted,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoPsychological Factors Associated With Discrepancies Between Subjective Balance Confidence and Objective Performance of Patients With Unilateral Vestibular HypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation providers should consider screening for anxiety, fear of falling, or catastrophizing in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction whose self-reported balance confidence does not match their objective test scores, as psychological...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoIsolation, culture, and activation of vestibular mast cells from patients with localized provoked vulvodynia: a pilot studyThis article does not pertain to the audiology field and holds no significance for hearing care professionals, researchers, or patients with hearing loss.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoCHOICE trial finds hearing aids don’t halt dementia, but cognitive gains emergeHearing aids should not be promoted as a dementia-prevention tool based on this trial, but the secondary finding of cognitive improvement in hearing aid users warrants attention and may support existing counselling around broader brain health benefits of hearing treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2d agoHearing-aid outcomes in adults with subjective listening difficulties in noise despite normal audiogramsEvidence for fitting hearing aids in adults with normal audiograms but subjective listening difficulty in noise is still emerging; audiologists should monitor this research before routinely changing fitting criteria, but the findings may support selective trial fittings for this...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoVestibular manifestations as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis: a case seriesAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating unexplained dizziness or balance disorders should include MS in the differential diagnosis, particularly when other neurological red flags are present; refer promptly to neurology when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSurgical treatment of large vestibular schwannomas with hydrocephalus in octogenarians: Two cases with favorable functional outcomesAs the population ages, clinicians increasingly encounter elderly patients with vestibular schwannomas, and evidence supporting surgical feasibility in octogenarians—even with complications—has value for multidisciplinary treatment planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoCognitive impairment in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A conceptual framework and therapeutic implicationsUnderstanding the cognitive burden of IIH is relevant to multidisciplinary teams, including audiologists who may encounter IIH patients presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or hearing changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoJugulotympanic paraganglioma, preoperative embolization, and transmastoid retrolabyrinthine approach: Two-dimensional operative videoSurgical video reports of rare skull-base tumors like jugulotympanic paraganglioma support surgical education and technique dissemination for otolaryngologists and neurotologists managing these complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoRefined circular autopsy saw design and standardized technique for postmortem human temporal bone procurement and perilymph collectionStandardized postmortem tissue procurement is foundational to inner-ear research—better samples mean more reliable histological and biochemical findings that ultimately underpin clinical advances.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular rehabilitation in unilateral/bilateral vestibular hypofunction: a systematic reviewVestibular rehabilitation has systematic-review-level support for improving balance, symptoms, and quality of life in unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction; audiologists and vestibular specialists should continue recommending it as a core intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·3d agoBilateral sensorineural hearing loss in children: causes and long-term progressionClinicians managing pediatric bilateral sensorineural hearing loss should maintain proactive, longitudinal audiological surveillance schedules and be prepared to adjust hearing device fittings as hearing levels change over time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoComparison of robotic-assisted and manual cochlear implant electrode array insertions considering cochlear geometric factorsmay inform surgical decision-making regarding robotic-assisted cochlear implant insertion, but adoption should be weighed against the level of evidence and cochlear geometric variability; no practice change is warranted until larger prospective studies confirm an advantage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoNon-usage rates after paediatric cochlear implantation: A systematic review and meta-analysisClinicians should screen for non-use risk factors (e.g., limited family engagement, poor early outcomes) at follow-up visits and implement targeted support strategies to improve long-term device adherence in pediatric cochlear implant users.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·3d agoStudy protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing penetrating needling and cognitive behavioral therapy for subjective tinnitusThis is a protocol paper only—no results are available yet; audiologists treating tinnitus patients should continue using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and sound therapy while awaiting trial outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoDeterminants of quality of life among patients with chronic otitis media: a multivariable analysisAudiologists and ENT clinicians should be aware of the demographic and clinical factors linked to poorer quality of life in chronic otitis media patients, but specific factor findings are not yet available to review; await full-text access before adjusting counselling or triage...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoUniversal newborn hearing screening in Southwest Iran: coverage, risk factors, and outcomes in a large-scale populationThe program coverage rates, identified risk factors, and outcome data from this large Iranian cohort may offer benchmarking insights for similar regional screening programs, but do not require changes to established screening protocols in other settings.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoOn Balancing Sharpness of Excitation Patterns, Loudness, and Potential Effects on Speech Perception with Cochlear-Implant Current-Focussing StrategiesCurrent-focusing strategies in cochlear implants show meaningful trade-offs between excitation sharpness, loudness, and speech perception; clinicians programming cochlear implants should not assume sharpening excitation patterns will automatically improve speech outcomes without...＋Save
