PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoDevelopment and evaluation of pk-Ctone: A computationally efficient strategy for enhanced Mandarin tone perception in cochlear implantsImproving tone perception for cochlear implant users who speak tonal languages like Mandarin addresses a significant unmet need affecting hundreds of millions of potential CI candidates.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·4d agoAudiologist-Guided Multimodal AI for Pure-Tone Audiometry and Tympanometry Interpretation and ReportingAudiologist-guided AI shows early promise for automating audiometry reporting, but error analysis across pipeline stages means it is not yet ready to replace clinician review; treat as a research prototype only.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoCorrection: Objective measurement of tinnitus using functional near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learningCorrections to published research on objective tinnitus measurement matter because the field lacks reliable objective biomarkers, and inaccurate data could mislead future research directions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoVideo Head Impulse Testing for Acute Dizziness in Stroke Protocols: A Prospective Pilot StudyvHIT shows promise as a bedside tool for detecting posterior-circulation stroke in acute dizziness presentations, but as a pilot study the sample is too small to justify changing ED stroke protocols without larger validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoReliability-weighted attribution of object motion under reduced otolith reliabilityUnderstanding how the brain weighs unreliable otolith signals advances fundamental models of vestibular sensory integration, which underpins future rehabilitation and compensation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoValidity of ICD-10 diagnosis codes for childhood sensorineural hearing loss in the Danish National Patient RegistryValidated ICD-10 code accuracy is a prerequisite for trustworthy population-level research on childhood hearing loss prevalence, outcomes, and health-service planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·4d agoEfficacy and safety of intracochlear corticosteroid delivery as salvage therapy for complete sudden sensorineural hearing lossIntracochlear corticosteroid delivery as salvage therapy for complete idiopathic sudden SNHL (≥95 dB HL) appears to have a measurable efficacy and safety profile, but clinicians should weigh the evidence level carefully before adopting it outside specialist centres given the...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoTinnitus and hearing outcomes following stapes surgery in otosclerosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the best current evidence that stapes surgery reduces tinnitus in a substantial proportion of otosclerosis patients with pre-operative tinnitus; audiologists and surgeons can use these pooled estimates to counsel patients on realistic tinnitus...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoAltered vestibular-related reflex responses in Npc1(-/-) miceIdentifying vestibular dysfunction as a feature of lysosomal lipid-trafficking disease opens a potential new target for monitoring or treating balance impairment in Niemann-Pick type C and related lysosomal storage disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·4d agoComparison of auditory perception between behavioural and objective MAPs in cochlear implant users: a systematic reviewAudiologists who fit cochlear implants should review this systematic review's findings; if it confirms comparable or superior outcomes with objective MAPs, it may support wider use of objective fitting in patients unable to complete behavioural testing (e.g., young children,...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·4d agoSpeech Intelligibility Index (SII) as a Potential Referral Metric for Adult Cochlear Implant Candidacy EvaluationFindings are too preliminary (pilot preprint, not yet peer-reviewed) to change referral criteria; audiologists should monitor this line of research but no practice change is warranted now.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·4d agoDisruption of a structural niche for otoconia maintenance may underlie common vestibular disordersIf confirmed, identifying a structural maintenance niche for otoconia could open new therapeutic targets for age-related vestibular disorders, which are among the most common causes of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Cochlear implants·4d agoStimulation-Stability and Preclinical Bench Testing of a New Auditory Nerve InterfaceA stable, improved auditory nerve interface could eventually overcome key limitations of current cochlear implants, potentially benefiting over one million hearing-loss patients worldwide.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·4d agoA comparative single-cell transcriptomic atlas for diverse populations of vertebrate hair cellsUnderstanding the genetic blueprint of hair cell diversity and regeneration across species could accelerate the search for strategies to restore hearing in humans.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Tinnitus·4d agoValidating the Gap-Startle Paradigm for Tinnitus Detection: A Machine Learning Approach in CBA/CaJ MiceImproving the accuracy and reliability of animal tinnitus detection models is an important step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·4d agoCleft palate and otitis media with effusion : management and hearing outcomesAudiologists working with pediatric cleft palate patients should ensure regular hearing monitoring given the near-universal risk of Eustachian tube dysfunction and conductive hearing loss (reduced sound transmission through the middle ear); this review reinforces existing...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoNon-ablative surgical therapies for peripheral vertigoAudiologists co-managing refractory vestibular patients should be aware of the non-ablative surgical options reviewed here to support informed referral discussions, but this review does not alter audiologic management protocols directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoThe Enigmatic Presence of Actin Rings, Actin Cables and Ectopic Hair Cells in the Vestibular Maculae of Mice and HumansUnderstanding unexpected structural features in human vestibular tissue could eventually inform research into balance disorders and inner-ear regeneration.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine: A comprehensive review of symptoms and diagnostic insightsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should familiarise themselves with the overlapping and distinguishing features reviewed here, but this review does not change existing diagnostic guidelines — use it as a synthesis tool rather than a protocol update.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoBrain activation in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in response to various visual motion stimuli eliciting abnormal egomotion perceptionFindings are preliminary neuroimaging data; no change to clinical management of PPPD is warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoIntegrated isocenter and sector duration optimization (ISDO) for gamma knife radiosurgeryGamma Knife radiosurgery is a common management option for vestibular schwannomas, and improved dosing algorithms could theoretically reduce radiation-related hearing damage in these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·5d agoConsonant production in children with prelingual profound hearing loss using cochlear implantsReview findings when counseling families of prelingually deaf children on cochlear implant speech outcomes; details on effect sizes and age-at-implantation factors should be checked in the full text before modifying practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoAcute intratumoral bleeding in vestibular schwannomaAudiologists and otologists should be aware that acute intratumoral bleeding is a rare but clinically significant complication of vestibular schwannoma; suspicion warrants urgent imaging referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoVulvodynia in Pediatric and Adolescent Populations: A Case Series on Presentation and ManagementThis study has no meaningful relevance to the audiology field; it is included here for completeness but should not be indexed in audiology-focused resources.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoLow-gain hearing aids for individuals with normal hearing thresholds: a scoping review of listening-related outcomesEvidence on low-gain hearing aids for people with normal audiograms but listening difficulties is still emerging; no practice change is warranted yet, but audiologists should watch this literature as it directly concerns an underserved population.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d ago3D printed mucocompressive surgical stent with suture-anchor system for peri-implant keratinized mucosa augmentation: A proof-of-concept prospective single-cohort studyThis article is outside the audiology domain and carries no significance for hearing care professionals or researchers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·5d agoPatient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) to support hearing aid fitting in children with mild bilateral hearing lossAudiologists fitting children with mild bilateral hearing loss should consider formally incorporating validated PROMs (patient-reported questionnaires) into their decision-making process, though the study design limits how strongly this can be recommended yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoReversible Horizontal Semicircular Canalith Jam Mimicking Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment with Head-Shaking and Gufoni ManeuversA canalith jam in the horizontal semicircular canal can closely mimic acute vestibular syndrome; bedside repositioning maneuvers (head-shaking and Gufoni) may resolve it, but this is a single case report and does not change established diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoClarifying Methodological Principles and Preliminary Trends in Digital Vestibular Rehabilitation: Authors' ReplyMethodological transparency in digital vestibular rehabilitation research is critical as app-based therapy enters clinical pathways, and author responses help the field converge on rigorous standards.＋Save
