Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Research (general)·23h agoHark! – And all the time it was just the old boilerIt highlights how infrasound and its perceptual effects are still poorly understood by the public, which has broader relevance for audiologists who may encounter patients reporting unexplained auditory or physical sensations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·23h agoPreoperative Radiological Features Predict Facial and Cochlear Nerve Function after Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective StudyPreoperative imaging features may help predict nerve outcomes after vestibular schwannoma surgery, but retrospective single-center data warrant cautious interpretation before changing surgical planning or counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·23h agoUse of Envelope Following Response Normative Ranges for Diagnosing Cochlear DeafferentationIf normative EFR ranges are validated for diagnosing cochlear synaptopathy in clinical populations, audiologists should consider integrating EFR testing into their hidden hearing loss diagnostic workflow, but adoption should await full review of sensitivity and specificity data...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·23h agoSalvage surgery following primary treatment in recurrent vestibular schwannoma: surgical outcomes and progression-free survival- a meta-analysisAudiology practice is not directly changed by this meta-analysis, but audiologists managing vestibular schwannoma patients should be aware that salvage surgery carries meaningful risk and variable progression-free survival rates, informing counseling conversations about...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·23h agoTranslation, cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and diagnostic properties of the Arabic version of self-diagnosis questionnaire for Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoClinics serving Arabic-speaking patients may consider adopting this validated self-diagnosis tool to improve BPPV screening efficiency, pending review of the reported sensitivity and specificity values.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·23h agoPersistent auditory hallucinations despite hearing aid use in bilateral sensorineural hearing loss without evidence of psychosisAudiologists should be aware that auditory hallucinations can persist in hearing-aid users with sensorineural hearing loss even when psychosis is ruled out; a single case report is insufficient to change clinical protocols, but it warrants referral pathways to neurology or...＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·23h agoDelivering a hearing and vision support intervention for people with dementia: looking "under the hood" of the SENSE-Cog trial pre- and during the COVID-19 pandemicThe SENSE-Cog process analysis reveals that pandemic-related disruptions significantly affected sensory rehabilitation delivery for people with dementia; audiologists working in care settings should plan for remote or hybrid delivery models to maintain continuity when in-person...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·23h agoBeyond motor: a systematic review of multisensory integration deficits in Parkinson's diseaseAudiologists seeing patients with Parkinson's disease should be aware that auditory processing difficulties may reflect broader multisensory integration deficits rather than peripheral hearing loss alone; no immediate change to audiological testing protocols is warranted, but...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoResponse to a Letter to the Editor Regarding "A Unique Perspective: Intrapatient Comparison of Perimodiolar and Lateral Wall Cochlear Implant Electrodes"The ongoing debate on perimodiolar versus lateral wall electrode performance in the same patient informs cochlear implant candidacy counselling and electrode selection, making it relevant to implant teams even at the letter-response stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d agoThe association between hearing loss and treatment requiring retinopathy of prematurity in preterm infantsClinicians caring for preterm infants who required ROP treatment should be aware of a potential association with hearing loss, supporting thorough audiology follow-up screening in this population; however, the retrospective design limits causal conclusions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·1d agoClick and chirp evoked auditory brainstem responses in infants whose mothers had COVID-19 during pregnancyIf the study finds ABR differences in COVID-19-exposed infants, audiologists should be alert to potential auditory pathway delays in this group, though no practice change is warranted until results are replicated in larger controlled studies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoInvestigation of the correlation between the degree of endolymphatic hydrops and inner-ear anatomical variations in patients with Menière's disease based on 5.0T inner-ear hydrography and gadolinium-enhanced imagingNo immediate practice change; findings are preliminary and require replication before influencing clinical workup or surgical planning for Menière's disease.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoExploration of the value of VAS score in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with vestibular diseases during caloric testVAS distress scores during caloric testing may help identify patients likely to have difficulty tolerating the procedure, but evidence is insufficient to mandate a protocol change without further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoClinical reclassification of low-frequency type of sudden sensorineural hearing lossThe proposed reclassification of low-frequency SSNHL subtypes is hypothesis-generating; audiologists should monitor for formal validation before adopting new classification criteria in clinical practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoExpert consensus on a novel classification system, surgical management strategies, and prognostic evaluation for congenital ossicular chain malformations based on stapes footplate mobility and suprastructural integrity (2026 edition)Surgeons treating congenital ossicular chain malformations should note this consensus classification, but adoption should be weighed against existing systems; expert consensus (Level 5 evidence) warrants prospective validation before broad implementation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoEfficacy of stapes prosthesis surgery for congenital stapes fixation or oval window atresia in pediatric patientsStapes prosthesis surgery appears effective for congenital stapes fixation and oval window atresia in paediatric patients, but the retrospective design limits causal conclusions; outcomes data can inform counselling until prospective evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoClassification and surgical outcomes of congenital middle ear malformations with concomitant facial nerve anomaliesSurgeons managing congenital middle ear malformations should be aware that concurrent facial nerve anomalies require careful pre-operative classification to guide surgical planning and reduce nerve injury risk; however, without access to the full data, specific protocol changes...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoObservation of the therapeutic effect of flunarizine capsules combined with the Epley manoeuvre in the treatment of benign paroxysmal positional vertigoIf the combination of flunarizine and Epley manoeuvre is shown to significantly outperform Epley alone, audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider referring BPPV patients with residual dizziness for pharmacological co-management; results should be reviewed in full...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoSpeech-in-Noise Ability and Longitudinal Cortical Thinning in Speech-Processing NetworksWhile findings strengthen the biological case for early hearing intervention to protect brain health, the study is observational — audiologists should not change screening or treatment protocols based on this alone, but it reinforces counseling patients on the cognitive...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoIndividuals with near-normal audiograms but perceived hearing difficulties can achieve aided outcomes on par with those of peers with mild hearing lossAudiologists should consider fitting hearing aids for patients with near-normal audiograms who report significant hearing difficulty, as aided outcomes can match those of patients with confirmed mild hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoAssociation Between the Fukuda Stepping Test and Foulage Test Parameters in Healthy Adults and Patients With Ménière's DiseaseIf the Fukuda Stepping Test and Foulage Test show meaningful correlation in Ménière's patients, the simpler Fukuda test may serve as a low-cost proxy for platform-based balance assessment, but clinicians should await broader validation before replacing current protocols.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Clinical audiology·2d agoA VIEW FROM THE CLINIC – interview Priya CarlingPractitioner interviews like this offer peer-level perspective on managing older patient populations and navigating the dual NHS/private landscape in UK audiology, which may inform service design thinking.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Business & finance·2d ago· press releaseNationsBenefits Selected to Manage Sam’s Club Hearing Centers NationwideThe deal expands the retail-plus-tele-audiology model into a major big-box chain, signaling continued consolidation of hearing care delivery outside traditional clinic settings.＋Save
Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·2d agoHolistic Hearing Care: New Technologies and Their Whole Person BenefitsNo immediate practice change is required, but the framework reinforces broadening patient counseling beyond audibility goals to include social, cognitive, and quality-of-life outcomes — consistent with existing person-centered care principles.＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Blog·Clinical audiology·2d agoThe Oldest Old in a thoughtful audiology magazineAs populations age globally, the oldest-old are the fastest-growing audiology demographic, and the field must develop tailored protocols to address their compounded clinical, cognitive, and social needs.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoA description of self-selected treatments and self-reported improvement following treatment among post-9/11 veterans experiencing disruptive dizziness following a comprehensive traumatic brain injury evaluationPost-concussive dizziness is common and under-treated in veterans; understanding patient-driven treatment choices can inform shared decision-making and highlight gaps in formal vestibular rehabilitation pathways.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2d agoCharacteristics of Older Adults Seeking Hearing Aids for the First Time and Initial Fitting Parameters in Mainland ChinaFindings may inform fitting protocols and counseling expectations for first-time hearing aid users in China, but clinicians outside China should interpret carefully given likely differences in audiological profiles, healthcare access, and cultural factors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoTinnitus and Reactions to Tinnitus: A Cross-Sectional Survey Across Different Tinnitus DurationsClinicians should consider assessing tinnitus perception and tinnitus-related distress as separate dimensions in clinical interviews and outcome measures, as this study supports their independence across different tinnitus durations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoSpeech Data for Improved Audiological Evaluation in the Romani LanguageAudiologists serving Romani-speaking populations in Slovakia now have a validated set of speech materials for testing; no practice change is warranted outside this specific linguistic context.＋Save
