Audiology Worldnews·Industry news·Public health & policy·5h agoF1 Grand Prix reached 88 decibels at Madrid’s controversial new Madring circuitManufacturer-affiliated public noise-awareness campaigns can raise hearing-health literacy but also serve brand-building goals, making it important for clinicians to recognise the dual purpose of such data releases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·11h agoData-Driven Prediction of Speech-in-Noise Performance: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Machine Learning ModelsMachine learning models show promise for predicting speech-in-noise performance, but until clinical validation benchmarks and standardised input features are established, audiologists should not replace behavioural speech-in-noise testing with AI-predicted scores.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11h agoOccupational noise effects on hearing thresholds, speech perception, and self-reported hearing abilities in young adult dental hospital personnelDental professionals may warrant earlier routine hearing monitoring given potential occupational noise exposure, but this cross-sectional design cannot confirm causation — no immediate change to audiological clinical practice is indicated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·11h agoSmall Molecule Therapeutic Approaches With a Greater Focus on Hearing Loss: A ReviewNo small-molecule therapy for hearing loss is currently approved for routine clinical use; this review is background science and requires no change to clinical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoPetrous apex metastasis revealing prostate cancer: a rare case report and review of literatureAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that unexplained symptoms in the temporal bone region can occasionally signal a distant cancer; however, this single case report does not change routine audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoPapilledema as the Initial Manifestation of Styloidogenic Jugular Venous Compression SyndromeRecognising styloidogenic jugular venous compression as a cause of raised intracranial pressure expands the differential for unexplained papilledema and has indirect relevance to tinnitus and pulsatile conditions evaluated in audiology.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoAutomated Question-and-Answer-Based Speech-In-Noise Hearing Test Using a Large Language ModelClinicians should monitor this technology; if validated in diverse populations, an LLM-driven unsupervised speech-in-noise test could extend screening access, but it is not yet ready to replace standard supervised testing.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoVanderbilt study finds new genetic insights could help detect hearing loss earlierIdentifying genetic markers linked to hearing loss could eventually enable earlier, more targeted screening and intervention, shifting audiology toward precision medicine.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Research (general)·2d agoWhy Detailed Hearing Tests May Be Key to Understanding Genetic Hearing Loss RiskFindings are preliminary and hypothesis-generating; no change to standard audiometric or genetic testing protocols is warranted yet, but detailed audiometric phenotyping alongside genetic data may strengthen future research collaboration opportunities.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Professional practice·2d agoDoes Your Marketing Reflect Person-Centered Care?Shifting hearing aid marketing toward person-centered, authentic messaging could reduce stigma and better align patient expectations with actual outcomes.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoDeaf brains preserve some auditory functions while adapting to visual input: Meta-analysisClarifying which auditory brain regions remain specialised versus which are repurposed in deafness has implications for cochlear implant candidacy, rehabilitation outcomes research, and the neuroscience of auditory plasticity.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoProbable vestibular paroxysmia mimicking benign paroxysmal positional vertigo of the superior semicircular canal in the presence of a neurovascular conflict: a case report and review of the literatureClinicians should consider vestibular paroxysmia in patients with apparent superior-canal BPPV that does not respond to repositioning maneuvers, especially when neuroimaging reveals a neurovascular conflict; no change to routine BPPV management protocols is warranted based on a...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoLearning Perspectives in the Management of Sigmoid Sinus Diverticulum in the Absence of Pulsatile TinnitusClinicians should consider sigmoid sinus diverticulum in the differential even when pulsatile tinnitus is absent; this case underscores that atypical presentations occur but does not provide evidence to change standard diagnostic algorithms.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoRelationships between speech-in-noise comprehension, lip reading ability and cortical speech tracking in talking avatars as well as natural talking headsUnderstanding the neural mechanisms of audiovisual speech integration — and validating avatar stimuli as research tools — supports development of more effective hearing rehabilitation programs for people with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoThe Contemporary Association of Hospital volume with Outcomes of Surgery for Vestibular Schwannoma in the United StatesAudiologists and referring clinicians should consider directing vestibular schwannoma patients toward higher-volume surgical centers; this large observational study adds contemporary US evidence supporting a volume–outcome relationship for this procedure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoEndovascular management of labyrintho-vascular otic capsule dehiscence (type II): A different therapeutical approachExpanding the therapeutic toolkit for third mobile window disorders beyond conventional open surgery could improve outcomes for a rare but debilitating subset of inner-ear patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoQuality of Life in Children Who Are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing and Their Families-A Scoping ReviewStandardising how quality of life is assessed in deaf and hard-of-hearing children and their families is essential for building an evidence base that can guide intervention decisions and policy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·2d agoStigma of hearing loss and the use of hearing aids among adults with hearing loss: a cross-sectional studyAudiologists should routinely screen for stigma-related attitudes in patients who are resistant to or not using hearing aids, particularly in cultural contexts where stigma may be elevated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoEnglish vowel identification in noise shows reduced native-language influence: a behavioral study using machine-learning analysis of Chinese childrenNo immediate actionable change for clinical practice; findings are primarily relevant to speech-language researchers and educators working with bilingual pediatric populations in noisy environments.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoDiagnostic challenges in posterior circulation ischemic stroke presenting with acute dizziness and vertigoAudiologists and vestibular clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for posterior circulation stroke in patients presenting with acute dizziness or vertigo and apply validated bedside tools (e.g., HINTS exam) to aid timely referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoMultidimensional Language Performance in Turkish-Speaking School-Aged Children with Nonsyndromic Cleft Lip and PalateAudiologists and speech-language pathologists working with Turkish-speaking children with nonsyndromic cleft lip and palate should assess language skills across multiple dimensions, not just speech sound production, as broader language deficits may be present.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSelf-Reported Dizziness Handicap is Related to Functional Capacity in People with Vestibular HypofunctionClinicians managing vestibular hypofunction should consider assessing functional capacity and physical activity levels alongside dizziness handicap questionnaires, as low functional capacity may be an important rehabilitation target beyond symptom management.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d ago"It gives me confidence and value": evaluating All_Ears@UoS patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) group three years onLong-term patient and public involvement in audiology research is still rare, and this evaluation provides a model for how sustained engagement can meaningfully shape research priorities.＋Save
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·3d ago· press releaseAuditdata Adds NAL-NL3 Fitting System and Oldenburg Matrix Sentence Test to MeasureClinicians already using Auditdata Measure can now run NAL-NL3 prescriptions and speech-in-noise verification within a single workflow, but no independent evidence is provided that this integration improves patient outcomes over existing setups.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Business & finance·3d agoCilcare Taps Hearing Industry Veteran Kevin Franck to Lead North American ExpansionCilcare's investment in senior North American leadership signals the company is accelerating its push to bring auditory biotech research and services into the U.S. market, which could eventually affect clinical trial access and research partnerships for audiologists.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoCochlear Implantation in Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated DiseaseNo practice change warranted from a single case, but cochlear implantation may be a viable option for MOGAD patients with severe sensorineural hearing loss (nerve-related hearing loss); clinicians should be aware of this rare association and document outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoHippo-YAP/TAZ signaling in inner ear development, injury, and regeneration: evidence synthesis and the biomechanical brake hypothesisUnderstanding why mammalian cochlear hair cells fail to regenerate is one of audiology's most critical unsolved problems; the biomechanical brake hypothesis offers a testable new framework that could guide future regenerative therapy research.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·3d agoHearing Screening Among Underserved US Adults: A Scoping Review of Modalities and DeterminantsNo immediate change to individual clinical practice, but the review highlights that follow-through rates and screening modality choice critically affect reach in underserved populations — clinicians working in community or outreach settings should note which modalities show...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoPostoperative venous sinus stenosis after retrosigmoid craniotomy: systematic review and illustrative caseAudiologists should be aware that pulsatile tinnitus (a whooshing sound in the ears in rhythm with the heartbeat) after retrosigmoid craniotomy may signal postoperative venous sinus stenosis — prompt referral for neuroradiology evaluation is warranted in such cases.＋Save
