Hearing Review·Blog·Hearing aids·7h agoFitting More Patients, Compromising None: VA Audiology Can’t Afford a Tradeoff Between Form and FunctionThe piece highlights systemic pressure on VA audiology — one of the largest single hearing-care delivery systems in the world — to find platforms that scale without sacrificing individualized fitting quality.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·16h agoNeuromodulation in the rehabilitation of body balance in elderly people with Parkinson's diseaseWith only 20 participants in what appears to be a protocol or pilot RCT, results are preliminary; audiologists and vestibular specialists should monitor this line of research but cannot yet adopt GVS for Parkinsonian balance rehabilitation based on this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·16h agoEffects of Source-Specific Dynamic Range Compression on Sound Quality for Individuals With Hearing LossSource-specific dynamic range compression shows promise for improved sound quality ratings, but audiologists should await broader replication and real-world outcome data before modifying fitting protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·16h agoNine Years of Experience With Bonebridge: Long-Term Clinical and Audiological OutcomesNine-year retrospective data on the Bonebridge implant supports its long-term audiological benefit and safety, reinforcing it as a viable option for appropriate candidates, though the retrospective design limits causal inference.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·16h agoStructural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts success in speech categorization and listening in noiseUnderstanding how structural brain connectivity underlies individual differences in speech-in-noise performance could eventually guide personalized hearing rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·16h agoEvaluating the Accuracy and Completeness of Artificial Intelligence Responses Against Established Otology GuidelinesAudiologists and otologists should not rely on GPT-4 as a standalone clinical reference for otology decisions until its accuracy and completeness against validated guidelines is formally confirmed; this study's results should guide cautious, supplementary use only.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·16h agoImpaired speech-in-noise perception in individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposureAudiologists should consider supplementing standard audiograms with speech-in-noise testing for patients reporting noise-exposure symptoms, as normal thresholds alone may miss clinically meaningful hearing dysfunction consistent with cochlear synaptopathy (hidden hearing loss).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·16h agoDoes Chronic Neck Pain Matter? Auditory Function in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative StudyPreliminary exploratory findings only — no actionable change to audiology practice is warranted until stronger controlled evidence is available.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoBalance Stability Characteristics of Patients with Idiopathic Normal Pressure HydrocephalusNo actionable practice change yet; findings characterize balance deficits in iNPH but do not provide a validated intervention or decision tool for clinical use.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoParosmia Beyond Olfactory Loss: A Propensity Score-Matched Study of Central Sensitization-Associated ComorbiditiesAudiologists and ENT-adjacent clinicians should be aware that patients presenting with parosmia may carry a higher burden of central sensitization-related comorbidities (migraine, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, hypersomnia); screen accordingly, though this finding does not yet...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessClinicians fitting cochlear implants in pediatric asymmetric hearing loss should monitor spatial hearing outcomes carefully, as bimodal fitting benefits and challenges in this population are not yet fully characterized; no single practice change is mandated by this study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoIdentification of a novel isoform of Slc26a4 by single-cell RNA-sequencing of pendrin-expressing cells in the cochleaNo immediate practice change — this is a basic-science genetic discovery that may eventually inform genetic counseling and diagnosis for Pendred syndrome and DFNB4, but has no direct clinical application yet.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoEfficacy and safety of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach of papillary thyroid carcinoma: a network meta-analysisThis article does not pertain to the audiology field; it was likely included in a feed by error or keyword overlap.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoEfficacy differences and predictors of personalized mixed acoustic therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with and without hearing lossPersonalized mixed acoustic therapy (narrow-band noise + music) shows efficacy signals for chronic tinnitus, with hearing loss status as a potential outcome predictor — clinicians may consider this approach but should await larger controlled trials before broadly changing...＋Save
Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·1d ago“Hidden epidemic” finding prompts call for hearing tests in all diabeticsAudiologists should be aware that diabetic patients represent a high-prevalence population; clinics serving patients with diabetes have reasonable grounds to advocate for routine hearing screening referrals, though formal screening guidelines have not yet been updated.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Professional practice·1d agoNew Audiology Australia clinical governance model to advance clinical practice in Australian audiologyA formal clinical governance structure from the national peak body could shape future Australian audiology standards, CPD requirements, and best-practice guidelines, with downstream effects on how care is delivered in clinics.＋Save
MED-EL Professionals Blog·Blog·Cochlear implants·2d agoAnatomy-Based Fitting: A Love Letter From an AudiologistAnatomy-based fitting approaches are gaining attention as a way to personalise cochlear implant programming, and clinician advocacy pieces like this reflect a broader industry shift toward individualised care — though peer-reviewed evidence should guide adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoOtitic Barotrauma Due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Special Considerations in At-Risk PopulationsClinicians evaluating patients with Eustachian tube dysfunction who fly, dive, or experience pressure changes should review current risk-stratification guidance outlined in this review, particularly for at-risk populations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoAssessment of diagnostic reasoning in acute vertigo using vignette-based tools: A cross-sectional comparison between general practitioners and final-year medical studentsImproving front-line diagnostic accuracy for acute vertigo could reduce delayed referrals to audiology and neurotology services.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2d agoRegional Nerve Blocks for Middle Ear Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With GRADE AssessmentSurgeons and anesthesiologists performing middle ear procedures should consider this meta-analysis when updating perioperative pain protocols; audiologists in surgical teams may use findings to counsel patients on post-op recovery expectations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoDifferentiating Meniere Disease and Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective MRI Study of Endolymphatic HydropsAudiologists and neurotologists evaluating patients with overlapping Meniere disease and vestibular migraine presentations may find MRI-based hydrops detection a useful adjunct for differential diagnosis, though availability and cost will limit immediate widespread adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoNocturnal Hypoxemia Burden Correlates With Vestibular Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep ApneaAudiologists and vestibular specialists should consider asking patients with unexplained vestibular dysfunction about sleep apnea history, as nocturnal oxygen deprivation may be a contributing factor worth investigating with a sleep specialist.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoThe importance of screening for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older patients presenting to falls clinicsAudiologists and balance specialists working alongside falls clinics should advocate for routine BPPV screening protocols in that setting, as current referral pathways likely miss a treatable cause of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoCochlear Implants in Inner Ear Malformations-Considerations Regarding the Role of Imaging in Preoperative EvaluationSurgeons and audiologists involved in cochlear implant candidacy should ensure comprehensive pre-operative imaging protocols that capture cochlear dimensions, as malformation morphology directly influences electrode selection and surgical approach.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Hearing aids·2d agoA Multidimensional Comparison of Psychosocial Adjustment, Functional Hearing, and Device Benefit in Adult Hearing Device UsersAudiologists should consider multidimensional outcome assessments — combining psychosocial, functional, and device-benefit measures — when evaluating hearing device users, rather than relying on single-domain tools alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoLong-Term Electromyographic Monitoring of the Stapedius Reflex via Implanted Electrodes in Sheep: Toward Objective Autonomous Cochlear Implant Fitting, autonomous CI fitting could dramatically reduce the burden of manual audiological programming sessions and improve outcomes for patients with limited clinic access.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoBaseline Differences in Cochlear Implant Candidates: Bilateral Traditional vs. Expanded IndicationsClinicians evaluating outcomes for expanded-indication CI candidates (single-sided deafness, asymmetric hearing loss) should not benchmark them against traditional bilateral candidates, as baseline characteristics differ significantly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoThe effectiveness of targeted therapy in the treatment of patients with neurofibromatosis type 2-related schwannomatosis and vestibular schwannomas: A systematic reviewAudiologists managing patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis should be aware that targeted therapies (e.g., bevacizumab, MEK inhibitors) may stabilize or improve hearing in some patients, but evidence remains heterogeneous; coordinate with neuro-oncology for individualized...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoCochlear Implantation Following Neurobrucellosis-Related Bilateral Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Case Report and Literature ReviewCochlear implantation can be considered for patients with bilateral profound hearing loss caused by neurobrucellosis, but evidence is based on case-level data only; no change to standard CI candidacy assessment protocols is warranted.＋Save
