Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Cochlear implants·10h agoContactless Optical Stimulation of the Cochlea Produces Auditory-Like Responses in Animal StudyContactless optical cochlear stimulation could overcome the frequency-resolution ceiling of conventional electrical cochlear implants, potentially transforming implant outcomes in the long term.＋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·Preprint·Cochlear implants·16h agoRevisiting Analog Electrical Stimulation with Current Focusing in a Guinea Pig Model of Cochlear ImplantsRevisiting analog stimulation with modern current-focusing approaches could open new paths to improving the spectral resolution that remains the central unmet need in cochlear implant users.＋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·Preprint·Research (general)·16h agoNeurophysiological Evidence for Reduced Use of Prior Sound Patterns to Shape Speech Processing in AutismUnderstanding why speech perception differs in autism at a brain-processing level could eventually guide more tailored auditory rehabilitation and communication support strategies for autistic individuals.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·16h agoImplementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery in a European tertiary centerWhile transoral robotic thyroid surgery is a cosmetic advance in head-and-neck surgery, it has no meaningful connection to audiology clinical practice.＋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·Vestibular·16h agoVestibular hair cell redundancy and the critical requirement of type I cells for balance maintenanceThis is a basic-science study in animal or cellular models; no actionable change to clinical vestibular practice is indicated at this stage.＋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·Research (general)·16h agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationClinicians should proactively discuss music engagement and satisfaction with hearing-device users, as rehabilitation type and degree of hearing loss appear to shape music reward — though this study alone does not dictate specific protocol changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoBlood immune profiling predicts surgical anatomy and facial nerve outcome in Vestibular SchwannomaPreoperative blood immune profiling shows promise for predicting facial nerve outcomes in vestibular schwannoma surgery, but findings require prospective validation before influencing surgical planning or patient counseling.＋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 agoComparative spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard and dexamethasone-eluting electrode arraysDexamethasone-eluting electrode arrays may reduce intracochlear fibrosis and immune response as reflected by impedance dynamics, but clinicians should await peer-reviewed outcome data on hearing preservation and speech perception before preferring these arrays over standard ones.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·1d agoSubject-specific stability of toothbrushing performance: insights from dynamic time warping and phenotype analysisThis article is not relevant to the audiology field and does not inform hearing care practice, research, or policy.＋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·Research (general)·1d agoIntracranial Hypotension After Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis Managed Conservatively: A Case Report and Literature ReviewIntracranial hypotension can present with auditory symptoms including low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus, making awareness of this rare post-surgical condition marginally relevant to audiologists encountering unexplained hearing changes in surgical patients.＋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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2d agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosThis descriptive epidemiological study clarifies symptom and treatment patterns for congenital inner ear malformations at a national scale, but does not evaluate treatment outcomes; no immediate change to clinical management protocols is indicated.＋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·Research (general)·2d agoAssessment and management of dyspareunia in peri- and postmenopausal women: A phenotype-based gynecologic approachThis article has no relevance to the audiology field; it appears to have been included in this feed in error.＋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·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·Vestibular·2d agoDiet-Related Quality of Life Reflects Psychological and Autonomic Burden in Patients with Dizziness and Balance Disorders: A Cross-Sectional StudyNo immediate practice change is warranted, but audiologists and vestibular specialists may consider screening for dietary quality and psychological distress as part of holistic dizziness management, especially in patients with comorbid migraine.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d agoNutritional Strategies and Dietary Patterns in Meniere's Disease and Tinnitus: A Scoping Review of the Available EvidenceEvidence for specific dietary interventions in Ménière's disease and tinnitus remains limited and inconsistent; clinicians should not routinely prescribe nutritional strategies beyond low-sodium recommendations for Ménière's without stronger evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2d agoImpact of Presentation Order on Pitch Ranking Sensitivity in Cochlear Implant Users and Normal-Hearing Listeners and Its MitigationAudiologists using pitch ranking tasks for cochlear implant programming or research should consider counterbalancing or randomizing stimulus presentation order to reduce procedural bias in results.＋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·Vestibular·2d agoPerceptual and sensorimotor adaptations to hypogravity: implications for manual task performance and verticality perceptionUnderstanding how hypogravity disrupts vestibular-driven verticality perception could inform future protocols for astronauts and push basic science understanding of sensorimotor integration.＋Save
