Audiology Worldnews·Journal article·Research (general)·1h agoOur brain bends time when sounds come and goUnderstanding how auditory context distorts time perception could eventually inform hearing aid signal processing and auditory rehabilitation strategies, but practical applications remain distant.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8h agoMorphometric Analysis of the Mandibular Canal in Van Cats: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) StudyThis article does not pertain to audiology; it is a veterinary morphology study with no implications for hearing healthcare.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8h agoPhotobiomodulation as a Potential Regenerative Signal in the Inner Ear: Linking Mitochondrial Redox Signaling to Cell-Fate RegulationIf photobiomodulation can reliably trigger inner-ear cell regeneration via mitochondrial pathways, it could open a non-invasive treatment avenue for sensorineural hearing loss, which currently has no restorative therapy.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8h agoCombined Bioinformatic Analysis and RNA Sequencing Uncover Key Tinnitus-Related Molecules in the Cingulate GyrusPinpointing specific molecules in the cingulate gyrus associated with tinnitus could eventually lead to targeted drug or neurostimulation therapies for a condition that currently lacks a proven cure.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8h agoIdentification Method for Seated Balance Control Based on Horizontal Support-Surface Sway and Dual Force-Platform MeasurementsThis is a methods-development study with no immediate clinical protocol change; no actionable change for current vestibular or balance assessment practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·8h agoQualification of a Swellable Hydrogel-Silicone Bimorph for Implantable ActuationThis is early-stage biomaterials engineering research; no actionable change for cochlear implant programming or surgical practice at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·8h agoDinamic of biochemical parameters in patients with vestibular schwannoma in perioperative periodThis perioperative biochemical monitoring study may inform anesthesia and surgical management protocols for vestibular schwannoma surgery, but requires peer review scrutiny and replication before changing practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoIn-flight magnitude of "the leans" illusion in pilots deprived of visual cues: An exploratory studyQuantifying spatial orientation illusions in real flight conditions advances understanding of vestibular system limits under sensory deprivation, which has distant relevance to vestibular science.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·1d agoWork Productivity Loss and Increased Recovery Needs in Working-Age Adults With Bilateral Severe Hearing Loss: Evidence From a Prospective Cohort StudyAudiologists treating working-age adults with bilateral severe hearing loss should document work productivity and fatigue as meaningful patient-reported outcomes alongside audiometric measures, as evidence of functional burden in this group continues to strengthen.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoSpeech Perception in Noise in Individuals With Tinnitus: Top-Down and Bottom-Up ProcessesAudiologists should assess both peripheral hearing function and cognitive/attention factors when evaluating speech-in-noise difficulties in tinnitus patients, as this study reinforces that top-down processing deficits contribute independently of audibility.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoCortical and subcortical correlates of perceptual responses during sinusoidal galvanic vestibular stimulation: a BOLD fMRI studyIdentifying the cortical and subcortical brain circuitry underlying vestibular perception and motion sickness provides a neural foundation that could eventually inform treatments for dizziness and balance disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·1d agoTest-retest reliability and agreement of ear-canal and mastoid Wave I Auditory Brainstem Responses in healthy young adultsClinicians using ABR Wave I amplitude as a biomarker for cochlear synaptopathy (hidden hearing loss) should factor in the reliability estimates from this study when interpreting test-retest variability; ear-canal recordings may differ meaningfully from mastoid recordings in...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoEvaluation of a fine structure sound-coding strategy for acoustic perception in newly cochlear implant usersmay inform fine-structure coding strategy selection for newly implanted CI users, but given this appears to be a small early study, clinicians should await replication in larger samples before changing programming protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoEffects of Interaural Timing Delays on Speech Perception in Noise in Bilateral Cochlear Implant UsersFindings on how interaural timing delays degrade speech-in-noise performance in bilateral CI users may guide recommendations for synchronization between bilateral CI processors, though direct programming guidance awaits further validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Public health & policy·1d agoChange in hearing loss and its association with general health in a community-based longitudinal study of middle-aged individuals: The Busselton healthy ageing studyThe longitudinal association between hearing loss progression and general health decline reinforces the case for routine hearing monitoring in middle-aged adults as part of broader chronic disease management; no specific protocol change is mandated by this single study alone.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoBinaural cue characterization in cochlear implants: Impact of signal processing and interaural linked channel selectionFindings on binaural cue distortion from signal processing and channel linking in bilateral CIs are technically relevant, but no immediate protocol change is warranted without clinical outcome validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoShort-term vestibulo-ocular and postural effects of virtual reality in healthy young adultsAs VR is increasingly used in vestibular rehabilitation and diagnostics, characterising its short-term side effects in healthy subjects establishes a necessary baseline for clinical safety and protocol design.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·1d agoA consistent vigor network in Parkinson's disease: a potential target for brain stimulation effectsIdentifying a consistent brain network linked to motor variability in Parkinson's disease could eventually refine brain stimulation therapies, though implications for audiology practice are currently absent.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoEffects of individualized phase-amplitude-coupled transcranial alternating current stimulation on tinnitus and cognitionPromising but preliminary — await full published results before considering tACS as a clinical tool for tinnitus; no practice change warranted yet.＋Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Clinical audiology·1d agoAdjunctive Acorus tatarinowii essential-oil ear-canal packing for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss: study protocol for a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trialIdiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss has limited proven treatment options, so a rigorous placebo-controlled trial of a novel herbal adjunct adds to the pipeline of evidence, even if results are pending.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoCognitive impairment in patients with chronic unilateral vestibulopathy: A resting-state functional MRI studyDemonstrating a neural basis for cognitive impairment in chronic unilateral vestibulopathy strengthens the case for routine cognitive screening in vestibular patients and may guide future rehabilitation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·1d agoDifferential mechanisms of continuous theta burst stimulation and low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for chronic tinnitus: preliminary efficacy dissociation by local focalization vs. network dispersionThis is a preliminary efficacy study; findings are too early to justify changing clinical protocols for tinnitus management — no actionable change at this stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoTransoral thyroidectomy in a consecutive cancer-enriched cohort of 1-000 patients: a single-surgeon experience with endoscopic and robotic platformsThis article does not have relevance to the audiology field; it concerns thyroid surgery techniques and is likely included in this batch in error.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·1d agoStimulation-stability and preclinical bench testing of a new auditory nerve interfaceA more stable auditory nerve interface could eventually improve cochlear implant performance and reduce the need for device reprogramming, but this work remains at the preclinical stage.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoPrognostic Value of Vestibular Symptoms on the Vestibular Ocular Motor Screening for Return-to-play After Sport-related Concussion: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysisVOMS vestibular symptom scores may independently predict delayed return-to-play after sport-related concussion — clinicians managing concussed athletes should consider incorporating VOMS as a structured prognostic tool alongside existing protocols, pending review of the full...＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Journal article·Hearing aids·1d agoHearing Aid Use Linked to Lower Mortality in Large Multinational StudyThis large multinational finding strengthens the case for counselling patients with hearing loss about hearing aid uptake, but causality is not established — do not overstate survival benefit to patients until a randomised trial confirms it.＋Save
Hearing Review·Journal article·AI & technology·1d agoNeural Benefits of Natural-Sounding AI DenoisingPreliminary evidence suggests Widex Clarity Boost AI noise reduction may reduce listening effort alongside improving speech understanding in noise, but findings are from a manufacturer-affiliated study of a single proprietary technology, so independent replication is needed...＋Save
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·2d agoCilcare Opens Tokyo Subsidiary to Drive Asia-Pacific Hearing Health ExpansionCilcare's Asia-Pacific expansion signals growing international investment in hearing-focused drug development, which could eventually broaden the pipeline of pharmacological treatments available to audiologists and patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoPhoton-counting CT based vestibular aqueduct trajectory analysis for the assessment of Meniere's disease endotypes and hearing lossPhoton-counting CT vestibular aqueduct trajectory analysis shows promise for sub-typing Ménière's disease, but clinical adoption requires validation in larger prospective cohorts before it should change imaging or diagnostic practice.＋Save
