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
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Tinnitus·2d agoDeal means more UK military veterans can be TinniSoothedVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, so access initiatives targeting this group are worth monitoring, even if clinical evidence for the specific device is not provided here.＋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·Tinnitus·3d agoThe Hyperpolarization-Activated, Cyclic-Nucleotide (HCN) Ion Channel Inhibitors as Potential Therapy for Pain, CNS Disorders, Psychiatric Disorders, and TinnitusHCN channel inhibition represents a novel mechanistic target for tinnitus pharmacotherapy, a field with no FDA-approved drug to date.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoMyofascial pain and dysfunction as predictors of tinnitus in adults: a case-control studyAudiologists should consider screening for myofascial pain and jaw/neck dysfunction in tinnitus patients, as this case-control study suggests a meaningful association; however, causality is not established, so no change to tinnitus treatment protocols is warranted yet.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·4d agoTinniSoothe and UK Veterans Hearing Foundation Launch Partnership for Veterans with TinnitusVeterans are a high-prevalence tinnitus population, and industry–charity partnerships can expand access to management tools, but clinicians should watch for evidence of efficacy before recommending specific products.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoEffects of acoustic startle, simulated temporary threshold shift, and simulated tinnitus on sound localization and word recognition performance: A pilot studyPilot data only with a small sample — no actionable clinical change; results should inform future study design rather than current practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoThe role of magnesium in otology - A narrative reviewAs patients increasingly ask about supplements for hearing protection and tinnitus, a systematic understanding of magnesium's evidence base helps clinicians give evidence-informed answers rather than relying on anecdote.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·7d agoATA Launches ATA Academy to Address Tinnitus Provider Education GapA structured, evidence-based tinnitus education platform could meaningfully raise the floor of tinnitus care competency across audiology and allied health providers.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·7d agoAmerican Tinnitus Association Launches ATA Academy to to Help Clinicians Better Manage TinnitusAudiologists who manage tinnitus patients should be aware that ATA Academy is now available as a continuing-education resource, but no change to clinical practice is warranted until course content and its evidence base can be independently evaluated.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d agoSpatiotemporal neurodynamic mapping of tinnitus from pre-sleep through sleep cyclesUnderstanding how tinnitus-driven auditory hyperactivity disrupts sleep at a brain-circuit level could eventually guide targeted therapies for the large subset of tinnitus patients who report severe sleep disturbance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·8d agoThe association of dietary inflammatory index with auditory and vestibular disorders in Korean adults: Differential links to peripheral vertigo, hearing loss and tinnitusEarly cross-sectional evidence suggests dietary inflammation may be linked to inner-ear disorders, but the study design cannot prove causation; no practice change is warranted until longitudinal or interventional data confirm these associations.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·8d agoPre-treatment structural brain biomarkers predict response to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in subjective tinnitusPre-treatment structural brain imaging biomarkers show promise for predicting rTMS response in tinnitus, but this is a preliminary finding — clinicians should not use these biomarkers to guide rTMS patient selection until prospective validation in larger, independent cohorts is...＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Blog·Tinnitus·9d agoHope beyond the noise: An audiology student’s misophonia journeyFirst-person accounts from clinicians-in-training with misophonia can reduce stigma and encourage more patient-centred conversations in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoUse of mindfulness in the treatment of tinnitus: consensus based on the opinion of Brazilian expertsAudiologists treating tinnitus patients may consider mindfulness-based interventions as an adjunct therapy, but should note this consensus reflects expert opinion rather than high-level trial evidence, and is geographically limited to a Brazilian clinical context.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·9d agoSay, How’s Your Tinnitus Today?First-person patient narratives like this can help audiologists better appreciate the emotional and daily burden of severe tinnitus, potentially improving person-centred care conversations.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·10d agoTinnitus Explained in 60 SecondsFraming tinnitus as a brain-generated phenomenon rather than a peripheral ear problem reflects modern neuroscience consensus and helps shift patient and public understanding toward more effective management approaches.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoClinical Practice Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Tinnitus in KoreaAudiologists and ENT clinicians treating Korean patients, or those seeking a comparative framework, should review this guideline as it may align or diverge from existing Western guidelines on tinnitus management protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoEmergence of behavioral tinnitus in gerbils is associated with reduced spontaneous rates in single auditory nerve fibersIdentifying a peripheral auditory nerve signature for tinnitus onset could eventually point to earlier intervention targets and refine biomarker development for tinnitus diagnosis.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoDetailed clinical characteristics of musical hallucinations in 81 patientsAudiologists encountering patients who report hearing phantom music should be aware of the broad clinical profile described here and consider referral for neurological evaluation, particularly in older patients with hearing loss; no practice algorithm change is warranted from...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoMultidimensional Effects of Hyperacusis: A Study on Tinnitus, Anxiety, Cognitive Function, Sleep, and Quality of LifeClinicians managing hyperacusis should routinely screen for co-occurring tinnitus, anxiety, sleep disturbance, and cognitive complaints, as this study supports a multidimensional assessment approach rather than treating hyperacusis in isolation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoReactions to Tinnitus Based on Color Code Personality TypeNo immediate practice change; findings are exploratory and personality typing tools like Color Code are not yet validated for routine tinnitus counseling protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·11d agoBimodal Stimulation of the Auditory-Somatosensory System Improves Auditory Sensory Gating Function in Patients with TinnitusBimodal auditory-somatosensory stimulation shows a plausible neurophysiological mechanism for tinnitus relief, but further controlled trials are needed before recommending it as a standard treatment.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoTinnitus, hyperacusis and somatic complaints in a diverse Norwegian clinical population: implications for assessment and rehabilitationClinicians assessing tinnitus patients should routinely screen for hyperacusis and somatic complaints, as their co-occurrence in this diverse clinical population suggests a need for integrated, multi-dimensional rehabilitation planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2w agoCGRP-Targeted Therapy in Vestibular Migraine-How Strong Is the Evidence?CGRP-targeted therapies may be considered for vestibular migraine patients who have failed prior treatments, but the evidence base remains thin — audiologists and vestibular specialists should not yet treat this as a first-line, evidence-supported option and should defer...＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2w agoProposed VA Disability Rating Revisions for Tinnitus Draw Opposition from Lawmakers, Veterans GroupsNo actionable clinical practice change; this is a federal policy and compensation dispute that audiologists should monitor for its potential effects on veteran patients' access to care and benefits.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoPostoperative auditory outcomes in total temporomandibular joint replacement: fossa-canal proximity and tinnitus riskAudiologists should be aware that total TMJ replacement may carry tinnitus and auditory complication risks related to implant positioning near the ear canal; post-surgical auditory monitoring is warranted, but clinical protocols should await higher-quality evidence before formal...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoDevelopment and Validation of a Nomogram to Identify and Predict High-Distress Psychosocial Phenotypes in Tinnitus Patients: A Latent Profile AnalysisAudiologists and tinnitus clinicians should note this validated nomogram as a potential early-screening tool for high-distress psychosocial risk in tinnitus patients, though external validation in broader populations is needed before routine clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoThe longer, the better? Investigating the effect of prolonged acoustic stimulation on brief acoustic tinnitus suppressionClarifying how duration of acoustic stimulation influences short-term tinnitus suppression could inform the design of more effective sound therapy protocols.＋Save
