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·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·Tinnitus·1d agoClinical practice guidance for imaging selection in pulsatile tinnitus: an evidence-based expert consensusThis evidence-based consensus provides actionable imaging selection guidance for pulsatile tinnitus; audiologists and otolaryngologists who participate in the diagnostic pathway should familiarise themselves with the recommended imaging algorithms.＋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·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
Hearing Review·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d agoWidex Allure AI RIC with Clarity Boost Available in US and Major European MarketsThe broader rollout of AI-driven noise processing and integrated tinnitus management in a mainstream RIC platform raises the competitive bar and gives dispensers an additional tool to discuss with tinnitus patients.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·2d agoTaking the Scare Out of Tinnitus (and Avoiding the Traps That Keep It Scary)Psychological approaches to tinnitus management remain underutilised in routine audiology practice, and accessible expert commentary can support clinician-patient conversations about the fear-distress cycle.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoInflammatory and immune pathways in Ménière's disease: a multi-database bibliometric and visualized analysis of research trendsMapping the growth and direction of immune/inflammatory research in Ménière's disease helps researchers identify gaps and prioritise future investigations into the disease's underlying causes.＋Save
Hearing Tracker·Product announcement·Hearing aids·2d ago· press releaseWidex Allure AI Launches in U.S. with Clarity Boost, Zen TherapyThe Allure AI entry extends AI-driven processing and integrated tinnitus management into Widex's mainstream RIC lineup, expanding options clinicians can consider for patients managing both hearing loss and tinnitus.＋Save
Hearing Review·Professional org·Tinnitus·3d agoAAO-HNSF Issues Updated Clinical Practice Guideline for TinnitusAudiologists should review the 16 updated action statements — particularly the recommendations to screen for mental health distress, offer sound enrichment and CBT, and avoid routine imaging and supplement prescriptions for tinnitus patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoEffect of the vagus nerve stimulation combined with sound therapy for tinnitus treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the strongest current evidence synthesis on combined vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) plus sound therapy for tinnitus; if results are positive, audiologists treating refractory tinnitus patients should take note, though device availability, patient...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·3d agoThe history of tinnitus: from ancient interpretations to contemporary neuroscience and neuromodulationUnderstanding the conceptual evolution of tinnitus from mystical affliction to neuroscience-grounded condition helps contextualize current neuromodulation research and highlights how far — and how slowly — the field has progressed.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·3d agoTinnitus outcomes after cochlear implantation in single-sided deafness: an exploratory prospective multicenter studyCochlear implantation appears to suppress tinnitus in single-sided deafness patients, supporting its consideration as a dual-benefit intervention, but findings are exploratory and require replication in larger controlled trials before changing candidacy protocols.＋Save
Hearing Practitioner Australia·Professional org·Tinnitus·3d agoUpdated AAO-HNSF tinnitus guideline supports personalised, evidence-based approachAudiologists should review the updated AAO-HNSF tinnitus guideline and audit their current tinnitus management protocols to ensure alignment with the new personalised, evidence-based recommendations for adults with persistent (≥6 months) bothersome tinnitus.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoFacts and figures: life in the UK for people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitusAge-stratified prevalence data reinforces the scale of unmet hearing need in older UK adults, underpinning the case for proactive screening and service investment.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoPrevalence of hearing loss, tinnitus and British Sign Language in the UKAccurate, up-to-date UK prevalence data with an interactive dashboard gives clinicians, commissioners, and policymakers a reliable reference point for quantifying the scale of hearing need.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Public health & policy·4d agoEvidence hubA centralised, curated evidence base from a leading UK advocacy organisation lowers the barrier for clinicians and researchers to locate high-quality data on hearing loss and deafness.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoMultidomain Auditory Differences in Tinnitus With a Clinically Normal Audiogram: Accounting for Extended High-Frequency HearingIncluding extended high-frequency audiometry (testing above 8 kHz) in tinnitus evaluations may reveal subtle cochlear differences missed by standard audiograms, though routine adoption awaits further validation in larger prospective studies.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·4d agoOur research strategyRNID's research strategy shapes which hearing loss and tinnitus research programs receive charitable funding in the UK, influencing the pipeline of future treatments and diagnostics.＋Save
RNID·Professional org·Research (general)·4d agoApply for research fundingAccess to dedicated charitable funding can accelerate hearing and tinnitus research in the UK, potentially expanding the evidence base that future clinical practice will draw on.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoTinnitus and inhibitory control in adults with bilateral hearing loss: A Stroop study in hearing aid usersIf the study finds significant associations, audiologists should be aware that tinnitus in hearing aid users may co-occur with slower information processing and weaker attention control; however, the cross-sectional design cannot establish causation, so no direct clinical...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoThe impact of hearing loss on tinnitus-related brain reorganization: evidence from multimodal resting-state functional magnetic resonance imagingNo actionable practice change yet; findings are preliminary neuroimaging data that may eventually inform tinnitus subtyping, but do not currently guide diagnosis or treatment decisions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoClinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated guideline for any changes to recommended diagnostic steps, management options, and referral pathways for tinnitus patients, as guidelines directly shape best-practice standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoPlain Language Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline: Tinnitus UpdateA formally published, peer-reviewed plain language summary of a major tinnitus guideline bridges the gap between clinical recommendations and patient understanding, supporting shared decision-making in audiology practice.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d agoExecutive Summary of the Clinical Practice Guideline on Tinnitus UpdateAudiologists should review the updated tinnitus Clinical Practice Guideline for any changes to recommended assessment and management pathways, as guideline updates can directly affect standard of care.＋Save
Hearing Health Matters·Press release·Tinnitus·4d agoSonorous Neurovascular Receives FDA Authorization for Pulsatile Tinnitus Stent TrialIf successful, this pivotal trial could establish the first dedicated device-based treatment pathway for cerebral venous sinus-related pulsatile tinnitus, a condition with very limited current options.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·5d agoA Dual Behavioral and Electrophysiological Evaluation of the Sodium Salicylate Induced Tinnitus Model in Rats: Comparing Click and Chirp Stimuli in Auditory Brainstem ResponsesOptimising the stimuli used in animal tinnitus models improves the reliability of preclinical research, which is a necessary step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·7d 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
Hearing Review·Industry news·Business & finance·9d agoNeuromod Devices Names New Chief Commercial Officer, VP of Channel DevelopmentLeadership investment in commercial expansion signals that Neuromod is pushing harder to bring bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus therapy into mainstream audiology channels globally.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoEfficacy of acupuncture for tinnitus with anxiety: a systematic review and meta-analysisAcupuncture may modestly reduce tinnitus severity and co-occurring anxiety, but audiologists should interpret this cautiously given the methodological limitations typical of acupuncture RCTs; it does not replace established tinnitus management approaches such as sound therapy or...＋Save
