PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2d 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·4d 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
Hearing Health Matters·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·4d agoClinical Trial Finds Sound Therapy Reduces Tinnitus Distress in Adults with Mild Hearing LossActive sound therapy shows a statistically meaningful advantage over placebo for tinnitus distress in adults with mild hearing loss; audiologists should monitor the full publication for effect sizes and validated outcome measures before updating protocols, but findings are...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·5d agoHuman limits in next-generation fighter aviation: psychophysiological stressors, readiness, health, performance, and countermeasuresWhile peripheral to audiology, the review highlights noise- and acceleration-induced physiological stressors—including hearing and vestibular risks—relevant to occupational audiologists and researchers working with military populations.+Save
RNID·Other·Tinnitus·6d agoTinnitus – RNID Near YouEquipping community volunteers with accurate tinnitus information and BSL resources can improve early awareness and reduce stigma among underserved populations.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·8d agoStudy protocol for a randomized controlled trial comparing penetrating needling and cognitive behavioral therapy for subjective tinnitusThis is a protocol paper only—no results are available yet; audiologists treating tinnitus patients should continue using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and sound therapy while awaiting trial outcomes.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Tinnitus·9d agoVS3 Medical Receives FDA Breakthrough Status for Pulsatile Tinnitus DeviceIf successfully developed and approved, a neurovascular implant specifically targeting pulsatile tinnitus would represent a novel treatment pathway for a condition that currently has very limited evidence-based interventions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·9d agoRimegepant for vestibular and cochlear symptoms associated with vertigo in a real-world retrospective studyPreliminary retrospective evidence suggests rimegepant may reduce vestibular and cochlear symptoms; no practice change is warranted until prospective controlled data are available.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·9d agoTinnitus and Tinnitus-Like Symptoms in Cerebral Venous Outflow Disorders: A Critical ReviewAudiologists evaluating patients with pulsatile tinnitus (tinnitus that pulses in sync with the heartbeat) should be aware that internal jugular venous outflow disorders are an underrecognized cause; referral pathways to vascular/neurology specialists should be considered,...+Save
Hearing Tracker·Industry news·Business & finance·9d agoNeuromod Appoints Joe Ghiz and Shannon Basham to Executive PositionsLeadership investment in commercial and channel roles at Neuromod signals the company is scaling distribution of its bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus therapy, which could affect how and where clinicians access the product.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Industry news·Tinnitus·10d ago· press releaseNeuromod Adds Commercial Leaders to Support Expansion of Lenire Tinnitus TreatmentExpanded commercial leadership at Neuromod could accelerate Lenire's market penetration, giving more audiologists and tinnitus clinics access to bimodal neuromodulation as a treatment option.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoCorrection: Objective measurement of tinnitus using functional near-infrared spectroscopy and machine learningCorrections to published research on objective tinnitus measurement matter because the field lacks reliable objective biomarkers, and inaccurate data could mislead future research directions.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·10d agoTinnitus and hearing outcomes following stapes surgery in otosclerosis patients: A systematic review and meta-analysisThis meta-analysis provides the best current evidence that stapes surgery reduces tinnitus in a substantial proportion of otosclerosis patients with pre-operative tinnitus; audiologists and surgeons can use these pooled estimates to counsel patients on realistic tinnitus...+Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Tinnitus·10d agoValidating the Gap-Startle Paradigm for Tinnitus Detection: A Machine Learning Approach in CBA/CaJ MiceImproving the accuracy and reliability of animal tinnitus detection models is an important step toward developing and validating future tinnitus therapies.+Save
AudiologyOnline·Press release·Business & finance·10d agoNew Senior Commercial Appointments at NeuromodLeadership changes at Neuromod may signal an accelerated push to expand distribution of its bimodal neuromodulation tinnitus device into new markets and clinic channels.+Save
Hearing Health Matters·Blog·Tinnitus·11d agoWhy Does Tinnitus Feel Worse at Night? (And What to Do About It)Nocturnal tinnitus distress is one of the most common complaints in audiology clinics, and accessible patient-facing explanations can support counseling and self-management programs.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·12d agoAudiologic Assessment of Tinnitus: Integrating Contemporary Clinical Practice and International Guideline RecommendationsAudiologists should review whether their current tinnitus assessment protocols align with contemporary international guidelines, particularly by incorporating patient-centered, multidimensional evaluation tools beyond standard audiometry.+Save
Audiology Worldnews·Press release·Tinnitus·13d agoThe Right Support Changes Everything: Tinnitus UK launches autumn funds appealTinnitus UK's campaign highlights the ongoing gap in accessible support services for tinnitus sufferers, reinforcing advocacy for better-resourced community and clinical care.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·13d agoTinnitus in urban settings: insights into lifestyle and medical factors from the Hamburg City Health StudyNo immediate practice change; findings add epidemiological context on urban tinnitus risk factors but require review of full results before influencing screening or counselling protocols.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·13d agoHyperacusis surgery: The lifechanging effects of round and oval window reinforcement using a patient reported outcome analysisRound and oval window reinforcement surgery for hyperacusis is highly experimental with no controlled evidence; audiologists should not alter referral or treatment pathways based on this uncontrolled patient-reported outcome study alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoSedentary Time and Current Tinnitus in Midlife Korean Women (Aged 40 to 64 Years): A Cross-Sectional Analysis from KNHANES 2014-2018Cross-sectional design prevents causal conclusions; audiologists cannot yet recommend reduced sedentary time as a tinnitus intervention, but the finding adds to lifestyle-factor research worth monitoring.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoCognitive Behavior TherapyCBT remains the highest-evidence psychological intervention for audiological conditions like tinnitus, and primary-care-focused reviews can reinforce referral pathways between audiology and mental health providers.+Save
PU✚PubMed·Clinical trial·Tinnitus·2w agoAcupuncture for chronic tinnitus: study protocol for a clinical trial with auditory brainstem response outcomesA rigorously designed trial using objective ABR (auditory brainstem response) outcomes could help resolve long-standing uncertainty about whether acupuncture has a measurable neurophysiological effect on tinnitus.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoDigital treatment for tinnitus combining tinnitus retraining therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy: a Norwegian naturalistic studysuggest digital combined TRT+CBT may be a feasible scalable option for tinnitus management, but the naturalistic (uncontrolled) design limits confidence; audiologists should not change practice based on this study alone.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoPulsed Radiofrequency of the Stellate Ganglion for Tinnitus: A Two-Case Series Suggesting a Novel ApproachStellate ganglion modulation is a novel mechanistic hypothesis for sympathetic nervous system involvement in tinnitus and, if supported by larger controlled studies, could open an entirely new interventional pathway.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoScreening Utility of Ambient Pressure Tympanometry for the Detection of Radiologic Correlates of Subjective Pulsatile TinnitusIf tympanometry shows adequate sensitivity and specificity for detecting radiologic correlates of pulsatile tinnitus, it could serve as a low-cost screening step before ordering imaging — but await the full published data and validation before changing referral protocols.+Save
Hearing Tracker·Press release·Education & training·2w agoNeurotone Offers Partner Certification Program for Lace Pro and Tinnitus ProStructured provider certification programs for auditory training and tinnitus management software signal a push toward formalising digital therapeutic pathways in hearing care, which could shape how clinics differentiate their service offerings.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2w agoOne Molecule, Different Circuits? What Botulinum Toxin Can and Cannot Reveal About Craniocervical ComorbidityCraniocervical comorbidities including tinnitus and vestibular disorders frequently co-occur, and misinterpreting shared treatment responses as evidence of a unified cause could lead to flawed diagnostic reasoning in audiology and related fields.+Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2w agoEverolimus Attenuates Salicylate-Induced Tinnitus-Like Behavior and Auditory Cortical HyperexcitabilityIdentifying the mTOR pathway as a potential pharmacological target opens a new mechanistic avenue for tinnitus drug development, a field that has long lacked effective pharmacotherapies.+Save