PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·13h 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
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoPsychological Factors Associated With Discrepancies Between Subjective Balance Confidence and Objective Performance of Patients With Unilateral Vestibular HypofunctionAudiologists and vestibular rehabilitation providers should consider screening for anxiety, fear of falling, or catastrophizing in patients with unilateral vestibular hypofunction whose self-reported balance confidence does not match their objective test scores, as psychological...＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·1d agoIsolation, culture, and activation of vestibular mast cells from patients with localized provoked vulvodynia: a pilot studyThis article does not pertain to the audiology field and holds no significance for hearing care professionals, researchers, or patients with hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoVestibular manifestations as the initial presentation of multiple sclerosis: a case seriesAudiologists and vestibular specialists evaluating unexplained dizziness or balance disorders should include MS in the differential diagnosis, particularly when other neurological red flags are present; refer promptly to neurology when suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoSurgical treatment of large vestibular schwannomas with hydrocephalus in octogenarians: Two cases with favorable functional outcomesAs the population ages, clinicians increasingly encounter elderly patients with vestibular schwannomas, and evidence supporting surgical feasibility in octogenarians—even with complications—has value for multidisciplinary treatment planning.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2d agoCognitive impairment in idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A conceptual framework and therapeutic implicationsUnderstanding the cognitive burden of IIH is relevant to multidisciplinary teams, including audiologists who may encounter IIH patients presenting with pulsatile tinnitus or hearing changes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2d agoJugulotympanic paraganglioma, preoperative embolization, and transmastoid retrolabyrinthine approach: Two-dimensional operative videoSurgical video reports of rare skull-base tumors like jugulotympanic paraganglioma support surgical education and technique dissemination for otolaryngologists and neurotologists managing these complex cases.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·3d agoRefined circular autopsy saw design and standardized technique for postmortem human temporal bone procurement and perilymph collectionStandardized postmortem tissue procurement is foundational to inner-ear research—better samples mean more reliable histological and biochemical findings that ultimately underpin clinical advances.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·3d agoVestibular rehabilitation in unilateral/bilateral vestibular hypofunction: a systematic reviewVestibular rehabilitation has systematic-review-level support for improving balance, symptoms, and quality of life in unilateral and bilateral vestibular hypofunction; audiologists and vestibular specialists should continue recommending it as a core intervention.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoResponse of Vestibular Schwannomas in NF2-Related Schwannomatosis (NF2-SWN) to Losartan: A Case SeriesEvidence is too preliminary (small single-institution case series, no control group) to justify adding losartan to NF2-SWN management outside of a research protocol; no actionable practice change at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d 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·Vestibular·4d agoThe default space theory: a unified oscillatory framework for spatial orientation and balanceIf validated, DST could provide a unifying neurological model for understanding balance disorders and conscious spatial perception, potentially influencing future vestibular rehabilitation and neuroscience research directions.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·4d agoImprovements in body composition and postural control in children with obesity following an AI-assisted, deficit-oriented exercise interventionVestibular and postural control are within the scope of some audiologists, and AI-assisted exercise interventions represent an emerging tool; however, this study's audiology relevance is peripheral at best.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·4d agoCase Report: Intracranial hypertension occurring in association with subacute thyroiditisAudiologists and vestibular specialists should be aware that subacute thyroiditis can rarely co-present with intracranial hypertension, which may mimic audiovestibular symptoms; refer to neurology when this combination is suspected.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoVideo Head Impulse Testing for Acute Dizziness in Stroke Protocols: A Prospective Pilot StudyvHIT shows promise as a bedside tool for detecting posterior-circulation stroke in acute dizziness presentations, but as a pilot study the sample is too small to justify changing ED stroke protocols without larger validation.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoReliability-weighted attribution of object motion under reduced otolith reliabilityUnderstanding how the brain weighs unreliable otolith signals advances fundamental models of vestibular sensory integration, which underpins future rehabilitation and compensation strategies.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoAltered vestibular-related reflex responses in Npc1(-/-) miceIdentifying vestibular dysfunction as a feature of lysosomal lipid-trafficking disease opens a potential new target for monitoring or treating balance impairment in Niemann-Pick type C and related lysosomal storage disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Vestibular·5d agoDisruption of a structural niche for otoconia maintenance may underlie common vestibular disordersIf confirmed, identifying a structural maintenance niche for otoconia could open new therapeutic targets for age-related vestibular disorders, which are among the most common causes of falls in older adults.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·5d agoNon-ablative surgical therapies for peripheral vertigoAudiologists co-managing refractory vestibular patients should be aware of the non-ablative surgical options reviewed here to support informed referral discussions, but this review does not alter audiologic management protocols directly.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoThe Enigmatic Presence of Actin Rings, Actin Cables and Ectopic Hair Cells in the Vestibular Maculae of Mice and HumansUnderstanding unexpected structural features in human vestibular tissue could eventually inform research into balance disorders and inner-ear regeneration.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoDistinguishing Meniere's disease from vestibular migraine: A comprehensive review of symptoms and diagnostic insightsAudiologists and vestibular specialists should familiarise themselves with the overlapping and distinguishing features reviewed here, but this review does not change existing diagnostic guidelines — use it as a synthesis tool rather than a protocol update.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoBrain activation in persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in response to various visual motion stimuli eliciting abnormal egomotion perceptionFindings are preliminary neuroimaging data; no change to clinical management of PPPD is warranted at this time.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoIntegrated isocenter and sector duration optimization (ISDO) for gamma knife radiosurgeryGamma Knife radiosurgery is a common management option for vestibular schwannomas, and improved dosing algorithms could theoretically reduce radiation-related hearing damage in these patients.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoAcute intratumoral bleeding in vestibular schwannomaAudiologists and otologists should be aware that acute intratumoral bleeding is a rare but clinically significant complication of vestibular schwannoma; suspicion warrants urgent imaging referral.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoReversible Horizontal Semicircular Canalith Jam Mimicking Acute Vestibular Syndrome: Diagnosis and Treatment with Head-Shaking and Gufoni ManeuversA canalith jam in the horizontal semicircular canal can closely mimic acute vestibular syndrome; bedside repositioning maneuvers (head-shaking and Gufoni) may resolve it, but this is a single case report and does not change established diagnostic protocols.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoClarifying Methodological Principles and Preliminary Trends in Digital Vestibular Rehabilitation: Authors' ReplyMethodological transparency in digital vestibular rehabilitation research is critical as app-based therapy enters clinical pathways, and author responses help the field converge on rigorous standards.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·6d agoCrossover Analysis Is Needed in Smartphone-Supported Vestibular RehabilitationAs smartphone-delivered vestibular rehabilitation grows in popularity, ensuring studies use rigorous crossover designs will be essential for generating trustworthy evidence to guide clinical adoption.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·6d agoLong-term mental health and quality of life in patients after cervical artery dissectionCervical artery dissection can occasionally present with auditory or vestibular symptoms, so awareness of long-term patient burden may inform holistic care discussions, but this paper does not advance audiology-specific evidence.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·7d agoA Novel Striated Membrane Contact Site in Vestibular Hair CellsIdentifying a novel membrane contact site in vestibular hair cells advances the basic science understanding of inner-ear neurotransmission, potentially informing future vestibular therapeutics.＋Save
