Cephalic Alar Base Malposition: Recognition and Correction with an Advancement Flap

A journal article in Aesthetic Plastic Surgery describes cephalic alar base malposition (CABM), an underrecognized cause of nasal base disharmony often misdiagnosed as alar rim retraction, and proposes correction via advancement flap.

A familial case series of refractory head noise, tinnitus, and sleep disorders caused by internal jugular vein stenosis: illustrative cases

A familial case series of 3 patients with internal jugular vein stenosis presenting with refractory head noise, tinnitus, and sleep disorders, published in J Neurosurg Case Lessons (Sep 2026).

Gamma Knife radiosurgery delivered to internal auditory canal glioblastoma under a presumed diagnosis of vestibular schwannoma: illustrative case

An illustrative case of primary glioblastoma in the internal auditory canal misdiagnosed as vestibular schwannoma and treated with Gamma Knife radiosurgery, published in J Neurosurg Case Lessons (Sep 2026).

Tumor Nerve of Origin and Hearing Preservation Outcomes for Patients With Small Vestibular Schwannomas Undergoing Middle Fossa Craniotomy

Study evaluating hearing preservation outcomes by tumor nerve of origin in patients with small sporadic vestibular schwannomas undergoing middle fossa craniotomy microsurgical resection, published in Otol Neurotol (Sep 2026).

Hearing Aids for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss in Adults

When to Use the HINTS Examination in Patients With Dizziness: A Review

Review in JAMA Neurology examining when to apply the HINTS (Head Impulse, Nystagmus, Test of Skew) bedside examination to distinguish peripheral vestibular disorders from central causes of dizziness.

Hearing Aids for Mild to Moderate Hearing Loss in Adults-Reply

Therapeutic potential of galvanic vestibular stimulation for postural and spatial rehabilitation after stroke: A systematic review

Systematic review in Neuropsychological Rehabilitation evaluating the therapeutic potential of galvanic vestibular stimulation (GVS) for postural and spatial rehabilitation following stroke.

An ICF-based content analysis of the overlap between questionnaires assessing tinnitus distress and depressive symptoms

PLoS ONE study using ICF-based content analysis to examine the overlap between questionnaires measuring tinnitus distress and depressive symptoms, highlighting psychological factors in tinnitus variability.

Restoring Cerebral Venous Outflow: Right Internal Jugular to Subclavian Vein Bypass After Ligation in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome

Case report describing right internal jugular-to-subclavian vein bypass surgery after ligation in thoracic outlet syndrome to restore cerebral venous outflow and relieve intracranial venous hypertension-related craniofacial symptoms.

Socioeconomic and Demographic Trends of Cochlear Implant Recipients Who Use Sign Language: A National Database Analysis

National database analysis examining how socioeconomic and demographic characteristics of ASL-communicating cochlear implant recipients have changed over time.

Behavior Management Strategies for Pediatric Hearing Aid Use: Provider Practices and Perspectives

Study investigating audiologist and provider practices and perspectives on using behavior management strategies to improve hearing aid use compliance in pediatric patients.

Evidence for Relationship Between Speech Perception in Noise and Spectrotemporal Modulation Processing in Children With Mild Bilateral Hearing Loss: A Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Study

fNIRS study examining the relationship between speech perception in noise and spectrotemporal modulation processing in children with mild bilateral hearing loss (20–40 dB HL).

Degree-based and functional descriptions of paediatric hearing loss: a retrospective chart review

Retrospective chart review in International Journal of Audiology examining degree-based vs. functional descriptions of paediatric hearing loss in clinical assessment reports, highlighting gaps in standardized reporting.

Transcanal endoscopic excision of early-stage middle ear paragangliomas

Retrospective study in Acta Otolaryngologica evaluating hearing and symptom outcomes following exclusive transcanal endoscopic ear surgery (TEES) for early-stage middle ear paragangliomas.

Structural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts success in speech categorization and listening in noise

Study in Neuroscience (2026) examines how structural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts individual success in speech categorization and listening in noise.

Implementing Congenital CMV Screening in a Large Hospital System

Pediatrics (2026) reports on implementation of congenital CMV screening in a large hospital system, addressing cCMV as the leading nongenetic cause of sensorineural hearing loss.

Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness in Older Adults: Associations With Intrinsic Capacity Decline, Probable Sarcopenia and Geriatric Syndromes

Clinical Otolaryngology (2026) study investigates associations between persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in older adults and intrinsic capacity decline, probable sarcopenia, and geriatric syndromes.

Vestibular rehabilitation therapy in Turkey: insights into physical therapists' clinical practice

Survey-based study examining how physical therapists in Turkey apply vestibular rehabilitation therapy (VRT) in clinical practice for patients with vestibular hypofunction; published ahead of print in Physiother Theory Pract (2026).

Adolescents' Attitudes and Perceptions Toward Peers with Hearing Aids: The Hearing Aid Effect in the Mid-2020s

Study published in JAAA (2026) examines adolescent peer attitudes and perceptions toward hearing aid users, investigating the 'hearing aid effect' phenomenon in the mid-2020s.

Otologic Manifestations and Peripheral Facial Nerve Palsy As the Initial Presentation of Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis: A Case Report

Case report in Cureus (2026) describing otologic manifestations and peripheral facial nerve palsy as initial presentations of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), an ANCA-associated vasculitis.

Management of Functional Hearing Difficulties Using Low-Gain Amplification: Case Reports on Auditory Processing Evaluations

JAAA case reports (2026) on managing functional hearing difficulties in civilian and military populations with near-normal thresholds using low-gain amplification and auditory processing evaluations.

Impact of Simulation-Based Training on Audiology Students' Professional Competences: A Pilot Randomized Study

Pilot randomized study in JAAA (2026) assessing the impact of simulation-based training on audiology students' professional competencies including empathy, counseling, and communication skills.

Relationship Between Affected Semicircular Canal and Functional Limitations and Anxiety in Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

JAAA study (2026) examines the relationship between affected semicircular canal, functional limitations in daily activities, fall risk, and anxiety levels in patients with BPPV.

Pupillometry Reflects Listening Effort as a Function of Talker in the AzBio Sentences

JAAA study (2026) investigates pupillometry as a measure of listening effort as a function of talker using AzBio Sentences, exploring sensitivity to cognitive demands during speech perception.

Audiologist Decision-Making: Hearing Aid Technology Levels and Auditory Ecology

JAAA study (2026) investigates audiologist decision-making processes related to hearing aid technology level selection and the role of patients' auditory ecology in evidence-based recommendations.

Vestibular Function in Judo Athletes: Evidence of Subclinical Vestibular Dysfunction

JAAA study (2026) assesses vestibular function in judo athletes, finding evidence of subclinical vestibular dysfunction potentially related to the physical demands and impacts of the sport.

Relationship Between Age, Auditory Performance, and Quality of Life in Middle-Aged and Older Cochlear Implant Users

JAAA study (2026) evaluates how age affects auditory performance and quality of life outcomes in middle-aged and older cochlear implant users undergoing auditory rehabilitation.