Effects of different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct on clinical onset and cochlear implantation

Frontiers in Medicine study investigates how different morphological types of enlarged vestibular aqueduct affect clinical onset of hearing loss and postoperative speech rehabilitation outcomes following cochlear implantation.

Concentration-dependent effects of dimethyl sulfoxide on cochlear efferent function and outer hair cell motility

Study in Hearing Research examines concentration-dependent effects of DMSO on cochlear efferent function and outer hair cell motility, addressing a gap in understanding this commonly used pharmacological solvent.

Recall of overlearned speech in noise: Developmental ERP findings and an episodic buffer frame for culturally situated brain activity

Brain and Cognition study uses ERP methods to investigate how overlearned speech-in-noise memory interacts with sensory input during development, framed within an episodic buffer model of brain activity.

Anterior cingulate cortex glutamatergic projection neurons modulate motion sickness susceptibility via a cortico-vestibular circuit

Neurochemistry International study identifies anterior cingulate cortex glutamatergic neurons as modulators of motion sickness susceptibility via a cortico-vestibular circuit in an animal model.

Seasickness or Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting? A Retrospective Review of Patients Receiving Anesthesia at Sea Onboard the USNS Comfort

Retrospective Military Medicine review distinguishes seasickness from postoperative nausea and vomiting in surgical patients aboard the US Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort operating in a maritime environment.

Comparison of connective tissue graft using two acellular dermal matrix thicknesses in a modified vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access-based procedure for gingival recession: An exploratory randomized controlled trial

Randomized controlled trial in J Int Med Res compares thick vs. thin acellular dermal matrix thicknesses in a vestibular-incision subperiosteal tunnel procedure for treating gingival recession; minimal hearing-health relevance.

Towards the development of a core outcome domain set for remote cochlear implant management

International Journal of Audiology study works toward defining a core outcome domain set for remote cochlear implant management, aiming to improve access, equity, and effectiveness of CI telehealth services.

Vestibular symptom burden in hyperemesis gravidarum: A scale-based comparison with migraine and motion sickness

Scale-based study comparing vestibular symptom burden in hyperemesis gravidarum, migraine, motion sickness, and visually induced motion sickness, published in J Vestib Res (2026).

Creating an Ear and Hearing Health Culture for Professional Ear Users: Current Perspectives on Challenges, Management, and Recommendations

Ear & Hearing perspective article examining challenges, management strategies, and recommendations for building an ear and hearing health culture among professional ear users such as musicians, instrument makers, and sound engineers.

Cognitive, Learning, and Executive Function Behaviors in Children With Cochlear Implants

Ear & Hearing study investigating cognitive, learning, and executive function behaviors in children with cochlear implants, noting that hearing loss in early childhood affects language and cognitive development.

Auditory- and Visual-Speech Evoked Activation of the Superior Temporal Gyrus Contralateral to the Cochlear Implant Predicts Speech Recognition Outcomes

Ear & Hearing study finding that auditory- and visual-speech evoked activation of the superior temporal gyrus contralateral to the cochlear implant predicts speech recognition outcomes in CI recipients.

Methodological implications of the minimal clinically important difference in patient-reported outcome measures in the field of cochlear implant provision. German version

German-language HNO article examining the minimal clinically important difference (MCID) in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) covering subjective hearing ability and hearing-specific quality of life in cochlear implant provision.

Understanding the Relationship Between Hearing and Cognition to Improve Neuropsychological Assessment in Adults Aged 45 Years and Older: A Population-Based Study

Population-based study in adults aged 45+ examining the relationship between age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) and cognitive changes, with implications for improving neuropsychological assessment.

Nanopore sequencing combined with adaptive sampling and NanoExpansion enables accurate characterization of repeat expansion disorders

Study evaluates targeted long-read nanopore sequencing combined with adaptive sampling and the NanoExpansion tool for characterizing short tandem repeat expansion disorders, published in NAR Genomics and Bioinformatics.

Decoding self-motion: insights into visual-vestibular causal inference

Research article exploring how the brain integrates visual optic flow and vestibular signals for self-motion perception, examining causal inference under noisy or inconsistent cue conditions.

Recalibrating neurological examination: from binary signs to probabilistic and multidimensional assessment using mobile technologies in acute neurology

Perspective article arguing for a shift from binary neurological bedside signs to probabilistic, multidimensional assessment using mobile technologies in acute stroke and neurology evaluation.

Professional Status of Audiology in U.S. Healthcare: A Health Economics Perspective

Health economics analysis of audiology's professional status within U.S. healthcare, focusing on how reimbursement systems and economic structures shape the profession's standing.

Audiology's Nomenclature and Taxonomy Under the Law: Implications for Access and Coverage of Audiology Services

Article examining how statutory language defining audiology under state licensure laws and federal Medicare policy affects access to and coverage of audiology services.

Audiology in 2050: Aligning Collective Professional Perspectives to Create a Roadmap for the Future

Survey-based study gathering expert perspectives on the future of audiology using the Audiology 2050 framework to develop a profession-wide roadmap through structured open-ended responses.

Economics of Audiology Wages: Benchmarking a Doctoral Health Profession Within U.S. Healthcare

Analysis of historical audiology wage trends benchmarked against other doctoral health professions in U.S. healthcare, examining earnings trajectories relative to educational requirements.

Workforce Sustainability in Audiology: Evidence, Challenges, and a Roadmap to Autonomy

Audiology at the Intersection of Labor, Revenue, and Professional Taxonomy

Article examining audiology's economic position through the lens of labor, revenue generation, and professional taxonomy, including how service classification and reimbursement affect the field.

Economic Implications of Audiology Student Debt for Workforce Sustainability

Study analyzing the return-on-investment problem created by rising AuD program costs and modest early-career audiology wages, and the implications for long-term workforce sustainability.

Audiology Workforce Supply and Population Demand: Trends, Benchmarks, and Implications

Article benchmarking audiology workforce supply against population demand, assessing whether current AuD graduate output is sufficient to sustain an autonomous profession.

Shaping the Future of Audiology: Current and Evolving Landscape of Audiology Education

Review of the evolving landscape of AuD education over 25+ years, examining how changes in healthcare delivery and external pressures are reshaping audiology training programs.

Modified palatal strip grafting for keratinized tissue augmentation: A technical report

Technical report describing a modified palatal strip grafting technique for keratinized tissue augmentation, published in Clinical Advances in Periodontics (2026).

The Ataxias as an Example of Rare Diseases: Diagnosis, Genetics, and Treatment

Review article covering diagnosis, genetics, and treatment of ataxias as an example of rare neurological diseases, published in Deutsches Ärzteblatt International (2026).

AI-Driven Innovations in Hearing Health: A Review of Artificial Intelligence Applications in Audiology and Hearing Technologies

Review of AI applications in audiology and hearing technologies, covering a global hearing-loss population exceeding 500 million with projections to 700 million by 2050, published in Current Aging Science (2026).