Editorial: Mechanisms of functional dizziness: a window for understanding space-motion cognition

Aripiprazole as second-line pharmacotherapy for a heterogeneous cohort of refractory functional dizziness disorders: a pilot preliminary retrospective study

A pilot retrospective study in Frontiers in Neurology evaluates aripiprazole as second-line pharmacotherapy for refractory functional dizziness disorders, including persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), in patients unresponsive to first-line serotonergic...

Risk factors for refractory BPPV: subtype-dependent association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D

A study in Frontiers in Neurology examines risk factors for refractory benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV), finding subtype-dependent associations between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and resistance to canalith repositioning procedures.

Social development in Chinese hearing-impaired children with binaural-bimodal fitting (BIM) versus unilateral cochlear implant: A comparative study

Comparative study examining social development outcomes in Chinese hearing-impaired children fitted with binaural-bimodal (hearing aid + cochlear implant) versus unilateral cochlear implant alone.

Down-sloping high-frequency audiometric findings in ENT-MS-12 auditory screen-positive patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A pilot case series

Pilot case series reporting down-sloping high-frequency audiometric findings in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis patients who screened positive on the ENT-MS-12 auditory tool, noting hearing loss and tinnitus as audio-vestibular symptoms.

Evaluating measurement accuracy of ear-canal reflectance using a conical horn

Study evaluates the measurement accuracy of ear-canal reflectance using a conical horn, examining wideband acoustic immittance (WAI) as a tool for diagnostic audiology.

The Unique Voice Profile of Children With Auditory Brainstem Implants: A Novel Study on Voice Onset Time

Novel study examines voice onset time and temporal speech production parameters in children with auditory brainstem implants (ABIs), comparing their unique voice profiles.

Auditory Spatial Processing in Patients With Vestibular Migraine

Study investigates auditory spatial processing in patients with vestibular migraine, examining central auditory nervous system function from the superior olivary complex and trigeminovascular pathways.

Cochlear Implantation and Hearing Rehabilitation in CHARGE Syndrome: Expanding Clinical Knowledge and Outcomes

Retrospective study characterizing CHARGE syndrome patients undergoing cochlear implantation, evaluating surgical approaches and factors influencing audiological outcomes, published in Otol Neurotol.

Bilateral low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus following spinal anesthesia during a cesarean section

Case report or study describing bilateral low-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus as complications following spinal anesthesia administered during a cesarean section, published in HNO.

Determinants of the quality of life of patients with NF2-related schwannomatosis and validation of the Dutch NFTI-QOL questionnaire

Study examining quality-of-life determinants in NF2-related schwannomatosis patients and validating the Dutch version of the NFTI-QOL questionnaire, published in Family Cancer.

Therapeutic Hybrid Intelligence with Neural and Knowledge-based Expert Reasoning for SRS (THINKERS): a mixture-of-experts AI model for vestibular schwannoma

Study introducing THINKERS, a mixture-of-experts AI model combining neural and knowledge-based reasoning to predict outcomes after Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma, published in J Neurooncol.

Severe surgical site infections following cochlear implant surgery

A study published in Infectious Diseases (London) describes the epidemiology, management, and risk factors of severe surgical site infections following cochlear implantation.

Betahistine for residual dizziness after canalith repositioning in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials

A systematic review of RCTs in Frontiers in Pharmacology evaluates the efficacy of betahistine for treating residual dizziness following canalith repositioning maneuvers in BPPV patients.

Association Between Cannabis Use and Tinnitus: A Multi-Center Propensity-Score-Matched Cohort Study

A multi-center propensity-score-matched cohort study published in OTO Open examines the association between varying patterns of cannabis use and tinnitus risk.

A Rare, Unusually Long Vestibular Fistula in a Female: Challenges Faced in Diagnosis and Management

A case report in the Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons describes diagnostic and management challenges of a rare, unusually long vestibular fistula in a female neonate.

A modeling approach to understanding poor stability in people with vestibular hypofunction

A biomechanical modeling study investigates walking instability in people with vestibular hypofunction, characterizing increased trunk sway and spatiotemporal gait variability.

Pigeons lock their eyes in place during flight

A Current Biology study examines how pigeons stabilize their gaze during flight using a fixate-and-saccade pattern involving coordinated head and eye movements.

A systematic review on sound-based therapy for individuals with hyperacusis

A systematic review in Acta Otorrinolaringológica Española evaluates sound-based therapies for hyperacusis, a condition of abnormal sensitivity to everyday sounds linked to significant daily impairment.

Association between low free T4 values and prevalence of tinnitus in US adults: 2009-2012

A study using 2009–2012 US data examines the association between low free T4 thyroid hormone levels and prevalence of tinnitus in American adults.

From rehabilitation to performance: reframing vestibular-ocular interventions to optimise sports performance

A British Journal of Sports Medicine paper proposes reframing vestibular-ocular interventions beyond rehabilitation toward optimizing athletic sports performance.

Detecting Vestibular Deficits in Early Childhood: Toward a Screening Tool for Caregivers

Study aimed at identifying caregiver-reported items to screen children aged 6–12 months for vestibular deficits, working toward a caregiver-administered early-detection tool.

Multimodal mapping of balance dysfunction in Parkinson's disease: a consensus roadmap for research and intervention

Consensus roadmap reviewing multimodal approaches to balance dysfunction in Parkinson's disease, covering multisensory integration, stance, and gait research and intervention strategies.

Treatment of Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension With Bilateral Trans-stenotic Pressure Gradients: Unilateral Versus Bilateral Venous Sinus Stenting

Study comparing unilateral versus bilateral venous sinus stenting for medically refractory idiopathic intracranial hypertension with bilateral trans-stenotic pressure gradients.

Hearing aid fitting: analysis of the impact on the auditory system during the first year of use in moderate and severe hearing loss

Study of 24 adults with moderate-to-severe hearing loss examining auditory system changes during the first year of hearing aid fitting and use.

Tinnitus disorder and musical auditory training: a double-blind randomized controlled clinical trial

Double-blind randomized controlled trial evaluating the effect of Musical Auditory Training (MAT) on auditory neuroplasticity and tinnitus perception in adults.

Cochlear implant as an option for unilateral deafness rehabilitation

Newborn hearing screening: outcomes and management of infants

Study evaluating prevalence and characteristics of hearing loss in infants referred after newborn hearing screening at a tertiary-level institution.