PU¶PubMed·Preprint·Research (general)·2mo agoStructural connectivity of auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts success in speech categorization and listening in noisebioRxiv preprint examines how structural connectivity in auditory-linguistic brain networks predicts individual differences in speech categorization and speech-in-noise listening performance.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoImplementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery in a European tertiary centerCase report in J Surg Case Rep describes implementation of transoral robotic thyroid surgery via vestibular approach at a European tertiary center, focusing on cosmetic and surgical outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·AI & technology·2mo agoEvaluating the Accuracy and Completeness of Artificial Intelligence Responses Against Established Otology GuidelinesStudy in Otology & Neurotology Open evaluates the accuracy and completeness of GPT-4 AI responses on otology clinical questions benchmarked against established otology guidelines.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoA comparative study of pitch recognition in children with cochlear implants and normal hearing peers across Mandarin tonesFrontiers in Psychology study systematically compares pitch recognition of Mandarin tones between children with cochlear implants and normal-hearing peers.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoImpaired speech-in-noise perception in individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposureJASA study finds that individuals with a history of hearing symptoms after noise exposure show impaired speech-in-noise perception despite having audiometrically normal thresholds.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoVestibular hair cell redundancy and the critical requirement of type I cells for balance maintenanceCell Mol Life Sci study investigates the functional roles of vestibular hair cell number and type I vs. type II subtypes in balance maintenance, finding a critical requirement for type I cells.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoDoes Chronic Neck Pain Matter? Auditory Function in Individuals With Forward Head Posture: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Comparative StudyCross-sectional comparative study examining auditory function in individuals with forward head posture, exploring whether chronic neck pain and cervical pathology contribute to auditory disorders.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoCharacterizing Music Engagement and Reward in Individuals Across a Spectrum of Hearing Loss and RehabilitationStudy characterizing music engagement and reward across a spectrum of hearing loss and rehabilitation, examining how hearing aids and cochlear implants affect music perception outcomes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBalance Stability Characteristics of Patients with Idiopathic Normal Pressure HydrocephalusCross-sectional study examining postural control and balance stability characteristics in patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH), published in Arch Phys Med Rehabil (2026).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoBlood immune profiling predicts surgical anatomy and facial nerve outcome in Vestibular SchwannomaStudy investigating whether preoperative blood immune profiling can predict tumor fibrosis, facial nerve adhesion, and surgical outcomes in vestibular schwannoma resection, published in J Neurooncol (2026).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoParosmia Beyond Olfactory Loss: A Propensity Score-Matched Study of Central Sensitization-Associated ComorbiditiesPropensity score-matched study finds parosmia is associated with central sensitization comorbidities—migraine, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, and hypersomnia—beyond anosmia, distinguishing it from quantitative olfactory loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoComparative spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard and dexamethasone-eluting electrode arraysStudy in Hearing Research compares spatiotemporal dynamics of access resistance, polarization impedance, and nested bipolar impedance in standard versus dexamethasone-eluting cochlear implant electrode arrays to assess intracochlear fibrosis and immune response.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Cochlear implants·2mo agoChallenges of Cochlear Implant Use for Spatial Hearing in Children and Adolescents With Asymmetric Hearing Including Single Sided DeafnessStudy in Trends in Hearing examines spatial hearing benefits and challenges in children and adolescents using cochlear implants with bimodal hearing (CI + acoustic) for asymmetric hearing loss including single-sided deafness.＋Save
PU·PubMed·Other·Research (general)·2mo agoSubject-specific stability of toothbrushing performance: insights from dynamic time warping and phenotype analysisClinical Oral Investigations study investigates intra-individual stability of toothbrushing performance across repeated observations using dynamic time warping and phenotype analysis; not related to audiology or hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIdentification of a novel isoform of Slc26a4 by single-cell RNA-sequencing of pendrin-expressing cells in the cochleaHuman Genetics study identifies a novel isoform of Slc26a4 via single-cell RNA-sequencing of pendrin-expressing cochlear cells, providing new insights into Pendred syndrome and non-syndromic enlarged vestibular aqueduct (DFNB4).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoEfficacy and safety of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach of papillary thyroid carcinoma: a network meta-analysisNetwork meta-analysis evaluating efficacy and safety of transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy vestibular approach (TOETVA) versus open surgery for papillary thyroid carcinoma; not directly related to audiology or hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoPhantom earthquake sensations: a cross-sectional analysis of context, perceptual ambiguity, and cognitive intrusionCross-sectional study examining phantom earthquake sensations, exploring relationships between phantom perception, spatial context, earthquake-related anxiety, and cognitive intrusion.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Tinnitus·2mo agoEfficacy differences and predictors of personalized mixed acoustic therapy in chronic tinnitus patients with and without hearing lossStudy evaluating efficacy of personalized mixed acoustic therapy (narrow-band noise combined with music) for chronic tinnitus, comparing outcomes in patients with and without comorbid hearing loss.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoIntracranial Hypotension After Surgery for Idiopathic Scoliosis Managed Conservatively: A Case Report and Literature ReviewCase report and literature review describing intracranial hypotension following idiopathic scoliosis surgery, managed conservatively, with discussion of dural injury and pedicle screw malposition as causes.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Education & training·2mo agoKnowledge and attitudes toward people who stutter among health sciences students: a cross-sectional studyCross-sectional study assessing knowledge and attitudes toward people who stutter among health sciences students, framed within the social model of disability, published in BMC Med Educ 2026.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoHome-based virtual reality augmented vestibular rehabilitation for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness: A pilot feasibility trialPilot feasibility trial evaluating home-based virtual reality–augmented vestibular balance rehabilitation therapy (VBRT) for persistent postural-perceptual dizziness (PPPD), published in J Psychosom Res 2026.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Pediatric·2mo agoThe symptoms and treatment of congenital inner ear malformation: a national-level study comparing the TriNetX research network with Epic CosmosNational-level study using TriNetX and Epic Cosmos research networks to characterize symptoms and treatment patterns in patients with congenital inner ear malformations, published in Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2026.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoOtitic Barotrauma Due to Eustachian Tube Dysfunction and Special Considerations in At-Risk PopulationsReview article on otitic barotrauma caused by Eustachian tube dysfunction, with special considerations for at-risk populations, published in Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2026.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoAssessment of diagnostic reasoning in acute vertigo using vignette-based tools: A cross-sectional comparison between general practitioners and final-year medical studentsCross-sectional vignette-based study comparing diagnostic reasoning for acute vertigo between general practitioners and final-year medical students, published in PLoS One (2026).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Clinical audiology·2mo agoRegional Nerve Blocks for Middle Ear Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials With GRADE AssessmentSystematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs with GRADE assessment evaluating regional nerve blocks for managing postoperative pain, nausea, and vomiting in middle ear surgery, published in Otol Neurotol (2026).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoDifferentiating Ménière Disease and Vestibular Migraine: A Prospective MRI Study of Endolymphatic HydropsProspective MRI study using high-resolution imaging to detect endolymphatic hydrops and differentiate Meniere disease from vestibular migraine, published in Otol Neurotol (2026).＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Research (general)·2mo agoAssessment and management of dyspareunia in peri- and postmenopausal women: A phenotype-based gynecologic approachA PubMed-indexed gynecology article examines phenotype-based approaches to assessing and managing dyspareunia in peri- and postmenopausal women; this article does not appear relevant to audiology or hearing health.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoNocturnal Hypoxemia Burden Correlates With Vestibular Dysfunction in Obstructive Sleep ApneaA Clinical Otolaryngology study finds that nocturnal hypoxemia burden in obstructive sleep apnea patients correlates with vestibular dysfunction, suggesting OSA-specific parameters as contributors.＋Save
PU¶PubMed·Journal article·Vestibular·2mo agoThe importance of screening for benign paroxysmal positional vertigo in older patients presenting to falls clinicsJournal article in BMC Geriatrics examining the importance of screening for BPPV in older patients presenting to falls clinics, given vestibular disturbances as a common but underdiagnosed fall cause.＋Save
