Combined presigmoid retrolabyrinthine and retrosigmoid approach for large vestibular schwannoma: a case report

Case report describing a combined presigmoid retrolabyrinthine and retrosigmoid surgical approach for resection of a large vestibular schwannoma, offered as an alternative to minimise cerebellar retraction.

Effects of electroacupuncture on brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial( )

Randomized controlled trial published in Complement Ther Med examines how electroacupuncture affects brain functional connectivity in patients with subjective tinnitus, addressing psychological and sleep disturbances associated with the condition.

Effects of a single session of occupational sitting on neck muscle fatigue and head stabilization strategies during walking at different speeds in sedentary individuals

Study in Eur J Appl Physiol investigates how a single session of prolonged occupational sitting affects neck muscle fatigue, proprioceptive function, and vestibular integration during walking at varied speeds in sedentary individuals.

Flow-Aware Diffusion for Real-Time VR Restoration: Mitigating Cybersickness with Enhanced Spatiotemporal Coherence

A flow-aware diffusion method is proposed to reduce cybersickness in VR by improving spatiotemporal coherence, addressing motion-cue-related perceptual disruptions.

Aging increases the cortical resources allocated to static balance maintenance

A PNAS study finds that aging increases cortical resource allocation needed to maintain static balance, linking age-related decline in sensorimotor integration to impaired daily functioning.

The intelligent ear: AI and hearing aids information seeking and users' discussion on social media

A study in Patient Education and Counseling examines how users seek information about AI-enhanced hearing aids on social media, highlighting gaps between conventional signal-processing algorithms and user expectations.

Mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors in the mammalian inner ear: a scoping review

A scoping review in Hearing Research characterizes the distribution and roles of mineralocorticoid and glucocorticoid receptors in the mammalian inner ear, with relevance to corticosteroid treatments for hearing and balance disorders.

Revision Surgical Management of Refractory Nasal Vestibular Stenosis in an Exotic Shorthair Cat Using a Combined Surgical Technique and a Steroid-Eluting Implant (PROPEL Contour)

A veterinary case study describes revision surgical management of refractory nasal vestibular stenosis in a brachycephalic Exotic Shorthair cat using a combined surgical technique with a steroid-eluting PROPEL Contour implant.

Enhancing graft stability in coronally advanced tunnel with connective tissue graft for Cairo RT1 and RT2 gingival recession: a case series

A case series published in J Surg Case Rep describes techniques for enhancing graft stability in coronally advanced tunnel with connective tissue graft for Cairo RT1 and RT2 gingival recession in the mandibular anterior region.

Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia Resulting in Acute Vestibular Paroxysmia and Hemifacial Spasm

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Artifact Associated With the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti Transcutaneous Bone Conduction Hearing Implant

Study in Otol Neurotol evaluates MRI artifact and image distortion associated with the Oticon Medical Sentio Ti transcutaneous bone conduction hearing implant and identifies optimized imaging protocols.

Trigeminal trophic syndrome: recognising a pattern

BMJ Case Reports article describing trigeminal trophic syndrome, a rare condition presenting with painless facial ulceration, facial anaesthesia, and paraesthesia arising from trigeminal nerve branch injury.

Immediate implant placement in Type II socket using vestibular socket therapy with pericardial membrane versus simultaneous guided bone regeneration (randomized controlled clinical trial)

Randomized controlled trial in BMC Oral Health comparing immediate implant placement using vestibular socket therapy with pericardial membrane versus guided bone regeneration in Type II sockets.

Diagnostic value of vestibular tests (video head impulse test and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing lossDiagnostic value of vestibular tests (vHIT and cVEMPs) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Study evaluates the diagnostic value of video head impulse test (vHIT) and cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials (cVEMPs) in idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) and their prognostic implications.

Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of a Spanish-language version of the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL-ES)

Research reports on the cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of a Spanish-language version of the Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale (VADL-ES) for assessing mobility and quality of life in vestibular disorder patients.

Intraocular lens exchange for vision-dependent vestibular disorder after cataract surgery: A case report

Case report describes intraocular lens exchange resolving visually induced vestibular disorder in a patient dissatisfied after cataract surgery with no ophthalmologic abnormalities detected.

Correction: The effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial

Correction notice for a previously published randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial examining the effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus.

Case Report: Relief of long-standing severe motion sickness following stellate ganglion block

Case report describes long-standing severe motion sickness, arising from vestibular-visual-proprioceptive sensory conflict, that resolved following a stellate ganglion block procedure.

Introducing a translationally relevant mouse model of radiosurgery-induced unilateral hearing loss

Study introduces a translationally relevant mouse model to investigate cochlear toxicity and irreversible hearing loss caused by stereotactic radiosurgery used to treat vestibular schwannomas.

Predicting hearing loss in noise-exposed petrochemical workers: Influencing factors and a nomogram model

Study develops a nomogram model to predict individual noise-induced hearing loss risk among petrochemical workers, identifying key influencing factors in an occupational noise-exposure cohort.

Pulsatile tinnitus due to intracranial arteriovenous fistula indirectly identified by carotid Doppler ultrasound

Case report of pulsatile tinnitus caused by an intracranial arteriovenous fistula indirectly identified via carotid Doppler ultrasound, highlighting turbulent blood flow as the underlying mechanism.

Mindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative review

Narrative review examines evidence for mindfulness-based therapy in managing chronic tinnitus, focusing on its potential to reduce associated psychological burden including anxiety and depression.

The Long-Term Impact of Facial Palsy on the Quality of Life of Vestibular Schwannoma Patients

Longitudinal cohort study compares long-term quality of life in vestibular schwannoma patients with and without facial palsy, conducted at a tertiary care setting.

Pseudoprogression in Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas following stereotactic radiosurgery: temporal dynamics and radiological predictors

Study analyzes volumetric temporal response dynamics and MRI-derived predictors of pseudoprogression in Koos grade 4 vestibular schwannomas following primary stereotactic radiosurgery.

Multiple Modalities of Sensory Gating Are Affected in Decompensated Tinnitus

A study published in Ear & Hearing investigates sensory gating across multiple modalities in decompensated tinnitus, examining how the brain's ability to filter irrelevant sensory input is impaired.

Emotional responses to environmental sounds: associations with self-reported well-being in adults reporting minimal hearing difficulties, some hearing difficulties, and hearing aid use

An International Journal of Audiology study examined emotional responses to 120 environmental sounds and their associations with well-being indicators across adults with minimal hearing difficulties, some hearing difficulties, and hearing aid users.

Frequency and phenotype of GAA-FGF14 disease in bilateral vestibulopathy syndromes: insights from repeat expansion carriers, including a case of co-occurrence with RFC1-related CANVAS

A Journal of Neurology study examines the frequency and phenotype of GAA-FGF14 disease in bilateral vestibulopathy syndromes, including a reported case of co-occurrence with RFC1-related CANVAS.

Unique Natural History of Very Small Vestibular Schwannoma Substantiates Size Threshold Surveillance

Study examines the natural history of very small vestibular schwannomas to evaluate whether a size threshold can substantiate a surveillance-based management approach.