Pharyngeal Dysphagia in Cancer: Characterizing Functional and Physiological Swallow Targets Across 12 Cancer Types

Research characterizes functional and physiological swallowing profiles across 12 cancer types, noting that pharyngeal dysphagia is poorly defined outside head and neck cancer populations.

The shape of attention reflects flexible filtering of natural speech modulations

Study investigates how selective attention flexibly filters natural speech modulations, revealing that the shape of attentional tuning reflects cognitive goals applied to complex auditory stimuli.

Effect of balance training exercises with stroboscopic glasses on postural control, gait, and physical performance in the elderly population: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

RCT protocol examining the effect of balance training with stroboscopic glasses on postural control, gait, and physical performance in elderly adults with age-related vestibular and proprioceptive decline.

Failed cochlear implant followed by auditory brainstem implant in a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis: a case report

Case report of a patient with Mondini malformation and uncontrolled otomastoiditis in whom a failed cochlear implant was followed by successful auditory brainstem implant placement.

A Data-Driven Visit Windowing Approach Applied to Cochlear Implant Follow-Up Data

Study introduces a data-driven visit-windowing method to handle irregular follow-up timing in cochlear implant clinical data, aiming to improve analysis of hearing outcome trajectories.

A Quantitative Assessment of the Effects of Motivation on Autonomic Cardiorespiratory Activity in Challenging Listening Conditions

Quantitative study examining how motivation modulates autonomic cardiorespiratory responses and listening effort in individuals under acoustically challenging conditions.

Speech-Like Vibrotactile Stimulation Is Associated With Enhanced Cortical Activations in Single-Sided Deafness: An fMRI Study

fMRI study finding that speech-like vibrotactile stimulation is associated with enhanced cortical activations in individuals with single-sided deafness, shedding light on audiotactile speech processing mechanisms.

Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment and FDG-PET imaging in patients with RFC1-related disorder

Neuropsychological and FDG-PET assessments were performed in patients with RFC1-related CANVAS disorder, characterized by biallelic intronic AAGGG expansions causing cerebellar ataxia, neuropathy, and vestibular areflexia.

Temporal evolution of impedance after motorized versus manual cochlear implantation

Study compares temporal impedance changes following motorized versus manual cochlear implant electrode insertion, focusing on atraumatic insertion in candidates with residual hearing.

Speech-in-noise difficulties in aminoglycoside ototoxicity reflects combined afferent and efferent dysfunction

Research in cystic fibrosis patients on chronic aminoglycoside therapy finds that speech-in-noise difficulties reflect combined afferent and efferent auditory dysfunction from ototoxicity.

Galvanic vestibular stimulation reveals disruption of ipsilesional brainstem pathways in hemiparetic stroke survivors

Galvanic vestibular stimulation was used to investigate ipsilesional brainstem pathway disruption in hemiparetic stroke survivors, examining cortical, brainstem, and spinal contributions to muscle coordination.

Longitudinal Trends in Medicaid Hearing Aid Coverage for Adults in the United States: 2003-2023

A longitudinal study tracking Medicaid fee-for-service hearing aid coverage policies for adults across all U.S. states from 2003 to 2023, building a 20-year policy database and quantifying yearly trends.

Cochlear Implant Complications and Outcomes: National Trends of the MAUDE Database From 2016 to 2024

Analysis of the FDA MAUDE database (2016–2024) examining national trends in cochlear implant complications and outcomes as CI use expands.

Association between hearing aid use and cognitive function among Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment: the mediating effect of social activity

Survey study of Chinese middle-aged and older adults with hearing impairment finds hearing aid use is associated with better cognitive function, with social activity identified as a mediating factor.

Exploring the Continuing Education Experiences and Needs of Hearing Health Care Professionals: A Survey-Based Study

Survey-based study in the American Journal of Audiology examining continuing education experiences and needs of hearing health care professionals, including formal training, certification, and credentialing.

Osia Implantation in Patients With Prior Craniotomy for Skull Base Tumors

Study evaluating surgical outcomes and challenges of implanting the Osia active transcutaneous bone conduction device in patients who previously underwent craniotomy for skull base tumors.

Pediatric temporal bone and inner ear imaging: an overview of preoperative and postoperative consideration for cochlear implantation

Overview article in Pediatric Radiology covering preoperative and postoperative temporal bone and inner ear imaging considerations for cochlear implantation in pediatric patients.

An Evaluation of Preset Collection Size in Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids

Study in Ear & Hearing evaluates how preset collection size in OTC hearing aids affects usability and accessibility, particularly for older adults with limited technological experience.

A 3-Week Intensive Outpatient Program for Patients With Persistent Neuropsychiatric Symptoms After Remote TBI

Journal of Neuropsychiatry study evaluated a 3-week interdisciplinary intensive outpatient program for patients with persistent neuropsychiatric symptoms following remote traumatic brain injury.

Acute Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Optokinetic Stimulation: Comparison of Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis With and Without Central Vestibular Dysfunction

Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences study compared acute effects of VR-based optokinetic stimulation in individuals with multiple sclerosis with and without central vestibular dysfunction.

Identification and validation of biomarkers associated with mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxia

Hereditas study identifies and validates biomarkers linked to mitotic catastrophe in high-altitude hypoxia, noting tinnitus and barotrauma as associated adverse reactions.

Working With Spoken Language Interpreters: Strengthening Clinician-Interpreter Collaboration for Accessible Hearing Care

Ear & Hearing study explores factors affecting clinician-interpreter collaboration in hearing healthcare for culturally and linguistically diverse patients with limited English proficiency.

Exploring the Link Between Tinnitus and Loudness Intolerance

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology study examines the relationship between tinnitus and loudness intolerance, including their co-occurrence with hearing loss.

E-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitus

A study in Brain Research Bulletin examines how E-field guided repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation modulates oscillatory brain activity dynamics in tinnitus patients.

New developments in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

A Journal of Vestibular Research article reviews new developments in the diagnosis of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) since the 2015 Bárány Society diagnostic criteria were published.

Neuromodulation for Subjective Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials

A systematic review and meta-analysis published in Laryngoscope evaluates the effectiveness and safety of neuromodulation and bimodal stimulation for chronic subjective tinnitus across randomized controlled trials.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus

A comprehensive Nature Reviews Disease Primers article describes tinnitus—its prevalence (~14% of adults, ~2% severe), underlying mechanisms, and current understanding of the condition.