Preliminary observation links cochlear implant eCAP latencies to characteristic frequency in n=450 recordings
Ear Cells Might Not Be Simple Cables After All
This preliminary observation analyzes eCAP datasets from 6 published studies involving 175 CI users.
New data suggests ear cells inside cochlear implants process sound actively, not passively, which could improve hearing device performance f…
New qVCV Test Shows Promise for Hearing Loss Assessment and Aid Benefit Quantification
New qVCV test predicts hearing loss and quantifies hearing-aid benefit
This methodological development study introduces the qVCV test, which uses vowel-consonant-vowel stimuli with speech-shaped noise.
A new speech test called qVCV can predict hearing loss and measure how much hearing aids help, offering a practical tool for clinicians.
Experimental study explores visual recognition's role in visuo-vestibular interaction
Visual recognition modulates visuo-vestibular interaction in vestibular deficit patients
This experimental study examined how visual recognition modulates visuo-vestibular interaction using near-simultaneous task execution protoc…
New findings suggest visual recognition changes how the brain processes balance signals, offering clues for better clinical assessments of d…
Meta-analysis of preclinical studies supports kaempferol for osteoporosis
Nature's Shield for Weakening Bones
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized controlled trials in osteoporotic animal models found that kaempferol significantl…
A natural compound found in plants may help stop bone loss, offering a new hope for osteoporosis patients.
Review of 79 patients shows MRI and oculomotor assessment localize central stroke lesions
Sudden Dizziness Could Be a Brain Emergency
This case report and scoping literature review examines 79 patients presenting with spontaneous nystagmus of central origin.
It started with a dizzy spell. Maria, 55, stood up too fast and felt the room spin.
Integrative review links sleep duration and patterns to metabolic syndrome risk
Too Little Sleep Raises Risk for Major Health Problems
This integrative review analyzed 25,472 articles, including 12 cross-sectional, 5 cohorts, and 1 case-control studies.
Imagine lying awake at 2 a.m., staring at the ceiling.
Retrospective video study develops classification for blue light laser laryngeal effects
New Laser System Gives Doctors a Clearer Map for Treating Throat Lesions
This retrospective video-based study developed and validated a classification system for laser-induced tissue effects from a 445 nm blue lig…
A simple new scoring system could help doctors better predict healing and outcomes when using a specific blue laser on throat growths.
In a multicenter trial, hearing aids outperformed PSAPs for sensorineural hearing loss across audiologic and satisfaction measures
Cheap Hearing Gadgets Can’t Beat Real Hearing Aids, Study Finds
This multicenter prospective randomized crossover trial enrolled 73 participants with sensorineural hearing loss.
If you have hearing loss, a real hearing aid is still your best bet for understanding speech, especially in noisy environments, compared to …
Review of multimodal LLMs for ABR threshold estimation shows high correlation but limited clinical reliability
Can ChatGPT Read Your Hearing Test?
This review synthesizes an observational study comparing ChatGPT and Qwen to expert audiologists for estimating hearing thresholds from ABR …
Two AI chatbots can read brain scan images to estimate hearing loss with nearly perfect accuracy, offering fast answers when expert audiolog…
Paired host and viral whole-genome sequencing reveals HPV45, 51, and 39 as drivers in sinonasal squamous cell carcinoma
A Hidden Virus May Be Fueling This Rare Nasal Cancer
Study design and population details were not reported.
A rare nasal cancer may be driven by hidden HPV strains that standard tests miss, offering new hope for patients stuck with outdated treatme…
Systematic review of system-oriented interventions for fatigue prevention in nurses across healthcare settings
Can better systems stop nurse fatigue from causing real injuries?
This systematic review evaluated system-oriented interventions, including organizational strategies, engineering solutions, and behavioral p…
Smart scheduling, better lifting tools, and team habits can stop nurse fatigue from causing real injuries, though hospitals often lack the m…
Hearing aid use associated with improved cognition and reduced cognitive impairment risk in older adults
Hearing Aids Do More Than Help You Hear — They May Protect Your Memory
This systematic review and meta-analysis of 231,565 older adults with hearing loss evaluated the association between hearing aid use and cog…
Older adults with hearing loss who use hearing aids show better memory, sharper attention, and significantly lower rates of cognitive declin…