- Comparison of mini nutritional assessment tool and geriatric nutrition risk index in predicting 12-year mortality among community-dwelling older persons May 17, 2024 - The MNA-FF may be the best nutritional assessment tool for predicting all-cause and CVD-related mortality among older persons residing in the community, compared with MNA-SF and GNRI.
- Uptake of gadolinium and dexamethasone in rat inner ear and facial nerve using different administrations May 16, 2024 - Systemic administration of PA has advantages for treating facial nerve diseases, including long action time and high accumulation concentration. The distribution of Gd and Dex in the inner ear and facial nerve following PA injection may be unique.
- Family Resilience in Primary Caregivers of Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing May 15, 2024 - Enhancing caregivers' quality of life may improve family resilience, highlighting the importance of addressing loneliness, perceived social support, and other factors in future research.
- Enhancing Early Identification of Speech-Language-Hearing Delays Through Interprofessional Peer Teaching in a Communication Sciences and Disorders Graduate Training Program May 15, 2024 - Peer teaching among language pathology, audiology, and PA students is important for improving educational experiences and promoting interprofessional learning and practice in pediatric primary care and CSD graduate training programs.
- Pure tone audiogram classification using deep learning techniques May 14, 2024 - A deep learning framework can help patients quickly and reliably understand their self-tested audiograms, potentially encouraging timely consultations with audiologists for further evaluation and intervention.
- Self-reported social well-being of children with hearing loss in 2023 May 14, 2024 - Children with hearing loss should have higher expectations for social well-being, in addition to outcomes on audition and spoken language. This new group of children with hearing loss may be considered a new generation.
- Machine learning-based longitudinal prediction for GJB2-related sensorineural hearing loss May 14, 2024 - A prognostic model using machine learning has been developed to approximate hearing progression in GJB2-related SNHL, allowing for individualized medical plans.
- Rapid Assessment of Tinnitus Complaints with a Modified Version of the Tinnitus and Hearing Survey May 13, 2024 - The THS-T is a useful tool for identifying patients with tinnitus who may need clinical evaluation, and cutoff scores of 9 and 15 can guide referrals to audiology.
- Water Resistance Therapy in Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A Session-by-Session Analysis of the Vocal Quality May 11, 2024 - WRT (Whole-Body Resistance Training) showed improved results in the third and sixth sessions, but instability increased after the eighth session. It is important to review phonatory tasks and session numbers to prevent overloading the phonatory system.
- Tools for telehealth: A correlational analysis of app-based hearing testing May 9, 2024 - Commercial-grade app-based pure tone audiometry shows strong correlation and accuracy with traditional audiometry, and the HHI-S assessment is a valid tool for predicting normal hearing and hearing impairment.
- Confirmatory factor analysis of the Tinnitus Impact Questionnaire using data from patients seeking help for tinnitus alone or tinnitus combined with hyperacusis May 8, 2024 - The Tinnitus Impact Questionnaire (TIQ) is a reliable tool for assessing the impact of tinnitus, and its scores are distinct from the impact of hearing impairment in patients with both tinnitus and hearing loss.
- Does forced whisper have an impact on voice parameters? May 6, 2024 - The study found that forced whisper loading has only small effects on vocal function.
- Self-Perceived Vocal Symptoms and Discomfort in Amateur Church Singers May 4, 2024 - Amateur singers who report vocal symptoms also report higher frequency and intensity of vocal tract discomfort sensations, highlighting the need to address vocal health issues in this population for overall well-being.
- Listening handicap in tinnitus patients with normal extended high frequencies from the perspective of the autonomic nervous system-Effort or fatigue? May 4, 2024 - Tinnitus patients with normal hearing may experience potential listening fatigue due to differences in autonomic nervous system responses during listening.
- A comprehensive genome-wide cross-trait analysis of sexual factors and uterine leiomyoma May 3, 2024 - There may be shared biological mechanisms between underlying sexual factors (AFS and NSP) and UL development, but further research is needed to understand the specific mechanisms and their potential impact.
- Exploring the Performance of ChatGPT-4 in the Taiwan Audiologist Qualification Examination: Preliminary Observational Study Highlighting the Potential of AI Chatbots in Hearing Care May 1, 2024 - ChatGPT-4, an AI chatbot, showed effective logical reasoning skills in the Auditory Brainstem Response Interpretation Examination and has potential for use in audiology and hearing care services.
- Assessing the impact of migraine on benign paroxysmal positional vertigo symptoms and recovery May 1, 2024 - Clinicians should consider asking about migraine when evaluating patients with BPPV due to the potential for more complex and severe symptoms. More research is needed to fully understand the relationship between migraine and BPPV.
- Prevention and Management of Osteoradionecrosis in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer Treated With Radiation Therapy: ISOO-MASCC-ASCO Guideline May 1, 2024 - Platelet-rich fibrin and photobiomodulation may be effective in preventing osteoradionecrosis (ORN), but the use of hyperbaric oxygen for prevention and management of ORN is not well-supported by evidence.
- Development and Validation of the Spatial Separation Sentence Test in Kannada Apr 29, 2024 - The developed stimuli effectively measured spatial separation and had excellent test-retest reliability. Age was found to have a significant influence on spatial separation scores.
- Burnout levels and correlates among healthcare providers in Syria following the 2023 Turkish-Syrian earthquakes: A cross-sectional study Apr 29, 2024 - Burnout risk is significantly associated with natural disasters and it is important to prioritize healthcare providers' mental health to ensure high-quality care. Further research is needed to develop effective interventions and address study limitations.
- A context-based model to predict the intelligibility of sentences in non-stationary noises Apr 29, 2024 - The new ESTI model is able to accurately predict speech intelligibility in noisy environments, but some inaccuracies may still exist due to limitations in the modelling approach.
- Changes in visually and auditory attended audiovisual speech processing in cochlear implant users: A longitudinal ERP study Apr 27, 2024 - Visually attended audiovisual speech conditions show enhanced allocation of cognitive resources compared to auditory attended conditions, indicating poorer lipreading abilities and reduced visual influence on audition in NH listeners compared to CI users.
- Vocal and tongue exercise in early to mid-stage Parkinson disease using the Pink1-/- rat Apr 27, 2024 - Early exercise interventions may yield greater benefit in prodromal stages, but further research is needed to optimize exercise at later time points for clinical translation.
- Cepstral Analysis of Voice in School-Aged Children Apr 26, 2024 - Pediatric dysphonia has received less attention compared to adults, and assessing school-aged children for dysphonia using both auditory-perceptual and acoustic measures can help identify those at risk and plan appropriate referrals and interventions.
- Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on audiology service delivery: Observational study of the role of social media in patient communication Apr 25, 2024 - Incorporating and promoting social media in NHS Trusts and Boards can improve communication of service changes and result in a more efficient service.
- Prevalence and factors associated with digital addiction among students taking university entrance tests: a GIS-based study Apr 25, 2024 - Recommendations for promoting a healthier digital environment and balanced relationship with technology for students include promoting alternative activities, enhancing digital literacy, and imposing restrictions on digital device use.
- Focusing on Positive Listening Experiences Improves Speech Intelligibility in Experienced Hearing Aid Users Apr 24, 2024 - The use of a personalized frequency (PF) intervention can improve subjective and objective hearing aid benefits, as shown by improved speech-in-noise performance and SSQ12 Qualities score in individuals who received the intervention compared to those who did not.
- The clinical and genetic spectrum of paediatric speech and language disorders in 52,143 individuals Apr 23, 2024 - There is a complex relationship between speech and language disorders and genetic factors, with different subgroups of pediatric disorders showing varying genetic causes.
- The impact of face coverings on audio-visual contributions to communication with conversational speech Apr 23, 2024 - The restoration of visual cues can help overcome the negative effects of face masks on speech in quiet tasks, emphasizing the importance of considering both visual and audio cues in future face mask designs.
- Comprehensive Characterization of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus in Military-Affiliated and Non-Military-Affiliated Individuals Apr 23, 2024 - Individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MIs) may experience more distress from tinnitus compared to those without MIs. It is important to assess tinnitus-related distress in multiple dimensions to tailor management strategies for both MIs and non-MIs.
- To trust or not to trust: evaluating the reliability and safety of AI responses to laryngeal cancer queries Apr 22, 2024 - LLMs, specifically ChatGPT 3.5, can be valuable resources for patients seeking information on laryngeal cancer.
- Differences in music appreciation between bilateral and single-sided cochlear implant recipients Apr 22, 2024 - Individuals with unilateral or bilateral cochlear implants have higher baseline music appreciation and are more likely to continue improving in subjective music appreciation, even if their speech perception outcomes are similar.
- Microsurgery in carotid body paraganglioma Apr 22, 2024 - Microsurgery can safely and precisely dissect carotids and nerves, with no recurrence observed during follow-up.
- Pneumo-Membranous Labyrinth After Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Apr 22, 2024 - Hyperbaric oxygen therapy can result in anacusis and may require cochlear implant rehabilitation for successful hearing restoration.
- Outcome measures of brainwave entrainment using delta wave stimulation in individuals with tinnitus having normal hearing sensitivity Apr 19, 2024 - Binaural beats stimulation may be a potential treatment for tinnitus in individuals with normal hearing sensitivity, but further research is needed to determine its effectiveness and potential for clinical use.
- Investigating the effectiveness of music therapy combined with binaural beats on chronic tinnitus: A randomized controlled trial Apr 18, 2024 - The changes in neural response and brain waves caused by binaural beats stimulation are persistent, indicating the need for further research with longer follow-up durations and brain mapping.
- Prevalence of Self-Reported Swallowing Difficulties and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life Among Community-Dwelling Older Adults in India Apr 18, 2024 - The present study highlights the need for early swallowing screening programs among older adults in India, as self-reported swallowing difficulties have a significant impact on swallowing-related quality of life.
- Evaluation of Masseteric Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Patients With Migraine Apr 18, 2024 - Using mVEMP, cVEMP, and oVEMP tests together can help determine the location of lesions in future studies.
- The Role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Providing Triage for Maxillofacial Trauma Cases: A Preliminary Study Apr 18, 2024 - LLMs have potential in enhancing clinical decision making for maxillofacial trauma cases, but further research is needed to refine their application in healthcare settings.
- The relationships between language, functional hearing, social, and motor development skills in children with early cochlear implants Apr 17, 2024 - Children with cochlear implants may have closely related language, manual dexterity, and functional hearing abilities. However, it is important to consider other factors beyond hearing and speech evaluations when assessing the overall development of a child with a cochlear implant.
- Evidence for Infant-directed Speech Preference Is Consistent Across Large-scale, Multi-site Replication and Meta-analysis Apr 16, 2024 - Meta-analyses and multi-lab replications can be used together to understand the robustness and generalizability of developmental phenomena.
- Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Vanderbilt Fatigue Scale for Adults Apr 16, 2024 - The TR-VFS-A-40 is a valid and reliable measure of LRF, with good concurrent and construct validity.
- The Predictability of Naturalistic Evaluation of All-Day Recordings for Speech and Language Development Apr 15, 2024 - This study emphasizes the importance of considering both quantitative and qualitative aspects of language input in understanding early language development in children.
- Otitis Media With Effusion After the COVID-19 Pandemic: Return to the Past and New Lessons Apr 12, 2024 - The prevalence of OME has returned to prelockdown levels and interrupting day care center attendance for a 2-month period could be effective in resolving most cases of chronic OME.
- Repeated Bilateral Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation over Auditory Cortex for Tinnitus Treatment: A Double-Blinded Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial Apr 12, 2024 - Repeated sessions of bilateral AC tDCS may potentially serve as a therapeutic modality for chronic tinnitus.
- Evaluation of Balance with Computerized Dynamic Posturography in Children with Otitis Media Apr 10, 2024 - Following tube insertion, there is a notable improvement in vestibular function and the single-leg stance (SLS) test with eyes closed is a reliable method for assessing balance disorders, particularly in children with OME.
- Digits-in-Noise Test as an Assessment Tool for Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids Apr 9, 2024 - The DIN test may be a feasible monitoring option for individuals with hearing loss and those fitted with hearing aids, but further research is needed to validate its utility for fitting and validating OTC hearing aids.
- Impact of patient attributes on the relationship between hearing handicap and readiness to pursue audiologic rehabilitation Apr 8, 2024 - Targeted modification of attributes related to hearing aids may facilitate behavior change in individuals, but further research is needed to explore this concept and improve individualized audiologic rehabilitation.
- Psychometric properties of the Swedish version of the international outcome inventory – alternative interventions (IOI-AI) – ear surgery (IOI-AIop ) Apr 8, 2024 - The comprehensive IOI-AIop has good psychometric properties and is recommended as a useful tool for evaluating patient perspectives after ear surgery. However, ceiling effects were observed.
- Lidcombe Program telehealth treatment for children 6-12 years of age: A Phase II trial Apr 7, 2024 - The Lidcombe Program is a potential clinical option for reducing stuttering and its psychosocial impacts in children aged 6-12 years, but further randomized controlled trials are needed to support its effectiveness.
- Experiences of Patients with Unilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: A Mixed-Methods Study of the Insider’s Perspective Apr 6, 2024 - Focused anamnesis and emotive counseling are important in addressing the psychosocial and emotional impact of UVFP in patients who have not yet accepted their new voice.
- Clinical Experiences of Voice Therapists in the Rehabilitation of Pediatric Vocal Fold Nodules Apr 6, 2024 - Pediatric VFNs can be effectively treated by a combination of direct and indirect therapy techniques, but there is a need for more focused and tailored training initiatives for therapists.
- Toward Enhanced Voice-Related Self-Reports: Translation, Cross-Cultural Adaptation, and Validity Apr 6, 2024 - Cross-cultural adaptation is a crucial process in translating and adapting self-reports, and standardized methodologies with careful translation methods and cultural adaptation processes are necessary.
- Effect of music integrated phonological awareness program on preschool cochlear implant users Apr 6, 2024 - Technological awareness training integrated with music can improve phonological awareness skills in children with cochlear implants, potentially allowing them to reach similar or better levels than their normal hearing peers.
- Electrocochleographic frequency-following responses as a potential marker of age-related cochlear neural degeneration Apr 4, 2024 - The scalp-recorded FFR may serve as a more reliable indicator of age-related cochlear neural degeneration compared to the clinical standard wave-V of the auditory brainstem response.
- Patient and clinician experiences with the multidisciplinary single-day cochlear implant selection (MSCS) protocol Apr 4, 2024 - Consolidated appointments are preferred over spreading them across multiple days, and professionals within the CI team are equally satisfied with both the new and old protocols.
- Socioeconomic and ethnic disparities associated with access to cochlear implantation for severe-to-profound hearing loss: A multicentre observational study of UK adults Apr 4, 2024 - Future research should engage stakeholders to explore the reasons behind disparities in referral rates and consider implementing measures such as educational initiatives and automated tools to improve the referral process.
- Reduced Tolerance for Risky Play in Primary Caregivers of Children With Hearing Loss Apr 4, 2024 - Children with appropriate hearing devices should be encouraged to engage in risky play, as their auditory skills are more tolerant of it. Caregivers should be informed that they do not need to be overly restrictive during play.
- Individual differences in auditory perception predict learning of non-adjacent tone sequences in 3-year-olds Apr 3, 2024 - The study found evidence that 3-year-olds are able to learn non-linguistic auditory patterns, suggesting that basic auditory processes are related to the learning of higher-order auditory regularities outside of the linguistic domain.
- Discussing Patient Emotions in Audiology: Provider Experiences With the Implementation Process of Hearing Loss Psychological Inflexibility Screenings Apr 2, 2024 - Clinicians should prioritize discussing difficult thoughts and emotions with patients, as hesitancy to do so can hinder patients from sharing their struggles and hinder the training of students in these skills.
- Differentiation of peripheral and non-peripheral etiologies in children with vertigo/dizziness: The video-head impulse test and suppression head impulse paradigm Apr 1, 2024 - The SHIMP test is the recommended first choice for distinguishing between peripheral and non-peripheral causes of vertigo/dizziness in pediatric patients due to its short application time and simplicity.
- Midlife Speech Perception Deficits: Impact of Extended High-Frequency Hearing, Peripheral Neural Function, and Cognitive Abilities Mar 31, 2024 - Speech perception deficits in middle age are primarily linked to declines in EHF hearing and executive function, rather than cochlear synaptopathy or working memory.
- Subcortical auditory system in tinnitus with normal hearing: insights from electrophysiological perspective Mar 30, 2024 - Tinnitus may be associated with deficits in speech-in-noise perception and a lack of inhibition and increased neural noise at the subcortical level.
- Combining Cardiovascular and Pupil Features Using k-Nearest Neighbor Classifiers to Assess Task Demand, Social Context, and Sentence Accuracy During Listening Mar 28, 2024 - Classifiers trained on group-level physiological data to predict aspects of speech perception do not generalize well to novel participants. Individually calibrated classifiers may be more effective for future applications.
- Soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor type 1 is an alternative marker of urinary albumin-creatinine ratio and estimated glomerular filtration rate for predicting the decline of renal function in subjects with type 2 diabetes mellitus Mar 28, 2024 - sTNFR1 could be an alternative marker for identifying patients with diabetes at risk of declining renal function.
- Pediatric normative data for a novel and fast speech perception test in noise Mar 28, 2024 - The ultimate objective of this study is to use a test to determine the best configuration of hearing rehabilitation devices for pediatric patients, including those with hearing aids and/or cochlear implants. It can also be used to evaluate pediatric patients with unilateral hearing loss.
- Efficacy of vestibular rehabilitation program in children with balance disorders and sensorineural hearing loss Mar 28, 2024 - Vestibular-balance rehabilitation intervention positively impacts vestibular and balance functions in hearing-impaired children.
- Evaluation of the Baha SoundArc in children Mar 27, 2024 - The SoundArc provides an alternative wearing option for patients who may be discouraged by the aesthetics and usability of the Softband device.
- Validation of the VisionArray® Chip Assay for HPV DNA Testing in Histology Specimens of Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma Mar 27, 2024 - The VisionArray® HPV Chip assay is recommended for high-risk HPV testing in FFPE tissue samples from OPSCC, providing fast and simultaneous genotyping for 41 clinically relevant HPV types.
- Effects of the Kahramanmaras, Turkey 2023 earthquakes on balance perception, dizziness and post-traumatic stress: A relational screening model between subjective balance problems and post-traumatic stress Mar 23, 2024 - There is a positive correlation between the frequency of days with dizziness and the Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI). Additionally, post-traumatic stress disorder has a significant effect on balance and dizziness.
- Loudness Balancing Optimization for Better Speech Intelligibility, Music Perception, and Spectral Temporal Resolution in Cochlear Implant Users Mar 22, 2024 - Equalization of loudness across CI electrodes leads to better perceptual acuity and is related to speech perception, spectral-temporal resolution, and music perception.
- Comparison of muscle tightness between knees in individuals with unilateral osteoarthritis and its relationship with pain and function Mar 22, 2024 - Increased muscle tightness in individuals with unilateral knee OA can worsen pain and limit movement, highlighting the importance of improving muscle flexibility, reducing pain, and enhancing overall function in treatment.
- Newborn Hearing Screening Results for Infants With Prenatal Opioid Exposure in Southern Appalachia Mar 22, 2024 - Infants with prenatal opioid exposure (POE) have similar referral rates for hearing screenings as infants with no prenatal opioid exposure (NOE), but the withdrawal symptoms of POE infants can affect the accuracy of newborn hearing screenings.
- Evaluation of tinnitus in patients with Temporomandibular Disorders through Axis II of the Diagnostic Criteria for Temporomandibular Disorders (DC/TMD) and the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) Mar 21, 2024 - Tinnitus is prevalent in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD), highlighting the need for comprehensive treatment strategies that address both conditions.
- How Individuals Shape Their Acoustic Environment: Implications for Hearing Aid Comparison in Ecological Momentary Assessment Mar 21, 2024 - Caution is needed when comparing ratings of audiological attributes in EMA due to potential underestimation of hearing problems and reduced sensitivity when comparing two technologies.
- The Mouse Inferior Colliculus Responds Preferentially to Non-Ultrasonic Vocalizations Mar 21, 2024 - USVs with lower frequency elements (
- Peripheral Neural Synchrony in Postlingually Deafened Adult Cochlear Implant Users Mar 19, 2024 - Poor peripheral neural synchrony in electrical hearing can lead to lower temporal resolution acuity and a larger negative impact of background noise on speech perception in postlingually deafened adult cochlear implant users.
- Predictors of Listening-Related Fatigue in Adolescents With Hearing Loss Mar 19, 2024 - Empowering adolescents with hearing loss to be self-advocates and providing specific school accommodations and listening breaks may help address listening-related fatigue. Further research is needed in this area.
- What are the Correlates of Hearing Aid Use for People Living With Dementia? Mar 18, 2024 - Adapting interventions to account for cognitive ability, country of residence, self-perceived hearing difficulties, and hearing acuity may support hearing aid use in people with dementia.
- Knowledge and attitude toward transcranial magnetic stimulation among rehabilitation specialists in Saudi Arabia Mar 17, 2024 - Customized medical education is necessary to incorporate TMS theory and applications into neuroscience and rehabilitation courses for rehabilitation specialists. TMS holds significant promise as a therapeutic tool.
- Effects of Age-Dependent Hormonal Changes and Estrogen Supplementation on Voice in Girls with Anorexia Nervosa-Preliminary Report Mar 16, 2024 - Mass and fat volume in AN may affect voice production and quality, and further studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of estrogen treatment in AN.
- Hearing loss in Takayasu’s arteritis Mar 15, 2024 - Our study found an increased prevalence of hearing loss in TAK, but no association with anatomical location of vascular involvement or history of stroke. Further research is needed to determine the underlying causes.
- Soft classification and regression analysis of audiometric phenotypes of age-related hearing loss Mar 15, 2024 - A healthy dietary pattern may decrease the risk of developing age-related hearing loss.
- Mucosal-Type Chronic Otitis Media: Clinical Predictors of Postoperative Success Mar 15, 2024 - Aditus nonpatency may require cortical mastoidectomy and achieving patency during tympanoplasty for optimal surgical outcome in chronic mucosal otitis media.
- Predictors of the Outcome at 2 Years in Neonates With Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Mar 15, 2024 - A model based on readily available neonatal markers can help clinicians establish a personalized care pathway for each cCMV neonate, reducing the risk of neurologic sequelae and delayed unilateral sensorineural hearing loss.
- Suppression head impulse test in children-experiences in a tertiary paediatric vestibular centre Mar 14, 2024 - The SHIMP test is a safe, easy to perform, and reliable way to assess compensation and central function in children, and should be used in addition to the HIMP test.
- Vocal Range Variations Elicited With a Standard Mandarin Reading Passage in Individuals With Voice Disorders Mar 14, 2024 - A new assessment tool for evaluating pathological changes in vocal range has been developed and future studies should explore potential therapeutic approaches for specific voice disorders.
- Resistance exercise effects on hippocampus subfield volumes and biomarkers of neuroplasticity and neuroinflammation in older adults with low and high risk of mild cognitive impairment: a randomized controlled trial Mar 13, 2024 - Resistance training may have a positive impact on cognitive function in older adults with low or high risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).
- Multidisciplinary Decision-Making-ITAlian Consensus After Two Years of Real Practice on the Management of Severe Uncontrolled CRSwNP by Biologics (ITACA Study) Mar 12, 2024 - Multidisciplinary management and biologic treatment were found to be effective in improving patient outcomes, with all 20 statements receiving a mean score of ≥ 7 after discussion and amendments.
- Interplay of socioeconomic status, cognition, and school performance in the ABCD sample Mar 11, 2024 - Cognitive abilities may act as a safeguard against the negative effects of socioeconomic status on school performance.
- Unilateral Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Children: Etiology, Audiological Characteristics, and Treatment Mar 11, 2024 - Wearing a hearing aid can significantly improve speech perception and sound localization in individuals with unilateral sensorineural hearing loss, highlighting the importance of raising awareness about the negative consequences of leaving this condition uncorrected.
- Comparison of Transoral and Transcervical Ultrasonography with MRI for the Diagnostic Work-Up of Oropharynx Tumors: A Protocol for a Multicenter Clinical Trial (SPOTUS) Mar 8, 2024 - This study will provide valuable information on the use of transoral and transcervical ultrasound for diagnosing oropharyngeal cancer, including a comparison of tumor size estimation between ultrasound, MRI, and CT.
- Does coronavirus disease 2019 affect peripheral and central auditory systems? Matched group cross-sectional study and six-month follow up Mar 8, 2024 - The coronavirus disease 2019 does not seem to have a significant impact on the peripheral-to-central auditory system, but may cause permanent damage to extended high-frequency thresholds. No other late-onset auditory system effects were observed.
- Noise sensitivity or hyperacusis? Comparing the Weinstein and Khalfa questionnaires in a community and a clinical samples Mar 8, 2024 - Further investigation is needed to distinguish between tinnitus and other conditions through a comprehensive analysis of questionnaires and exploration of differences in psychoacoustic, neurological, and physiological factors.
- Inhibitory Control, Cognitive Flexibility, and the Production of Disfluencies in Children Who Do and Do Not Stutter Mar 7, 2024 - Weaknesses in inhibitory control and cognitive flexibility may contribute to the production of speech disfluencies in individuals with stuttering and non-stuttering populations.
- World of sounds (Seslerin Dünyası): A mobile auditory training game for children with cochlear implants Mar 6, 2024 - The application World of Sounds may be a helpful tool for supporting traditional auditory rehabilitation for children with cochlear implants.
- Predicting early auditory evoked potentials using a computational model of auditory-nerve processing Mar 6, 2024 - The study highlights the significance of cochlear processing in brainstem potentials and suggests that this framework could be useful for evaluating AN models and simulating AEPs for different types of peripheral pathologies, with potential applications in research and clinical settings.
- Clinical effectiveness of telerehabilitation in voice therapy programs for dysphonia Mar 5, 2024 - Telerehabilitation can be an effective method for administering speech therapy to dysphonic patients, either on its own or in combination with traditional in-person sessions. Large-scale prospective investigations are needed to further understand the clinical results of this approach in dysphonia treatment.
- Listening effort, fatigue, and streamed voice quality during online university courses Mar 5, 2024 - Dysphonic voice quality during online classroom audio streaming can lead to increased listening effort, fatigue, and voice quality issues, highlighting the need for better understanding and improvement of online instruction and student experience.
- Reduced Channel Interaction Improves Timbre Recognition Under Vocoder Simulation of Cochlear Implant Processing Mar 4, 2024 - Channel interaction and optimizing CI processing strategies are important for enhancing music perception and overall auditory performance in CI recipients.