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Examining the Burnout of Audiologists in Türkiye: Relationships With Quality of Work Life and Psychological Well-Being Dec 3, 2024 - A low quality of work life can increase the risk of burnout and depression among audiologists in Turkey. Improving the work environment can help reduce burnout and depression while also improving overall quality of life for employees.
Recorded Word Recognition Testing Is Worth the Time Dec 3, 2024 - Recorded word recognition is strongly recommended for assessing hearing loss, as it is more sensitive than other tests.
Concurrent Cognitive Task Alters Postural Control Performance of Young Adults With Unilateral Cochlear Implants Dec 3, 2024 - Dual-task performances should be included in the vestibular rehabilitation process for cochlear implant users to improve balance abilities and reduce the risk of falling.
COVID-19 and Hearing: Pure Tone, Speech, and High-Frequency Audiometry Dec 2, 2024 - COVID-19 can adversely affect hearing performance. Further studies are needed to reveal the full extent of its effects on hearing, including auditory brainstem response, otoacoustic emissions, and other cross-check tests.
Comparison of hearing-aid effectiveness based on user-operated versus traditional audiometry: a randomised clinical trial Dec 2, 2024 - Integrating user-operated audiometry into the clinical system is feasible and can potentially save personnel time without compromising patient outcomes.
The potential impact of new remodelling intrapharynegal OSA surgery on sleep architecture: a preliminary investigation Dec 2, 2024 - BP surgery may be a valid option for improving sleep architecture and promoting better sleep quality, as it has been associated with improved deep sleep and reduced light sleep.
Vestibular Syncope and Acute Peripheral Vestibular Deficit: A Case Report Nov 29, 2024 - Vestibular treatment can lead to long-term resolution of vasovagal syncopal episodes and normalization of the tilt test.
Brainwave entrainment using binaural beats stimulation: Exploring the treatment efficacy in individuals with tinnitus having normal hearing sensitivity Nov 28, 2024 - Further research is needed to determine the specific benefits of brainwave entrainment and its potential use in clinical practice.
Surgical outcomes of simultaneous subtotal petrosectomy and cochlear implantation: a single institutional study Nov 27, 2024 - Simultaneous STP and CI procedures have the advantage of providing hearing rehabilitation and disease control, with a comparable complication rate to conventional CI procedures.
Evaluation of the microbial contamination of the audiological diagnostic equipment and, their current disinfection techniques Nov 25, 2024 - Inadequate disinfection practices for supraural headphones and bone vibrators in clinics may pose risks for infections, highlighting the need for proper disinfection protocols to ensure patient safety.
Validity and reliability of the revised scale of avoidance and struggle behaviours in stuttering (r-SASBS) Nov 25, 2024 - The r-SASBS is a reliable and valid tool for self-evaluating secondary behaviours in PWS, making it a valuable measure for improving treatment outcomes in stuttering.
Sequential or simultaneous bilateral cochlear implantation: attention, memory, and language skills in children Nov 23, 2024 - Bilateral simultaneous cochlear implantation in children has been shown to have benefits for language, selective attention, and coping with the Stroop effect. However, these children may still have lower language, attention, and memory skills compared to their normal-hearing peers.
Deglutition preservation after swallowing (Swoars)-sparing IMRT in head and neck cancers: Definitive results of A multicenter prospective study of the italian association of radiotherapy and clinical oncology (Airo) Nov 22, 2024 - There is a lack of correlation between patient-reported outcomes and objective measures in patients who have undergone SWOARs-sparing IMRT, suggesting that referred RID may be due to persistent inflammation rather than actual functional impairment.
Investigation of Presentation Levels for Optimal Use of NU-6 Ordered by Difficulty Version II Word Lists Nov 22, 2024 - It is recommended to present NU-6 OBD word lists at a level of 30-40 dB SL relative to the hearing threshold at 2000 Hz, with a minimum presentation level of 35 dB HL. If this is not possible, presenting the words at UCL-5 is recommended.
The influence of age and hearing loss on thresholds measured using the TFS-AF test Nov 22, 2024 - The occurrence rate of TFS-AF thresholds exceeding 1400 Hz is higher in younger individuals with better hearing thresholds.
The intersubject reliability of cortical auditory evoked potential (CAEP) in pediatric cochlear implant recipients: comparisons between acoustic and electrical stimulations Nov 21, 2024 - The present study found that CAEP testing is more reliable than CAEP amplitudes, and aCAEP testing is more reliable than eCAEP assessment. These findings can be beneficial for documenting CAEP in children with cochlear implants.
Abnormal uptake related to the thyroid gland on somatostatin receptor-targeted PET imaging: reported prevalence and rate of thyroid malignancy and parathyroid adenomas Nov 21, 2024 - The presence of abnormal uptake near the thyroid gland was low, but there were significant rates of thyroid malignancy and parathyroid adenomas. Further studies are needed to determine the best approach for diagnosing and treating these incidental findings.
Intrasubject variability in potential early markers of sensorineural hearing damage Nov 20, 2024 - Consistent ear probe replacement and meticulous measurement techniques are crucial for reliable DPOAE test results. EFRs are preferred over ABR-amplitudes as potential EEG-biomarkers of central sensitivity.
Pull-Out Suture in the Correction of Alar Rim Deformities Nov 19, 2024 - Cartilage and mucosal grafts can be used to correct deformities in the nose, such as retracted alas and alar rim shrinkage. Sutures can also be used to prevent these issues and aid in correction.
Effects of Noise Exposure on Video Ocular Counter Roll Measurements Nov 19, 2024 - Exposure to noise can lead to degeneration of otolith function, which can be measured through audiologic and otolith testing. vOCR may be a useful tool for screening patients with noise exposure or suspected utricle dysfunction.
Temporal cue based categorization and speech perception in noise among pediatric cochlear implant users Nov 19, 2024 - The study emphasizes the significance of temporal cues in speech perception and the role of temporal processing in children with cochlear implants. It also supports previous evidence that speech perception abilities improve with the age of the implant.
Aerodynamic Threshold Measures for Reflecting Glottal Closure in Voice Disorders Nov 18, 2024 - PTP and PTF are more sensitive in reflecting incomplete glottal closure compared to other measures, but their relative sensitivities for different voice disorders should be further studied.
Effect of an oral stimulation protocol on breastfeeding among preterm infants: a randomised controlled trial Nov 15, 2024 - Prefeeding oral stimulation can help achieve exclusive breastfeeding in preterm infants at discharge. This information can be useful for speech-language pathologists, pediatricians/neonatologists, and nurses in their interventions for neonatal oral feeding.
Evaluating parental knowledge and attitudes toward childhood hearing loss: a cross-sectional study in Rawalpindi, Pakistan Nov 14, 2024 - Childhood hearing loss is a prevalent issue that requires attention, particularly in terms of preventable causes and gender disparities. Tailored counseling and expanded policies for pediatric audiology services can help address these issues.
Influence of Voice Focus on Auditory Feedback Control of Speech Using Long-Term Average Spectrum, Phon Spectrum, and Accelerometry Nov 13, 2024 - Changes in sound intensity or perceived loudness within the frequency range of 0.2-2.3 kHz can significantly impact vocal integration, especially when the speakers are focused on their voice.
Alterations in Neuroligin-2 and BDNF proteins associated with anxiety-like behavior in salicylate-induced tinnitus rats Nov 13, 2024 - Increased NLGN2 and decreased BDNF protein levels in the amygdala nucleus contribute to tinnitus-related anxiety and could be potential therapeutic targets for tinnitus.
Effects of Instructed Laryngeal Manipulation on Vocal Rise Time Nov 12, 2024 - The three laryngeal parameters are important in determining voice onset, but further research and standardization of measurement protocols are needed for VRT to be a reliable measure in both research and clinical settings.
Relationships between bisphenol A and paraben exposure, oxidative stress, and the activity of outer hair cells in the cochlea in children with hearing loss Nov 11, 2024 - Exposure to BPA/PBs can reduce the activity of outer hair cells (OHCs) in children, particularly at middle frequencies.
Factors Influencing the Time to Treatment of Patients with Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss Nov 11, 2024 - The average pretreatment hearing threshold and linear distance are related to the TT, and both of them are independent influencing factors. Patients with mild hearing loss and long linear distance from hospital may have a longer TT.
Comparison of Swallowing Measures to Patient-Reported Dysphagia Symptoms in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Nov 10, 2024 - The congruency of assessment for swallow function varies based on T stage and tumor subsite in head and neck cancer patients. This information can help physicians and allied health professionals better understand the strengths and limitations of both objective and subjective swallowing assessments.
Sensory and affective dimensions in loudness perception: Insights from young adults Nov 10, 2024 - This study suggests that using multidimensional approaches in audiology, such as integrating sensory and affective scales with natural stimuli, may improve the diagnosis and treatment of sound tolerance disorders.
Influences of speaking task demands on sensorimotor oscillations in adults who stutter: Implications for speech motor control Nov 10, 2024 - Data from this study may help improve understanding of motor control in stuttering and inform the development of neurostimulation protocols for improved speech fluency.
Human papillomavirus and male infertility correlation analysis following World Health Organization 2021 guidelines Nov 9, 2024 - HPV positivity may be correlated with midpiece defects and a higher rapid progressive motility, potentially impacting sperm quality. Further research is needed to fully understand the role of HPV in this aspect.
Resolution of ring chromosomes, Robertsonian translocations, and complex structural variants from long-read sequencing and telomere-to-telomere assembly Nov 8, 2024 - The study of Robertsonian translocations and ring chromosomes can provide insights into genome biology, prediction of LRPEs, and molecular diagnostics in rare disease cases.
Postoperative Auditory Progress in Cochlear-Implanted Children With Auditory Neuropathy Nov 7, 2024 - Children with ANSD who have CIs may have lower postoperative listening skills and auditory perceptions compared to children without ANSD.
Oral Reading Prosody and Comprehension in Persons With Aphasia: A Preliminary Investigation Nov 7, 2024 - Pausal intrusions may have a moderate correlation to comprehension and warrant further investigation in a larger sample of individuals with primary progressive aphasia.
Polygenic Risk Scores and Hearing Loss Phenotypes in Children Nov 7, 2024 - Large-scale studies with objectively defined hearing phenotypes are crucial for refining PRS and predicting high-risk children.
Central auditory processing and cognitive abilities after mild traumatic brain injury in school-aged children Nov 7, 2024 - Auditory abilities, particularly those related to temporal processing, are affected after mTBI regardless of cognitive abilities. Improved identification of auditory processing difficulties after mTBI can lead to better treatment and resource allocation for children.
Reference Speech-recognition curves for a German monosyllabic test in noise: effects of loudspeaker configuration and room acoustics Nov 7, 2024 - It is recommended to document the loudspeaker configuration and test room for each clinical measurement to improve the ability to compare data and results.
Neuroanatomical correlates of subjective tinnitus: insights from advanced cortical morphology analysis Nov 6, 2024 - Structural changes in the brain are associated with subjective tinnitus, providing insights into its underlying mechanisms and potential for future research and treatment.
Artificial Intelligence in Audiology: A Scoping Review of Current Applications and Future Directions Nov 6, 2024 - The use of large language models for automatic generation of diagnostic reports in audiology highlights the need for larger, more diverse data collection and bioethics studies to address ethical and professional challenges in the field.
Description of clinical cases and available diagnostic tools of oropharyngeal syphilis: a systematic review of the literature Nov 5, 2024 - Physicians must be able to recognize the early signs of oropharyngeal syphilis, also known as the "great imitator," in order to properly diagnose and treat the condition.
Investigating Sensitivity to Auditory Cognition in Listening Effort Assessments: A Simultaneous EEG and Pupillometry Study Oct 31, 2024 - This study found that auditory memory skills were more sensitive to auditory attention skills, and that EEG alpha power change was more sensitive to auditory attention skills. This is the first study to investigate the sensitivity of different listening effort measurement methods to auditory cognitive skills.
The value of tongue base mucosectomy in the work-up of squamous cell carcinoma of unknown primary: A Danish national cohort study Oct 30, 2024 - Adding total TORS-TBM to the current Danish guideline-based work-up program on HNCCCUP patients with HPV-associated disease significantly improved the diagnostic yield.
Analysis of Swallowing Functional Preservation by Surgical Versus CRT After Induction Chemotherapy for Oropharyngeal Cancer Oct 30, 2024 - Swallowing function was better in the IC-surgery group compared to the IC-CRT group, and higher NG tube retention rates and NG dependence were found in OPSCC patients who chose CRT as their treatment and in the advanced-stage group.
Modified cognitive behavioral therapy approach reduces loudness discomfort levels for an autistic child with hyperacusis: case report Oct 29, 2024 - A collaborative approach between professionals in occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis, audiology, and clinical psychology may be effective in treating hyperacusis in children with autism. Further studies are needed to determine its efficacy for other children with autism and hyperacusis.
The Effect of Noise and Reverberation on Spatial Perception in Sequential Bilateral Cochlear Implant Users Oct 29, 2024 - Individuals with hearing loss may experience difficulties in noisy and reverberant environments, such as schools. The use of assistive listening devices in these environments can positively contribute to their academic development.
Effects of Different Auditory Stimuli and Cognitive Tasks on Balance in Healthy Young Adults Oct 29, 2024 - The presence of auditory stimuli and cognitive tasks did not affect participants' balance.
The Relationship between P300 and Central Auditory Processing Test Result Oct 28, 2024 - Frequency pattern and DPT scores decreased as P300 latency increased, which could contribute to the diagnosis and follow-up process of CAP disorder.
Functional Outcomes and Self-Reported Quality of Life in Patients with Facial Nerve Impairment Following Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery Oct 28, 2024 - The clinical evaluation of patients with FN palsy after VS surgery should include patient reports about functional outcomes and perceived quality of life to guide rehabilitation choices.
Timing of bilateral sequential cochlear implantation for children: determination of its benefit Oct 26, 2024 - Early bilateral sequential cochlear implants (CIs) result in better outcomes for children, while a longer interval between bilateral CIs may lead to poor performance in noise. Therefore, it is recommended to encourage early bilateral sequential CIs for children.
Exploring adult hearing aid user experiences: meaning extraction methods, content patterns, and associations with demographic and outcome variables Oct 26, 2024 - Natural language analysis of open-ended textual responses can offer valuable insights into hearing aid users' experiences.
Risk factors for treatment-related sensorineural hearing loss and hearing aid use in medulloblastoma patients: an observational cohort study Oct 25, 2024 - Young age and cochlear EQD2 Dmean ≥40 Gy are significant risk factors for SNHL and IHA in medulloblastoma patients.
A new objective method to estimate the charge integration efficiency in cochlear implant users Oct 25, 2024 - The CIE (charge integration efficiency) can be estimated using eSRT (electrically evoked stapedius reflex threshold) and can be a useful tool for differentiating between electrodes with good and poor charge integration efficiency. This method can be easily implemented in the pediatric population.
Challenging Case: Family Navigation for Autism Spectrum Disorder Oct 24, 2024 - Despite receiving a Spanish-language packet with information about autism and community resources, Leo did not receive any early intervention or therapeutic services within 6 months. Further steps need to be taken to ensure he receives appropriate support.
The Self-Assessment, Perturbation, and Resonance Values of Voice and Speech in Individuals with Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Oct 23, 2024 - The use of voice parameters to screen for obstructive sleep apnea may be more effective when using subjective measures such as VHI-10 and V-RQOL, rather than objective voice measures, due to potential variability caused by tonsil size and BMI.
Mediation analysis of brain magnetic resonance imaging variables with all-cause and cardiovascular disease-specific mortalities in persons with type 2 diabetes Oct 22, 2024 - Cerebrovascular abnormality and white matter hyperintensities (WMHs) are important predictors of mortality in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), even after considering glycemic variability (GV). Additionally, MRI variables of cerebrovascular abnormality have a weak but significant mediation effect on the association between GV and mortality.
Understanding Standard Procedure in Auditory Brainstem Response: Importance of Normative Data Oct 22, 2024 - The present study found that Wave V latency using tone bursts and click stimuli showed a similar pattern, and frequency-specific trends were also observed. This information could be used as standard guidelines in future research on ABR, despite the lack of available datasets.
Evaluation of bone-conducted oVEMPs using frontal medial and mastoid stimulations Oct 22, 2024 - A modified slit lamp holder is recommended for bone-conducted oVEMP recordings due to its superior reproducibility, comfort, and reliability. This study also establishes a new standard for optimal stimulation intensity and supports the use of frontal stimulation in clinical practice.
Natural history of otitis media with effusion without hearing loss in children under 12 years: a systematic review Oct 21, 2024 - Longer follow-up periods may lead to greater resolution of OME without hearing loss and recurrence, but this trend may not follow a linear pattern due to variations in populations and definitions of resolution across studies.
Hearing and balance functions in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus Oct 21, 2024 - SLE disease may negatively affect the hearing and vestibular systems. This is supported by the first comprehensive study using VNG, VEMP, and vHIT tests in SLE patients.
Impact of hearing rehabilitation programs on presbycusis management: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Oct 20, 2024 - Hearing aid rehabilitation programs may improve outcomes, reduce self-perceived hearing impairment, and alleviate negative emotional states in patients. However, more research is needed to determine if these programs also enhance patient satisfaction with daily hearing aid usage.
Improving speech intelligibility in noise and spatial perception: the critical role of hearing aid microphone position Oct 20, 2024 - TIE (telecoil in ear) provided better speech intelligibility, localization accuracy, and user satisfaction compared to RITE (receiver in the ear).
The evaluation of auditory processing skills and late latencies in children with ventilation tube history Oct 20, 2024 - The Turkish Matrix Test and Cortical Auditory Evoked Potential tests are recommended as reliable and easily applicable tests for evaluating comprehension skills in children with a history of OME, in addition to traditional hearing tests.
Prospective long-term follow-up after grommet insertion: Hearing and functional health outcomes in children Oct 19, 2024 - Standard follow-up care after routine grommet insertion may not be sufficient for managing children, particularly Māori children, and individualized approaches should be considered to address inequities in outcomes.
Development and validation of Competing Sentence Test in Kannada Oct 18, 2024 - The study provides normative data for the competing sentence test, which can be used by clinicians to assess binaural separation skills in Kannada-speaking children and various clinical populations.
SoundMind Trial: a study protocol for a randomised controlled trial for online acceptance and commitment therapy and sound therapy for tinnitus Oct 17, 2024 - The study was approved by the review board and ethics committee of the Eye and ENT Hospital of Fudan University and will be disseminated through presentations and publications. The trial registration number is NCT05963542.
Rehabilitation of dysphagia and voice problems following total laryngectomy Oct 17, 2024 - Being treated and rehabilitated in Sweden, compared to Denmark, was associated with a better swallow outcome for patients with TL.
Central Auditory Processing Abilities in Children with Non-Syndromic Cleft Lip and Palate: An Electrophysiological Study Oct 17, 2024 - Children with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate (NSCLP) may have abnormal neural transmission in the auditory nervous system, which should be assessed through electrophysiological tests in addition to other auditory processing abilities.
Clinical Outcomes for Adult Single-Sided Deafness Cochlear Implantees Exceeding the 5% Candidacy Criterion Oct 16, 2024 - A less-restrictive candidacy criterion for cochlear implantation should be considered, and larger-scale clinical trials are needed to evaluate its efficacy.
A Comparison of 226- and 1000-Hz Probe Tone Tympanometry With Myringotomy Findings in Infants Oct 16, 2024 - High-frequency tympanometry is superior in infants younger than 12 months, but the assessment of middle ear state by 226-Hz tympanometry remains unreliable in young infants.
Assessment of Sacculocollic and Vestibulomasseteric Reflex Pathways in Individuals With Migraine and Vestibular Migraine Oct 16, 2024 - Individuals with migraine and vestibular migraine should undergo a detailed vestibular evaluation.
The clinical and genetic spectrum of paediatric speech and language disorders Oct 16, 2024 - The landscape of paediatric speech and language disorders is complex and includes a variety of linguistic traits and genotype-phenotype associations. Different subgroups of these disorders have distinct monogenic causes.
Effect of maxillary advancement on velopharyngeal function in cleft lip and palate: 20 years of experience Oct 15, 2024 - The combination of nasal procedures and MA can lead to VF deterioration, resulting in hypernasality and increased VA.
Directionality in BiCROS hearing aids: an investigation of objective and subjective outcomes Oct 13, 2024 - Both BiCROS and monaural directional fitting settings showed a significant directional benefit over omnidirectional and unaided conditions. Unique BiCROS-specific experiences were identified and can inform the development of BiCROS-tailored tools.
Children with Auditory Brainstem Implants: Language Proficiency and Reading Comprehension Process Oct 12, 2024 - This study evaluated the reading comprehension skills of ABI users and suggests that factors such as auditory rehabilitation, communication model, and access to resources may impact their reading abilities.
Application of the world guidelines for falls prevention and management’s risk stratification algorithm to patients on a frailty intervention pathway and the potential utility of sensory impairment information Oct 12, 2024 - The results suggest that falls risk stratification criteria could be refined and additional sensory intervention could help mitigate falls risk in older adults.
A Multimodal Investigation of Listening Effort in Single-Sided Deafness Oct 11, 2024 - While there is no significant difference between hearing devices, there is a trend towards reduced listening effort when using them. Further research should focus on optimizing metrics of listening effort for individual use.
Effectiveness of a Person-Centered Interdisciplinary Rehabilitation Treatment of Post-COVID-19 Condition: Protocol for a Single-Case Experimental Design Study Oct 11, 2024 - The findings of this study will help improve the treatment and support of patients with PCC.
Evaluation of VOR function with vHIT in unilateral pediatric cochlear implant users Oct 11, 2024 - vHIT is a comfortable and consistent test that can be used in children after cochlear implantation to assess vestibular function, regardless of whether the speech processor is on or off.
An Insight into developmental changes in reasoning skills among Indian Preschoolers: A cross-sectional study using a story-based approach Oct 11, 2024 - The study found that using a story-based task can help develop reasoning skills in Indian preschoolers, with potential clinical and educational implications for assessing and fostering these abilities.
A Non-Surgical Wearable Option for Bone Conduction Hearing Implants: A Comparative Study with Conventional Bone Conduction Hearing Aids Mounted on Eyeglasses Oct 11, 2024 - The bone conduction wearable option of the BCHI (SoundArc) is a viable alternative for adult patients with conductive or mixed hearing loss.
Activity ordering task: conceptualization and development of a novel context-based working memory task with a metacognitive facet Oct 11, 2024 - The AOT is a promising tool that not only measures working memory, but also assesses metacognition, making it more useful than traditional tasks in evaluating cognitive abilities.
Sensorineural hearing loss in Lyme neuroborreliosis Oct 11, 2024 - LNB can lead to cochlear outer-hair cell dysfunction, resulting in temporary and long-term sensorineural hearing loss.
A Comprehensive Systematic Review on Functional Results, Speech and Swallowing Outcomes after Trans-Oral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Cancer Oct 10, 2024 - TORS may have better functional outcomes compared to other surgical approaches and primary CRT, but adjuvant therapies after TORS may reduce this advantage, suggesting that T1 and T2 tumors may benefit mainly from TORS alone.
Auditory processing abilities of children with congenital blindness Oct 9, 2024 - Children with congenital blindness have better auditory processing, auditory memory, and sequencing abilities compared to typically developing children without any visual challenges.
Cochlear implant usage in single sided deafness and factors affecting usage Oct 9, 2024 - Non-usage of cochlear implants was observed in 18.4% of patients at 24 months, with an average usage of 7.0 hours per day. Improved hearing in noise at 12 months was associated with better usage.
Tongue and Lip Strength and Endurance in Healthy Young Adults With and Without Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders Oct 9, 2024 - Exercise may be effective in treating orofacial myofunctional disorders in healthy young adults, highlighting the importance of addressing pathological functions in this population. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of OMT programs in different populations.
Healthcare Professionals’ Knowledge, Skills, and Information Needs Pertaining to Hearing Loss and Hearing Aids in Swedish Nursing Homes: A Cross-Sectional Study and Psychometric Evaluation Oct 9, 2024 - Healthcare professionals need appropriate education and training to ensure safe and effective care and facilitate communication among older adults with hearing loss.
Masking Effects Caused by Contralateral Distractors in Participants With Versus Without Listening Difficulties Oct 8, 2024 - A speech-in-noise test using a masker such as music and/or speech sounds could make listening problems more obvious in patients with listening difficulties.
Can Residual Inhibition Predict the Success of Sound Enrichment Treatment for Tinnitus? Oct 8, 2024 - RI positivity may be a predictor of treatment success in sound enrichment for tinnitus.
Subconscious vibrotactile stimulation improves mobility and balance in patients with bilateral vestibulopathy: adherence over 2 years Oct 8, 2024 - Subconscious vibrotactile stimulation can improve self-reported balance and mobility in a subgroup of BVP patients who are motivated and have not seen improvement with vestibular rehabilitation.
Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) in South Indian Population: A Preliminary Cross-Sectional Study Oct 7, 2024 - Improved awareness and diagnostic strategies are needed to effectively diagnose and manage PPPD in individuals of all ages and genders. Further research is necessary to refine diagnostic approaches and develop targeted interventions for this complex disorder.
Relationship between voice impairment and stress coping styles in professionally active teachers Oct 7, 2024 - Stress management techniques should be included in the prevention and rehabilitation of occupational voice disorders in teachers to reduce the incidence of functional voice disorders in this group.
Uncovering the effects of pandemic conditions on hearing aid experiences: a dual perspective from audiologists and hearing aid users Oct 7, 2024 - The COVID-19 pandemic has caused difficulties for patients seeking tele-audiology services and adjustments for their hearing aids, potentially impacting the benefits of hearing aids.
A qualitative exploration of the assessment process to cochlear implantation for children with hearing loss Oct 7, 2024 - Social, peer, and professional support and information can help families manage the workload of caring for a child with a cochlear implant. These findings have implications for the delivery of pediatric cochlear implant services.
Does Action Observation of the Whole Task Influence Mirror Neuron System and Upper Limb Muscle Activity Better Than Part Task in People With Stroke? Oct 5, 2024 - The practice of the whole task should be emphasized in the treatment module for people with stroke to improve reaching abilities.
Gray matter volumetric changes in tinnitus: The impact of hearing loss and severity Oct 4, 2024 - The study found that hearing loss and tinnitus are associated with structural brain changes, providing insight into the pathophysiology of tinnitus and potential for improved treatments.
Effects of Apelin-13 on auditory system in STZ-induced diabetic rats Oct 1, 2024 - Apelin-13 may have a protective effect on the auditory system and could potentially be used as a therapeutic strategy for managing diabetic auditory impairment.
Does Mild and Moderate Hearing Loss Affect Verbal Working Memory and Language Skills in Children? Oct 1, 2024 - The degree of hearing loss can impact language and memory skills in children, highlighting the importance of considering this relationship in auditory rehabilitation programs.