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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.
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.
Role of the video head impulse test in the evaluation of vestibulo-ocular reflex in individuals with Parkinson’s disease Oct 1, 2024 - Patients with Parkinson's disease should be evaluated for possible vestibular dysfunction, even if their SCC gains are normal. This can lead to a better understanding of vestibular function in PD and potentially improve management strategies for dizziness in this population.
Squamous cell carcinoma metastatic to the lymph nodes of the parapharyngeal space: case series and systematic review Sep 30, 2024 - PPS metastases have a poor prognosis, with an overall survival of 19.8 months and disease-free survival of 8.6 months. This is especially true for patients diagnosed with regional recurrence after primary treatment, likely due to their poor general conditions and difficulty of treatment.
A Survey of the Knowledge and Attitudes of First-Time Pregnant Women Regarding Infant Hearing Loss Sep 29, 2024 - Mothers should be well-informed about hearing loss and its impact on language development, but there are gaps in maternal knowledge about the specific causes of hearing loss.
A population-based study on the associations of thyroid cancer with chronic periodontitis Sep 28, 2024 - The study found a strong connection between chronic periodontitis and thyroid cancer, with the risk being twice as high in thyroid cancer patients. This was consistent for both men and women, highlighting the need for public awareness about the potential risks of periodontitis.
Utility of deficit-specific computer-based training on children with temporal processing deficit Sep 28, 2024 - The CBTPT module was found to be useful in improving temporal processing deficits in children.
Kids are not just small adults: An attempt to validate pediatric tablet-based digits in noise testing Sep 28, 2024 - The relationship between soundbooth and CHL differentiation in children aged 3-18 is not significant, and further testing is needed to determine pediatric-specific cut-off values.
Changes in participatory and societal outcomes during the waiting period for cochlear implantation – an observational study Sep 26, 2024 - Longer waiting times for non-clinically-prioritized patients may have adverse effects on short- and long-term outcomes. Future studies should identify subgroups with tolerable waiting times.
T cell responses and clinical symptoms among infants with congenital cytomegalovirus infection Sep 23, 2024 - The research on vaccines for children is funded by various organizations, including the Stanley and Susan Plotkin and Sanofi Pasteur, the Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital, and the Pichichero Family Foundation.
The effect of percutaneous and transcutaneous BAHA on hearing and subjective auditory abilities: A comparative study Sep 23, 2024 - BAHA can provide predictable and lasting improvements in hearing thresholds and daily hearing abilities, making it a valuable option for patients with conductive hearing loss.
Prospective Evaluation of Transsphenoidal Pituitary Surgery in Patients with Cushing’s Disease: Delayed Remission and the Role of Postsurgical Cortisol as a Predictive Factor Sep 23, 2024 - Serum and urinary cortisol concentrations did not fluctuate significantly from the first to the fifth day, indicating a potential predictor of durable remission in Parkinson's disease.
International expert consensus statement: surgical failure in obstructive sleep apnea Sep 22, 2024 - The management of OSA after surgical failure is a significant clinical challenge and this CCS provides guidance for addressing and preventing such failures.
Association of herpes simplex virus infection with hearing loss: a cross-sectional study using NHANES data from 2011 to 2012 and 2015 to 2016 Sep 21, 2024 - There is a potential association between HSV-1 and HSV-2 infections and hearing impairment, especially in younger individuals and those with a lower BMI. Further research is needed to determine the causal impact of HSV on auditory function.
Coactivation of the Laryngeal Muscles in Pigs Without External Neural Control Indicates Existence of an Intrinsic Neuronal Network Sep 20, 2024 - The presence of a localized neuronal network in the larynx, specifically in the TA muscles, has been hinted at in the absence of external innervation. Further morphological investigation is needed to confirm its existence.
Radiotherapy Versus Transoral Robotic Surgery for Oropharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Final Results of the ORATOR Randomized Trial Sep 20, 2024 - There were no significant differences in overall survival (OS) or progression-free survival (PFS) between radiation therapy (RT) and transoral robotic surgery (TORS) for head and neck cancer. However, there were differences in toxicity and quality of life (QOL) profiles, suggesting that treatment choice should be a shared decision between patients and their providers.
Reliability of the Unilateral Hearing Loss in Youth Instrument for Children With Single-Sided Deafness Sep 20, 2024 - The uniHELO test showed excellent test-retest reliability for evaluating listening challenges in children with single-sided deafness, with stronger scores than the Parent and Pediatric SSQ.
Using Alpha-Band Power to Evaluate Hearing Aid Directionality Based on Multistream Architecture Sep 20, 2024 - Measuring neural oscillations in the alpha-band may provide valuable insight into the impact of hearing aid processing on listening effort in challenging acoustic environments.
Transoral laser microsurgery for supraglottic carcinomas: results of a prospective multicenter trial (SUPRATOL) Sep 19, 2024 - Rates of permanent tracheostomy and gastrostomy tube placement are consistent with previous cohort studies, and 2-year oncologic outcomes fall within the reported range.
Modifiable risk factors for developing otitis media with effusion in children under 12 years in high-income countries: a systematic review Sep 19, 2024 - Upper respiratory tract infection, ear infection, adenoid hypertrophy, and exposure to other children may be predictors for the development of OME. Further studies are needed to explore other potential risk factors.
Immediate Impact of Vocal Demand, Likelihood of Dysphonia, and Performance Aspects in Amateur Protestant Singers Sep 19, 2024 - Singers in this population had a low probability of dysphonia, and factors such as trying to sing louder than instruments and ability to hear oneself well while singing were associated with dysphonia screening.
Effects of Expiratory Muscle Strength Training on Oropharyngeal Swallow Physiology in Persons with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): A Preliminary Study Sep 19, 2024 - The study found that EMST had a significant effect on maximum expiratory pressure (MEP) and a moderate effect on peak cough flow (PCF) in individuals with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This suggests that EMST may improve airway clearance capacity in this population.
Item Hierarchy of Vocal Fatigue Index (VFI) in School Teachers-A Study from South India Sep 19, 2024 - There is a need for a specific tool to assess the mental health of school teachers, taking into account their occupation, geographic location, sociocultural background, and ethnicity. Mere adaptations and translations of existing tools may not be sufficient for clinical use.
Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potential in Otosclerosis: A Systematic Review Sep 19, 2024 - Otosclerosis affects VEMP responses, with variations observed between AC- and BC-VEMPs. BC-VEMPs offer insights into inner ear function.
Evaluating diagnostic and management agreement between physiotherapists and ear, nose and throat specialist in a primary contact physiotherapy-led vestibular clinic: A prospective blinded inter-rater agreement pilot study Sep 18, 2024 - Physiotherapy-led vestibular clinics can effectively manage patients with vestibular dysfunction referred to an ENT service.
Masking level differences under two different measurement conditions: A normative study of young adults Sep 18, 2024 - The study found that there was a significant difference in MLD test scores between two different measurement conditions, but no significant difference based on gender. The study also presents mean normative values for MLD test scores in healthy young adults.
Objective Determination of Site-of-Lesion in Auditory Neuropathy Sep 18, 2024 - Diffusion-weighted MRI can help identify different patterns of anatomical abnormality in the auditory system, which can guide management recommendations for individuals with peripheral and central auditory pathway abnormalities.
Natural history of otitis media with effusion-related hearing loss in children under 12 years: a systematic review Sep 18, 2024 - Resolution of OME causing hearing loss may improve over longer follow-up periods, but this trend is not consistent and may be influenced by variations in populations and definitions of resolution.
Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Validation of the Listening Inventory for Education-Revised in Italian Sep 17, 2024 - The LIFE-R-ITA assessment tool can aid in identifying students' self-perception of listening difficulties in school, allowing for more effective interventions to be implemented.
Neonatal Markers of Prematurity as Predictors of Permanent Childhood Hearing Loss and Neurodevelopmental Impairment in Children Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Sep 17, 2024 - Children with prelingual hearing impairment (PCHI) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission have a higher risk of cerebral palsy compared to their matched counterparts, challenging the conventional focus on gestational age and birth weight for neurodevelopmental outcomes. A more nuanced approach to monitoring and intervention is needed.
Music Listening as Exploratory Behavior: From Dispositional Reactions to Epistemic Interactions with the Sonic World Sep 17, 2024 - Music is valued for its complexity, surprisingness, novelty, incongruity, puzzlingness, and patterns, relying on processes of selection, differentiation, discrimination, and identification.
How differ eCAP types in cochlear implants users with and without inner ear malformations: amplitude growth function, spread of excitation, refractory recovery function Sep 16, 2024 - There was no significant difference in ECAP amplitudes between the IEM group and the normal cochlea group, suggesting that the IEM group produced eCAP with similar amplitudes to the normal cochlea group.
Remote assessment of music perception in pediatric cochlear implant recipients Sep 14, 2024 - The study found that remote assessments in audiological practices had a TR score of 32.81%, durations of 10.20 and 5.42 minutes for PDD and TR tests, respectively, and an average SUS score of 64.04.
Tracking aspects of healthcare activity during the first nine months of COVID-19 in Ireland: a secondary analysis of publicly available data Sep 13, 2024 - The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the potential for rapid and large-scale implementation of novel solutions in healthcare delivery, providing an opportunity to improve and build a more sustainable system.
vHIT and fHIT in Patients With Migraine, Vestibular Migraine, and Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness Sep 13, 2024 - The use of an OB resulted in a significant decrease in patients with VM, but this was not correlated with anxiety scores. The underlying mechanism may be difficulty in resolving conflicts between visual and vestibular inputs.
Enhancement of laryngeal contrasts in non-native English clear speech: a comparison between L2-immersed sequential bilinguals and L1-immersed speakers Sep 13, 2024 - There is no significant difference in acoustic enhancement strategies between L2 and L1-immersed speakers, indicating that language immersion may not have an effect on clear speech in L2. Further research is needed to understand this finding and explore potential explanations.
Electrically evoked late latency response using single electrode stimulation and its relation to speech perception among paediatric cochlear implant users Sep 12, 2024 - The N1 biomarker can be used to evaluate auditory cortical development and eLLR with single electrode stimulation may be a useful tool for assessing changes after cochlear implantation in children.
TNM 8 staging system beyond p16: Double HPV/p16 status is superior to p16 alone in predicting outcome in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma Sep 12, 2024 - HPV testing should be integrated in cancer staging, especially in regions of low attributable fraction, alongside p16 evaluation to ensure a comprehensive assessment of prognosis.
Correction Factor Evaluation and Between-System Comparison of Behavioral Threshold Predictions From Auditory Brainstem Response Measures in Infants Sep 11, 2024 - The Hearing Program can accurately predict behavioral thresholds in infants with hearing loss, as long as calibration and collection parameters are consistent between different ABR systems. No additional correction factors are needed.
The effect of cold plasma on the treatment of external otitis: an experimental study in rats Sep 11, 2024 - Cold plasma can be an effective method for treating external otitis, especially when combined with antibiotics.
Development of Symptom Specific Dysphagia Quality of Life Questionnaire in Tamil Sep 11, 2024 - The validation of a culturally sensitive assessment tool for dysphagia highlights its clinical relevance and usefulness in understanding the multidimensional impact of dysphagia on quality of life.
Music Perception and Music-Related Quality of Life in Adult Cochlear Implant Users: Exploring the Need for Music Rehabilitation Sep 10, 2024 - Music has a strong negative impact on quality of life for many cochlear implant users, emphasizing the need for personalized music interventions and inclusion of self-report questionnaires and music perception tests in clinical evaluations.
Exploring autonomic dysfunction in functional dysphonia: A protocol for a case-control study and a randomized controlled trial Sep 10, 2024 - This study will provide important information on the impact of FD on quality of life and healthcare costs, as well as contribute to evidence-based practices for diagnosis and treatment of the condition.
Development of the West China Tinnitus Impact Inventory and Analysis of Its Reliability and Validity Sep 9, 2024 - The WCTII has been found to have satisfactory reliability and validity in assessing the severity of tinnitus in Chinese patients.
Effect modification of glycemic control on association of lung function with all-cause and cardiovascular mortality in persons with type 2 diabetes – A retrospective cohort study Sep 7, 2024 - Pulmonary function, specifically FEV1, is significantly associated with mortality in individuals with T2DM. Glucose control also has a significant effect on this association.
Toward Sham Interventions for Behavioral Voice Treatment Outcome Research in Female Students Without Dysphonia Sep 7, 2024 - Despite minimal impact on objective voice function measures, participants showed significant changes in perceived voice quality across various SIPs. Further investigation is needed to determine effective sham interventions.
Patients with Mondini deformty: is standard electrode necessary? Sep 6, 2024 - The use of short electrode arrays during implantation in patients with Mondini deformity may lead to better outcomes in terms of auditory perception and speech sound tests.
Comparison of the Effects of Low-Dye and Kinesiology Taping in Plantar Fasciitis on Pain and Function: A Randomized Double-Blind Study Sep 5, 2024 - Taping techniques, specifically KT and low-Dye, combined with conventional treatments like ESWT, may be beneficial for improving pain and function in individuals with plantar fasciitis. Further randomized controlled trials with longer follow-up are needed to confirm this hypothesis.
A Subcortical Model for Auditory Forward Masking with Efferent Control of Cochlear Gain Sep 4, 2024 - The theory of increased forward-masking strength later in the ascending pathway may explain results for a psychoacoustic task with random variation in masker level.
Sudden sensorineural hearing loss: audiological profile during the COVID-19 pandemic Sep 3, 2024 - Infection with SARS-CoV-2 can lead to more severe sudden sensorineural hearing loss (SSNHL), particularly in bilateral cases. Patients who have not received vaccination against COVID-19 may be at a higher risk for developing bilateral SSNHL.
Is galvanic VEMP a prediction of the nerve origin and damage in patients of vestibular schwannoma Sep 2, 2024 - GVS VEMPs can help differentiate between labyrinthine and retro-labyrinthine lesions, and when combined with BCV VEMPs, can potentially indicate the origin of a tumor from the eighth cranial nerve or remaining vestibular function.
Development and evaluation of a novel user-operated slider-based audiometry method Sep 2, 2024 - Slider audiometry showed validity at 4000 and 8000 Hz, but lower thresholds were found for octave frequencies between 250 to 2000 Hz compared to manual audiometry. Test-retests of the new method had small mean differences and acceptable SDs.
In-office Eustachian Tube Dilation Reduces Symptoms Among Patients With Barometric Challenges Aug 31, 2024 - The procedure for treating Eustachian tube dysfunction using local anesthetics and a mild sedative is well suited for private practice or the outpatient clinic.
A cross-sectional study of perception toward university social responsibility and environmental sustainability practices in medical university students under promotion of sustainable thinking within the university Aug 30, 2024 - Implementing USR-oriented courses or activities can help achieve environmental sustainability among university students. This research is the first to investigate and discuss the perceived USR and environmental sustainability practices among university students in Taiwan.
Cochlear implants for hereditary ATTR amyloidosis: a case report of two cases Aug 29, 2024 - Cochlear implant may be a viable rehabilitation option for patients with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss caused by ATTRv amyloidosis, especially in cases where vision is also compromised.
Feasibility of implementing a school entry hearing screening programme in the South-East District, Botswana Aug 29, 2024 - School entry hearing screening programmes can be successfully implemented in the South-East District, Botswana.
Tracking Listening Skill Development in Infants and Children with Hearing Loss: A Normative Dataset for the Functional Listening Index-Paediatric (FLI-P® ) Aug 28, 2024 - The study shows that FLI-P can be used to guide early intervention decisions and monitor progress in children with hearing loss, by comparing their scores and developmental trajectories to those of typically hearing children.
Impact of Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Polymorphisms on Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma Risk Aug 28, 2024 - There is no association between MMP-8 genotypes and NPC risk in Taiwanese individuals, and no combined effects with lifestyle habits were observed.
Lung function measurements in the Greenlandic Inuit population: results from the Greenlandic health survey 2017-2019 Aug 27, 2024 - The high prevalence of obstructive lung function and rapid decline in lung function in smokers highlights the need for focus on health issues that may affect lung health in Greenland. Additionally, there is a need for Inuit reference values in daily clinical practice.
Exploring word-referent mapping in Mandarin-speaking late-talkers at 33 months and its language predictors at 27 months: An eye-tracking study Aug 27, 2024 - Interventions for Mandarin-speaking LTs should focus on improving phonological working memory and lexical-tone perception to enhance linguistic capacities and build robust novel W-R mapping.
Immunological insights: assessing immune parameters in medical professionals exposed to SARS-CoV-2 Aug 26, 2024 - Understanding the immune background of COVID-19 may improve prevention by identifying at-risk individuals.
Outcomes of Active Middle Ear Implants: Speech Perception and Quality of Life Aug 26, 2024 - The Soundbridge hearing implant has been shown to improve subjective satisfaction and audiological test scores in patients with various types of hearing loss. Additionally, the AMEI has a low risk of medical or surgical complications and offers ease of use and social benefits for those with hearing loss.
Analysis of head and eye dynamic may explain saccades in dizzy patients with normal VOR gain Aug 25, 2024 - This study suggests that time delay may play a role in explaining increased saccade frequency in dizzy patients with normal VOR gain, providing further evidence for the importance of saccades and time delay in interpreting vHIT results.
Health-related quality of life in vibrant soundbridge patients: generic and specific measures, short-term and long-term outcomes Aug 23, 2024 - The use of hearing devices can lead to significant improvements in hearing-specific and generic health-related quality of life, which may remain stable in the long term.
Association of salivary gland cancer with human papillomavirus infections Aug 23, 2024 - Individuals with a history of HPV infection have an approximately 88% higher likelihood of developing salivary gland cancer.
Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD) in pediatric patients after COVID-19 infection Aug 22, 2024 - Treatment for PPPD may lead to improved activity levels and DHI-pc scores in long-COVID patients. This case series provides valuable information on symptom evolution and treatment efficacy in this patient population.
Using Artificial Intelligence for Assessment of Velopharyngeal Competence in Children Born With Cleft Palate With or Without Cleft Lip Aug 16, 2024 - Network accuracies were too low for the networks to be useful alternatives for VPC assessment in clinical practice. Suggestions for future research with regards to study design and dataset optimization were discussed.
Level-Dependent Subcortical Electroencephalography Responses to Continuous Speech Aug 14, 2024 - Level-dependent subcortical TRFs can be detected for speech segments with higher intensity, even in natural continuous speech.
Food security and disability in South Africa: an analysis of General Household Survey data Aug 14, 2024 - Inclusive data collection within a food sovereignty framework is needed to increase visibility of people with eating/swallowing disabilities and their intersecting needs for food security.
Long-term outcomes of congenital cytomegalovirus infection in children early identified by extended hearing-targeted screening Aug 13, 2024 - Continuous, multidisciplinary follow-up and early identification with tailored interventions are crucial for improving the long-term health and quality of life of children affected by congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV).
Prospective Teacher’s Voice Questionnaire (PTVQ): Development of a Questionnaire to Assess Training-Related Voice Symptoms Among Prospective Teachers Aug 13, 2024 - The PTVQ could be used to identify and address voice disorders in prospective teachers, potentially improving teaching quality and job satisfaction.
Evaluation of the Effect of Age on the Contralateral Acoustic Reflex Suppression Test in Individuals With Normal Hearing Aug 12, 2024 - Changes in the function of the efferent hearing system occur due to aging, resulting in a decrease in suppression produced by the efferent system.
Exploring the feasibility of remote administration of speech audiometry: A comparative study of conventional and digital methods Aug 11, 2024 - Remote speech audiometry using digital tools is feasible and can pave the way for wider adoption of tele-audiology practices, especially in situations where in-person assessments are not possible.
Teletherapy to address language disparities in deaf and hard-of-hearing children: study protocol for an inclusive multicentre clinical trial Aug 8, 2024 - Professional and parent stakeholder groups will facilitate dissemination and implementation of study findings.
The detection of pathological parathyroid glands is facilitated by identifying vascular features on ultrasound: the potential benefit of a low-frequency vascular probe Aug 8, 2024 - The use of a low frequency vascular probe may improve the detection of hyperfunctioning parathyroid glands and increase diagnostic confidence for ultrasound examiners.
3D-printed temporal bone models for training: Does material transparency matter? Aug 7, 2024 - The material used for 3D-printing temporal bone models should have some degree of transparency, similar to natural bone, to allow trainees to learn and utilize key visual cues during drilling.
Remote self-report and speech-in-noise measures predict clinical audiometric thresholds Aug 7, 2024 - The study highlights the effectiveness of remote DIN test and SSQ-12 in evaluating auditory function, indicating the potential for improved access to reliable hearing assessment in remote or underserved communities.
The characteristics and reproducibility of motor speech functional neuroimaging in healthy controls Aug 6, 2024 - The cerebellum and connected cerebral regions are involved in motor speech tasks, but more research is needed to determine the reliability of using speech fMRI as a marker for changes in brain activity.
Feasibility of a Novel 3D Ultrasound Imaging Technique for Intraoperative Margin Assessment during Tongue Cancer Surgery Aug 6, 2024 - 3D ultrasound imaging of surgical specimens may improve the number of free margins after tongue cancer treatment.
Optimizing Tinnitus Management: The Important Role of Hearing Aids with Sound Generators Aug 6, 2024 - Hearing aids (HAs) may be beneficial in the first year, but prolonged use may worsen tinnitus symptoms. On the other hand, hearing aid sound generators (HA SGs) are effective in the long term. Future studies should consider the type of sound used in tinnitus treatment.
Local anesthesia vs. general anesthesia in cochlear implant surgery: Impact on surgical duration, postoperative recovery, costs and clinical insights. An extensive meta-analysis Aug 5, 2024 - Local anesthesia (L.A.) has been shown to have advantages in cochlear implant surgery, including lower costs, and improved post-operative management could bring further benefits for patients and reduce hospital costs.
A Step Toward Precision Audiology: Individual Differences and Characteristic Profiles From Auditory Perceptual and Cognitive Abilities Aug 5, 2024 - Individual differences in hearing abilities should be taken into consideration when developing targeted interventions for individuals with hearing loss.
Do auditory brainstem implants favor the development of sensory integration and cognitive functions? Aug 4, 2024 - Sensory processing may play a role in the development of memory and attention skills in children with acquired brain injury (ABI). This information can help improve educational strategies for these children.
Bone conducted cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials: comparison of tone burst stimulus vs chirp stimulus Aug 4, 2024 - A 500 Hz Chirp stimulus may provide a more accurate assessment of otolith organs, reducing false negatives in patients.
Labor market effects of rehabilitation for patients diagnosed with dizziness – a Danish nationwide register-based cohort study Aug 4, 2024 - Intrahospital diagnosed MD increases the risk of leaving the labor market and is associated with significant expenses to the Danish health care system.
Heterozygous variants in transmembrane channel-like 1 gene cause autosomal recessive nonsyndromic hearing loss Aug 4, 2024 - A new pathogenic complex heterozygous mutation of the TMC1 gene was found, providing a basis for genetic counseling and prenatal diagnosis of ARNSHL.
Comparison of listening efforts in typically developing children and children with central auditory processing disorders Aug 2, 2024 - Assessing cognitive abilities in children with listening difficulties can provide valuable information for developing therapeutic activities and improving listening comprehension in challenging situations.
Efficacy of tailor-made notched music training for primary tinnitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis Aug 2, 2024 - TMNMT did not significantly outperform only listening to music in reducing tinnitus distress, indicating a need for further research to optimize its effectiveness and safety profile.
Changing Knowledge, Principles, and Technology in Contemporary Clinical Audiological Practice: A Narrative Review Aug 2, 2024 - The field of clinical audiology has seen significant growth and changes in priorities due to new knowledge and technological innovations. Hearing loss is now positioned as an important field in health and medicine.
A theory of coverage rate differences for hearing aids around the world based on correlational observation and analysis Aug 1, 2024 - Subsidies and income generation should be considered alongside improving coverage rates for hearing aids in order to effectively address hearing loss.
Audiological profile of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus Aug 1, 2024 - People with type 2 diabetes should undergo routine audiological assessments to detect and intervene early in potential hearing loss. These findings have implications for audiology clinical protocols, diabetes-related health policies, and patient education.
Otitis media sequelae and hearing in adolescence after administration of an 11-valent conjugate pneumococcal vaccine in infancy: a prospective cohort study with long-term follow-up of the ARIVAC trial Jul 31, 2024 - Administration of 11-valent PCV in infancy was associated with absolute and relative risk reductions in the sequelae of acute otitis media 16-20 years after the original ARIVAC trial.
Intraoperative Compound Action Potentials as a Predictor of Postoperative Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials in Cochlear Implant Users Jul 31, 2024 - Intraoperative ECAP responses do not reliably predict postoperative ECAEP responses, cautioning against the use of ECAPs as a predictive tool for CI hearing outcomes.
Hearing Aid apps: are they safe, practical and beneficial for children and teens in challenging situations? Jul 31, 2024 - The app has the potential to help customize hearing aids for children 11 years and older, improving speech understanding in noisy environments.
The Neural Correlates of Central Auditory Dysfunction in Chronic Tinnitus: A Multimodal Approach Jul 31, 2024 - Central auditory dysfunction may be linked to the underlying neurophysiological changes in chronic tinnitus.
Effects of neurofeedback training on the alpha activity in quantitative electroencephalography, cognitive function, and speech perception in elderly with presbycusis: a quasi-experimental study Jul 31, 2024 - NFT may be an effective method for improving alpha activity, cognitive function, and speech perception in individuals with cognitive and auditory impairments.
Effectiveness of bimodal stimulation of the auditory-somatosensory system in the treatment of tonal tinnitus Jul 30, 2024 - Bimodal stimulation may be an effective intervention method for some subjects with tinnitus, especially people with hearing loss who have tonal tinnitus.
Evaluating the association between developmental language disorder and depressive symptoms in preschool children Jul 29, 2024 - Children with developmental language disorder (DLD) may require targeted psychiatric and pedagogical interventions, as well as individualized educational programs to address their socio-emotional and cognitive needs.
Creating a health informatics data resource for hearing health research Jul 29, 2024 - The process of data sharing across the HIC has the potential to transform UK hearing research and hearing care by utilizing routinely collected clinical data.