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Hearing Thresholds at High Frequencies: Age as a Predictor of Values

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023
Introduction The audiological evaluation has the main objective of determining the integrity of the auditory system. Pure tone audiometry is a standardized behavioral procedure that aims to investigate auditory thresholds to describe auditory ...
Laura Franco Chiriboga, Karolina Pessote Sideri, Carla Salles Chamouton, Júlia Nayara Silva Oliveira, Luis Miguel Chiriboga Arteta   +4 more
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Novel cochlear implant assessment tool: Comparative analysis of children and adults

Frontiers in Neurology, 2023
ObjectivesTo analyse the results of children and adults with cochlear implants (CIs) in pure tone audiometry (PTA) and speech perception tests. Tests were performed in two ways: using loudspeakers in the sound booth (SB) and with direct audio input (DAI)
Fernanda Ferreira Caldas, Fernanda Ferreira Caldas, Byanka Cagnacci Buzo, Bruno Sanches Masiero, Alice Andrade Takeuti, Carolina Costa Cardoso, Thais Gomes Abrahão Elias, Fayez Bahmad, Fayez Bahmad   +8 more
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DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION IN A GROUP OF INDUSTRY WORKERS, OF AN APPLICATION FOR AUDIOMETRIC SCREENING: A SOLUTION FOR SOCIAL DISTANCE DURING COVID-19 EMERGENCY [PDF]

Euromediterranean Biomedical Journal, 2020
In the context of the global COVID-19 pandemic, companies and institutions all over the world are trying to find the best ways to reorganize their activity, minimizing the contagion risk among their employees, so as to protect their health and prevent ...
Emanuele Cannizzaro
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Diagnostic methods for determining auditory function in infants [PDF]

Наука и инновации в медицине, 2020
Objectives - ал overview of the subjective and objective methods of hearing testing in infants that can be used in clinical practice. Results. Both subjective and objective methods of hearing function testing can be used in infants.
Evgeni S. Savelyev, Elena E. Savelyeva, Gaziz Sh. Tufatulin   +2 more
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High Frequency Audiometry [PDF]

Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology, 1984
After a brief discussion of the past use of and clinical need for high frequency hearing tests, a new technique is described that uses a special electric transduction mode: a 60-kHz carrier frequency is modulated by the desired audiofrequency. The combined signal is applied to the skin over the mastoids by Mylar-covered electrodes.
J, Tonndorf, B, Kurman
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Comparison of Vitamin D Levels in Allergic Patients with and Without Asthma

Bagcilar Medical Bulletin, 2019
Objective:To determine whether serum vitamin D levels had a relationship with pulmonary function test (PFT) results and serum immunoglobulin E (IgE) levels in allergic patients with and without asthma.Method:The study group was comprised of patients who ...
Ayşe Sezim Şafak, Fuat Bulut
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High-frequency audiometry: A means for early diagnosis of noise-induced hearing loss

Noise and Health, 2011
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL), an irreversible disorder, is a common problem in industrial settings. Early diagnosis of NIHL can help prevent the progression of hearing loss, especially in speech frequencies.
Amir H Mehrparvar, Seyyed J Mirmohammadi, Abbas Ghoreyshi, Abolfazl Mollasadeghi, Ziba Loukzadeh   +4 more
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Accuracy and Pitfalls in the Smartphone-Based Audiometry Examination [PDF]

Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
Introduction: Approximately 466 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide, with Indonesia ranking fourth in Southeast Asia. However, conventional pure-tone audiometry is not yet available in many areas because of its high cost. Numerous available
Ramtry Berampu, Indri Adriztina, Ferryan Sofyan, Yetty Machrina, Ichwanul Adenin   +4 more
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User-Operated Audiometry Project (UAud) – Introducing an Automated User-Operated System for Audiometric Testing Into Everyday Clinic Practice

Frontiers in Digital Health, 2021
Hearing loss is the third leading cause of years lived with disability. It is estimated that 430 million people worldwide are affected, and the number of cases is expected to increase in the future. There is therefore increased pressure on hearing health
Christos Sidiras, Raul Sanchez-Lopez, Raul Sanchez-Lopez, Ellen Raben Pedersen, Chris Bang Sørensen, Jacob Nielsen, Jesper Hvass Schmidt, Jesper Hvass Schmidt, Jesper Hvass Schmidt   +8 more
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Cytokine changes in nasal secretions after acute acoustic trauma [PDF]

Journal of Medical Biochemistry
Background: Occupational noise-induced hearing loss poses a significant health risk, especially for military and law enforcement. Unlike steady, prolonged noise, impulse noise, such as gunfire, leads to more immediate and severe hearing impairment.
Jovanović Vanja, Marjanović Sonja, Perić Aleksandar, Jovanović Dejan, Radojičić Zoran, Đukić Mirjana, Vojvodić Danilo   +6 more
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