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Quality of life evaluation in children with cochlear implants

open access: yesCoDAS
PURPOSE:To evaluate the quality of life of children with cochlear implants from the perspective of their parents.METHODS:A clinical and cross-sectional study was conducted with 15 parents of children using cochlear implants of both genders aged between 2
Renata Paula de Almeida   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Learning and Memory Processes Following Cochlear Implantation:The Missing Piece of the Puzzle

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2016
At the present time, there is no question that cochlear implants work and often work very well in quiet listening conditions for many profoundly deaf children and adults.
David B. Pisoni   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Bioresorbable and Wireless Rechargeable Implanted Na‐ion Battery for Temporary Medical Devices

open access: yesAdvanced Functional Materials, EarlyView.
An all‐solid‐state bioresorbable Na‐ion battery is developed, composed entirely of bio‐eliminable materials. In vivo and ex vivo tests confirmed harmless disintegration of this implanted battery. Lifetime of the implanted battery can be precisely controlled by adjusting the dissolvable encapsulation layer's thickness.
Vedi Kuyil Azhagan Muniraj   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Long‐term improvement in the appearance of hypertrophic scars following a single treatment with acoustic subcision—A single center proof‐of‐concept study

open access: yesLasers in Surgery and Medicine, Volume 54, Issue 10, Page 1251-1260, December 2022., 2022
Abstract Introduction and Objectives Fibrosis, including hypertrophic scar formation, is a pathological condition characterized by excessive production and accumulation of collagen, and loss of tissue architecture, in response to wound healing. Alterations in the extracellular matrix (ECM) biomechanical properties may be important in modulating ...
Brenda LaTowsky   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Variations in microanatomy of the human modiolus require individualized cochlear implantation

open access: yesScientific Reports, 2022
Cochlear variability is of key importance for the clinical use of cochlear implants, the most successful neuroprosthetic device that is surgically placed into the cochlear scala tympani.
Markus Pietsch   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Asymmetric Inter‐Hemisphere Communication Contributes to Speech Acquisition of Toddlers with Cochlear Implants

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
The present study constructs machine‐learning models to resolve developmental relationships among auditory performance, auditory cortical processing, and functional connectivity of the bilateral language network during the first year of restored hearing. The results demonstrate that asymmetric inter‐hemisphere communication contributes significantly to
Xue Zhao   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Lycium barbarum Glycopeptide Alleviates Neomycin‐Induced Ototoxicity by Inhibiting Tryptophan Hydroxylase‐Mediated Serotonin Biosynthesis

open access: yesAdvanced Science, EarlyView.
Lycium barbarum glycopeptide (LBGP), which is further extracted from Lycium barbarum polysaccharides, exhibits significant protective effects against neomycin‐induced hearing dysfunction including oxidative stress in cochlea and loss of key cells in cochlea.
Yunhao Wu   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

Performance of hearing skills in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder using cochlear implant: a systematic review,

open access: yesBrazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015
Introduction: Currently, there are no doubts about the benefits of cochlear implants for the development of children with severe or profound hearing loss. However, there is still no consensus among researchers and professionals regarding the benefits for
Nayara Freitas Fernandes   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Can a Digital Awareness Campaign Change Knowledge and Beliefs Regarding Cochlear Implants? A Study in Older Adults in 5 European Countries

open access: yesInquiry: The Journal of Health Care Organization, Provision, and Financing, 2020
There are 466 million people living with a disabling hearing loss and the challenges of managing this public health crisis cannot be underestimated. Yet, adult utilization of cochlear implants is poor with less than 10% of suitable candidates receiving ...
Patrick S. C. D’Haese MBA   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Neurocognitive function in children with cochlear implants and hearing aids: a systematic review

open access: yesFrontiers in Neuroscience, 2023
PurposeTo systematically review the existing literature that examines the relationship between cognition, hearing, and language in children using cochlear implants and hearing aids.MethodThe review has been registered in Prospero (Registration: CRD ...
Jefferson Vilela da Silva Lima   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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