Synchrony, complexity and directiveness in mothers\u27 interactions with infants pre- and post-cochlear implantation [PDF]
This study investigated effects of profound hearing loss on mother–infant interactions before and after cochlear implantation with a focus on maternal synchrony, complexity, and directiveness.
Bergeson, Tonya R.+2 more
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Screening methods for age-related hearing loss in older patients with cancer: A review of the literature [PDF]
© 2018 by the authors. As people grow older, they may experience loss in hearing sensitivity. Age-related hearing loss may negatively affect the patient's quality of life as it may lead to social isolation. In older patients with cancer, hearing loss can
Boterberg, T.+6 more
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Assessing a Mitochondrial Disease Treatment via a Novel Statistical Technique for Accelerometer Data
ABSTRACT Objective Therapeutic development for mitochondrial diseases, rare genetic disorders with pathogenic defects of oxidative phosphorylation, is hindered by unsatisfactory outcome measures. To address this problem, we provide the first clinical application of a novel, bias‐adjusted outcome measure of acceleration across a range of subjects ...
Ian W. McKeague+8 more
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Characteristics of Cerebral Palsy in the Midwestern US
ABSTRACT Objective Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common lifelong motor disability worldwide. Yet, data is limited on how CP manifests in the US. Our objective was to characterize and determine factors affecting functional outcomes in a large population of young people with CP in the Midwestern US.
Susie Kim+6 more
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Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is the most common sensory deficit in aging society, which is accompanied by increased speech discrimination difficulties in noisy environments, social isolation, and cognitive decline.
Barbara Peixoto Pinheiro+4 more
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Fair Hearing in Administrative Rule-Making: A Recent Experience Under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic and Fair Packaging and Labeling Acts [PDF]
In promulgating regulations to govern the labeling of foods under the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act, the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, despite the objections of adversely affected parties, denied all requests for a public hearing. In this article the
Forte, Wesley E.
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INF2‐Related Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease in a Japanese Cohort: Genetic and Clinical Insights
ABSTRACT Background INF2 mutations cause focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) and Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease (CMT). Accurate genetic diagnosis is critical, as INF2‐related FSGS is typically resistant to immunotherapy yet rarely recurs after transplantation, and its associated neuropathy can mimic treatable immune‐mediated disorders such as ...
Chikashi Yano+27 more
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Conclusion: We presented a successful case of surgical resection of a chondroblastoma in the anterior skull base. Additionally, we reviewed the existing literature and previously documented cases.
Mohsen Fazli+7 more
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Expanding Hereditary Spastic Paraplegias Limits: Biallelic SPAST Variants in Cerebral Palsy Mimics
ABSTRACT Objective Hereditary spastic paraplegias (HSP) are rare neurodegenerative disorders marked by spasticity and lower limb weakness. The most common type, SPG4, is usually autosomal dominant and caused by SPAST gene variants, typically presenting as pure HSP.
Gregorio A. Nolasco+18 more
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Benefit From Directional Microphone Hearing Aids: Objective and Subjective Evaluations [PDF]
ObjectivesThe aims of this study were to find and compare the effect of directional (DIR) processing of two different hearing aids via both subjective and objective methods, to determine the association between the results of the subjective and objective
Hee-Sung Park+5 more
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