Hearing Loss in Mucopolysaccharidosis [PDF]
Abstract Introduction Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) is a set of rare diseases caused by deficiency of lysosomal enzymes that lead to the accumulation of glycosaminoglycans (GAG) in tissues and organs, which, in turn, is responsible for the multisystemic clinical, chronic, and progressive symptoms.
Cibele Gomes Bicalho+3 more
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Recovery from repeated sudden hearing loss in a patient with Takayasu’s arteritis treated with hyperbaric oxygen therapy: the first report in the literature [PDF]
Hearing loss has been rarely reported in Takayasu's arteritis, presents as sudden sensorineural hearing loss and usually responds well to corticosteroid therapy.
ALTISSIMI, Giancarlo+8 more
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Maltese children with a hearing impairment : analysis of the current situation and its impact on the quality of life of parents [PDF]
Understanding the effect that a diagnosis of a childhood hearing loss has on parents would help professionals adopt an approach which diminishes parents’ possible negative feelings and concerns. A sample of parents of children with hearing impairment
Grima, Ritienne, Sciberras, Stefan
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Hearing in young adults, part I: the effects of attitudes and beliefs toward noise, hearing loss and hearing protector devices [PDF]
There is great concern regarding the development of noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) in youth caused by high sound levels during various leisure activities.
Dhooge, Ingeborg+2 more
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A 60 year old former steelworker mentions to his general practitioner that his family is complaining that the television is too loud. ### Hearing difficulties ### Associated ear, nose, and throat (ENT) symptoms ### Risk factors for otological disease ### Red flags #### Box 1 Red flags ##### Sudden onset or rapidly progressive hearing ...
Rachel Edmiston, Caroline Mitchell
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Detection of cochlear hearing loss applying wavelet packets and support vector machines [PDF]
The aim of this paper is to evaluate the application of the wavelet packet transform (WP) and support vector machines (SVM) to transient evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAE) in order to achieve a detection of frequency-specific hearing loss. We introduce
Dietl, H., Weiss, S.
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Trajectory of hearing loss in children with unilateral hearing loss
IntroductionThe aim of this study was to quantify the amount of deterioration in hearing and to document the trajectory of hearing loss in early identified children with unilateral hearing loss (UHL). We also examined whether clinical characteristics were associated with the likelihood of having progressive hearing loss.MethodsAs part of the Mild and ...
Elizabeth M. Fitzpatrick+12 more
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Discovery and Testimony of Unretained Experts: Creating a Clear and Equitable Standard to Govern Compliance With Subpoenas [PDF]
Hearing impairment is known to be one of the most frequent sensory impairments. This condition is known to be a hidden disorder which is under recognised and under treated all around the world.
Manchaiah, Vinaya K. C., Zhao, Fei
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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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Aging, Cognitive Decline and Hearing Loss: Effects of Auditory Rehabilitation and Training with Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants on Cognitive Function and Depression among Older Adults [PDF]
A growing interest in cognitive effects associated with speech and hearing processes is spreading throughout the scientific community essentially guided by evidence that central and peripheral hearing loss is associated with cognitive decline.
Benatti, Alice+10 more
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