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Noise-induced hearing loss

Noise and Health, 2012
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) still remains a problem in developed countries, despite reduced occupational noise exposure, strict standards for hearing protection and extensive public health awareness campaigns.
Mariola Sliwinska-Kowalska, Adrian Davis
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Oleuropein Effect on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Journal of International Advanced Otology, 2022
To investigate the possible protective activity of oleuropein compound on noise-induced hearing loss in rats.Twenty-eight adult male albino rats were divided into 4 groups. Control normal saline (n=7) group was kept noise-free. Control oleuropein group (n=7) group was kept noise-free and was administered with 50 mg/kg/day oleuropein.
Özgür Kümüş , Yüksel Olgun, Serpil Mungan Durankaya , Safiye Aktaş, Günay Kirkim , Semih Sütay   +5 more
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Clinical and audiological profile of patients with sudden sensorineural hearing loss after exposure to recreational noise [PDF]

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
According to the World Health Organization, significant hearing loss in young people exposed to recreational acoustic trauma has become a public health issue.
Lara Freire Bezerril Soares, Breno Lima de Almeida, Igor Ataíde Silva Teixeira, Maria Luisa Frechiani Lara Maciel, Jorge Vinícius Leocádio Monteiro, Luanna Miranda Martins, Marina Cançado Passarelli Scott, Norma de Oliveira Penido   +7 more
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Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Journal of Clinical Medicine, 2023
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is the second most common cause of sensorineural hearing loss, after age-related hearing loss, and affects approximately 5% of the world’s population. NIHL is associated with substantial physical, mental, social, and economic impacts at the patient and societal levels. Stress and social isolation in patients’ workplace
Natarajan, Nirvikalpa, Batts, Shelley, Stankovic, Konstantina M.   +2 more
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Impact of a hearing conservation programs on occupational noise-induced hearing loss

Revista CEFAC, 2022
Purpose: to analyze the impact of a Hearing Conservation Program on occupational noise-induced hearing loss in a metallurgical plant. Methods: a longitudinal case study (2003-2018) was carried out and a Hearing Conservation Program assessed with ...
Adalva Virgínia Couto Lopes, Cleide Fernandes Teixeira, Mirella Bezerra Rodrigues Vilela, Maria Luiza Lopes Timóteo de Lima   +3 more
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Noise-induced Hearing Loss among Patients Requiring Pure Tone Audiometry Evaluation in a Tertiary Care Centre: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 2023
Introduction: Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of sensorineural hearing loss caused by long-term exposure to loud noise. This study provides insight into hearing loss problems the general population faces.
Sangita Shrestha, Biraj Baral, Aakriti Dawadi, Pema Sherpa, Deepak Regmi   +4 more
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The noise profile and hearing impact of commercial fiberglass reinforced plastic speed boats in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2023
Background: Hearing impairment may result from tourism-related vehicle engine noise in Port Blair, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands. Aims and Objectives: Measure noise levels and test commercial fiberglass-reinforced plastic (FRP) speedboat operators for ...
Jonathan Lalchawilena , Lalhmingmawii
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Respondent’s Characteristic and Noise Intensity as Predicting Factors of Noise Induced Hearing Loss

The Indonesian Journal of Occupational Safety and Health, 2020
Introduction: Sensorineural hearing loss caused by loud noise exposure for a long time is known as the risk ofexperiencing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. PT. Multi Karya Asia Pacific Raya (PT.
Decy Situngkir, Ira Marti Ayu, Laosma Sipahutar   +2 more
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Noise-induced hearing loss

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 2014
Noise-induced hearing loss is the permanent hearing impairment that results from prolonged exposure to high levels of noise. Hearing loss caused by recreational and occupational noise exposure is the second-most-common cause of sensorineural hearing loss after presbycusis.
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Firefighters' noise exposure: A literature review

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2013
Aim: To review the literature about the effects of environmental noise on the hearing ability of firefighters. Method: The PubMed and Scielo databases were searched and studies from 2002 to 2012 that included the keywords firefighters, noise, and hearing
Taxini, Carla Linhares, Guida, Heraldo Lorena   +1 more
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