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Mitochondrial redox system: A key target of antioxidant therapy to prevent acquired sensorineural hearing loss

Frontiers in Pharmacology, 2023
Noise (noise-induced hearing loss), and ototoxic drugs (drug-induced ototoxicity), and aging (age-related hearing loss) are the major environmental factors that lead to acquired sensorineural hearing loss.
Jeong-In Baek, Ye-Ri Kim, Ye-Ri Kim, Kyu-Yup Lee, Un-Kyung Kim, Un-Kyung Kim   +5 more
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Association of flying time with hearing loss in military pilots

Saudi Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 2018
Background: Military pilots are exposed to harmful noise levels, and the two possible effects of this are hearing loss and tinnitus. Objective: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of noise-induced hearing loss among Saudi military pilots
Abdulrhman S Al-Omari, Hani M Al-Khalaf, Naglaa Fayek Mohamed Hussien   +2 more
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Current insights in noise-induced hearing loss: a literature review of the underlying mechanism, pathophysiology, asymmetry, and management options

Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2017
Background Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common forms of sensorineural hearing loss, is a major health problem, is largely preventable and is probably more widespread than revealed by conventional pure tone threshold testing.
Trung N. Le, Louise V. Straatman, Jane Lea, Brian Westerberg   +3 more
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Prevalence and associated factors of noise-induced hearing loss among workers in Bishoftu Central Air Base of Ethiopia

Scientific Reports
Excessive occupational exposure to noise results in a well-recognized occupational hearing loss which is prevalent in many workplaces and now it is taken as a global problem.
Ashenafi Hailu, Birhanu Zeleke, Zeberihe Ermias, Fasil Kenea Duguma, Sara Dula, Samson Wakuma Abaya, Seblework Mekonen Shegen, Gudina Terefe Tucho, Tariku Neme Afata   +8 more
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Pitch and Loudness from Tinnitus in Individuals with Noise-induced Hearing Loss

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2016
Introduction Tinnitus is one of the symptoms that affects individuals suffering from noise induced hearing loss. This condition can be disabling, leading the affected individual to turn away from work.
Leticia Sousa Flores, Adriane Ribeiro Teixeira, Leticia Petersen Schmidt Rosito, Bruna Macagnin Seimetz, Celso Dall'Igna   +4 more
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Preventing Noise-Induced Hearing Loss [PDF]

North Carolina Medical Journal, 2017
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is second only to presbycusis, age-related hearing loss, as a cause of hearing impairment; yet, it is preventable. This commentary summarizes the effects of noise on hearing, relevant workplace regulations, and ways to minimize excessive noise's deleterious impact on individuals' quality of life on and off the job.
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Noise Induce Hearing Loss among Peshmerga in Erbil City Participated in Daesh War

Diyala Journal of Medicine, 2021
Background: The aim of the study was to know noise induces hearing loss and the effect of the noise on peshmerga that participated in the Daesh war in Erbil city.
Bayan Sabr Ibrahim
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Prevalence of Noise Induced Hearing Loss among Employees at Wood Industry in Damietta Governorate [PDF]

International Journal of Medical Arts, 2020
Background: Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is a major health issue with high prevalence globally and has major social, economic and psychological effects.Aim of the work: Assessment of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) prevalence among ...
Waheed Elsaidy, Ayman Mahmoud
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Audiometric profile of civilian pilots according to noise exposure

Revista de Saúde Pública, 2014
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the audiometric profile of civilian pilots according to the noise exposure level. METHODS This observational cross-sectional study evaluated 3,130 male civilian pilots aged between 17 and 59 years. These pilots were subjected to
Taiana Pacheco Falcão, Ronir Raggio Luiz, Gabriel Eduardo Schütz, Márcia Gomide da Silva Mello, Volney de Magalhães Câmara   +4 more
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Occupational Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Journal of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, 2018
: Occupational hearing loss is preventable through a hierarchy of controls, which prioritize the use of engineering controls over administrative controls and personal protective equipment. The occupational and environmental medicine (OEM) physician plays a critical role in the prevention of occupational noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL).
Raúl, Mirza, D Bruce, Kirchner, Robert A, Dobie, James, Crawford   +3 more
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