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The Second Half of Life: Growing Older The Middle Years [PDF]
, 1990 PDF pages:
Beckham, Kathryn
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Somatic modulation of tinnitus: a review and some open questions [PDF]
, 2016 Tinnitus modulation by movements of the temporomandibular joint, head and neck musculoskeletal structures and the eye, can be found in one to two thirds of tinnitus sufferers; unfortunately this condition is often overlooked by otolaryngologists ...
ALTISSIMI, Giancarlo +3 more
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Journal of Advanced Nursing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this study was to develop a conceptual understanding of the role of caring for older adults with combined vision and hearing impairment (DSI). Background Dual sensory impairment (DSI) impacts both listening and speechreading communication, function and social participation, meaning that older adults often require support and ...
Moira E. Dunsmore +3 more
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Over-the-counter hearing aids: A lost decade for change [PDF]
, 2015 Background. Hearing aids sold directly to consumers in retail stores or through the internet, without individual prescription by audiological professionals, are termed over-the-counter (OTC) devices.
Chan, ZYT, McPherson, DB
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Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Individuals with intellectual disabilities are at higher risk of undiagnosed or inadequately treated hearing loss. This situation requires easily accessible hearing screening, diagnostics and intervention programmes in the living environment, i.e., in nurseries, schools, workplaces and homes.
Anna Wiegand +22 more
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2009 Presbycusis, or the aging ear, involves mainly the inner ear and the cochlear nerve, causing sensorineural hearing loss. Risk factors include systemic diseases and poor habits that cause inner ear damage and lead to presbycusis. Correct identification of
Cláudia Simônica de Sousa +3 more
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Connexin 30 deletion exacerbates cochlear senescence and age-related hearing loss
Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 2022 Pathogenic mutations in the Gjb2 and Gjb6 genes, encoding connexin 26 (Cx26) and connexin 30 (Cx30), respectively, have been linked to the most frequent monogenic hearing impairment, nonsyndromic hearing loss, and deafness DFNB1.
Fabiola Paciello +10 more
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Presbycusis: What is it? [PDF]
The Laryngoscope, 1977 AbstractThe history and current misusage of the term presbycusis is discussed and current knowledge of pathology associated with presbycusis and aging are reviewed. A study involving retrospective analysis of audio‐metric data and clinical information on three groups was performed.
S H, Lowell, M M, Paparella
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Aging Cell, Volume 25, Issue 1, January 2026.Chronic low‐concentration lead exposure accelerates the development of ARHL. Lead exposure mediates damage to cochlear sensory cells via the mitochondrial protease LONP1, leading to irreversible hearing loss. ABSTRACT Heavy metal ion exposure has become a global public health concern.
Xue Bai +10 more
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Profile of the elderly population referred for hearing aid fitting in a public hospital [PDF]
, 2014 Purpose: To identify the profile of the elderly population referred for hearing aids fitting in a public hospital, regarding sociodemographic characteristics, general and hearing health. Method: The data of 191 elderly were collected from medical records.
Araujo, Tiago de Melo +1 more
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