Requirements for cabin crew medical examinations and assessments [PDF]
, 2015 The aim of the current study is to review current regulations relatively to medical requirements necessary to achieve suitability to fly of the cabin crew. There are three classes of flight crew medical standards and licensing. A first class medical
Di Folco, Francesco +3 more
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A Novel Missense Variant in LMX1A Leads to Autosomal Dominant Nonsyndromic Hearing Loss
American Journal of Medical Genetics Part A, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Hereditary nonsyndromic hearing loss (NSHL) is a prevalent entity associated with over 150 known causative genes, including LMX1A, which has fewer than 10 reported pathogenic variants. Here we present a novel missense variant in LMX1A in a family of European descent with hereditary hearing loss. Clinical and family histories were obtained, and
Ryan Chen +3 more
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Robotic‐Assisted Electrode Array Insertion Improves Rates of Hearing Preservation
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.The purpose of our study is to understand the extent to which robotic‐assisted electrode array (EA) insertion improves hearing preservation. Our results show that robotic‐assisted EA insertion is associated with improved hearing preservation over 1 year compared with manual insertion.
Uzair A. Khan +6 more
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A directly comparative two-gate case–control diagnostic accuracy study of the pure tone screen and HearCheck screener tests for identifying hearing impairment in school children [PDF]
, 2017 Objectives: This study directly compared the accuracy of two audiometry-based tests for screening school children for hearing impairment: the currently used test, pure tone screen and a device newly applied to children, HearCheck Screener. Design: Two-
Benton, Claire +10 more
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Evaluation of hearing and cochlear function by audiometric testing in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum [PDF]
, 2015 INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to investigate cochlear functions in patients with hyperemesis gravidarum (HG).METHODS: Twenty-nine HG patients (58 ears) and 31 healthy control subjects (62 ears) were included.
Demirtas, Ömer +5 more
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Safe Sound: Highlighting Electronic Dance Music Attendees' Unique Hearing Protection Practices
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Electronic dance music attendees (EDMAs) stand out as a group more likely to use hearing protection (HP) compared to non‐EDM attendees (non‐EDMAs), making them an interesting focus for understanding the adoption of healthier auditory habits. This study delved into the factors driving HP use among EDMAs, uncovering key influences such as personal ...
Oluwatobiloba Ayo‐Ajibola +6 more
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Contemporary Clinical Management of Otosyphilis for Practicing Otolaryngologists—A Scoping Review
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Otosyphilis has reemerged alongside increasing syphilis rates, highlighting the need for early recognition to prevent severe audiovestibular complications. A scoping review and retrospective case series indicate that most patients present with hearing loss, tinnitus, or vertigo and typically respond to penicillin‐based treatment.
Corinne A. Pittman +7 more
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Efficacy and Safety of Intratympanic Botulinum Toxin Injection on Middle Ear Myoclonic Tinnitus
The Laryngoscope, EarlyView.Intratympanic Botulinum toxin (IT‐BTX) injection appears to be an effective and safe treatment for MEMT, significantly reducing tinnitus‐related symptoms without complications. In a retrospective study of 57 patients, THI scores and VAS measures for loudness, awareness, annoyance, and life impact improved significantly over 6 months.
Ji Hyung Lim +8 more
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Effect of HIV and Antiretroviral Treatment on Auditory Functions
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2018 Introduction Numerous studies have evaluated auditory functions in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients; however, these studies had a few major limitations in terms of methodology as they used mainly evoked audiometry although this method is ...
Ravinder S. Minhas +3 more
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Pure tone audiometry with and without specific ear protectors
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2008 The authors evaluated pure tone audiometry with and without specific ear protectors.The purpose of this case control study was to measure the level of sound attenuation by earplugs.The evaluation included sixty ears of 30 subjects of both sexes, aged between 20 and 58 years, of various professional activities, with normal hearing thresholds, and ...
Carlos Antonio Rodrigues de Faria +1 more
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