High Frequency Hearing Loss in Chronic Renal Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Hearing loss (≥26 dB threshold in the better ear), as a common chronic condition in humans, is increasingly gaining attention. Relevant research in China is relatively scarce, so we conduct a population-based study to investigate the prevalence of hearing loss among age groups, genders and ears in Zhejiang province, China, from September 2016 to June 2018.Study designPopulation-based cross-sectional studyParticipantsA total of 3754 participants aged 18–98 years and living in Zhejiang province, China.Outcome measuresPure-tone audiometric thresholds were measured at frequencies of 0.125–8 kHz for each subject. All participants were asked to complete a structured questionnaire, in the presence of a healthcare official.ResultsThe prevalence of speech-frequency and high-frequency hearing loss was 27.9% and 42.9%, respectively, in Zhejiang. There were significant differences in auditory thresholds at most frequencies among the age groups, genders (male vs female: 31.6%vs24.1% at speech frequency; 48.9% vs 36.8% at high frequency) and ears. In addition to the common factors affecting both types of hearing loss, a significant correlation was found between personal income and speech-frequency hearing loss (OR=0.69, 95% CI 0.52 to 0.92), and between hyperlipidaemia and high-frequency hearing loss (OR=1.45, 95% CI 1.02 to 2.07).ConclusionThe prevalence of hearing loss was high among people living in Zhejiang, particularly males, and in the left ear. Moreover, hearing thresholds increased with age. Several lifestyle and environment factors, which can be influenced by awareness and education, were significantly associated with hearing loss.

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Prevalence of high frequency hearing loss consistent with noise exposure among people working with sound systems and general population in Brazil: A cross-sectional study

BMC Public Health ◽

10.1186/1471-2458-8-151 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 11

Author(s):

Regina P El Dib ◽

Edina MK Silva ◽

José F Morais ◽

Virgínia FM Trevisani

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

General Population ◽

High Frequency ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Frequency Hearing Loss

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Cigarette- and snus-modified association between unprotected exposure to noise from hunting rifle caliber weapons and high frequency hearing loss. A cross-sectional study among swedish hunters

Noise and Health ◽

10.4103/1463-1741.195796 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 18 (85) ◽

pp. 382 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Louise Honeth ◽

Peter Ström ◽

Alexander Ploner ◽

Dan Bagger-Sjöbäck ◽

Ulf Rosenhall ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

High Frequency ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Frequency Hearing Loss

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High-frequency hearing loss, occupational noise exposure and hypertension: a cross-sectional study in male workers

Environmental Health ◽

10.1186/1476-069x-10-35 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

Cited By ~ 38

Author(s):

Ta-Yuan Chang ◽

Chiu-Shong Liu ◽

Kuei-Hung Huang ◽

Ren-Yin Chen ◽

Jim-Shoung Lai ◽

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Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

High Frequency ◽

Noise Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Occupational Noise ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Frequency Hearing Loss ◽

Occupational Noise Exposure ◽

Male Workers

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Cross-sectional study of quality of life and symptoms in chronic renal disease patients: The modification of diet in renal disease study

American Journal of Kidney Diseases ◽

10.1016/s0272-6386(97)90463-7 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

pp. 888-896 ◽

Cited By ~ 90

Author(s):

Michael V. Rocco ◽

Jennifer J. Gassman ◽

Shin-Ru Wang ◽

Robert M. Kaplan

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Renal Disease ◽

Chronic Renal Disease ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Disease Study

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Audiological Abnormalities in Vitiligo Patients: A Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology ◽

10.1055/s-0039-1696700 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 24 (02) ◽

pp. e149-e153 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Neel Prabha ◽

Ripudaman Arora ◽

Namrata Chhabra ◽

Monalisa Jati ◽

Nitin M. Nagarkar

Keyword(s):

Hearing Loss ◽

High Frequency ◽

Drug Exposure ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

P Value ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Frequency Hearing Loss ◽

Routine Monitoring ◽

Auditory Functions ◽

Ototoxic Drug

Abstract Introduction There are some discrepancies in the literature about the influence of vitiligo on auditory functions. According to some authors, vitiligo influences hearing, whereas others question such influence. Therefore, we conducted a study to evaluate audiological functions in vitiligo patients. Objectives To determine the effect of vitiligo on auditory functions. Methods A hospital-based observational study was done from January 2017 to July 2017. Clinically diagnosed cases of vitiligo were enrolled for the study. A complete otological examination was conducted in all patients. Results Fifty-two patients (male: female 28:24) were included in the study. Ten patients (19.2%) had sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL). Seven patients (13.5%) had bilateral and 3 (5.7%) had unilateral SNHL. High frequency loss was seen in 17 out of 20 ears (10 affected patients), 6 ears had both low and high-frequency hearing loss. Of 12 ears with speech frequency involvement, mild hearing loss was seen in 5 and moderate to severe in 1 ear. Most cases of SNHL were detected in the age group 41 to 60 years old (63.6%), which was statistically significant (p-value 0.00). Conclusion The results of this study suggest that vitiligo patients require routine monitoring for auditory functions for early identification of SNHL. Older subjects with vitiligo might be at a higher risk for audiological abnormalities. These patients should also be informed regarding the associated risk with noise and ototoxic drug exposure.

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Vaccine-Related Errors in Reconstitution in South Korea: A National Physicians’ and Nurses’ Survey

Vaccines ◽

10.3390/vaccines9020117 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 117

Author(s):

Young Hwa Lee ◽

Rebecca C. Harris ◽

Hong Won Oh ◽

Yongho Oh ◽

Juan C. Vargas-Zambrano ◽

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Keyword(s):

South Korea ◽

High Frequency ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Vaccine Preparation

Vaccine-related errors (VREs) result from mistakes in vaccine preparation, handling, storage, or administration. We aimed to assess physicians’ and nurses’ experiences of VREs in South Korea, focusing on reconstitution issues, and to understand the barriers to and facilitators of preventing them. This was a cross-sectional study using an internet-based survey to examine experiences of reconstitution-related errors, and experience or preference with regard to ready-to-use vaccines (RTU) by physicians and nurses. A total of 700 participants, including 250 physicians and 450 nurses, responded to the questionnaire. In total, 76.4% and 41.5% of the physicians and nurses, respectively, reported an error related to reconstituted vaccines. All errors had been reported as experienced by between 4.9% and 52.0% of physicians or nurses. The errors were reported to occur in more than one in 100 vaccinations for inadequate shaking of vaccines by 28.0% of physicians and 6.9% of nurses, incomplete aspiration of reconstitution vials by 28.0% of physicians and 6.4% of nurses, and spillage or leakage during reconstitution by 20.8% of physicians and 6.9% of nurses. A total of 94.8% of physicians had experience with RTU vaccines, and all preferred RTU formulations. In conclusion, this study highlights the high frequency and types of reconstitution-related errors in South Korea. RTU vaccines could help reduce the time needed for preparation and reduce the risk of errors in South Korea.

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