scholarly journals Acquired hearing loss

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 5
Author(s):  
V. Dobriyanova
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss

scholarly journals Survey of Hearing Aid Conditions for Hearing Impaired Persons While Driving

2020 ◽  
pp. 132-136
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Ikeda ◽  
Shigeyuki Minami
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Hearing Aids ◽  
Visual Information ◽  
Hearing Aid ◽  
Hearing Impaired ◽  
Safe Driving ◽  
Actual Usage ◽  
Hearing Ability ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
The Impact

Hearing impaired persons are required to drive with hearing aids to supplement their hearing ability, however, there has not been sufficient discussion regarding the impact of the use of a hearing aid on driving a vehicle. In order to investigate the actual usage and driving conditions of using hearing aids while driving a vehicle, this paper uses a questionnaire to survey (1) how easy it is to drive when wearing hearing aids, and (2) how often hearing aids are not worn while driving. Concerning the ease of driving when wearing a hearing aid, it was suggested that people with congenital hearing loss were more likely to rely on visual information, and those with acquired hearing loss continue to use their experience of hearing. When the level of disability is high, it is difficult to drive when using the hearing aid, and when the disability level is low, it is easier to drive. Regarding the frequency of driving without wearing hearing aids, about 60 % of respondents had such an experience. Those who often drive without hearing aids had experienced headaches due to noise from wearing hearing aids compared to those who wear hearing aids at all times. Hearing aids are necessary assistive devices for hearing impaired persons to obtain hearing information, and to provide a safe driving environment. Therefore, this paper addresses issues to maintain a comfortable driving environment while wearing a hearing aid.

scholarly journals Cochlear Implants and Children with Vestibular Impairments

2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (03) ◽  
pp. 305-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Blake Papsin ◽  
Sharon Cushing
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cochlear Implants ◽  
Sensory Deficit ◽  
Screening Methods ◽  
Language Outcomes ◽  
Speech And Language ◽  
Vestibular Loss ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
Speech And Language Development ◽  
The Impact

AbstractSensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in children occurs in 1 to 3% of live births and acquired hearing loss can additionally occur. This sensory deficit has far reaching consequences that have been shown to extend beyond speech and language development. Thankfully there are many therapeutic options that exist for these children with the aim of decreasing the morbidity of their hearing impairment. Of late, focus has shifted beyond speech and language outcomes to the overall performance of children with SNHL in real-world environments. To account for their residual deficits in such environments, clinicians must understand the extent of their sensory impairments. SNHL commonly coexists with other sensory deficits such as vestibular loss. Vestibular impairment is exceedingly common in children with SNHL with nearly half of children exhibiting vestibular end-organ dysfunction. These deficits naturally lead to impairments in balance and delay in motor milestones. However, this additional sensory deficit likely leads to further impairment in the performance of these children. This article focuses on the following:1. Defining the coexistence of vestibular impairment in children with SNHL and cochlear implants.2. Describing screening methods aimed at identifying vestibular dysfunction in children with SNHL.3. Understanding the functional implications of this dual-sensory impairment.4. Exploring possible rehabilitative strategies to minimize the impact of vestibular impairment in children with SNHL

scholarly journals An LCMS-based untargeted metabolomics protocol for cochlear perilymph: highlighting metabolic effects of hydrogen gas on the inner ear of noise exposed Guinea pigs

Metabolomics ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristian Pirttilä ◽  
Pernilla Videhult Pierre ◽  
Jakob Haglöf ◽  
Mikael Engskog ◽  
Mikael Hedeland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oxidative Stress ◽  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Hydrogen Gas ◽  
Untargeted Metabolomics ◽  
Metabolic Effects ◽  
Polar Component ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
Fit For Purpose ◽  
Tof Ms

Abstract Introduction Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is an increasing problem in society and accounts for a third of all cases of acquired hearing loss. NIHL is caused by formation of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the cochlea causing oxidative stress. Hydrogen gas (H2) can alleviate the damage caused by oxidative stress and can be easily administered through inhalation. Objectives To present a protocol for untargeted metabolomics of guinea pig perilymph and investigate the effect of H2 administration on the perilymph metabolome of noise exposed guinea pigs. Methods The left ear of guinea pigs were exposed to hazardous impulse noise only (Noise, n = 10), noise and H2 (Noise + H2, n = 10), only H2 (H2, n = 4), or untreated (Control, n = 2). Scala tympani perilymph was sampled from the cochlea of both ears. The polar component of the perilymph metabolome was analyzed using a HILIC-UHPLC-Q-TOF–MS-based untargeted metabolomics protocol. Multivariate data analysis (MVDA) was performed separately for the exposed- and unexposed ear. Results MVDA allowed separation of groups Noise and Noise + H2 in both the exposed and unexposed ear and yielded 15 metabolites with differentiating relative abundances. Seven were found in both exposed and unexposed ear data and included two osmoprotectants. Eight metabolites were unique to the unexposed ear and included a number of short-chain acylcarnitines. Conclusions A HILIC-UHPLC-Q-TOF–MS-based protocol for untargeted metabolomics of perilymph is presented and shown to be fit-for-purpose. We found a clear difference in the perilymph metabolome of noise exposed guinea pigs with and without H2 treatment.

Acquired Hearing Loss and Psychiatric Illness: An Estimate of Prevalence and Co-morbidity in a Geriatric Setting

1985 ◽  
Vol 147 (5) ◽  
pp. 552-556 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. R. Eastwood ◽  
S. Corbin ◽  
M. Reed ◽  
H. Nobbs ◽  
H. B. Kedward
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Cognitive Impairment ◽  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Hearing Impairment ◽  
Psychiatric Illness ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Homes For The Aged ◽  
Co Morbidity ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss ◽  
The Relationship

Hearing impairment and mental disorders are common among residents of nursing homes and homes for the aged; however, the relationship between sensory deficit and psychiatic illness has been little investigated in this population. The prevalence of hearing impairment, psychiatric illness, and co-morbidity was investigated in a sample of 102 elderly residents from consecutive admissions to a home for the aged. Examining the coincidence of these disorders showed evidence of an association between hearing loss and paraphrenia, and hearing loss and dysphoric states, but not between hearing and cognitive impairment. The results of this survey provide only suggestive evidence regarding aetiology, but strongly support conjoint assessment of the elderly.

scholarly journals Genetics and Acquired Hearing Loss

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Moza Al-Kowari ◽  
Meritxell Espino-Guarch
Keyword(s):  
Hearing Loss ◽  
Acquired Hearing Loss
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