MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'American Journal of Audiology' source. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:01:19 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639525&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22271907%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The definition of an otologically normal individual, the pass-fail criterion representing the upper limit of the range of normal hearing, and the quality of the audiometry affect the percentage of persons identified falsely as having a minimal hearing loss. An upper limit of normal hearing of 15 dB HL yields an unacceptably high false-positive rate, particularly when the more variable higher audiometric frequencies are examined. When air-conduction thresholds are assessed in isolation to estimate potential noise damage, the failure to exclude persons who have possible middle- and external-ear problems, including earwax, results in high false positive rates. When these factors and other limitations are considered, audiograms from teens from a recent CDC survey do not show evide... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639525 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5639525 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5639524&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22271908%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cardiorespiratory fitness was associated with hearing sensitivity using the non-exercise prediction equation. Further studies are needed to confirm these findings that suggest a potentially auditory-protective effect of cardiorespiratory fitness. PMID: 22271908 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5639524 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5639524 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5578148&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22223091%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that older adults with hearing impairment who are not wearing hearing aids are not able to take advantage of additional processing time afforded by the use of slow speaking rates when speech (70 to 75 dB HL) is presented in competing noise. Decreasing from a fast speaking rate to an average rate is beneficial, and should be recommended by audiologists to increase the likelihood of understanding speech in noise. PMID: 22223091 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5578148 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100 5578148 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513341&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158632%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 22158632 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513341 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513341 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513340&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158633%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The 2 scales of the Screening Test for Hearing Problems can be used to screen for communication and adjustment problems that warrant a comprehensive rehabilitative assessment. PMID: 22158633 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513340 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513340 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513339&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158634%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Cortical auditory high-gamma responses may provide a useful clinical measure of auditory processing. PMID: 22158634 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513339 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513338&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158635%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Teaching an SL course can present challenges to both faculty and students; nonetheless, incorporating SL into the undergraduate CSD curriculum is an excellent way of enriching the academic experience and improving critical-thinking skills of young students. SL provides hands-on opportunities for students to apply what they are learning in their CSD classes to real-world contexts, gain a better understanding of course content through engagement in real situations, and integrate information from a variety of courses in and outside of their major. PMID: 22158635 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513338 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513338 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513337&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158636%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: An interdisciplinary service learning approach to intervention might provide opportunities for university graduate programs to address the immediate and long-term needs of families who have chosen a spoken language outcome for their young children who are DHH while simultaneously providing invaluable experience with low-incidence populations for their preservice graduate students. PMID: 22158636 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513337 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513337 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513336&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158637%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Embedding SL into a pediatric audiology course increased student interest in pediatric audiology as a career and enhanced readiness to evaluate young children. PMID: 22158637 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513336 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513336 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5513335&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D22158638%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Continued use of an SL approach is supported, but additional guidance for students is needed for reflection and project analysis. PMID: 22158638 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5513335 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5513335 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259913&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940978%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The clinical evidence related to intervention for ANSD is at a very preliminary stage. Additional research is needed to address the efficacy of acoustic amplification and cochlear implantation in children with ANSD, and the impact of this disorder on developmental outcomes. PMID: 21940978 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259913 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259913 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259869&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940979%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION The audiologists who responded to the survey acknowledged issues related to aging when providing CI services to older adults. Despite this acknowledgment, the results of the survey suggest a gap in how age-related issues are incorporated into CI service provision. Continued discussion as to how CI services can be optimized for older adults is needed. PMID: 21940979 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259869 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259830&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940980%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Better coordination of hearing loss assessment into the treatment plan for children with co-occurring birth defects may enable earlier diagnosis of hearing loss and provide opportunities for intervention that will affect long-term developmental outcomes for these children. PMID: 21940980 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259830 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259830 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259829&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940981%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The authors of the both studies reported that gabapentin was not superior to placebo in their primary outcomes. However, following the assessment of risk of bias, and within-study clinical heterogeneities, this review concludes that there is insufficient evidence regarding the effect of gabapentin on tinnitus. PMID: 21940981 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259829 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259829 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259828&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940982%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: While improvements were limited to certain conditions, specifically those with the chair clang transient and/or multi-talker babble, TNR appears to offer an incremental step in improving the listening experience for hearing-aid users. PMID: 21940982 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259828 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259828 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5259827&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21940983%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: These data suggest that completion of follow-up questionnaires in either informed or blind format will have little impact on HHI responses, most likely because of the many other factors that combined to influence hearing aid outcome. PMID: 21940983 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5259827 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5259827 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054267&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21764997%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: An asymmetry between ears for speech understanding in noise did not result in preference for one asymmetric fitting over the other in everyday listening situations. PMID: 21764997 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054267 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5054267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054266&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21764998%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results suggested it is difficult for stakeholders to identify pediatric audiology facilities that serve infants less than six months of age. Results also revealed variability among facilities in test batteries and wait times for an appointment. Implications exist for diagnostic accuracy and timeliness of diagnosis. PMID: 21764998 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054266 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5054266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5054265&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21764999%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This SL experience provided clinical opportunities for AuD and SLP students to work with adults with dementia. Direct contact with the residents resulted in more positive attitudes toward older adults in residential facilities. PMID: 21764999 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5054265 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5054265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4912166&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21632570%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 21632570 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4912166 Tue, 31 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4912166 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702522&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474554%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Audiologists are selecting AP test batteries based on the age and case history of the patient, which is in accordance with recent national guidelines. Audiologists are primarily responsible for APD diagnosis and recommending treatment/management. APD treatment is provided by speech-language pathologists, educators, and audiologists. PMID: 21474554 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702522 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702522 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702521&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474555%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Estimates can be used to forecast resource requirements for hearing services among veterans. This paper could serve as a guide for resourcing and innovating prevention measures and treatment in this population. Data provided may also serve as a baseline for evaluating prevention measures. PMID: 21474555 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702521 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702521 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702520&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474556%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: All professional groups considered that they were inadequately informed about (C)APD and the first steps required to develop services in Ireland include: the promotion and development of interdisciplinary teamwork and education, a need for additional resources, a clearer understanding of the definition of (C)APD, and evidence-based assessment and management of this condition. PMID: 21474556 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702520 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702519&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474557%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Adolescents and young adults appear to have somewhat different perspectives on risks to hearing posed by PLD use. Messages designed to suggest actions they might take in avoiding or reducing these risks, therefore, need to be targeted to achieve optimal outcomes. We offer specific recommendations regarding the framing and content of educational messages that are most likely to be effective in reducing the potentially harmful effects of loud music on hearing in these populations and, finally, we note future research needs. PMID: 21474557 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702519 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702519 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702518&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474558%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although substitutions did not violate the 5 dB step size, the slope of a listener's hearing loss may be a factor in the inaccuracy of measurement during the substitution of warbled tones for pure tones. PMID: 21474558 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702518 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702518 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4702517&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21474559%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Computer automation makes administering the DNST easier, ensures the accuracy of test scoring, and simplifies the analysis and archiving of results. These refinements may make the DNST more useful to clinicians. Further research is required to establish normative data for this version of the DNST. PMID: 21474559 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4702517 Wed, 06 Apr 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4702517 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4528037&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21330649%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Self-rated English proficiency can predict bilingual listeners' performance on the NU-6 test. For desirable sensitivity and specificity in predicting monolingual-like performance, a minimum rating of 8/10 across all language domains is recommended. PMID: 21330649 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4528037 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4528037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4473126&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21278262%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Measured and perceived occlusion was minor in all receiver conditions. Occlusion was not correlated to ear canal volume suggesting that RIC hearing aids most often result in negligible amounts of measured and perceived occlusion effect, regardless of ear canal size. Because no significant relationship existed between the occlusion measures, clinicians may need to consider that self-rating of occlusion may not match measured occlusion results. PMID: 21278262 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4473126 Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4473126 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251615&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21127161%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 21127161 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251615 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4251615 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251614&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21127162%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Knecht et al. could have validly measured reverberation time at 250 Hz in all classrooms and at 125 Hz in the majority of classrooms because, above the Schroeder frequency, measurement of reverberation time is not significantly affected by room modes. Furthermore, Knecht et al. selected 5 different positions in each classroom for measurement of reverberation time, but in small volumes more measurement positions must be selected due to the effects of room modes compared with large volumes. PMID: 21127162 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251614 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4251614 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4251612&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D21127163%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Since the octave band of background noise centered on 125 Hz has no impact on speech understanding, we suggest that reverberation time measures at 125 Hz are unnecessary. PMID: 21127163 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4251612 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4251612 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088603&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20966352%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This study confirmed a significant decline in VEMP amplitude and increase in VEMP thresholds in healthy older persons. Normative age-related data may be necessary to properly interpret VEMP recordings in a clinical setting when evaluating aging populations. The BPM method utilized for controlling SCM muscle may be a valuable alternative to control SCM muscle contraction when EMG equipment is not available. PMID: 20966352 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088603 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088603 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4088602&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20966353%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This case provides a framework for managing the rehabilitation of this population. Audiologists need to understand their role in the careful monitoring of hearing rehabilitation and how they may help in determining complaints that may be hearing or device related versus those associated with the psychological symptoms experienced during the withdrawal period. PMID: 20966353 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4088602 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4088602 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3988202&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20851855%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Audiologists and librarians can use this bibliography to help them identify relevant clinical audiology literature. PMID: 20851855 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3988202 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3988202 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3725037&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20595224%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Class content had only a minimal influence on treatment outcomes. Recommended AR class content includes a mix of interventions including information, training, and psychosocial exercises. PMID: 20595224 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3725037 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3725037 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655994&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538954%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Number and relative strength of the visual reinforcers used are posited as the main reasons for the disparate outcomes. Clinical practices that test large numbers of children with VRA would be well-served to have both AVRA and VVRA available to meet the needs of individual patients. PMID: 20538954 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655994 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655993&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538963%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 20538963 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655993 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655992&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538964%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The negative influence of impaired cardiovascular health on both the peripheral and central auditory system and the potential positive influence of improved cardiovascular health on these same systems have been found through a sizable body of research that has been conducted over more than 6 decades. The most significant positive relationship between improved cardiovascular health and improvements in those auditory systems has been found among older adults. If that relationship continues to be confirmed, then a potential new avenue for auditory rehabilitation on behalf of adults who possess impaired auditory function may be discovered. PMID: 20538964 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655992 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655991&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538965%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The prevalence of HI did not differ across settings and was more common than reported in children from developed countries. The screening results also suggest that professionals with limited audiology background can be trained to implement hearing screening programs in Egyptian schools. PMID: 20538965 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655991 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655990&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538966%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: UHL may affect the HRQOL of children; this possibility should be included when counseling parents. However, further research is warranted to determine whether the authors' findings are generalizable to other children with UHL. PMID: 20538966 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655990 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3655989&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20538967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The study found concerns regarding the occasional use of MP3 players at full volume and reduced environmental awareness among some college student users. PMID: 20538967 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3655989 Mon, 31 May 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3655989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3399989&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20308289%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: APD is a complex and heterogeneous disorder for which the underlying deficit is currently unclear. Because of the design, SPIN-like tests can potentially be used to identify the nature of the deficits underlying speech perception problems in noise of this population. It is believed that a better understanding of the speech perception problems in noise experienced by many listeners with APD should lead to more efficient intervention programs. PMID: 20308289 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3399989 Mon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3399989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3362803&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20220201%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The Adaptive FM processing resulted in significant improvements at the higher noise levels and was preferred by the majority of participants in most of the conditions. PMID: 20220201 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3362803 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3362803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3194766&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20086042%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results of the current study elucidate the potentially positive impact of CV health on hearing sensitivity over time. This finding was particularly robust among older adults. PMID: 20086042 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3194766 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100 3194766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3120626&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D20029054%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The audiologist is in a key position to identify individuals with CSD and conversion disorder, two conditions that can be effectively managed if properly recognized. The authors demonstrate an effective team-approach program that includes the audiologist's contribution to differential diagnosis, education of patients and other clinicians about these conditions and development of recommendations for neurologic, psychiatric, otologic, and physical therapy referrals. PMID: 20029054 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3120626 Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3120626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049294&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949233%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 19949233 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049294 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049294 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049293&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949234%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19949234 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049293 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049293 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049292&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949235%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The head shake modification showed a trend in increasing the separation of normal individuals across age and eliminated the limitations addressed in earlier research. Future research will investigate the head shake modification for identifying vestibular peripheral system asymmetries. PMID: 19949235 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049292 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3049291&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19949236%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Most tinnitus patients benefit from receiving a cochlear implant. PMID: 19949236 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3049291 Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100 3049291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2735590&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19704112%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The findings provide further evidence of the challenges of early intervention programs as stated by the JCIH (2007) and emphasize the importance of communication between practitioners and implementation of monitoring systems and checks and balances to improve the efficacy of early intervention programs. PMID: 19704112 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2735590 Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2735590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2654419&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19638478%26dopt%3DAbstract Conclusions Our 14 trained subjects judged loudness similarly to normal-hearing subjects for pure tones at normal-hearing, non-tinnitus frequencies, implying that their judgments of tinnitus loudness were valid. Constrained scaling of tinnitus loudness yielded measurements that were substantially greater than the SL of sounds matched to tinnitus loudness. Our total of 16 subjects fell into two groups based on hearing loss and/or extent of abnormal loudness growth at the tinnitus frequency, and several aspects of tinnitus experience. Finally, as previously found, there was little correlation between tinnitus loudness, no matter how measured, and the impact of tinnitus on daily life as measured by the THI. PMID: 19638478 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Au... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2654419 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2654419 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2562971&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19564435%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These Peds demonstrated deficits in current, accurate knowledge about EHDIPs and CIs in children. Audiologists should help them obtain needed information. PMID: 19564435 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2562971 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2562971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524481&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19380508%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The PCTMT reduced the number of patients who would otherwise have been referred for tinnitus counseling by 58%. This reduced the length of the waiting list and increased the time available for counseling of those patients who wanted it. PMID: 19380508 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524481 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2524481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524480&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19380509%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results from this study suggest that experienced hearing aid users range from having an excellent understanding of how to use their hearing aids to a poor understanding. The variability in performance among experienced hearing aid users highlights the importance of directly assessing a client's ability to use his or her hearing aids. PMID: 19380509 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524480 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2524480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524477&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19493878%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Pratt SR PMID: 19493878 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524477 Sun, 31 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2524477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524479&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19474453%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: DPOAEs can be used to screen the elderly, with the advantage that individuals do not have to voluntarily respond to the test. PMID: 19474453 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524479 Tue, 26 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2524479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2524478&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19474454%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: There is evidence that genetic factors contribute to age-related hearing loss in this population-based sample. The familial aggregation is stronger in women than in men. PMID: 19474454 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2524478 Tue, 26 May 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2524478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2300145&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19307288%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although spectral peaks are evident in DP-grams acquired with low resolution of the primary tones, DPOAE levels are more effective in distinguishing ears with greater hearing sensitivity from less sensitive ears. PMID: 19307288 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2300145 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2300145 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2300143&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19307289%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION Results indicate that there are minimal test order effects of calorics on the SOT. Results confirm that a significant improvement in score for more challenging test conditions occurs between SOT sessions one and two as a result of learning. Therefore, clinicians must be cautious when using posturography to monitor patient improvement. PMID: 19307289 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2300143 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2300143 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2300141&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19307290%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The head shake modification to standard SOT increased the test sensitivity to identification of patients with unilateral peripheral vestibular hypofunction function and those with head movement provoked symptoms. However, this occurred with low specificity resulting in no significant improvement in overall performance with this head shake protocol. Suggestions for further research to improve the performance of the head shake modification of SOT for clinical application are discussed. PMID: 19307290 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2300141 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2300141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2300139&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19307291%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results of the present study indicate that listeners with high-frequency SNHL perceived benefit and satisfaction from amplification with CIC hearing aids. Individuals with SNHL limited to the high frequencies should be considered candidates for amplification. PMID: 19307291 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2300139 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2300139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018806&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19056922%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Subgroups of tinnitus patients can be identified by using statistical approaches. The subgroups we identify here represent a preliminary attempt at identifying such patients. One next step would be to explore clinical trials of tinnitus treatments based on subgroup analyses or on using subgroups in the selection criteria. PMID: 19056922 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018806 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2018806 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018805&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19056923%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Auditory-somatosensory bimodal integration is already present in 1st-order auditory nuclei. The balance of excitation and inhibition elicited by somatosensory input is altered following deafness. The increase in somatosensory influence on auditory neurons when their auditory input is diminished could be due to cross-modal reinnervation or increased synaptic strength, and may contribute to mechanisms underlying somatic tinnitus. PMID: 19056923 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018805 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2018805 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018804&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19056924%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cacace AT PMID: 19056924 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018804 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2018804 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2018803&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19056925%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: PMID: 19056925 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2018803 Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2018803 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992926&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19029531%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Families may benefit from audiological counseling that acknowledges the multi-faceted challenges that arise. Audiologists can work in partnership with families to promote consistent device use across a variety of daily situations. PMID: 19029531 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992926 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1992926 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1992925&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D19029532%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: High return rate for follow-up does not ensure hearing aid fitting by six months of age. Infants with unilateral hearing loss are at particular risk of being lost to follow-up. PMID: 19029532 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1992925 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1992925 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931116&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978197%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Here we review recent findings on cellular mechanisms observed in the DCN that can lead to long-term changes on the synaptic strength between different neurons in the DCN. These cellular mechanisms could provide candidate signaling pathways underlying the induction (ignition) and/or the expression (maintenance) of tinnitus. PMID: 18978197 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931116 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931116 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931115&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978198%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Over the past decade, numerous studies have converged to support the hypothesis that the dorsal cochlear nucleus (DCN) may be an important brain center in the generation and modulation of tinnitus. Although other auditory centers have been similarly implicated (Melcher et al., 2000; Lockwood et al., 1998; Eggermont and Roberts, 2004; Gerken et al., 1984), the DCN deserves special emphasis because, as a primary acoustic nucleus, it occupies a potentially pivotal position in the hierarchy of functional processes leading to the emergence of tinnitus percepts. Moreover, because a great deal is known about the underlying cellular categories and the details of synaptic circuitry within the DCN, this brain center offers a potentially powerful model for probing mechanisms underlying t... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931115 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931115 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931114&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978199%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: With similar aims to Ludwik, Leon Zamenhof strived to enhance and broaden communication among people who could not hear whether due to deafness or to prejudice. PMID: 18978199 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931114 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931114 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931113&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978200%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Gap detection procedures efficiently measured salicylate-induced changes in behavior that were consistent with the presence of tinnitus. In addition, the reliable, stronger responses at many frequencies after salicylate injections suggest the possibility of measuring a hyperacusis-like phenomenon using these methods. PMID: 18978200 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931113 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931113 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931112&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978201%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Audiologists and librarians can use these lists as a guide when seeking clinical audiology literature. PMID: 18978201 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931112 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931112 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1931111&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18978202%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: It is unlikely that tinnitus is the expression of a set of independently firing neurons, and more likely that it is the result of a pathologically increased synchrony between sets of neurons. There is clear evidence for this from both evoked potentials and from neuron-pair synchrony measures. PMID: 18978202 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1931111 Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1931111 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863564&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18840702%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Narratives appear to be effective in increasing affective elements to students' technical/informational responses, may have a place, and be of value in undergraduate CSD curriculum. PMID: 18840702 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863564 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863564 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863563&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18840703%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Although certain jobs could be affected, the gap between capacity and need is so great that automated audiometry will not significantly impact employment. Automation could increase the number of hearing-impaired patients that can be served. The reallocation of personnel time would be a positive change for our patients and our profession. PMID: 18840703 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863563 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863563 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863562&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18840704%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The less frequent and more varied use of the program with directional microphones and speech enhancement activated in combination suggests that these features may best be offered in a second listening program for listeners with severe and profound hearing loss. PMID: 18840704 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863562 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863562 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863561&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18840705%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest that school hearing screenings may be provided using telehealth technology. This study did find that five students performed differently to pure tone screenings administered by the telehealth protocol in contrast to onsite hearing screening services. Further research is necessary to identify factors leading to false responses to pure tone hearing screening when telehealth technology is used. In addition, telehealth hearing screening protocols should be conducted with subjects of different age groups and experiencing a wide range of hearing loss to further clarify the value of telehealth technology. PMID: 18840705 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863561 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863561 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1863560&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18840706%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results indicate that ANL may change as speech intelligibility changes and/or speech recognition ability decreases in normal hearing adults. PMID: 18840706 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1863560 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1863560 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578746&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519574%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cacace AT PMID: 18519574 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578746 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578746 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578745&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519575%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These PCPs acknowledged the importance of hearing/balance problems in the elderly, but their responses demonstrated insufficiencies in knowledge and potential attitudinal, time, and reimbursement obstacles that could interfere with their screening for hearing/balance problems. Audiologists should partner with PCPs to improve ways of meeting patients' needs but must consider resource/payoff implications for such endeavours. PMID: 18519575 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578745 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578745 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578744&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519576%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The low-range OTC devices were found to be electroacoustically inadequate to meet the needs of the hearing impaired. Midrange OTC hearing devices are arguably a good solution for the cost-conscious consumer who cannot afford professional audiologic rehabilitation, especially if considered an interim step in the rehabilitation process. PMID: 18519576 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578744 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578744 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578743&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519577%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Licensed audiologists generally have the essential training necessary to provide counseling and sound therapy to treat tinnitus patients. We introduce 3 levels of treatment implementation, depending on whether the patient is curious, concerned, or distressed. Follow-up and referrals might be necessary in more severe cases. Finally, the development of a tinnitus clinic centers around establishing a need for individual treatment, creating a treatment plan, estimating the need for additional staff and resources, reimbursement options, and assessing the effectiveness of the program. PMID: 18519577 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578743 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578743 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578742&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519578%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The findings provide insights into the services most valued by families. These findings highlight the importance of eliciting parents' perspectives in designing optimal care models for children and families. PMID: 18519578 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578742 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578742 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578741&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519579%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These results demonstrate how meeting the ANSI S12.60-2002 standard, which was written for elementary school classrooms, can benefit young adult listeners in postsecondary classrooms. Also, classroom amplification was shown to improve speech recognition for students across the classroom in both acoustically poor and acoustically sound classroom environments. PMID: 18519579 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578741 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578740&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519580%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Ensuring that children receive recommended follow-up is challenging. Without complete reporting by audiologists to EHDI programs, accurate calculation of performance measures is impossible. Lack of documentation can lead to the overstatement of "loss to follow-up." Also, standardization of measures is essential for programs to evaluate how many children receive recommended services and assess progress toward national goals. A new survey has been implemented to collect more detailed and standardized information about recommended services. PMID: 18519580 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578740 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578740 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578739&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519581%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Digital recordings of the word recognition lists and the associated clinical instructions are available on CD upon request. PMID: 18519581 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578739 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578739 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578738&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18519582%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Benefits of group audiologic rehabilitation classes may not result from an actual improvement in auditory or visual speech perception abilities, but participants still perceive training in these areas as useful. PMID: 18519582 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578738 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1578738 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578759&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056869%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: We discuss the organization and planning of this program, together with its launching in the first of the selected schools. We also describe the findings on the following topics: (a) the hearing data on adolescents (age 14-15 years); (b) their recreational habits, personality traits, and attitudes; and (c) the sound immision characteristics these individuals are exposed to during recreational activities. PMID: 18056869 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578759 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578759 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578758&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056870%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The Dangerous Decibels hearing loss prevention program was effective at producing long-term improvements in the knowledge base of 4th- and 7th-grade students. Future studies should include components on peer pressure and should incorporate repeated, multimodality interventions to increase the likelihood of long-term improvement in adolescents. PMID: 18056870 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578758 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578758 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578757&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056871%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Approximately 6% of respondents reported perceived hearing loss, and 13.5% reported prolonged tinnitus. In general, participants had neutral attitudes toward noise. Over 20% of participants reported ear pain, tinnitus, and/or TTS after noise exposure at least sometimes. Coincidentally, few participants reported consistent use of hearing protection. PMID: 18056871 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578757 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578757 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578756&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056872%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Currently implemented school-based hearing screening guidelines are nonstandardized and inadequate for the early identification of NIHL. This denies the majority of students the opportunity to receive early intervention and to prevent further progression of NIHL. It is necessary to identify, standardize, and implement effective and efficient screening or monitoring programs for the early detection and prevention of NIHL in adolescents. PMID: 18056872 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578756 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578756 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578755&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056875%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our general recommendation is to provide the patient with the best opportunity for binaural hearing. Since the guidelines put forth in this article are theoretically based, future efforts should be aimed at examining the validity of these guidelines. PMID: 18056875 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578755 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578755 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578754&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056876%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Users of ABR systems should, if possible, use the stimulus reference levels now available in an international standard rather than establish local values. No adjustment of level should be made to account for different stimulus repetition rates. Users of ABR systems should check their systems to ensure that no automatic level adjustment is made; if necessary, equipment manufacturers should be consulted. PMID: 18056876 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578754 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578754 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578753&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056877%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The overall rate of responses at the audiometric limits was low, as expected. However, these responses were primarily seen in the age group from 4 to 15 years, and at least one such response occurred in 26% of cases in that age range. PMID: 18056877 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578753 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578753 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578752&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056878%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The 2 models provide a conceptual framework for (C)APD, but they must be further refined to be fully applicable in clinical settings. PMID: 18056878 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578752 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578752 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578751&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056879%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Several neural mechanisms linked to both tinnitus and PTSD affect auditory behaviors. Audiologists should be aware that patients with tinnitus and PTSD will require test protocols and referrals that address these powerful responses. PMID: 18056879 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578751 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578751 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578750&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056880%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Objective documentation of subjective impressions is essential for determining the efficacy of treatment outcomes in hearing aid fitting. The findings reported here more clearly define the relationship between objective and subjective outcome measures in an attempt to better define true hearing aid benefit. PMID: 18056880 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578750 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578750 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578749&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056881%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although these data support the use of directional hearing aids in some noisy school environments, they also suggest that use of the directional mode should be limited to situations in which all talkers of interest are located in the front hemisphere. These results highlight the importance of appropriate switching between microphone modes in the school-age population. PMID: 18056881 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578749 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578749 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578748&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056882%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This study supports the use of the response button when measuring auditory thresholds for young adults with normal hearing. PMID: 18056882 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578748 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578748 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578747&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D18056883%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Information beyond 2.0 kHz significantly affected MCL and ANL values in both listeners with normal hearing and impaired hearing; however, effects for both the MCL and ANL measurements were small and may not be significant clinically. PMID: 18056883 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578747 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1578747 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578766&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562751%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cacace AT PMID: 17562751 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578766 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578766 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578765&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562752%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The quantitative hearing and otologic follow-up outcome data affirm the importance of audiologic screening in the preschool population. Qualitative data suggest that some physicians may not be advocating appropriate screening follow-up services. PMID: 17562752 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578765 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578765 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578764&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562753%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Audiologists are the only nonsurgical professionals always represented on the cochlear implant team. In order to best prepare audiologists for this role, graduate audiology programs need to address more extensively the Deaf culture and perspective, as well as genetics of hearing loss. Increased attention to educational audiology and evidence-based research regarding best age to implant and bilateral implantation needs to be included in the discussion with parents. Audiologists play a crucial role in informing parents and coordinating care, and should therefore carefully consider their role in the informed consent process. PMID: 17562753 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578764 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578764 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578763&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562754%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Families reported satisfaction with the EHDI services they received in Massachusetts and expressed strong support for the universal newborn hearing screening initiative. PMID: 17562754 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578763 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578763 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578762&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562755%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Audiologists need to be sensitized to parents' personal and sociocultural contexts when discussing genetic testing and should tailor informational and emotional support to parents' requirements when confronting the possibility of their child having a genetic hearing loss. PMID: 17562755 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578762 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578762 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578761&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562756%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on this sample, it is suggested that a patient presenting with high peak compensated static acoustic admittance (peak Y(tm) > or = 2.1 mmho) undergo ASRT evaluation with the ear canal pressure set to -50 daPa (relative to TPP). PMID: 17562756 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578761 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578761 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578760&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17562757%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This letter challenges the efficiency of beginning infant audiologic evaluations with the auditory brainstem response evoked by high-intensity, unmasked click stimuli. Reasons as well as alternatives favored by the author and other researchers are presented and summarized. PMID: 17562757 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578760 Fri, 01 Jun 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1578760 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578774&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182873%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Cacace AT PMID: 17182873 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578774 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578774 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578773&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182874%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: These findings indicate that only those who are severely handicapped by tinnitus tend to regard it as a terrible disease, and that lack of control and inability to escape are common feelings among many people with tinnitus, from the most to the least severely handicapped. PMID: 17182874 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578773 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578773 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578772&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182875%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The results indicate that children with NVLD are at risk for APD and that there are several indicators on neuropsychological assessment suggestive of APD. Collaborative, interdisciplinary evaluation of children with learning disorders is needed in order to provide effective therapeutic interventions. PMID: 17182875 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578772 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578772 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578771&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182876%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Children's speech-in-noise thresholds did not improve when providing input to the second side with a CI or an HA relative to a single CI. However, children with CIs had better speech recognition in noise with the use of an FM system on one or both sides relative to the conditions with no FM system. Binaural conditions with a single FM receiver on the second CI or HA yielded significantly poorer performance than any other FM condition. PMID: 17182876 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578771 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578771 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578770&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182877%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The limited telephone bandwidth significantly reduced cochlear implant users' understanding of telephone speech. The effect of band-limited speech was highly variable, suggesting that the contribution of high-frequency information to speech recognition varied significantly among the cochlear implant users. PMID: 17182877 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578770 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578770 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578769&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182878%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Because it incorporates standard adaptive psychophysical methodology in a computer application that can be used on any desktop computer but does not depend on specialized hardware for application, the ATTR promises to be a clinically feasible addition to the APD test battery. PMID: 17182878 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578769 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578769 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578768&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182879%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results support using aided thresholds and speech test scores at soft to loud levels as part of the amplification fitting process. PMID: 17182879 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578768 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578768 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578767&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D17182880%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Artifact rejection had a detrimental effect on waveform morphology of the ABR. This could lead to difficulty in ABR interpretation when patients are active and ultimately result in diagnostic errors. PMID: 17182880 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578767 Fri, 01 Dec 2006 05:00:00 +0100 1578767 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578783&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803787%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Results demonstrate the clinical potential of a multimedia approach in advancing the audiologic rehabilitation process. PMID: 16803787 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578783 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578783 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578782&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803788%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Our findings indicate that a 2-hr test appointment is appropriate for all nursery levels to diagnose severity and type of hearing loss in the majority of infants referred from UNHS. Examination by an otolaryngologist within 24-48 hr further defines the hearing loss and facilitates treatment plans. PMID: 16803788 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578782 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578782 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578781&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803789%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Although compliance for initial and follow-up screening was excellent and met goals for national benchmarks, compliance for intervention services showed room for improvement. PMID: 16803789 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578781 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578781 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578780&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803790%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: The survey method was effective in identifying participating physicians' informational needs and attitudes toward UNHSPs, and in designing outreach programs for them. PMID: 16803790 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578780 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578780 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578779&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803791%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: As is the case in other health domains, clinical intervention by audiologists will be more effective when incorporating a self-efficacy framework in the audiologic rehabilitation process. PMID: 16803791 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578779 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578779 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578778&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803792%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results suggest that, regardless of hearing status, all children use similar mnemonic strategies. PMID: 16803792 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578778 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578778 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578777&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803793%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Timely follow-up after NHS referral in our program has improved over time. Multilevel ABR may facilitate allocation of appropriate resources to track and ensure follow-up in infants at high risk for hearing loss. PMID: 16803793 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578777 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578777 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578776&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803794%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Test-retest reliability of in situ unaided thresholds using the SP3/SD-9 device is equivalent to that of currently accepted audiometric procedures. PMID: 16803794 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578776 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578776 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578775&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16803795%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: A direction for further research would be to identify predictive variables that could help the audiologist determine an individual's preference a priori. PMID: 16803795 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578775 Thu, 01 Jun 2006 04:00:00 +0100 1578775 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578794&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489862%26dopt%3DAbstract This article is the 1st in a series of 4 articles on a recently completed multistate study of newborn hearing screening. METHOD: The study examined the efficacy of the 2-stage otoacoustic emission/automated auditory brainstem response (OAE/A-ABR) protocol for identifying hearing loss in newborns. RESULTS: The study found that the 2-stage OAE/A-ABR protocol did miss a significant number of babies who exhibited a permanent hearing loss by 1 year of age. Three subsequent articles will describe the research design and results in detail, discuss the behavioral assessment of infants, and summarize the implications of the study for policy, practice, and research. PMID: 16489862 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578794 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578793&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489863%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: If all infants were screened for hearing loss using a typical 2-stage OAE/A-ABR protocol, approximately 23% of those with PHL at 8-12 months of age would have passed the A-ABR. PMID: 16489863 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578793 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578792&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489864%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Continued monitoring of hearing beyond the newborn period is an important component of early detection of hearing loss. Using a structured protocol, VRA is an appropriate test method for most, but not all, infants. A battery of test procedures is often needed to adequately delineate hearing loss in infants. Examiner experience appears to be a factor in successful VRA. PMID: 16489864 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578792 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578791&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489865%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Research is needed before any change in public policy and practice surrounding current early hearing detection and intervention programs could be supported. PMID: 16489865 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578791 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578790&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489868%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Improving specificity of diagnosis is an imperative core issue to the area of CAPD. Without specificity, the concept has little explanatory power. Because of serious flaws in concept and design, the unimodal inclusive framework should be abandoned in favor of a more valid approach that uses modality specificity. PMID: 16489868 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578790 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578789&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489869%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Katz J, Tillery KL For the past 10 years, Cacace and McFarland have contended that current central auditory processing tests are invalid because they cannot disassociate central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) from language, attention, and other problems. Over this period of time, they have not developed a battery of tests to compare with the current procedures, so the question cannot be resolved in a proper scientific fashion. Also, we disagree with their contention and demonstrate that an experienced audiologist, under double-blind research conditions, can reliably evaluate individuals with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder for CAPD, whether therapeutically controlled for attention with Ritalin or taking a placebo. Further, we show how intra- and intertest compari... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578789 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578788&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489870%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Musiek FE, Bellis TJ, Chermak GD This response to A. T. Cacace and D. J. McFarland (2005) identifies points of agreement and disagreement regarding the concept of modularity in the diagnosis of (central) auditory processing disorder [(C)APD]. We concur that the evaluation of (C)APD must take into consideration the influence of higher order global or pansensory issues on performance on tests of central auditory function. To accomplish this goal, multidisciplinary (e.g., multimodal) testing is an integral part of differential diagnosis of (C)APD. We also agree that the efficiency of diagnostic tests of (C)APD should not be evaluated by imprecise criteria [e.g., "presumed" or "suspected" (C)APD], which do not provide accurate measures of the true sensitivity and specificity of th... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578788 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578787&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489871%26dopt%3DAbstract "A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma": defining central auditory processing disorder. Am J Audiol. 2005 Dec;14(2):139-42; discussion 143-50 Authors: Rosen S A. T. Cacace and D. J. McFarland (2005) define central auditory processing disorder (CAPD) as a "modality-specific perceptual dysfunction that is not due to peripheral hearing loss" and that "should be distinguishable from cognitive, language-based, and/or supramodal attentional problems" (p. 113). Although agreeing with the general thrust of their attempts to exclude supramodal causes of impaired auditory performance as being labeled CAPD, I argue that this definition suffers from a number of serious deficiencies. It is both too loose and too restrictive, excluding what might be low-level deficits that occur in ... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578787 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578786&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489873%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The UTD/Callier Center AuD program includes more than 40 faculty members, spans 3 campuses, and has 8 research laboratories. Total enrollment is 32 students (8 students are admitted each year for the 4-year program). Students have access to extensive resources and learning opportunities. The clinical and research programs at the UTD/Callier Center are actively involved in providing high-quality, in-depth education to future doctors of audiology. PMID: 16489873 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578786 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578786 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578785&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489874%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Based on the findings from this evaluation, recommendations are provided for enhancing the force health protection posture for prevention of hearing loss in future deployments. PMID: 16489874 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578785 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578785 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578784&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16489875%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The findings have implications for counseling potential users who are reluctant to try hearing aids for cosmetic reasons. PMID: 16489875 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578784 Thu, 01 Dec 2005 05:00:00 +0100 1578784 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578802&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180966%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: MFT is recommended on a routine basis with children having a history of otitis media, or else abnormal or notched 226-Hz tympanograms. Further research with a larger sample size will illuminate the possible predictive potential of MFT in otitis media. PMID: 16180966 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578802 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578802 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578801&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180967%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Towson University is a student-focused university with an emphasis on interactive and interdisciplinary hands-on learning. The physical facilities include an active on-campus clinic and newly renovated facilities that are equipped with the latest diagnostic, treatment, research, and teaching equipment. Off-campus clinical rotations occur at state-of-the-art health care facilities in the Baltimore-Washington, DC, corridor and surrounding areas. Fourth-year externships include facilities across the United States. The AuD program includes a 104-credit curriculum combining didactic, clinical, and research courses. A comprehensive assessment system tracks progress throughout the program to ensure graduates are well prepared for entry into the profession as autonomous audiologists. ... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578801 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578801 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578800&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180968%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: This article explains each of these assessment components in detail. Adoption of the ATM assessment protocol by audiologists can contribute to the establishment of uniform procedures for the clinical management of tinnitus patients. PMID: 16180968 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578800 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578800 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578799&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180969%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: This article can serve as a practical clinical guide for audiologists to provide treatment for tinnitus in a uniform manner. PMID: 16180969 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578799 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578798&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180970%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: The demand for hearing aids increases in a flourishing economy and decreases during periods of recession. The negative media campaign from the FDA's intervention between the 2nd quarter of 1993 and the 3rd quarter of 1994 had essentially little effect on the end user. The repercussions of the FDA's intervention have resulted, however, in a reduction in the market supply of hearing aids and an increase in their cost due to manufacturer-sponsored clinical trials. PMID: 16180970 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578798 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578798 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578797&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180971%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSION: Results suggest that each type of earmuff can be used to reduce the noise exposure of people with hearing loss without compromising their ability to understand speech. PMID: 16180971 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578797 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578797 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578796&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180972%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: Given the greater frequency of prematurity and abnormal birth weight in the population of neonates born to diabetics, additional research using A-ABR is recommended. PMID: 16180972 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578796 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578796 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578795&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D16180973%26dopt%3DAbstract CONCLUSIONS: On average, participants recognized approximately 75% of the HAO content, which is encouraging from a clinical standpoint, providing support for the efficacy of the HAO and the time audiologists spend in completing it. Moreover, recognition of HAO content improved when tested at 1 month, suggesting audiologists may expect their patients to be aware of a majority of hearing aid use and care information following the hearing aid trial period. PMID: 16180973 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578795 Wed, 01 Jun 2005 04:00:00 +0100 1578795 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578816&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903133%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Burkard RF PMID: 15903133 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578816 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578816 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578815&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903134%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Kokitsu-Nakata NM, Guion-Almeida ML, Richieri-Costa A Hearing loss constitutes an important category of congenital defects that can be isolated or part of the phenotypic spectrum of several syndromes. A clinical genetic study was performed on a sample of 144 patients with nonsyndromic hearing loss, establishing the sex distribution, type, degree, symmetry, laterality, progression, etiology, and, when possible, inheritance pattern. PMID: 15903134 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578815 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578815 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578814&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903135%26dopt%3DAbstract This article describes the doctor of audiology (AuD) program at the University of South Florida (USF). The USF AuD program has been operational since the fall of 1999 and, to date, 47 students have graduated from either the postbaccalaureate track or the post-master's track. The faculty consists of 9 full-time and 8 part-time adjunct members who provide a curriculum that covers the audiology scope of practice. Being located in a major metropolitan area allows for diverse clinical practicum experiences that result in students being prepared to become autonomous professional practitioners. PMID: 15903135 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: American Journal of Audiology) American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578814 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578814 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578813&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903136%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Windmill IM, Cunningham DR, Preminger JE The audiology program at the University of Louisville is located in the city's medical complex, which houses the university's health-related programs, 5 acute care hospitals, and 1 rehabilitation hospital. The audiology program has a variety of clinical sites that expose students to broad-based clinical environments, patient populations, and instructional opportunities. The presence of university faculty and staff within these clinics assures that students have consistent educational development. The expanding research program complements the clinical activities. The hospital and faculty-owned private practice locations provide important opportunities to learn the business aspects of audiology. PMID: 15903136 [PubMed - indexed for M... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578813 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578813 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578812&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903137%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Burkard R, Higginbotham DJ, Lezynski J, Stecker N The doctor of audiology (AuD) program at the University at Buffalo is summarized in this article. We begin with a description of the city of Buffalo and the University at Buffalo. This is followed by a brief history of the university and the Department of Communicative Disorders & Sciences. We then summarize the timeline and the process required to develop the AuD program. Admissions policies and prerequisites are then reviewed. We discuss the faculty active in our AuD program and present the requirements (clinical, academic, research) for the degree. The article ends with a delineation of the challenges we face, as well as a description of some of the factors that make the audiology program at the University at Buffalo uni... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578812 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578812 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578811&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903138%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Arnos KS, Della Rocca MG, Karchmer MA, Culpepper B, Cohn WF Astounding progress has been made in the identification and characterization of genes for hearing loss, which has led to an increasing role of genetics evaluation and testing in the diagnostic process for children with hearing loss. The importance of health professionals such as audiologists gaining core competencies in genetics has been recognized. The current report describes a survey of academic programs in audiology designed to determine the extent to which genetics content is included in the curriculum. Responses from 56% of existing academic programs indicate that 95% include some genetics content in their programs, with the total number of classroom hours ranging from 2 to 65. Most programs included information... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578811 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578811 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1578810&cid=s_37379_161_f&fid=37379&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov%2Fentrez%2Fquery.fcgi%3Ftmpl%3DNoSidebarfile%26db%3DPubMed%26cmd%3DRetrieve%26list_uids%3D15903139%26dopt%3DAbstract Authors: Zhou G, Cox LC Vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) testing is a relatively new diagnostic tool that is in the process of being investigated in patients with specific vestibular disorders. In this review, we will outline the history and provide a current review of VEMP research. Briefly, the VEMP is a biphasic response elicited by loud clicks or tone bursts recorded from the tonically contracted sternocleidomastoid muscle. Current data suggest that the VEMP is a vestibulo-collic reflex whose afferent limb arises from acoustically sensitive cells in the saccule, with signals conducted via the inferior vestibular nerve. We will review the history of the response and detail the anatomy and physiology associated with the test. We will discuss specific VEMP applications in t... American Journal of Audiology journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1578810 Wed, 01 Dec 2004 05:00:00 +0100 1578810