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 'Seminars in Hearing' source. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:17:22 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356627&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291937 This article reviews current evidence detailing the association between hearing loss and diabetes mellitus. Traditional and novel methods used in research of this association will be discussed, and descriptions for general audiological precautions for diabetic patients will be outlined. Although controversy exists in the literature, knowledge of the possible audiological aspects of the diabetic individual is paramount and exceedingly relevant to audiological practice as this population continues to increase. Continued research will provide further insight for which specific audiological management of these patients may be established.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356627 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356627 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356626&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291936 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 321-331DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291936ABSTRACTCytomegalovirus (CMV) is one of the leading causes of congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Currently, ∼40,000 infants in the United States are infected annually with CMV, and of these 40,000 infants, upward of 6000 infants will develop sensorineural hearing loss. Most of these infants will go undetected for congenital hearing loss by a newborn screening program, due to having late-onset or progressive hearing loss. An efficient CMV screening program of newborns will help to identify those infected and at risk for developing sensorineural hearing loss. Also, it will allow close monitoring of these infants for maximum speech and language development. Reliable methods are needed for an effective CMV screening program. Because ... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356626 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356626 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356625&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291935 This article prepares the audiologist to evaluate and treat the hearing loss seen in patients with CS. Previously published research in the medical literature is reviewed. Results of a retrospective chart review are presented along with four representative case studies. These serve to illustrate the variability of audiometric configurations and treatment options, which include corticosteroids, hearing aids, and cochlear implants. Audiologists play a pivotal role in the patient's medical team, which may include neuro-otologists, ophthalmologists, internists, rheumatologists, and other professionals as needed. It is especially important for audiologists to recognize the signs of CS and make prompt recommendations for medical intervention.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJo... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356625 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356625 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356624&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291934 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 299-307DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291934ABSTRACTAutoimmune inner ear disease (AIED), first reported by McCabe in 1979, describes a disease process in which cochleovestibular is compromised by one's own immune system. Only indirect laboratory evidence exists regarding the underlying immune reaction, which can only be confirmed histopathologically in postmortem studies. Diagnosis involves a thorough history and complete head and neck, otomicroscopic, and audiometric evaluation. AIED classically presents with bilateral, fluctuating, or rapidly progressive asymmetric sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL), which typically occurs over weeks to months but can occur suddenly over a period of a few hours or days. Fifty percent of patients have vestibular symptoms as well, which can be un... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356624 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356624 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356623&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291938 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 343-353DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291938ABSTRACTFabry disease (FD) is a rare multisystemic X-linked lysosomal storage disease. The disease affects many systems of the human body. Sensorineural hearing loss, both sudden and progressive, is one of the many clinical manifestations of this disease. There is limited literature published to date discussing hearing- and balance-related symptoms for this patient population. Cochlear implantation has been mentioned in the literature as a possible treatment option but has not been reported in detail. Recently, a patient with Fabry disease was seen at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He initially presented with complaints of tinnitus. Four months later, he experienced a severe to profound sudden bilateral sensorineural hearing loss... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356623 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356623 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356622&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291939 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 354-366DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291939ABSTRACTLarge vestibular aqueduct syndrome (LVAS) is one of the most common congenital inner ear malformations. LVAS is generally diagnosed via high-resolution computed tomography (CT) as a vestibular aqueduct midpoint greater than 1.5 mm; however, other criteria have recently been proposed. LVAS can be found in isolation as well as in conjunction with both syndromic and nonsyndromic hereditary hearing loss. The typical presentation of LVAS is that of down-sloping hearing loss, oftentimes accompanied by a conductive component, with progressions in hearing loss occurring either spontaneously or paired with a precipitating event. CT and traditional audiometry including bone conduction testing, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing sh... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356622 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356622 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356621&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291940 Semin Hear 2011; 32: C1-C8DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291940© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356621 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356621 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5356620&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1291933 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 297-298DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1291933© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5356620 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5356620 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282706&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286620 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 262-272DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286620ABSTRACTOtotoxicity is an unfortunate consequence of the availability and use of medications that are used to prolong life by treating serious infections and cancer. Specifically, aminoglycoside antibiotics and antineoplastic (chemotherapeutic) agents have the greatest ototoxic potential, often resulting in permanent changes in hearing and/or balance. Although there is ample evidence regarding changes in auditory function secondary to treatment, and protocols have been established to monitor hearing during and following each treatment course, less is known about the impact of medications and other agents on the vestibular system. The purpose of this article is to discuss the audiological management of vestibular ototoxicity. The discus... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282706 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282706 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282705&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286622 This article reviews the pharmacological otoprotective agents in or approaching clinical trials to prevent noise-, aminoglycoside-, and cisplatin-induced hearing loss.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282705 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282705 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282704&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286619 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 248-261DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286619ABSTRACTTherapeutic treatment with ototoxic medications can result in irreversible auditory and/or vestibular dysfunction. Ototoxicity is increasing, partly due to escalating rates of cancer and infection that require treatment with these medications. The resultant hearing disabilities can have severe communicative, vocational and financial consequences, particularly in individuals with pretreatment hearing loss. This guideline will facilitate the implementation of an ototoxicity monitoring program designed to detect signs of ototoxic damage, providing the opportunity for intervention to minimize further damage. Early detection and monitoring of ototoxicity as standards of care will reduce the impact of ototoxic-induced hearing loss, u... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282704 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282704 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282703&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286616 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 217-228DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286616ABSTRACTThe modern era of evidence-based ototoxicity emerged in the 1940s following the discovery of aminoglycosides and their ototoxic side effects. New classes of ototoxins have been identified in subsequent decades, notably loop diuretics, antineoplastic drugs, and metal chelators. Ototoxic drugs are frequently nephrotoxic, as both organs regulate fluid and ion composition. The mechanisms of ototoxicity are as diverse as the pharmacological properties of each ototoxin, though the generation of toxic levels of reactive oxygen species appears to be a common denominator. As mechanisms of cytotoxicity for each ototoxin continue to be elucidated, a new frontier in ototoxicity is emerging: How do ototoxins cross the blood-labyrinth barrie... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282703 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282703 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282702&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286618 This article aims to identify the potential controversies with regards to prescribing ototoxic medications, and discusses ways that a physician may use monitoring to alter their practice.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282702 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282702 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282701&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286617 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 229-235DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286617ABSTRACTCisplatin is a widely used chemotherapy agent that treats various types of malignancies. Over several decades, cisplatin has been integrated into both curative and palliative chemotherapy regimens. Ototoxicity from cisplatin is a dose-limiting side effect. True risk factors for ototoxicity with cisplatin have been difficult to elucidate, but these may include older age, previous hearing loss, concurrent radiation to the ear area, cumulative dose, and dose amount. Agents such as amifostine have been used as chemoprotectants to try to reduce the amount of ototoxicity, but have not had consistent results. As more patients are exposed to cisplatin at higher doses and at younger ages, the true impact of ototoxicity has not been dete... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282701 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282701 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282700&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286621 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 273-280DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286621ABSTRACTRisk for hearing loss due to medical interventions has audiological as well as medicolegal implications. In children with life-threatening conditions, medical interventions may require great risk of morbidity to reduce mortality. Although audiologists are typically not in the position of intervening to rescue hearing, they do provide necessary and timely information when ototoxicity monitoring protocols are in place and followed. As well, knowing specific risk indicators can help the audiologist participate in efforts to minimize likelihood for and severity of hearing loss. Identifying risk indicators specific to a patient's history can help the audiologist counsel the family regarding the individual patient's risk for developi... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282700 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282700 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282699&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286623 Semin Hear 2011; 32: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286623© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282699 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282699 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5282698&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1286615 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 215-216DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1286615© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5282698 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5282698 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5125520&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277234 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 129-141DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277234ABSTRACTUnderstanding speech in a background of competing noise is challenging, especially for individuals with hearing loss or deficits in auditory processing ability. The ability to hear in background noise cannot be predicted from the audiogram, an assessment of peripheral hearing ability; therefore, it is important to consider the impact of central and cognitive factors on speech-in-noise perception. Auditory processing in complex environments is reflected in neural encoding of pitch, timing, and timbre, the crucial elements of speech and music. Musical expertise in processing pitch, timing, and timbre may transfer to enhancements in speech-in-noise perception due to shared neural pathways for speech and music. Through cognitive-se... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5125520 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5125520 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049587&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1278417 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 212-214DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1278417© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049587 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049586&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277231 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 115-116DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277231© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049586 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049585&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277243 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 203-211DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277243ABSTRACTApproximately 12 to 14% of adults experience tinnitus and prevalence estimates for tinnitus in children range from 12 to 37% in those with normal hearing and up to 66% with those with hearing loss. Approximately 1% of patients suffer from debilitating tinnitus that requires clinical treatment or intervention. The neural mechanisms responsible for tinnitus, however, remain elusive. Because tinnitus is often associated with cochlear hearing loss, the phantom sound of tinnitus was traditionally believed to originate in the cochlea. More recently, modern brain imaging methods employing positron emission tomography have identified regions in the central auditory pathway (auditory cortex, medial geniculate body) and limbic system (hi... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049585 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049584&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277242 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 196-202DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277242ABSTRACTOtotoxicity monitoring is particularly critical in patients receiving platinum-based chemotherapy or long-term aminoglycoside antibiotic administration. Furthermore, as new otoprotective agents are developed, audiologists need to not only be able to monitor for ototoxicity but know the various criteria for early detection of ototoxicity and how to grade ototoxic adverse events. The three primary methods for ototoxicity monitoring are conventional audiometry, high-frequency audiometry, and otoacoustic emissions. However, early detection and adverse event criteria depend primarily on conventional and high-frequency audiometry. No consensus exists on determining significant changes in otoacoustic emissions secondary to ototoxic dr... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049584 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049583&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277241 This article provides a review of the rationale for using hearing aids with children diagnosed with auditory processing disorders (APD). In addition, it summarizes the results of a study that considered how hearing aids may be configured to meet the needs of children with APD.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049583 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049582&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277240 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 182-188DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277240ABSTRACTIn setting a hearing aid, the Speech Intelligibility Index (SII)—the percentage of speech cues that are audible—tells most of the story but is far from the entire picture. It can provide information on the various frequency importance bands in different languages (and thereby which phonemes or speech sounds are important), but it does not provide information on word-level and sentence-level cues that may be very important as well. Phoneme-level differences (seen in an SII) could result in a change in the frequency response and output specification for hearing aids such as an increase bass response in a language that has a larger number of sonorants than English or an increase in the frequency response in the 3000-Hz... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049582 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049581&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277239 This article describes recent insights about language development that are based on studies of this new generation of early-identified infants with hearing loss. Also discussed are persistent challenges that need to be addressed to optimize the promise of early identification. Three main premises are addressed, including: (1) early intervention provides developmental advantages not just for the child, but for the family; (2) recent developmental findings provide audiologists with benchmarks for monitoring outcomes; and (3) language learning is supported by auditory experience, which is influenced by consistent device use and access to incidental learning. The first premise supports the need to broaden the ways we characterize the benefits of early identification to include family outcomes.... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049581 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049580&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277238 This article reviews the ASSR and its current clinical applications and limitations for determining hearing thresholds in infants and young children.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049580 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049579&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277237 This article describes a corrective procedure that permits the clinician to obtain the estimated hearing level from ABR thresholds during infancy when immature responses are prevalent.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049579 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049579 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049578&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277236 We describe three pediatric cases in which we explored the clinical utility of the P1 as an objective biomarker of auditory cortical development after early intervention. We assessed development of P1 CAEP latency and morphology in two children with sensorineural hearing loss who received intervention with hearing aids (case 1) and cochlear implants (case 2) and a child with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (case 3). Overall, we find that the P1 CAEP serves as a useful tool for assessing the effectiveness of early intervention treatment and clinical management of pediatric hearing-impaired patients.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049578 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049578 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049577&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277235 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 142-146DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277235ABSTRACTUsing different and adapted brain-imaging techniques in congenitally deaf children and postlingually deafened adults, we identified neural patterns that are consistently predictive of speech perception performance with a cochlear implant. Deaf subjects who show neural activity in ventral regions of the brain during deafness, whether to communicate or just when idling at rest, tend to become poor performers. By contrast, those who involve dorsal brain regions in the same cognitive situations tend to become good performers. We further show that cortical reorganization does not only reflect hearing loss and its duration, but also the functional relevance of the cognitive operations that are performed during deafness. We argue that... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049577 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049577 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049576&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277233 This article reviews the issues around auditory brain stem response (ABR) recovery in young infants, putting forward the suggestion that it is not necessarily always associated with normal physiological maturational changes. In some cases, it is related to pathological neuromaturational delay but also other factors. The author argues for conceptualizing ABR recovery as transient ANSD and firmly including it as part of the spectrum.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049576 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049576 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049575&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277232 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 117-122DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277232ABSTRACTAuditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) has an effect, either directly or indirectly, on the neural processing of auditory stimuli. Physiological measures are needed to accurately identify and assess ANSD. Sound processing in patients with ANSD is highly variable, and relationships between hearing sensitivity and ability to process speech do not follow the typical hearing loss rules. Auditory function may show changes over time, with progression or fluctuation, or may remain stable. Considerable variation in presentation is observed across patients of all ages and includes milder forms of ANSD. Based on these observations, management should proceed with thorough assessment of individual capabilities. It is important to dis... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049575 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049575 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5049574&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1277244 Semin Hear 2011; 32: C1-C12DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1277244© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5049574 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5049574 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4621961&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271950 This study investigated consonant perception in listeners who use bimodal fitting with the aim to identify the acoustic cues responsible for speech understanding when an HA is used together with a CI in comparison with the use of a CI alone. The results showed that on average, there was significant improvement in consonant recognition in quiet and in noise when adults wore CIs with HAs compared with CIs alone. Feature analysis of consonants was performed to directly examine what additional cues were provided by the HA to enhance consonant perception. This analysis showed that on average, there was a significant increase in reception of information about voicing in quiet conditions and about voicing and manner of articulation in noise. There was no difference in the transmission of informat... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4621961 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4621961 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4621960&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271947 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 042-052DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271947ABSTRACTThis brief study has two essential aims. First, it is directed toward the measurement of changes in voice control that may be consequent on the overnight deactivation of cochlear implants (CIs) by individual young children in a residential school for the deaf. Second, the work is based on the exploratory use of a set of voice analytic procedures that, although developed in the first instance for work on connected speech with hearing-impaired children, have subsequently been applied extensively in voice clinic environments. Acoustic and electrolaryngograph speech recordings have been made and analyzed for a group of children with CIs, early in the morning with acoustic and CI aids switched off and at the end of a normal day's us... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4621960 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4621960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4621959&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271946 This article examines speech perceptual benefits associated with the use of bimodal hearing in children. First, a brief description of the acoustic basis for phonetic contrasts is provided. Second, information on children's consonant perception and information transmission via the use of cochlear implants with or without hearing aids is presented. Finally, a summary of fitting strategies is presented with validation results. These results support the optimization of a hearing aid with a cochlear implant for children.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4621959 Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4621959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489291&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271951 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 103-114DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271951ABSTRACTThe total number of cochlear implant (CI) recipients worldwide is now approaching 200,000. Most current CI users attain an adequate ability to understand speech using the implant alone, despite having had at least severe to profound hearing impairment in both ears preoperatively. The satisfactory technical performance of modern CI systems, at least in favorable listening conditions, has resulted in an increasing proportion of CI recipients having usable acoustic hearing postoperatively in one ear, or even in both ears. Many studies have confirmed that, in general, the simultaneous use of acoustic and electric hearing can provide perceptual benefits in comparison to the use of a CI alone. An especially important advantage confer... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489291 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489291 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489290&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271949 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 073-089DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271949ABSTRACTAdult patients with bilateral cochlear implants report a significant gain in health-related quality of life relative to having a single cochlear implant. Gains are found in multiple domains—in this article, we focus on hearing and speech understanding. There are several factors that likely contribute to the hearing-related gain in quality of life. The provision of bilateral implants improves the probability that (1) if there are large between-ear differences in speech recognition, then the ear with the best recognition ability will be stimulated; (2) patients will benefit from the head shadow effect, which provides large gains in speech intelligibility; (3) patients will receive the relatively smaller benefits due to summ... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489290 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489290 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489287&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271952 Semin Hear 2011; 32: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271952© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489287 Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489287 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489292&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271944 Semin Hear 2011; 32: 001-002DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1271944© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489292 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489292 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489289&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271948 This article provides a brief overview of the advantages of two-ear hearing in children and discusses the limitations, from a psychophysical and a technical perspective, which may constrain the ability of cochlear implant users to gain these benefits. The latest outcomes for children using bilateral cochlear implants are discussed, which suggest that results are more favorable for children who receive both devices before the age of 3.5 to 4 years. The available studies that have investigated electrophysiological responses for children receiving bilateral implants are discussed. These also support the notion that optimum development of binaural auditory skills may be more difficult after the age of 3.5 to 4 years. Studies that investigate the alternative for some children of using a hearing... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489289 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489289 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4489288&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0031-1271945 This article reviews the now fairly voluminous research literature on bimodal hearing and bilateral cochlear implantation in both children and adults. The emphasis of this review is on more recent clinical studies that represent current technology and that evaluated speech recognition in quiet and noise, localization ability, and perceived benefit. A vast majority of bilaterally deaf subjects in these studies showed benefit in one or more areas from bilateral CIs compared with listening with only a unilateral CI. For patients who have sufficient residual low-frequency hearing sensitivity for the provision of amplification in the nonimplanted ear, bimodal hearing appears to provide a good nonsurgical alternative to bilateral CIs or to unilateral listening for many patients.[...]© Thieme Me... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4489288 Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4489288 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245048&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268037 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 393-409DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268037ABSTRACTA new approach (SoundBite Hearing System) for single-sided deafness (SSD) has been developed (Sonitus Medical, San Mateo, CA). It consists of one component that resembles a conventional behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid that wirelessly connects to a second component worn in-the-mouth (ITM) that resembles a conventional dental appliance. The BTE component positions a microphone in the ear canal on the poorer-hearing side to capture the spatial hearing acoustic qualities of a normal ear canal and pinna. The ITM component delivers bone conduction signals via the surfaces of the teeth with an embedded transducer that delivers signals to 12,000 Hz, a much broader frequency bandwidth than existing SSD devices. The signal is transferre... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245048 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4245048 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4245047&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268035 This article reviews previous reports on performance with the TCROS. This article also focuses on the advances in hearing aid technology and how these advances could improve TCROS as a fitting option for patients with SSD. Finally, this article provides information on factors that audiologists should take into consideration for patient and hearing aid selection for TCROS and outlines a procedure to verify performance of TCROS using the real-ear-aided response (REAR) and other real-ear measures (REM).[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4245047 Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4245047 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237554&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268038 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 410-414DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268038ABSTRACTFor patients with single-sided deafness and troublesome tinnitus, the possibility of cochlear implantation holds a prospect of addressing both hearing and tinnitus handicap, even in the presence of normal contralateral hearing. Studies in Europe are investigating this, and evidence is emerging. Patients with a cochlear implant in one ear and normal hearing in the better ear provide an important opportunity to investigate cochlear frequency-place pitch maps.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237554 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237554 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237553&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268036 This article will review the most current commercially available CROS and BICROS amplification strategies. Additionally, studies evaluating the efficacy and effectiveness of CROS fittings will be reviewed. Finally, a systematic approach to verifying and validating CROS/BICROS fittings will be examined.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237553 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237553 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237552&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268034 This article will investigate contemporary objective Baha verification measures available to the rehabilitative audiologist, specifically evaluating the following: How can audiologists verify the performance of the Baha? What should be verified? Where should the measurement take place? Why is it necessary to verify?[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237552 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237552 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237551&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268033 This article reviews the research on Baha for SSD and presents data on the advantages for this patient population using new features available in the Baha BP100 sound processor.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237551 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237551 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237550&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268032 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 313-325DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268032ABSTRACTUnilateral sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) affects people at any age, can present as an acute and/or progressive process, and can range from mild to profound. Although the great majority of cases have an unknown cause, the known causes of unilateral SNHL need to be excluded including neoplasms, stroke, demyelinating and autoimmune diseases, infection, perilymphatic fistula, and Ménière's disease. The majority of individuals with idiopathic sudden SNHL will recover complete or partial hearing. However, there is a small subset of patients who remain with unilateral hearing impairment, which can result in communication difficulties. The goal of this article is to present the etiology and medical management of unilateral SNHL i... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237550 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237550 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237549&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268031 This article will review the current evidence concerning amplification options for children with SSD, discuss factors the audiologist should take into consideration when contemplating amplification, and review other recommendations the audiologist can make in the best interest of the child.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237549 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237549 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237548&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268030 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 275-289DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268030ABSTRACTIn the United States alone, unilateral hearing loss (UHL) affects 0.1 to 5% of school-aged children and 0.04 to 3.4% of infants at birth. Several studies from the 1980s and 1990s raised the specter that UHL in children was not as benign as common wisdom suggested. In children 6 to 12 years old, UHL is associated with significantly poorer oral language skills and vocabulary intelligence quotient scores. Children with UHL are at higher risk of receiving individualized educational plans in school and speech therapy. Quality of life in children also may be negatively affected by UHL, similar to children with bilateral hearing loss. Although a growing number of audiologists, deaf educators, and otolaryngologists acknowledge the prob... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237548 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237548 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237547&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268039 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 273-274DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268039© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237547 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237547 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4237546&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1268040 Semin Hear 2010; 31: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1268040© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4237546 Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 +0100 4237546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946267&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262331 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 264-272DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262331ABSTRACTEducational audiologists and professionals who work closely with children who have hearing loss are in a unique position to help facilitate positive acceptance of hearing loss in a nonprofessional counselor's role. To help in this role, it is important to understand how families and children with hearing loss cope with the hearing loss and how to reach the point of a healthy self-concept. Personal experiences of living with a hearing loss are discussed by the author. The importance of support groups for families and students with hearing loss and additional strategies are suggested.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946267 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946267 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946266&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262330 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 252-263DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262330ABSTRACTStudents with auditory disabilities often rely on hearing aids, cochlear implants, hearing assistance technology (e.g., assistive listening devices), or a combination thereof to access spoken language. Following the fitting of amplification, a management plan must be put in place to ensure that predetermined technology goals are consistently met. This plan addresses how and when the instruments will be used; appropriate orientation and training for all stakeholders; the process for validating the benefits and limitations of technology; and the implementation of a program for monitoring efficacy. Educational audiologists have a statutory responsibility to ensure that a technology management plan is implemented in the child's sch... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946266 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946266 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946265&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262329 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 241-251DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262329ABSTRACTHearing professionals need to be prepared for today's students as the ultimate arbiters regarding acceptable hearing assistive technology (HAT). Current educational laws and acts along with best practice standards are in place for assistive technology teams to implement collaborative goals and objectives to improve student achievement and close the achievement gap for students with hearing loss. Although the benefits of HAT are documented, historically its use declines for older students and those mainstreaming to their home school with normally hearing peers. Not wanting to be different and/or not receiving acceptable benefit are issues of the past. Now, being different is the norm, and students can be more like their peers th... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946265 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946265 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946264&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262328 This article addresses current recommended practices for FM system verification for a variety of FM coupling options.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946264 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946264 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946263&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262327 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 219-232DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262327ABSTRACTHearing assistance technology (HAT) significantly improves listening abilities of children with hearing loss and other auditory disorders in noisy environments, such as typical classrooms. Determining candidacy for HAT and selection of the most appropriate type of HAT for children may be a daunting task because of the wide variety of current device options. Therefore, the goal of this article is to summarize a simple four-step process for determining candidacy and selecting HAT for children, including a summary of the most current research. The four steps include: (1) determining candidacy for HAT with up-to-date research, (2) reviewing current device options, (3) considering child characteristics and listening environments, an... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946263 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946263 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946262&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262326 This article discusses various types of personal hearing technology available for school-aged children including digital hearing aids, cochlear implants, bone-anchored hearing aids, and personal frequency-modulated devices. Candidacy guidelines will be discussed for each device, and device-specific features, such as signal-processing characteristics, that are beneficial for school-aged children will be addressed. Finally, case studies will be provided to demonstrate the decision-making process involved in selecting personal hearing technology for children with hearing loss.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946262 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946262 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946261&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262325 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 188-202DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262325ABSTRACTClassrooms of the 21st century present learning and teaching challenges. The effects of classroom acoustics on student learning gains and teachers' vocal health present daily challenges. Understanding the impact of classroom acoustics and effective management strategies can increase learning gains and reduce the societal impact of teacher vocal health issues. Noise, reverberation, distance, directionality, and teacher–student interactions in the classroom can affect speech perception, comprehension, and academic achievement. The Classroom Acoustics Standard, although voluntary, provides a framework for school planning teams to implement positive acoustical strategies and standards that allow for good speech communication ... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946261 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946261 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946260&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262324 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 177-187DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262324ABSTRACTEmphasis on classroom listening has gained importance for all children and especially for those with hearing loss and special listening needs. The rationale can be supported from reports on educational placements, the Response to Intervention initiative, student performance and accountability, the role of audition in reading, and improvement in hearing technologies. As a result, the audiologist must take a primary role in advocating for the accommodations that are necessary for effective listening for these children in school. To identify individual listening needs and make relevant recommendations for accommodations, a classroom listening assessment is suggested. Components of the classroom listening assessment include observa... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946260 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946260 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946259&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1262332 Semin Hear 2010; 31: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1262332© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946259 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946259 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625238&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252099 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 075-075DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252099© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625238 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625238 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625237&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252107 This study evaluated changes in repair strategy use by adult cochlear implantees following a communication training program that emphasized the use of communication repair strategies. Fifteen subjects, male and female, pre- and postlingually deafened adults, participated. The experimental group completed a four-session training program. The control group received no intervention. Evaluations were performed preintervention, postintervention, and at a 5- to 7-week follow-up with both familiar and unfamiliar communication partners. A video analysis technique was implemented. Video analysis showed that subjects often requested repetition (verbal/nonverbal), confirmation, or repetition of a specific portion of an utterance. Other repair strategies were rarely used. Results showed no significant... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625237 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625237 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625236&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252106 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 154-164DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252106ABSTRACTTwo cochlear implant users engaged in casual conversation, each with an unfamiliar communication partner in adverse listening conditions. Conversational analysis was performed to characterize how the two men repaired communication breakdowns and to identify cooperative conversational behaviors. A model of communication breakdown repair is presented. We suggest that because casual conversation is a cooperative enterprise, listeners attempt to adhere to two maxims: receive readily and recognize genuinely. Implications for aural rehabilitation are considered.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625236 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625236 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625235&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252105 This study details the validation of a listener/partner self-assessment tool specific to the telephone, the Self Perceived Abilities on the Telephone, through structured conversational ratings. Discussion centers on forces driving the use of conversation-based strategies in audiological rehabilitation diagnosis and treatment.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625235 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625235 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625234&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252102 This article investigates what changes occur in prosodic speech patterns between initial and repeated talk in a brief free and unstructured conversation between an adult bilateral cochlear implantee and his chosen familiar communication partner, his wife, conducted in a clinical setting. The 23-minute conversation between the two participants included 37 self-repetitions of one or more words by the familiar communication partner. Most instances were repetition-as-repair sequences. Each of the 37 instances was subjected to acoustic analysis to identify frequency, loudness, and duration of word tokens in both the initial and repeated talk as well as pause length between tokens. Data suggest that loudness, pitch, and duration are commonly all increased in the prominent words repeated by the c... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625234 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625234 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625233&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252103 This article presents findings from a larger conversation analysis study of interactional management by adults with severe or profound acquired hearing impairment and their experienced communication partners. It addresses how some partners display a consistent orientation toward their hearing-impaired cointeractants' need for visual speech information. These partners monitor their cointeractants' gaze direction and hence their availability as recipients of their talk. They time their talk in such a way that important components of their talk coincide with the availability of their hearing-impaired cointeractants' gaze. Where necessary, they secure their cointeractants' gaze by using conversational gaze-soliciting strategies such as speech disfluencies and gestures. On listening, the self-r... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625233 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625233 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625232&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252104 This article reports on studies that have sampled conversation behavior, particularly patterns of repair, as a basis for such direct assessment. These studies provide initial evidence of the potential for clinical assessment of conversation behavior as a direct method for evaluating the outcome of conversation-based aural rehabilitation techniques. This article reviews research into the assessment of repair in conversations involving adults who have acquired hearing impairment (HI). The article uses conversation analysis as the guiding methodology and theory to address acquired HI as a communication disorder. The ways in which conversation may be disrupted by an acquired HI are described, and the conduct and limitations of current technological and conversation-based rehabilitation for thi... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625232 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625232 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625231&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252101 This article reviews some of the conversation partner behaviors that can influence message perception and potentially lead to communication breakdowns during conversation. Differences in the acoustic characteristics of speech spoken conversationally versus clearly are described, and the benefit of using clear speech to improve speech perception by individuals with hearing impairment is highlighted. It is advocated that conversation partners use clear speech specifically when conversational difficulties are anticipated or experienced such as when repairing breakdowns, shifting conversation topics, or conversing in challenging environments. It is stressed that providing an intervention session on clear speech, coupled with opportunities for partners to practice clear speech techniques, may b... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625231 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625231 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625230&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252100 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 077-094DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252100ABSTRACTTips for talking to a person who is hard of hearing often suggest how a talker should modify their speech production (e.g., by slowing speech rate). Some interventions attempt to train the person who is hard of hearing to instruct significant others to modify their speech production, while other interventions attempt to train significant others to alter their own speaking behaviors. This review examines the two main experimental research areas that address how variations in a talker's speech may affect variations in a listener's understanding. One area focuses on clear speech or how talkers modify their speech production in an attempt to increase intelligibility by speaking clearly. The other area concerns the Lombard effect or... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625230 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:23:16 +0100 3625230 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3625229&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1252115 Semin Hear 2010; 31: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1252115© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3625229 Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:10:40 +0100 3625229 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946277&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252099 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 075-075DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252099© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946277 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946277 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946276&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252107 This study evaluated changes in repair strategy use by adult cochlear implantees following a communication training program that emphasized the use of communication repair strategies. Fifteen subjects, male and female, pre- and postlingually deafened adults, participated. The experimental group completed a four-session training program. The control group received no intervention. Evaluations were performed preintervention, postintervention, and at a 5- to 7-week follow-up with both familiar and unfamiliar communication partners. A video analysis technique was implemented. Video analysis showed that subjects often requested repetition (verbal/nonverbal), confirmation, or repetition of a specific portion of an utterance. Other repair strategies were rarely used. Results showed no significant... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946276 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946276 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946275&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252106 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 154-164DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252106ABSTRACTTwo cochlear implant users engaged in casual conversation, each with an unfamiliar communication partner in adverse listening conditions. Conversational analysis was performed to characterize how the two men repaired communication breakdowns and to identify cooperative conversational behaviors. A model of communication breakdown repair is presented. We suggest that because casual conversation is a cooperative enterprise, listeners attempt to adhere to two maxims: receive readily and recognize genuinely. Implications for aural rehabilitation are considered.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946275 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946275 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946274&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252105 This study details the validation of a listener/partner self-assessment tool specific to the telephone, the Self Perceived Abilities on the Telephone, through structured conversational ratings. Discussion centers on forces driving the use of conversation-based strategies in audiological rehabilitation diagnosis and treatment.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946274 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946274 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946273&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252102 This article investigates what changes occur in prosodic speech patterns between initial and repeated talk in a brief free and unstructured conversation between an adult bilateral cochlear implantee and his chosen familiar communication partner, his wife, conducted in a clinical setting. The 23-minute conversation between the two participants included 37 self-repetitions of one or more words by the familiar communication partner. Most instances were repetition-as-repair sequences. Each of the 37 instances was subjected to acoustic analysis to identify frequency, loudness, and duration of word tokens in both the initial and repeated talk as well as pause length between tokens. Data suggest that loudness, pitch, and duration are commonly all increased in the prominent words repeated by the c... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946273 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946273 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946272&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252103 This article presents findings from a larger conversation analysis study of interactional management by adults with severe or profound acquired hearing impairment and their experienced communication partners. It addresses how some partners display a consistent orientation toward their hearing-impaired cointeractants' need for visual speech information. These partners monitor their cointeractants' gaze direction and hence their availability as recipients of their talk. They time their talk in such a way that important components of their talk coincide with the availability of their hearing-impaired cointeractants' gaze. Where necessary, they secure their cointeractants' gaze by using conversational gaze-soliciting strategies such as speech disfluencies and gestures. On listening, the self-r... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946272 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946272 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946271&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252104 This article reports on studies that have sampled conversation behavior, particularly patterns of repair, as a basis for such direct assessment. These studies provide initial evidence of the potential for clinical assessment of conversation behavior as a direct method for evaluating the outcome of conversation-based aural rehabilitation techniques. This article reviews research into the assessment of repair in conversations involving adults who have acquired hearing impairment (HI). The article uses conversation analysis as the guiding methodology and theory to address acquired HI as a communication disorder. The ways in which conversation may be disrupted by an acquired HI are described, and the conduct and limitations of current technological and conversation-based rehabilitation for thi... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946271 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946271 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946270&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252101 This article reviews some of the conversation partner behaviors that can influence message perception and potentially lead to communication breakdowns during conversation. Differences in the acoustic characteristics of speech spoken conversationally versus clearly are described, and the benefit of using clear speech to improve speech perception by individuals with hearing impairment is highlighted. It is advocated that conversation partners use clear speech specifically when conversational difficulties are anticipated or experienced such as when repairing breakdowns, shifting conversation topics, or conversing in challenging environments. It is stressed that providing an intervention session on clear speech, coupled with opportunities for partners to practice clear speech techniques, may b... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946270 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946270 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946269&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0030-1252100 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 077-094DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1252100ABSTRACTTips for talking to a person who is hard of hearing often suggest how a talker should modify their speech production (e.g., by slowing speech rate). Some interventions attempt to train the person who is hard of hearing to instruct significant others to modify their speech production, while other interventions attempt to train significant others to alter their own speaking behaviors. This review examines the two main experimental research areas that address how variations in a talker's speech may affect variations in a listener's understanding. One area focuses on clear speech or how talkers modify their speech production in an attempt to increase intelligibility by speaking clearly. The other area concerns the Lombard effect or... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946269 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946269 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3946268&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fdx.doi.org%2F10.1055%2Fs-0029-1252115 Semin Hear 2010; 31: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1252115© Thieme Medical PublishersArticle in Thieme eJournal:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3946268 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 23:00:00 +0100 3946268 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3507936&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246324 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 047-072DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246324ABSTRACTCochlear implant recipients can reduce the challenges they encounter in noisy environments through the use of a remote microphone. Although there are numerous options for delivering the signal from the frequency modulated (FM) transmitter worn by the speaker to the FM receiver coupled to the implant, several have now been verified through research as viable, beneficial arrangements. Recommendations for the settings on the implant include mixing ratio and settings on the FM receivers (i.e., FM advantage). Because coupling of the FM system with the implant cannot be tested with traditional electroacoustic methods, behavioral verification using speech recognition in noise with the implant alone and with the implant plus the FM sys... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3507936 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:51:16 +0100 3507936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3507935&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246327 Semin Hear 2010; 31: C1-C8DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246327© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3507935 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 17:51:16 +0100 3507935 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3453588&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246320 This article reviews the efficacy of Baha in a variety of patient diagnoses and reports on preliminary results of long-term patient satisfaction with Baha in 11 patients. A questionnaire was developed for this study that examines several dimensions of Baha use and practicality. The participants used the device for more than 1 year and responded to the questionnaire in writing or by telephone survey. The 30-item questionnaire probed several areas of interest: hearing performance; listening in groups; listening to music; localization; listening in large venues; and the pragmatic use of the device, such as requiring assistance to insert or remove the device, Baha satisfaction, sequelae to surgery, and change in participation limitation. For questions 1 to 30, the participant was asked to resp... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3453588 Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:03:49 +0100 3453588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354142&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246323 This article attempts to sort through the variables and find commonalities in the research. It is clear that the majority of adults with bilateral cochlear implants are much better at horizontal localization with two implants compared with one, but their abilities do not reach those of normal-hearing listeners. The localization results for children and for bimodal (cochlear implant in one ear, hearing aid in the other) listeners are less clear, with some improvement over monaural listening, but not for all subjects.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354142 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:54 +0100 3354142 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354141&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246322 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 028-036DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246322ABSTRACTImplantable middle ear hearing devices (IMEHDs) were developed in an effort to improve on the limitations of traditional hearing aids. The last few years have seen significant advances in this technology with the emergence of several new devices, including fully implantable prostheses. As more patients are being implanted, experience with these devices has increased and refinements have been made. The indications also have expanded to include patients with mixed hearing loss in addition to those with pure sensorineural hearing loss, with application of the transducer to either the ossicles or the oval or round window. Fully implantable devices also are gaining ground, although most of these are relatively new and are still in t... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354141 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:54 +0100 3354141 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354140&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246321 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 015-027DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246321ABSTRACTThe Baha auditory osseointegrated implant system is gaining clinical acceptance as an alternative treatment option for patients with single-sided deafness (SSD). As satisfaction is related to expectations, if postfitting performance with the Baha matches or exceeds initial expectations, the patient may consider this management a success and have satisfaction with treatment outcome. In contrast, unrealistically high preoperative expectations for this management approach may result in dissatisfaction if performance falls short after the sound processor is fitted. The present study explores the relationship between prefitting expectations and postfitting satisfaction in a sample of 10 patients with acquired unilateral sensorineura... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354140 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:54 +0100 3354140 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3354139&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1246325 Semin Hear 2010; 31: 001-002DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1246325© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3354139 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 18:10:54 +0100 3354139 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915909&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241129 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 287-305DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241129ABSTRACTBenign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a peripheral vestibular disorder that manifests as sudden, short-lived episodes of vertigo elicited by specific head movements. BPPV is one of the most common causes of dizziness or vertigo, and almost 10% of the elderly population experiences BPPV. It is often self-limiting but can become chronic and recurrent with considerable effects on a person's quality of life. Most cases result from the migration of free-floating canalith particles into the posterior (more commonly) or horizontal (less commonly) semicircular canals, rendering them sensitive to gravity. Diagnosis of BPPV is based on a suggestive history and physical examination, and other tests are not normally required. Repo... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915909 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915909 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915908&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241128 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 281-286DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241128ABSTRACTThe otoliths are vestibular organs that act as gravito-inertial force sensors and contribute to the perception of spatial orientation (earth verticality). The subjective visual vertical (SVV) is a psychophysical measure of the angle between perceptual vertical and true (gravitational) vertical. The otoliths contribute to the estimation of the physical vertical orientation, and individuals with normal vestibular function align the SVV within 2 degrees of true vertical (0 degrees). Impaired SVV has been documented in patients with unilateral vestibular disorders. Most research has focused on measuring the static SVV (head upright and stationary); however, more recently, methods have been developed to measure the SVV during stimul... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915908 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915908 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915907&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241127 This article provides an overview of each method and highlights the similarities and differences. Several cases are presented to illustrate the relation between the results for cVEMPs and oVEMPs in patients with well-defined audiovestibular disorders.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915907 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915907 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915906&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241126 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 253-266DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241126ABSTRACTRotational tests are aimed at producing a more natural, precise, repeatable, and broadband evaluation of the vestibular function. Currently, two types of rotation tests are in clinical use: passive whole-body rotation where the stimulus is produced by a motorized chair, and active rotation where the stimulus is produced by voluntary head movements. In both methods, the frequency response of the vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is determined by measuring the eye movements and comparing the head velocity with the slow-phase eye velocity. Rotation tests offer several advantages over other vestibular function tests in patients with bilateral caloric weakness, in young children, or in patients for whom VOR changes have to be assessed o... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915906 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915906 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915905&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241125 This article describes the role of the ENG/VNG examination in the contemporary assessment of vertigo, dizziness, and imbalance.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915905 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915905 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915904&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241124 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 231-241DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241124ABSTRACTSensory information from the vestibular, visual, and somatosensory/proprioceptive systems are integrated in the brain in complex ways to produce a final motor output to muscle groups for maintaining gaze, head and body posture, and controlling static and dynamic balance. The balance system is complex, which can make differential diagnosis of dizziness quite challenging. However, this complex system is organized anatomically in a variety of pathways, and some of these pathways have been documented. The vestibulo-ocular reflex (VOR) is one such pathway. Understanding the anatomy and physiology of the VOR facilitates our understanding of normal and abnormal eye movements, and research is advancing our understanding of the plastici... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915904 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:37:20 +0100 2915904 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2915903&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1241130 Semin Hear 2009; 30: C1-C8DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1241130© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2915903 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:40:04 +0100 2915903 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765736&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225406 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 222-229DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225406ABSTRACTFor services performed by the audiologist to be recognized as a covered benefit, Medicare currently requires its beneficiaries to see a physician first to evaluate for medical necessity and obtain physician referral. This creates barriers for many patients who defer hearing and balance health care because they find the process cumbersome. Eliminating the need to see the physician first would remove a hurdle for the Medicare patient. Direct access provides a safe and cost-effective manner for the Medicare beneficiary to access hearing and balance health care.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765736 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765736 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765735&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225405 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 207-221DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225405ABSTRACTOutreach efforts by audiologists can provide physicians and other clinicians with valuable information regarding dual sensory loss. Areas of greatest need include screening and early detection, referral to appropriate specialists, ongoing monitoring and follow-up, counseling and education, and access to resources. In addition, the heterogeneity of dual sensory loss poses unique communication challenges in the medical setting, and audiologists can facilitate communication between primary care clinicians and their patients. Primary care clinicians play a central role in early detection, monitoring, and medical management of patients of all ages, and medical outreach efforts by audiologists can contribute to preventing further los... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765735 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765735 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765734&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225404 This study used a systematic review as part of an evidence-based practice process to determine what types of information physicians might need to enhance their screening of hearing and falls risk in elderly patients. The results revealed that physicians could benefit from having additional information about this subject. Audiologists and their professional organizations should conduct physician outreach efforts to remind them of the important role they play in helping elderly persons deal with hearing and balance problems and provide physicians with basic knowledge and updates in preferred, time-sensitive formats.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765734 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765734 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765733&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225403 This article notes some of the areas where information and support is most needed and suggests resources and strategies for addressing these needs.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765733 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765733 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765732&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225402 This study used a revised questionnaire to assess Peds at Rush University Medical Center (RUMC) about EHDIPs. Of all 115 Peds at RUMC, 21 responded = 18.6% response rate; 57% (12) were residents and 42.9% (9) were attending physicians. Most had knowledge about, experience with, and positive attitudes toward EHDIPs, but could use additional information. Results expanded on earlier surveys by using an updated questionnaire relevant to latest EHDIPs goals and Peds at a precise hospital and provided information for audiologists conducting physician outreach programs to help Peds prevent children from being lost to follow up.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765732 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765732 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765731&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225401 This study used a systematic review as part of an evidence-based practice process to determine what types of information physicians might need to enhance their participation in NHSPs and EHDIPs. The results revealed that physicians could benefit from having additional information about this subject. Audiologists and their professional organizations should conduct physician outreach efforts to remind physicians of the important role they play in these programs and provide them with basic knowledge and updates in desired formats that meet their busy schedules. Such outreach efforts could strengthen relationships among team members, enhance the success of NHSPs and EHDIPs, and benefit all stakeholders (infants, families, physicians, and audiologists). Effective physician outreach efforts shou... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765731 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765731 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765730&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225400 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 139-148DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225400ABSTRACTPhysicians are vital members of many research and clinical teams on which audiologists often play leadership roles. As primary care providers and gatekeepers to both medical and audiological services, physicians possess the influence and opportunity to encourage patients of all ages and their families to recognize, accept, and seek further testing and treatment for hearing and balance problems when they exist. It is critical that physicians who work with patients of all ages having audiological-related issues possess current knowledge of these topics so that they can make appropriate referrals to audiologists for further diagnosis and intervention. Unfortunately, many physicians' busy schedules and attention to patients' more p... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765730 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765730 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2765729&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1225407 Semin Hear 2009; 30: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1225407© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2765729 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:10:04 +0100 2765729 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387794&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215435 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 067-070DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215435© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387794 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387794 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387793&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215434 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 065-065DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215434© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387793 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387793 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387792&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215440 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 129-137DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215440ABSTRACTThe field of audiology has grown steadily since its inception in the 1940s. In the 1970s, the first self-employed audiologists began practicing independently of medical and academic centers. Since that time, the number of audiologists choosing to enter private practice has increased significantly. Private practitioners have made significant contributions to the field, including advocacy, involvement in professional organizations, and increased recognition of the audiologist as a well-credentialed and skilled professional. In this article, current challenges of private practice are discussed, including recognition among the medical community and the general public, business and time management, education and recruitment of new p... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387792 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387791&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215439 This article first compares differences in hearing-aid outcome for groups of older adults fitted with different hearing-aid technologies, ranging from one-channel linear aids with output-limiting compression to four-channel wide-dynamic-range-compression devices with directional microphones. A total of four technologies were examined with 52 to 55 older adults fitted with each technology and assessed with multiple outcome measures. The only significant difference in performance across technologies was superior aided speech recognition in babble for the directional hearing aids when assessed in the sound booth with speech delivered at 0 degrees azimuth and competing babble delivered from 180 degrees azimuth. Importantly, however, all four groups, each with a different technology, demonstrat... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387791 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387790&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215438 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 094-111DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215438ABSTRACTAge-related decline in hearing is the result of complex changes in audibility, suprathreshold processing, and cognition. Changes in cochlear structures, whether from biological aging of the structures themselves or secondary to intrinsic and extrinsic influences that occur with the passage of time, result in hearing sensitivity loss. The outward expression of the underlying disorder is fairly consistent. That is, loss of function of cochlear hair cells and other structures consistently manifest hearing sensitivity loss and the consequent deficits in audibility. Age-related changes in auditory nervous system structures may also play a role in overall hearing capability, although the outward expression of the disorder is likely t... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387790 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387789&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215437 This article reviews the early studies conducted by Bess and his colleagues documenting the psychoeducational, audiological, and behavioral difficulties experienced by children with permanent unilateral and minimal bilateral hearing loss. In addition, contemporary studies are reported along with a summary of current thinking on the appropriate management of these populations.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387789 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387788&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215436 This article summarizes the significant contributions of Fred H. Bess to the early detection of hearing loss in infants and children. Based on public health and educational policy, Bess challenged audiologists to view hearing screening as a responsibility that brought with it the need to develop screening tools that are effective in identifying hearing loss—whether for use with infants, preschoolers, or school-age children—and that adhere to important screening principles. A review of his influence on pertinent guidelines, position statements, and recommendations highlights his belief that early identification of hearing loss is critical if children are to overcome the significant obstacles presented by even mild and unilateral hearing losses. This section is followed by a revi... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387788 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2387787&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0029-1215441 Semin Hear 2009; 30: C1-C7DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1215441© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2387787 Mon, 04 May 2009 22:49:28 +0100 2387787 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380546&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111102 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 001-003DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1111102Published in 2009 by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380546 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380546 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380545&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111107 This article discusses how to identify barriers to hearing protector use, as well as how to promote self-efficacy as a means for improving hearing protector effectiveness.[...]Published in 2009 by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380545 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380545 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380544&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111106 This article will review the historic background and pertinent preclinical and clinical data available for ebselen, a novel drug that mimics the activity of glutathione peroxidase, a catalytic antioxidant enzyme that is essential for the peripheral auditory system.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380544 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380544 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380543&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111105 Semin Hear 2009; 30: 038-046DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1111105ABSTRACTHigh-intensity and/or prolonged exposure to noise causes temporary or permanent threshold shifts in auditory perception. Occupational exposure to solvents or administration of clinically important drugs, such as aminoglycoside antibiotics and cisplatin, also can induce permanent hearing loss. The mechanisms by which these ototoxic insults cause auditory dysfunction are still being unraveled, yet they share common sequelae, particularly generation of reactive oxygen species, that ultimately lead to hearing loss and deafness. Individuals are frequently exposed to ototoxic chemical contaminants (e.g., fuel) and noise simultaneously in a variety of work and recreational environments. Does simultaneous exposure to chemical ototoxins... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380543 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380543 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380542&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111104 This study demonstrates the capability for noise injury surveillance to be integrated into an overall Department of Defense injury surveillance process and identifies additional measures to enhance this analytic process with further data integration and study.[...]Published in 2009 by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380542 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380542 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380541&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111103 This article provides information about the mechanisms of blast injury with emphasis on auditory dysfunction and TBI. Audiologists must be prepared to identify those at risk for TBI or mental health problems and adapt audiologic clinical practices to this population. An interdisciplinary comprehensive evaluation of peripheral, central, and vestibular components of the auditory system should be employed in patients with TBI to ensure that auditory dysfunction is accurately diagnosed and that appropriate rehabilitation can be performed.[...]Published in 2009 by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380541 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380541 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2380540&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1111108 Semin Hear 2009; 30: C1-C7DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1111108© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2380540 Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06:14 +0100 2380540 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908894&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095890 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 311-311DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095890© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908894 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908894 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908893&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095896 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 371-385DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095896ABSTRACTChronic tinnitus is a complex phenomenon that remains a challenge both to those who wish to understand it and those concerned with treatment. Tinnitus treatment can be facilitated by applying the knowledge obtained from basic science research with clinical experience. In this selective review, the treatment of tinnitus patients is evaluated within a framework of theory and mechanisms derived from basic science research. Where appropriate, the implications of basic research are translated to clinical practice.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908893 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908893 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908892&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095895 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 361-370DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095895ABSTRACTRecent functional brain imaging studies in humans suggest that the neural generator(s) for tinnitus may reside in the central nervous system and involve both auditory as well as nonauditory centers. The contribution of nonauditory centers in the pathogenesis and regulation of tinnitus is reinforced by studies showing that many patients have somatic tinnitus whereby movements and manipulations of the eyes, head, neck, jaw, and shoulder can modulate the loudness and pitch of their tinnitus. In most cases, the maneuvers lead to increases in tinnitus loudness or pitch rather than decreases. Our results indicate that most tinnitus patients experience only a modest change in loudness or pitch when performing these maneuvers. However,... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908892 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908892 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908891&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095894 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 350-360DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095894ABSTRACTTinnitus can be evoked or modulated by inputs from somatosensory, somatomotor, and visual-motor systems in some individuals. This means that the psychoacoustic attributes of tinnitus might be changed temporarily during forceful muscle contractions of the head, neck, and limbs; eye movements in horizontal or vertical axis; myofascial trigger points; cutaneous stimulation of the hand or fingertip region; electrical stimulation of the median nerve and hand region; finger movements; or orofacial movements or pressure applied to the temporomandibular joint. Although there are still many aspects to be understood about the modulation phenomenon, these findings suggest that patients who are able to modulate their tinnitus should be inc... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908891 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908891 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908890&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095893 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 333-349DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095893ABSTRACTBecause subjective tinnitus is typically localized to the ear with hearing loss, tinnitus was traditionally thought to originate from neural hyperactivity in the damaged ear. However, most studies have found that hearing loss reduces the neural outputs from the damaged cochlea. These negative findings led to the hypothesis that tinnitus arises from aberrant neural activity in the central auditory system. Positron emission tomography imaging studies performed on tinnitus patients that could modulate their tinnitus provide evidence showing that the aberrant neural activity that gives rise to tinnitus resides in the central auditory pathway. To investigate the biological basis of tinnitus in more detail, an animal model was develo... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908890 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908890 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908889&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095892 This article reviews possible neural correlates of tinnitus, including an increase in rate, a decrease in rate, periodic activity, synchronous activity across neurons, and an edge between active and inactive neurons. We make some suggestions regarding how electrical current might alter these patterns of neural activity. For example, if tinnitus were represented with periodic neural activity, then electrical stimulation would need to disrupt this periodicity. Some cases of cochlear electrical stimulation are reviewed that show the tinnitus can be reduced or eliminated with cochlear electrical stimulation although it varies across individuals. Finally, after summarizing some key observations, we suggest some next steps to bring this into a clinical application.[...]© Thieme Medical Publishe... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908889 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908889 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908888&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095891 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 313-325DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095891ABSTRACTTinnitus is the conscious experience of sound without an external acoustic source. Many years of research effort have contributed to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying tinnitus, including the neural correlates of tinnitus. Our laboratory has been investigating the modulatory effects of somatosensory and cortical electrical stimulation on the neural correlates of tinnitus in auditory and nonauditory structures. These aspects of tinnitus suppression research are explored in an effort to stimulate further studies and to promote the development of effective strategies in the management of tinnitus through electrical stimulation.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  | ... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908888 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908888 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1908887&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1095897 Semin Hear 2008; 29: C1-C8DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1095897© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1908887 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 11:27:30 +0100 1908887 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717484&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082029 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 229-230DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082029© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717484 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717484 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717483&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082035 This article presents an overview of a clinical pathway for patients seen in the multidisciplinary Tinnitus Management Clinic at the Cleveland Clinic. The model illustrates an efficient approach for managing patients with varying levels of perceived tinnitus severity and annoyance by sequencing patient care and intervention strategies. After providing a general overview of the clinical pathway, three unique components of the model are highlighted: (1) benefits of a Group Education Session; (2) usefulness of the Sound Therapy Option Profile, a new tool designed to guide the clinician in selecting the most appropriate sound therapy device for a given patient; and (3) participation of a psychologist and neurologist on the multidisciplinary management team.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet ... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717483 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717483 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717482&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082034 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 288-299DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082034ABSTRACTTinnitus is a frequent disorder that is very difficult to treat. Both functional imaging studies in patients and electrophysiological studies in animals suggest that hyperactivity in the central auditory system due to increased synchronicity may cause tinnitus. Targeted modulation of tinnitus-related cortical activity has been proposed as a promising new treatment. Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive method that can focally modulate cortical activity. This technique has been used to diagnose and treat tinnitus. Single sessions of high-frequency rTMS over the temporal cortex have been used to suppress tinnitus transiently and could become a useful predictor for treatment outcome of epidural stimu... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717482 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717482 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717481&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082033 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 270-287DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082033ABSTRACTTinnitus refers to the perception of a sound in the absence of any physical source, and it is widely believed that this phantom sound is generated in the central nervous system. Thus the activation of neuronal cell assemblies is chronically changed in patients with an ongoing tinnitus perception. We used magnetoencephalography to investigate these changes in a resting condition. There was an increase of synchronized activity in the gamma and delta frequency range together with a decrease in the α band. Manipulation of these cortical networks by means of neurofeedback therapy resulted in a reduction of tinnitus loudness and distress. In this article we review the basic research and the clinical studies conducted in our labo... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717481 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717481 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717480&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082032 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 259-269DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082032ABSTRACTExposure to intense sound often leads to tinnitus, the perception of a monotonous sound not actually present. Increased neural spontaneous activity in the central auditory system found in animal models of tinnitus should have a basis in their chemistry. Most chemical studies so far have focused on neurotransmitters, by which neurons communicate with each other, because alteration of this chemistry could easily lead to abnormal neural activity that might be perceived as tinnitus. Although increased spontaneous activity has been observed in the hamster dorsal cochlear nucleus (DCN) a month after intense tone exposure, we did not find increased glutamate concentrations in the 3 layers of the hamster dorsal DCN at that time. We did... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717480 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717480 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717479&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082031 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 242-258DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082031ABSTRACTSeveral animal models of tinnitus have been developed in the past 20 years. The premise on which these models are based is that chronic tinnitus is most likely a primitive hearing disorder. Because no evidence indicates that higher-order cognitive skills are required to experience tinnitus, it is also likely that animals such as laboratory rats can experience tinnitus. Chronic tinnitus in humans commonly emerges after peripheral auditory damage caused by exposure to loud sound, ototoxic agents, or aging. Tinnitus can be induced in animals using the same treatments. A significant advantage of using animals to study tinnitus is that the etiology of their disorder can be carefully controlled in a laboratory setting, a difficult ta... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717479 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717479 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717478&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082030 This article explains who pays for tinnitus research: industry, government, and private and public philanthropy. To encourage larger donations, donors who suffer from tinnitus need to see a clear connection between their financial support of research and future treatments. An expanded version of the “Roadmap to a Cure,” adopted in its original form by the ATA, is offered as a vehicle to show how donor contributions can make a difference. Finally, this article gives an overview of certain issues of academic priority in research and the growing role of the financial value of intellectual property, and it explores how these issues relate to advancing tinnitus research.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Semin... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717478 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:18:43 +0100 1717478 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1717477&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-0028-1082036 Semin Hear 2008; 29: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082036© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1717477 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:40:51 +0100 1717477 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475354&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075820 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 139-140DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075820Published by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475354 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475354 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475353&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075819 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 137-138DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075819© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475353 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475353 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475352&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075827 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 212-227DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075827ABSTRACTAlthough questions remain concerning the impact of permanent unilateral hearing loss (UHL) and mild bilateral hearing loss (MBHL) on child development, there is nonetheless evidence that at least some children experience measurable problems, particularly at school age (e.g., grade retention; need for support services). After evidence-supported oral presentations and discussions among clinical experts during the 2005 National Workshop on Mild and Unilateral Hearing Loss, a series of recommendations was developed regarding (1) early identification (hearing screening), (2) audiologic assessment, (3) hearing technologies, and (4) early intervention needs of infants and young children with UHL and MBHL.[...]© Thieme Medical Publish... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475352 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475352 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475351&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075826 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 196-211DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075826ABSTRACTStudies of children with minimal hearing loss have included children with varying degrees of hearing loss, ranging from 16 dB hearing level (HL) to 44 dB HL. Because children with unilateral, high-frequency, and mild bilateral hearing loss have not previously been identified in the newborn period, it has been difficult to describe the developmental progress of these children. With the early hearing detection and intervention programs, a significant population of very young children is being identified with mild bilateral hearing loss and unilateral hearing loss, some of whom are receiving no intervention services, whereas others begin using amplification and are enrolled in varying intensities and types of intervention services... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475351 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475351 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475350&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075825 This article will provide a description of the potential impact of UHL and MBHL on development. Initiatives supporting services and specific eligibility criteria are presented. Strategies that can be used to mitigate the effects of hearing loss on the development of speech, communication, and language skills are described. Although guidelines on best practice are not widely available, enough is known to provide monitoring and educational services for each young child with UHL or MBHL and his or her family.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475350 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475350 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475349&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075824 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 169-177DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075824ABSTRACTMuch attention has been given to the potential difficulties encountered by children with permanent unilateral and minimal or mild bilateral hearing loss. Psychoeducational and psychosocial problems have been well documented in a large percentage of these children. However, audiologists remain concerned about the appropriate application of hearing technologies in children with these mild degrees of losses and the effectiveness of these technologies. Concerns generally center on which of these children should use hearing technology, which technologies are most effective, and how the technology should be fitted. Furthermore, audiologists are uncertain about when children should be fit with hearing technology. This review of hearin... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475349 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475349 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475348&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075823 This article will review current assessment strategies that contribute to the goal of early and accurate diagnosis of UHL and MBHL. An overview of the components of the test battery includes electrophysiologic, otoacoustic, and behavioral methods while using ear-specific and frequency-specific strategies. Issues are discussed that may challenge audiologists during the identification process. The article concludes that though there are many unanswered questions in need of further research, current assessment strategies generally are effective and time and cost efficient in the identification of UHL and MBHL.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475348 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475348 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475347&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075822 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 149-158DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075822ABSTRACTMost hearing screening programs have historically targeted children with moderate or more severe bilateral hearing loss. Children with unilateral or mild bilateral permanent hearing loss represent a substantial proportion of all children with hearing loss, and there are serious negative consequences for these children if they are not identified early and given appropriate help. Many children, particularly those with unilateral or mild bilateral hearing loss, acquire hearing loss after the newborn period. Although virtually all newborns are now screened for hearing loss before leaving the hospital, there are very few opportunities for periodic hearing screening after the newborn period. Effectively identifying those children who... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475347 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475347 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475346&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075821 This article describes the prevalence of UHL and MBHL among newborns and school-aged children, the definitions of UHL and MBHL, and provides an overview of the effects of these hearing losses on children's development. The article concludes that some children with UHL and MBHL are more at risk for problems than are others. Important questions for future research studies to ask are what subgroups of children with UHL and MBHL are likely to have difficulties with speech, language, reading, academic performance, and behavior; how do we identify these children; and what kinds of interventions are most appropriate for them?[...]Published by Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475346 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475346 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1475345&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1075828 Semin Hear 2008; 29: C1-C10DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1075828© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1475345 Thu, 29 May 2008 16:00:44 +0100 1475345 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223792&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2008-1035676 This article describes the processes and procedures employed to evaluate the Dangerous Decibels hearing-loss prevention program. These experiences convinced us that a thorough evaluation is not only necessary but also is key to developing a successful and sustainable program.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223792 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223792 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223791&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2007-1021779 This article describes some of the challenges, failures, and successes experienced by the Dangerous Decibels hearing health program at Oregon Health & Science University. Elementary and middle schools were recruited to participate in studies conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of the program's intervention strategies. Interventions included classroom presentations given by hearing scientists, school nurses, and high school students; an exhibit at a local science museum; and an interactive, Web-based version of the museum exhibit. Elements of program coordination are described and recommendations are made based on these experiences.[...]© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223791 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223791 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223790&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2007-1021778 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 102-110DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021778ABSTRACTOregon Health & Science University's Oregon Hearing Research Center, in conjunction with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, the Portland State University School of Community Health, the Veterans Affairs National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research, and the American Tinnitus Association, formed a public health partnership to address the problem of noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus. The Dangerous Decibels partnership has received funding from several private foundations and public sources. This support enabled the development of a wide range of activities including exhibits, educational outreach, educator training, and research. All of the Dangerous Decibels activities communicate three educational messa... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223790 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223790 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223789&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2007-1021780 Semin Hear 2008; 29: C1-C12DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021780© Thieme Medical PublishersGet connected:Table of contents (Source: Seminars in Hearing) Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223789 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223789 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223788&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2007-1021777 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 094-101DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021777ABSTRACTIn 1999, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) joined forces with public and private partners to launch WISE EARS!, a national campaign to prevent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). The campaign's objectives were to educate the general public about the risks of NIHL and to motivate individuals and organizations to increase awareness about preventing NIHL. Central to the effort was the development and distribution of free educational materials, available both online and through a toll-free information clearinghouse. The materials included bilingual fact sheets and other publications, promotional items, multimedia presenta... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223788 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223788 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1223787&cid=s_36622_161_f&fid=36622&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.thieme-connect.com%2FDOI%2FDOI10.1055%2Fs-2007-1021776 Semin Hear 2008; 29: 090-093DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1021776ABSTRACTBecause musicians have a critical dependence on hearing, and because exposure levels of music are known to be potentially hazardous to hearing, one might assume that hearing conservation is a critical and valued core educational component to any and all music instruction. However, in most music educational settings, there has been little or no mention of any health risks associated with music. Organizations such as the National Association of Music Education, the National Association of Schools of Music, the Texas Center for Music & Medicine, and the Performing Arts Medicine Association are now working together to establish priorities and guidelines concerning the hearing, physical, and psychological health of musicians and... Seminars in Hearing journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1223787 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:27:20 +0100 1223787