The possible side effects of ototopically applied ciprofloxacin on inner ear function were investigated. The hearing function of pigmented guinea pigs was evaluated by daily frequency-specific evoked response audiometry after repeated application of the drug to both ears. Ciprofloxacin appeared to have no statistically significant effect on the hearing thresholds of the experimental animals.

BACKGROUND Potential methods of application of self-administered Web-based pure-tone audiometry conducted at home on a PC with a sound card and ordinary headphones depend on the value of measurement error in such tests. OBJECTIVE The aim of this research was to determine the measurement error of the hearing threshold determined in the way described above and to identify and analyze factors in...

As audiology strives for cost containment, standardization, accuracy of tests, and accountability, greater use of automated tests is likely. Highly skilled audiologists employ quality control factors that contribute to test accuracy, but they are not formally included in test protocols, resulting in a wide range of accuracy, owing to the various skill and experience levels of clinicians. A meth...

AUDIOLOGICAL medicine is a relatively new specialty in the British Isles and the editor of this two volume work is one of the outstanding British specialists in this field. He has gathered together most of the leading audiological physicians in this country and quite a few of distinction from overseas. In the preface he states that his plan is to cover all clinical aspects of this specialty, wi...