We present an EM-algorithm for the problem of learning user preferences with Gaussian processes in the context of multi-task learning. We validate our approach on an audiological data set and show that predictive results for sound quality perception of normal hearing and hearingimpaired subjects, in the context of pairwise comparison experiments, can be improved using the hierarchical model.

AIM OF THE CHAPTER To evaluate the usefulness of the electrophysiological tests available, specifically auditory evoked potentials, in the audiological evaluation of pseudohypacusic patients. The main question addressed is: what contribution electrophysiological tests can make to the detection of pseudohypacusis and the determination of thresholds in the difficult-to-test population of mine wor...

Communication is one of the important way to express and share ideas feeling. For effective communication, hearing plays an role. A person having problem with have difficulty in day life, which create several misunderstandings. This study, emphasizes how loss can poor mental health for individual or partners. study was conducted determine elderly couples impairment. The need detect association ...

This study aimed to evaluate audiological and vestibular involvement in Fabry disease and the effects of enzyme replacement therapy with human α-galactosidase A. The study population comprised 20 patients (11 males, 9 females) aged 15-69 years (mean 39.7). Patients underwent a complete clinical and instrumental evaluation before starting and during enzyme replacement therapy. median follow-up w...

BACKGROUND Newborn hearing screening has to be considered the first step of a program for the identification, diagnosis, treatment and habilitation/rehabilitation of children with hearing impairment. MAIN PART In Tuscany Region of Italy, the universal newborn hearing screening is mandatory since november 2007. The first guidelines for the execution of the screening have been released in June ...

Migrainous vertigo (MV) is one of the most common cause of episodic vertigo and is increasingly recognized among neurologist and migraine specialist. Although MV is not included currently in the classification of the International Headache Society (IHS), specific criteria has been proposed and utilized in clinical trials. The aim of this study is to evaluate clinical presentation, VEMP findings...