The influence of marginal hearing loss on subjective well-being was studied in order to assess the audiological rehabilitation needs of older individuals. Behavioral and audiological data were obtained from 40 subjects 61-81 years of age. Group A included 20 subjects with normal audiometric thresholds. Group B included 20 subjects with mild-to-moderate degrees of high-frequency hearing loss. Ea...

BACKGROUND It is essential that nonbenign forms of hearing impairment are recognized and addressed before audiological management is entertained. PURPOSE To present an illustrative case and focused literature review of early red flag indicators for retrocochlear impairment, as might be discerned from a patient's history or physical examination. RESULTS The presenting history and clinical co...

Purpose: To perform audiological assessment in children and adolescents followed up at a reference outpatient clinic for autoimmune diseases, regardless of specific diagnoses. Methods: A single-blind case-control study was conducted. Participants were 48 patients with ages from 5 to 19 years and one to 151 months follow-up, categorized into three groups: 15 control individuals with pain in limb...

BACKGROUND according to the literature, the incidence of hearing impairment in patients with HIV / AIDS might be caused by alterations in external, middle and / or internal ear. AIM to characterize and to compare the results of audiological assessment and Auditory Brainstem Response in children and adults with AIDS. METHOD audiological and electrophysiological (Auditory Brainstem Response) ...

BACKGROUND Numerous studies have discussed cases of concomitant temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and otologic symptoms (OS). However, attempts to determine the true origin of these symptoms combined with assessments of the condition of the organ of hearing are relatively rare. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency and type of OS in patients with TMD, and attempted to determine the origin ...

The objective of this study is to determine the auditory gain, quality of life, audiological benefits, in bone-anchored hearing device users (BAHA). It is a retrospective and concurrent evaluation of thirty patients fitted unilaterally and seven fitted bilaterally for at least six months. Patients were assessed with audiometric testing and application of Glasgow Benefit Inventory (GBI) and Abbr...

Progress made over the last several years in early identification of hearing loss through implementation of newborn hearing screening (NHS) programs has created a unique opportunity for audiologists to provide amplification to children with permanent hearing loss (PHL) very early in life. Along with this long-awaited opportunity comes the daunting responsibility for accurately determining the t...

INTRODUCTION  The effects of lead on children's health have been widely studied. AIM  To analyze the correlation between the long latency auditory evoked potential N2 and cognitive P3 with the level of lead poisoning in Brazilian children. METHODS  This retrospective study evaluated 20 children ranging in age from 7 to 14 years at the time of audiological and electrophysiological evaluation...