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View article: A directly comparative two-gate case–control diagnostic accuracy study of the pure tone screen and HearCheck screener tests for identifying hearing impairment in school children
A directly comparative two-gate case–control diagnostic accuracy study of the pure tone screen and HearCheck screener tests for identifying hearing impairment in school children Open
Objectives This study directly compared the accuracy of two audiometry-based tests for screening school children for hearing impairment: the currently used test, pure tone screen and a device newly applied to children, HearCheck Screener. …
View article: A programme of studies including assessment of diagnostic accuracy of school hearing screening tests and a cost-effectiveness model of school entry hearing screening programmes
A programme of studies including assessment of diagnostic accuracy of school hearing screening tests and a cost-effectiveness model of school entry hearing screening programmes Open
Background Identification of permanent hearing impairment at the earliest possible age is crucial to maximise the development of speech and language. Universal newborn hearing screening identifies the majority of the 1 in 1000 children bor…
View article: Characteristics of UK Biobank participants.
Characteristics of UK Biobank participants. Open
Number and performance of participants completing each auditory and cognitive measure. Percentages for each N other than gender are corrected for missing data. Mean ± sd: descriptive statistics for age, SRT, cognitive tests. % +ve: percent…
View article: The Effect of Prenatal and Childhood Development on Hearing, Vision and Cognition in Adulthood
The Effect of Prenatal and Childhood Development on Hearing, Vision and Cognition in Adulthood Open
It is unclear what the contribution of prenatal versus childhood development is for adult cognitive and sensory function and age-related decline in function. We examined hearing, vision and cognitive function in adulthood according to self…
View article: Investigating the association between tinnitus severity and symptoms of depression and anxiety, while controlling for neuroticism, in a large middle-aged UK population
Investigating the association between tinnitus severity and symptoms of depression and anxiety, while controlling for neuroticism, in a large middle-aged UK population Open
Although it is not possible to determine whether tinnitus is a predisposing factor to depression, these results suggest an association. We suggest further exploration to determine the clinical significance of this association. Early psycho…
View article: Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of Hearing Aids, Social Isolation and Depression
Hearing Loss and Cognition: The Role of Hearing Aids, Social Isolation and Depression Open
Hearing loss is associated with poor cognitive performance and incident dementia and may contribute to cognitive decline. Treating hearing loss with hearing aids may ameliorate cognitive decline. The purpose of this study was to test wheth…