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View article: From genomic discovery to application in age-related hearing loss: a global bibliometric and cross-ethnic analysis
From genomic discovery to application in age-related hearing loss: a global bibliometric and cross-ethnic analysis Open
Introduction Age-related hearing loss (ARHL) is a common chronic condition that significantly affects the quality of life in older adults. Studies have shown that genetic factors play a substantial role in ARHL, with heritability estimates…
View article: Association between hearing loss and deprivation among Welsh adults: a cross-sectional observational study
Association between hearing loss and deprivation among Welsh adults: a cross-sectional observational study Open
Objective To index levels of hearing loss with respect to area-level indices of deprivation in a Welsh population. Design A cross-sectional observational study of all adults (aged >18) that attended Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University (ABMU)…
View article: Reporting of auditory symptoms over time: (in)consistencies, expectations and the nocebo effect
Reporting of auditory symptoms over time: (in)consistencies, expectations and the nocebo effect Open
Objective: Consistent symptom reporting for conditions like tinnitus that do not have an associated sign is critical for evaluating severity and intervention effectiveness, and for interpreting research findings. There is little research e…
View article: Shedding Light on SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, and Auditory Symptoms: Causality or Spurious Conjunction?
Shedding Light on SARS-CoV-2, COVID-19, COVID-19 Vaccination, and Auditory Symptoms: Causality or Spurious Conjunction? Open
There are reports of associations between SARS-CoV2, COVID-19, COVID-19 vaccines, and auditory symptoms (hearing difficulty, tinnitus). However, most studies have relied on self-report and lack baseline and/or non-COVID control groups. Thi…
View article: Does coronavirus affect the audio-vestibular system? A rapid systematic review
Does coronavirus affect the audio-vestibular system? A rapid systematic review Open
Objective: This rapid systematic review investigated audio-vestibular symptoms associated with coronavirus. Design: The protocol for the rapid review was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews and the re…
View article: Recording Obligatory Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials in Infants: Quantitative Information on Feasibility and Parent Acceptability
Recording Obligatory Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials in Infants: Quantitative Information on Feasibility and Parent Acceptability Open
Objectives: With the advent of newborn hearing screening and early intervention, there is a growing interest in using supra-threshold obligatory cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs) to complement established pediatric clinical test …
View article: Subclinical Auditory Neural Deficits in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Subclinical Auditory Neural Deficits in Patients With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Objectives: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with a variety of sensory complications. Very little attention has been given to auditory neuropathic complications in DM. The aim of this study was to determine whether type 1 DM (T1DM) aff…
View article: Management of the ataxias : towards best clinical practice
Management of the ataxias : towards best clinical practice Open
This document aims to provide recommendations for healthcare professionals on the diagnosis and management of people with progressive ataxia. The progressive ataxias are rare neurological conditions, and are often poorly understood by heal…