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A unique swim bladder-inner ear connection in a teleost fish
... gas-filled cavities contact the saccule (for a review see [8]). None of the so far investigated teleost species, however, possesses a connection between the swim bladder and the lagena. Ramcharitar et al. [14] described swim bladder extensions in the silver perch Bairdiella chrysoura that came close ...
... gas-filled cavities contact the saccule (for a review see [8]). None of the so far investigated teleost species, however, possesses a connection between the swim bladder and the lagena. Ramcharitar et al. [14] described swim bladder extensions in the silver perch Bairdiella chrysoura that came close ...
Large Vestibular Aqueduct Syndrome: A Case Study
... (SOPCHL) remains somewhat controversial and unknown. Retrospective studies using sequential audiograms suggest that it is impossible to analyze critical variables with any degree of validity. However, two possible prognostic elements are audiogram morphology and the degree of initial hearing loss (M ...
... (SOPCHL) remains somewhat controversial and unknown. Retrospective studies using sequential audiograms suggest that it is impossible to analyze critical variables with any degree of validity. However, two possible prognostic elements are audiogram morphology and the degree of initial hearing loss (M ...
The effects of noise on the auditory sensitivity of the bluegill sunfish
... and Denton, 1979; Blaxter et al., 1981) and the degree of coupling or proximity these structures have with the fish’s inner ear. One common type of accessory structure is the Weberian apparatus, of otophysan fishes (i.e. minnows and catfish), which are modified vertebrae connecting the anterior port ...
... and Denton, 1979; Blaxter et al., 1981) and the degree of coupling or proximity these structures have with the fish’s inner ear. One common type of accessory structure is the Weberian apparatus, of otophysan fishes (i.e. minnows and catfish), which are modified vertebrae connecting the anterior port ...
Apr03: FIXATION OF THE ANTERIOR MALLEAR LIGAMENT
... measurements within 5 days. Inspection of the tympanic membrane and middle ear with an operating microscope revealed that 1 TB exhibited tympanosclerosis, so only the remaining 5 TBs were included in the study. The anterior wall of the external auditory canal was drilled down to a 1-mm rim, and a tr ...
... measurements within 5 days. Inspection of the tympanic membrane and middle ear with an operating microscope revealed that 1 TB exhibited tympanosclerosis, so only the remaining 5 TBs were included in the study. The anterior wall of the external auditory canal was drilled down to a 1-mm rim, and a tr ...
Onward Referral of Adults with Hearing Difficulty Directly Referred to
... be sought. Depending on local protocol, this referral will usually be to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department, Audiovestibular Medicine or to the GP. Where available, this may also be to an Audiology practitioner with an extended scope of practice. The reason(s) for onward referral should be exp ...
... be sought. Depending on local protocol, this referral will usually be to an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) department, Audiovestibular Medicine or to the GP. Where available, this may also be to an Audiology practitioner with an extended scope of practice. The reason(s) for onward referral should be exp ...
Standard and Multifrequency Tympanometry in Normal and
... consistently shown that, on average, static compliance tends to be lower in otosclerotic ears. However, the extensive overlap in the distributions of static compliance for normal and otosclerotic ears severely limits the diagnostic value of this measure. Two studies published in the 1970s reported t ...
... consistently shown that, on average, static compliance tends to be lower in otosclerotic ears. However, the extensive overlap in the distributions of static compliance for normal and otosclerotic ears severely limits the diagnostic value of this measure. Two studies published in the 1970s reported t ...
Acute Effects of Alcohol on Auditory Thresholds and Distortion
... the ear canal. Therefore, the middle ear transfer function may play an important role in determining the frequency characteristics of DPOAEs. It has been reported that alcohol can & a t the acoustic reflex thresholds in humans by aecting the middle ear muscles (137. Therefore the changes in middle e ...
... the ear canal. Therefore, the middle ear transfer function may play an important role in determining the frequency characteristics of DPOAEs. It has been reported that alcohol can & a t the acoustic reflex thresholds in humans by aecting the middle ear muscles (137. Therefore the changes in middle e ...
Hearing problems
... These causes usually affect both ears. There are also common conditions that stop sound from getting through properly to the inner ear, such as: - a build-up of wax - damage to the eardrum (from poking something in your ear, for example) - inflammation or infection in the middle ear (just behind ...
... These causes usually affect both ears. There are also common conditions that stop sound from getting through properly to the inner ear, such as: - a build-up of wax - damage to the eardrum (from poking something in your ear, for example) - inflammation or infection in the middle ear (just behind ...
Modeling of the Organ of Corti Stimulated by Cochlear
... other physiological functions, afferent (conducting information from the cochlea to the brain) and efferent (conducting information from the brain to the cochlea, especially to the Outer Hair Cells). Afferent nerve fibers are produced by Spiral Ganglions Cells (SGC) [30]. Spiral ganglions are synapt ...
... other physiological functions, afferent (conducting information from the cochlea to the brain) and efferent (conducting information from the brain to the cochlea, especially to the Outer Hair Cells). Afferent nerve fibers are produced by Spiral Ganglions Cells (SGC) [30]. Spiral ganglions are synapt ...
Hearing Status in Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia by Auditory Brain
... discharge of the infants after birth (before 24-48 hours), inadequate follow-up of infants with hyperbilirubinemia, and incomplete medical staff knowledge about adverse effects of hyperbilirubinemia (4, 6, 8). In this study, we used OAE and ABR to assess auditory system in individuals with hyperbili ...
... discharge of the infants after birth (before 24-48 hours), inadequate follow-up of infants with hyperbilirubinemia, and incomplete medical staff knowledge about adverse effects of hyperbilirubinemia (4, 6, 8). In this study, we used OAE and ABR to assess auditory system in individuals with hyperbili ...
UNHS Training Pack 2010 - National Services Division
... bassoon or ship‟s foghorn). How high or low a sound is (its frequency) is measured in Hertz (Hz for short). ...
... bassoon or ship‟s foghorn). How high or low a sound is (its frequency) is measured in Hertz (Hz for short). ...
understanding hearing loss understanding hearing loss
... TV or radio: Devices to help overcome the problem of a group of people wanting to listen to the TV or radio at different volume levels. These devices can also improve the sound of the TV or radio for the person with the hearing loss. People who do not find these devices helpful can purchase a specia ...
... TV or radio: Devices to help overcome the problem of a group of people wanting to listen to the TV or radio at different volume levels. These devices can also improve the sound of the TV or radio for the person with the hearing loss. People who do not find these devices helpful can purchase a specia ...
New York Stock Exchange Opening Bell Heralds New Ear Institute
... York Stock Exchange to herald Low Vision Awareness Month and the February 25 opening of The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ear Institute. Mr. Kessler was joined at the bell podium by Ronald A. Hoffman, MD, Professor and Clinical Director of The Ear Institute, along with Steven D. Schaefer, MD, Profess ...
... York Stock Exchange to herald Low Vision Awareness Month and the February 25 opening of The New York Eye & Ear Infirmary Ear Institute. Mr. Kessler was joined at the bell podium by Ronald A. Hoffman, MD, Professor and Clinical Director of The Ear Institute, along with Steven D. Schaefer, MD, Profess ...
Moore, B. C. J., Vickers, D. A., Plack, C. J., and Oxenham, A. J.
... The correlation between the ERB and the audiometric threshold at the test frequency is not high 共Pick et al., 1977; Glasberg and Moore, 1986; Laroche et al., 1992; Moore, 1998兲, and the scatter of the ERB values for hearing losses in the range 50–70 dB can be considerable. This scatter may reflect t ...
... The correlation between the ERB and the audiometric threshold at the test frequency is not high 共Pick et al., 1977; Glasberg and Moore, 1986; Laroche et al., 1992; Moore, 1998兲, and the scatter of the ERB values for hearing losses in the range 50–70 dB can be considerable. This scatter may reflect t ...
Introduction to Auditory Processing Disorders
... discussion that identifies this disorder as “Auditory Processing Disorder” (APD). This document will continue to describe this disorder as APD. Difficulty with auditory processing may be present and may or may not result in a student requiring special education service or 504 accommodations. If stud ...
... discussion that identifies this disorder as “Auditory Processing Disorder” (APD). This document will continue to describe this disorder as APD. Difficulty with auditory processing may be present and may or may not result in a student requiring special education service or 504 accommodations. If stud ...
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... Absolute level calibration Employed to ensure that the reproduction level is within the experimental and safe expected limits. Peak normalisation Used to verify that test signals do not clip, leading to undesirable distortions. Inter-system calibration Used to ensure that different reproduction syst ...
... Absolute level calibration Employed to ensure that the reproduction level is within the experimental and safe expected limits. Peak normalisation Used to verify that test signals do not clip, leading to undesirable distortions. Inter-system calibration Used to ensure that different reproduction syst ...
The Auditory Steady-State Response: Full
... Rickards and colleagues (1994) ASSR thresholds are elevated compared with newborn tbABR threshold estimates determined by Sininger and colleagues (1997) . Using the Rickards and colleagues (1994) values, the test levels used in the present study ranged from only 9 dB above threshold (500 Hz at 61 .5 ...
... Rickards and colleagues (1994) ASSR thresholds are elevated compared with newborn tbABR threshold estimates determined by Sininger and colleagues (1997) . Using the Rickards and colleagues (1994) values, the test levels used in the present study ranged from only 9 dB above threshold (500 Hz at 61 .5 ...
The what, where and how of auditory
... Identifying an auditory object involves assigning elements of the incoming sensory input into one or more sources. Several of the cues that are used to group auditory stimuli into objects can be classified as ‘simultaneous cues’ (REF. 11). We automatically group the elements of a visual scene, such ...
... Identifying an auditory object involves assigning elements of the incoming sensory input into one or more sources. Several of the cues that are used to group auditory stimuli into objects can be classified as ‘simultaneous cues’ (REF. 11). We automatically group the elements of a visual scene, such ...
An Inevitable Consequence
... we could all work more efficiently. The 1959 film “I’m alright Jack” satirised this together with other issues of the time. Attitudes, rather than knowledge, were still holding back progress. In the early 1950s British Rail carried out research into workplace noise both in the interests of efficienc ...
... we could all work more efficiently. The 1959 film “I’m alright Jack” satirised this together with other issues of the time. Attitudes, rather than knowledge, were still holding back progress. In the early 1950s British Rail carried out research into workplace noise both in the interests of efficienc ...
Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery
... of gentamicin and the safety of dexamethasone eardrops.17 Our current results clearly indicate that a one-time application of oxymetazoline at the time of ventilation tube insertion does not lead to demonstrable ototoxicity either functionally or morphologically. This corroborates the earlier claim ...
... of gentamicin and the safety of dexamethasone eardrops.17 Our current results clearly indicate that a one-time application of oxymetazoline at the time of ventilation tube insertion does not lead to demonstrable ototoxicity either functionally or morphologically. This corroborates the earlier claim ...
Prediction of Hearing Threhold in Infants Using Auditory Steady
... from 211 subjects showed that the two test techniques were highly correlated, with Pearson r values exceeding .95 at each of the audiometric test frequencies between 500 and 4000 Hz . Analysis of the findings for babies with significant hearing loss (moderate to profound levels) showed similar thres ...
... from 211 subjects showed that the two test techniques were highly correlated, with Pearson r values exceeding .95 at each of the audiometric test frequencies between 500 and 4000 Hz . Analysis of the findings for babies with significant hearing loss (moderate to profound levels) showed similar thres ...
CROS / BiCROS Fitting Guide_Layout 1
... 1. The CROS side while connected up to the software. This only becomes available when powered up with batteries. 2. The Phonak CROS does not have a start up jingle. Wearers will either hear the CROS connected alert or the CROS disconnected alert. ...
... 1. The CROS side while connected up to the software. This only becomes available when powered up with batteries. 2. The Phonak CROS does not have a start up jingle. Wearers will either hear the CROS connected alert or the CROS disconnected alert. ...
Special Report - Mayo Clinic Health Letter
... less prone to squeal (feedback), due to the increased distance between the microphone, at the top of the ear, and the end of the ear mold. ■ Open fit — The open-fit style is the latest style of hearing aid to hit the market. These are very small devices that fit in snugly behind the ear and look mor ...
... less prone to squeal (feedback), due to the increased distance between the microphone, at the top of the ear, and the end of the ear mold. ■ Open fit — The open-fit style is the latest style of hearing aid to hit the market. These are very small devices that fit in snugly behind the ear and look mor ...
Bone conduction hearing aids
... called a ‘percutaneous abutment’. This is the vibrating part, which conducts sound through your skull bone to your inner ear. About a month after the second stage – or longer if both stages of the operation were done at once – you will be ready to use the sound processor. You will be given an appoin ...
... called a ‘percutaneous abutment’. This is the vibrating part, which conducts sound through your skull bone to your inner ear. About a month after the second stage – or longer if both stages of the operation were done at once – you will be ready to use the sound processor. You will be given an appoin ...
Bone conduction hearing aids
... called a ‘percutaneous abutment’. This is the vibrating part, which conducts sound through your skull bone to your inner ear. About a month after the second stage – or longer if both stages of the operation were done at once – you will be ready to use the sound processor. You will be given an appoin ...
... called a ‘percutaneous abutment’. This is the vibrating part, which conducts sound through your skull bone to your inner ear. About a month after the second stage – or longer if both stages of the operation were done at once – you will be ready to use the sound processor. You will be given an appoin ...