referred to as an induction loop or T-loop, is an assistive listening system that provides audio access for those with hearing loss via their hearing aid or cochlear implant. It transfers the audio source directly to a hearing aid without background noise, interference, or acoustic distortion. ...
Synonyms Hearing impairment Definition A decrease, alteration, or distortion in the perception of sound. Description Hearing involves the perception and interpretation of sounds transmitted from the environment and occurs within the central nervous system. Sound waves enter the ear canal and stimulate the...
Hearing Loss and Heavy Metal Toxicity in a Nicaraguan Mining Community: Audiological Results and Case Reports. We measured fingernail metal levels, B茅k茅sy-type pure-tone thresholds and distortion product otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) levels in 59 subjects residing ... Saunders,J.,E. - 《Audiolo...
Conventional acoustic hearing aids have several disadvantages, including ear canal occlusion, acoustic feedback, sound distortion, and cosmesis. Over the past several decades, middle ear implants (MEIs) have been developed in an attempt to overcome some of these disadvantages. Although much of the ...
Together we can create a world where more people with hearing loss successfully adapt to a life with hearing aids and feel more involved, connected, and in controlFeatures explained Organic Hearing Inspired by our Organic Hearing philosophy, we are always looking for ways to better emulate the...
Combining working memory, age, and hearing loss accounted for a total of 47.5% of the variability in intelligibility scores. Furthermore, as the total amount of signal distortion increased, listeners with higher working memory performed better on the intelligibility task than listeners with lower ...
Flat attenuation earmuffs are a good choice, as they reduce noise evenly across the frequency spectrum, resulting in less sound distortion. If you do prefer to take your hearing aids off, amplification earmuffs are a good option. They amplify softer sounds to a safe level, while reducing ...
When selecting OTC options, users must prioritize devices that deliver superior sound quality, considering noise and feedback cancellation, sound distortion, and sound amplification, to ensure effective communication in various scenarios, such as general conversing, watching television, or participating in...
Hearing loss is the most common sensory disorder. Genetic factors contribute substantially to this condition, although allelic heterogeneity and variable expressivity make a definite molecular diagnosis challenging. To provide a brief overview of the gen
The presence of hearing-related symptoms was assessed using a cross-sectional parent questionnaire, namely, whether the child ever reported temporary hearing problems, such as ringing, decreased hearing, sensitivity to loud noises, or sound distortion. The presence of these hearing-related symptoms was...