Masking level differences under two different measurement conditions: A normative study of young adults.

Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the gender-specific normative values of masking level difference (MLD) in healthy young adults for two different measurement conditions.

Methods: One hundred young adults between the ages of 19 and 25 were included. Tympanometry, pure tone audiometry, and MLD were performed.

Investigation of the Effectiveness of Kinesio Tape Treatment in Adult Individuals with Subjective Tinnitus.

Objective: Tinnitus is one of the most common otologic symptoms and has a serious effect on the quality of life. The pathophysiology of tinnitus is not fully understood and no consensus has been reached on an effective treatment method for tinnitus. To evaluate the effectiveness of the kinesiotape (KT) method in subjective tinnitus treatment.

Is There an Association Between Self-Reported Dual-Task Performance and Fear of Falling in Older Adults?

Introduction: Is there an association between self-reported dual-task performance and fear of falling in older adults?

Background/objectives: Fear of falling tends to increase with age and can negatively impact dual-task abilities, leading to potential declines in overall quality of life. Therefore, it becomes crucial to evaluate dual-task performance in older adults, particularly prior to the onset of fear of falling. This study aims to investigate the potential association between self-reported dual-task performance and fear of falling in older adults.

Evaluating the Effectiveness of a New Auditory Training Program on the Speech Recognition Skills and Auditory Event-Related Potentials in Elderly Hearing Aid Users.

Introduction: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a new auditory training (AT) program on the speech recognition in the noise and on the auditory event-related potentials in elderly hearing aid users.

Methods: Thirty-three elderly individuals using hearing aids aged from 60 to 80 years participated. A new AT program was developed for the study.

The effect of fear of falling on balance and dual task performance in the elderly.

Background/aim: Fear of falling frequently reported by older individuals and is an important health problem. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of fear of falling on balance, dual task performance, physical activity level and the quality of life on the aged people.

Setting: Elderly care facilities.

Evaluation of balance in children with sensorineural hearing loss according to age.

Purpose: Hearing is an important sensory skill for psychomotor development. As the cochlea and vestibule share the membranous labyrinth of the inner ear, children with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) may have vestibular dysfunction. This study aimed to evaluate static, dynamic, functional balance, and mobility as a whole in children with SNHL.

The effects of age at cochlear implantation on balance in children: A pilot study.

Aim: The evaluation of the effects of age at cochlear implantation on balance in children.

Research Design: Cross-sectional study.

Study Sample: Twenty children who received their cochlear implants (CI) before the chronologic age of 48 months (Early CI Group), and 20 children who received their CI at 48 months chronologic age or later (Late CI Group).

The evaluation of tinnitus and auditory brainstem response in benign paroxysmal positional vertigo accompanied by tinnitus.

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate auditory brainstem response (ABR) in patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) accompanied by tinnitus and to suggest possible interpretative hypotheses.

Methods: Ninety individuals were included in the study. Individuals were separated into three groups: patients reporting tinnitus with BPPV (Group I), patients with BPPV (Group II), and a control group.

Dual-task performance and vestibular functions in individuals with noise induced hearing loss.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the vestibular functions and dual-task performances of individuals with noise induced hearing loss.

Materials And Methods: Fifty individuals with noise induced hearing loss and 25 healthy individuals were included in the study. Individuals with noise induced hearing loss were divided into 2 groups according to the pure tone average.

Vestibular evoked myogenic potential responses in Parkinson's disease.

Background And Purpose: - Our objectives were to determine the differences in the vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP) responses in patients diagnosed with early staged idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) compared to the normal population and evaluate the vestibular system disorder causing balance-posture disorders. Second aim of this study was to investigate caloric test responses particularly in early staged PD compared to normal popu-lation.

Methods: Thirty patients (14 females and 16 males; mean age, 60.

Wideband Tympanometry Normative Data for Different Age Groups in Turkish Population.

Objective: Studies on the use of wideband tympanometry (WBT) for the evaluation of middle ear pathologies have been increasing gradually in recent years. However, studies regarding normative data of WBT are not sufficient. The aim of this study was to determine normative values of WBT for different age groups in Turkish population.

The effects of concurrent cognitive tasks on postural sway in healthy subjects.

Introduction: Keeping balance of the upright stance is a highly practiced daily task for healthy adults and is effectively performed without overt attentional control in most.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of concurrent cognitive tasks on postural sway in healthy participants.

Methods: This was a prospective study.

Vestibular functions were found to be impaired in patients with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea.

Objectives/hypothesis: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and balance disorders are common chronic diseases seen in the general population. The aim of this study was to evaluate vestibular functions in individuals with OSA.

Study Design: Cross-sectional clinical study.

Evaluation of balance in fallers and non-fallers elderly.

Unlabelled: Falls present a substantial health problem among the elderly population. Approximately one-third of community-dwelling people over 65 years of age will experience one or more each year.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate balance between fallers and non-fallers elderly.