Publications by authors named "Kamalakannan Karupaiah"
Effect of Rh- Positive Blood Group on Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission Input-Output Function.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- * It involved 60 young female college students, divided into four groups based on blood type (A, B, AB, O), who underwent Distortion Product Otoacoustic Emission (DPOAE) testing at various frequencies.
- * The findings indicated no significant differences in the DPOAE input-output function across the different blood groups, suggesting blood type does not impact auditory function in this context.
Estimation of Prevalence of Hyperacusis in High School Students of Mysore District.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed hyperacusis prevalence among 597 high school students in Mysore, revealing a notable rate of 17.25% experiencing this sound sensitivity condition.
- Out of the identified cases, a gender analysis showed 43.69% were females and 56.31% were males, indicating a potential gender disparity in prevalence.
- The findings highlight the urgent need for further research and interventions regarding hyperacusis in adolescent health, particularly due to the significant prevalence observed in this demographic.