Outcomes of attempted hearing preservation after cochlear implantation (HPCI): a prognostic factor (PF) systematic review of the literature.

Objective: There's a need to highlight prognostic factors (PFs) determining hearing preservation in cochlear implantation (HPCI), as currently there is large variability in outcomes. Given the potential benefits of HPCI, it is important to understand the factors influencing this variation. We apply a novel methodology to outline and assess the accuracy of prognostic factors reporting for HPCI.

Hormones and Auditory Perception: Study of Dichotic Listening in Women during the Menstrual Cycle.

 Dichotic listening refers to the ability to hear different sounds presented to each ear simultaneously.  The aim of the present study was to assess dichotic listening in women throughout the menstrual cycle.  The volunteers who met the eligibility criteria participated in a dichotic listening assessment composed of three tests: 1) staggered spondaic word test; 2) dichotic digits test; and 3) consonant-vowel test.