Speech Recognition During Follow-Up of Patients with Ménière's Disease: What Are We Missing?

Background: Hearing loss causes a significant reduction in the quality of life of patients with Ménière's disease. Although speech recognition is also affected, it has not been extensively studied. The objective of the study was to describe speech recognition behavior during a prolonged period in patients with unilateral Ménière's disease.

Treatment for Hearing Loss among the Elderly: Auditory Outcomes and Impact on Quality of Life.

The study aim was to determine the benefit of cochlear implantation and hearing aids in older adults diagnosed with hearing loss and to evaluate the index of depression, anxiety and quality of life after such treatments. A retrospective cohort comprised 117 patients older than 65 years and diagnosed with moderate to profound hearing loss who were included and classified into 2 groups (treated vs. non-treated).

Experience with the active middle ear implant in patients with moderate-to-severe mixed hearing loss: indications and results.

Objective: Quantify the improvement and impact of the active middle ear implants (AMEIs) on a moderate-to-severe mixed hearing loss population.

Study Design: Retrospective study on the indications and results obtained by individuals implanted with the AMEI.

Settings: Tertiary referral center.

[Active middle-ear implants].

Active middle ear implants are classified as piezoelectric implants, which use the properties of piezoelectric materials. There are two types of piezoelectric implants: monomorphic and dimorphic; electromagnetic transduction uses a magnet, usually a rare earth magnet (e.g.