Publications by authors named "Sonia L Coelho-de-Sousa"
Trends Hear
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- Older adults often face challenges in processing sounds and understanding speech in noisy environments, even when hearing tests appear normal.
- Studies indicate that cognitive decline and potential cochlear issues might contribute to these problems, but this research introduces a new idea: reduced inhibition in the auditory system could be the main factor.
- In a study of adults aged 25-59 with normal hearing and cognitive function, it was found that as age increased, auditory performance decreased, and this decline correlated more closely with reduced inhibition scores than with suspected cochlear damage.
