A novel variant c.902C>A (p. A301D) in KCNQ4 associated with non-syndromic deafness 2A in a Chinese family.

Background: Deafness autosomal dominant 2A (DFNA2A) is related to non-syndromic genetic hearing impairment. The KCNQ4 (Potassium Voltage-Gated Channel Subfamily Q Member 4) can lead to DFNA2A. In this study, we report a case of autosomal dominant non-syndromic hearing loss with six family members as caused by a novel variant in the KCNQ4 gene.

Reconfigurable integrated structures with functions of Fabry-Perot antenna and wideband liquid absorber for radar system stealth.

This paper proposes a functionally reconfigurable integrated structure of a Fabry-Perot (FP) antenna and wideband liquid absorber. First, a two-layer partial reflecting surface (PRS) has been designed. Then, a patch antenna is used to act as the source antenna.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss in Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Autoimmune diseases may cause various kinds of conflicts in and outside the target organ, and some evidence brings forward the suggestion that autoimmune diseases may damage the auditory nerve and cause sensorineural hearing loss. However, this relationship is not clearly defined yet. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess sensorineural hearing loss in autoimmune diseases through systematic review and metaanalysis.

Machine Learning in Diagnosing Middle Ear Disorders Using Tympanic Membrane Images: A Meta-Analysis.

Objective: To systematically evaluate the development of Machine Learning (ML) models and compare their diagnostic accuracy for the classification of Middle Ear Disorders (MED) using Tympanic Membrane (TM) images.

Methods: PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, and CENTRAL were searched up until November 30, 2021. Studies on the development of ML approaches for diagnosing MED using TM images were selected according to the inclusion criteria.

Contributions and limitations of using machine learning to predict noise-induced hearing loss.

Purpose: Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is a global issue that impacts people's life and health. The current review aims to clarify the contributions and limitations of applying machine learning (ML) to predict NIHL by analyzing the performance of different ML techniques and the procedure of model construction.

Methods: The authors searched PubMed, EMBASE and Scopus on November 26, 2020.

The Association Between Effectiveness of Tinnitus Intervention and Cognitive Function-A Systematic Review.

Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound in the absence of an external stimulus. This can be problematic and can lead to health problems in some sufferers, including effects on cognitive functions such as attention and memory. Although several studies have examined the effectiveness of tinnitus interventions, e.

Different medications for the treatment of Ménière's disease by intratympanic injection: A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Background: It is generally accepted that intratympanic injection provides an effective approach to manage severe vertigo in Ménière's disease. Although there are several medications available, that which is the most effective is still subject to debate.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness and safety of the different medications used in the treatment of Ménière's disease by intratympanic injection using a network meta-analysis.

Noise exposure as a risk factor for acoustic neuroma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

To investigate whether acoustic neuroma is associated with noise. PubMed, Cochrane, Embase and CINAHL databases were searched. A meta-analysis was performed to calculate odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using quality-effect models.

[Study on reliability and validity of the Tinnitus Evaluation Questionnaire].

Objective: To investigate the value of the Tinnitus Evaluation Questionnaire (TEQ) in clinical application.

Methods: Cronbach's α coefficient was used to examine the reliability of the TEQ internal consistency. Examined the re-measured reliability by the correlation coefficient by two doctors' 1 - 3 hours interval questionnaires' scores.