Amplitude Parameters Are Predictive of Hearing Preservation in a Randomized Controlled Trial of Intracochlear Electrocochleography During Cochlear Implant Surgery.

Objective: To prospectively evaluate the association between hearing preservation after cochlear implantation (CI) and intracochlear electrocochleography (ECochG) amplitude parameters.

Study Design: Multi-institutional, prospective randomized clinical trial.

Setting: Ten high-volume, tertiary care CI centers.

Simultaneous versus Sequential Cochlear Implantation in Adults: Quantitative and Qualitative Outcomes.

Objective: To compare speech recognition and quality of life outcomes between bilateral sequentially and simultaneously implanted adult cochlear implant (CI) recipients who initially qualify for a CI in both ears.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Propionyl-l-carnitine mitigates ischemia-reperfusion injury in rat epigastric island flaps.

Background: Ischemia-reperfusion injury presents a substantial concern in various medical scenarios, notably in reconstructive surgery involving tissue flaps. Despite reports on the protective benefits of Propionyl-l-carnitine against ischemia-reperfusion injury, a thorough assessment of its efficacy in epigastric island flap models is currently lacking.

Methods: Sixteen male Sprague-Dawley rats underwent epigastric island flap surgery and were divided into two groups: a Propionyl-l-carnitine group that received intraperitoneal Propionyl-l-carnitine prior to ischemia induction and a sham group that received saline treatment.

Correlation Between Quality of Life and Speech Recognition Outcomes Following Cochlear Implantation.

Objective: To study the relationship between Cochlear Implant Quality of Life-10 Global (CIQOL-10) scores and speech recognition scores 6 and 12 months after cochlear implantation (CI) and to compare CIQOL-10 scores for patients who met the benchmark speech recognition scores with those who did not.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Early Datalogging Predicts Cochlear Implant Performance: Building a Recommendation for Daily Device Usage.

Objective: To quantify the effect of datalogging on speech recognition scores and time to achievement for a "benchmark" level of performance within the first year, and to provide a data-driven recommendation for minimum daily cochlear implant (CI) device usage to better guide patient counseling and future outcomes.

Study Design: Retrospective cohort.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Cochlear Implantation in Very Young Children With Single-Sided Deafness.

Objective: Cochlear implants (CIs) for single-sided deafness (SSD) have only been approved for patients 5 years and older despite data supporting that younger children can also benefit from implantation. This study describes our institution's experience with CI for SSD in children 5 years and younger.

Study Design: Case series with chart review.

An Enhanced Audiologic Protocol for Early Identification of Conductive Hearing Loss in Patients with Cleft Palate.

Objective: To characterize the onset and prevalence of conductive hearing loss (CHL) in pediatric patients with cleft palate (CP) prior to palatoplasty with an enhanced audiologic protocol.

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Multidisciplinary cleft and craniofacial clinic at a tertiary care center.

Consumer Survey on Hearing Aid Benefit and Satisfaction.

Purpose: There is unexplained variability in self-reported hearing aid outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate determinants of hearing aid benefit and satisfaction ratings using a large-scale customer survey and to analyze the relation between demographic variables, hearing aid attributes, benefit, and satisfaction.

Method: The study used a retrospective design wherein 2,109 hearing aid users, recruited by Hearing Tracker and Hearing Loss Association of America, completed an online survey.

Cochlear Implants for Single-Sided Deafness: Quality of Life, Daily Usage, and Duration of Deafness.

Objective: To report our experience for adults undergoing cochlear implantation (CI) for single-sided deafness (SSD).

Methods: This is a retrospective case series for adults with SSD who underwent CI between January 2013 and May 2021 at our institution. CNC and AzBio speech recognition scores, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Speech, Spatial, and Qualities of Hearing Scale (SSQ12), datalogging, and the Cochlear Implant Quality of Life (CIQOL)-10 Global measure were utilized.

Further Evidence for Individual Ear Consideration in Cochlear Implant Candidacy Evaluation.

Objective: To report speech outcomes after cochlear implantation (CI) for asymmetric hearing loss (AHL) and assess the influence of contralateral hearing.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

A Five-Year Update on the Profile of Adults Undergoing Cochlear Implant Evaluation and Surgery-Are We Doing Better?

Objective: To characterize the influence of expanding indications on the profile of adults undergoing cochlear implantation (CI) at a high-volume CI center.

Study Design: Retrospective review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Vestibular Migraine Confounds Management of Superior Canal Dehiscence Syndrome.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of vestibular migraine (VM) in a cohort of patients with radiologic confirmation of superior canal dehiscence (SCD) and to compare management of superior canal dehiscence syndrome (SCDS) in patients with and without comorbid VM.

Study Design: Retrospective review of a SCD database.

Setting: University-based tertiary medical center.

HiRes Ultra Series Recall: Failure Rates and Revision Speech Recognition Outcomes.

Objective: To report Advanced Bionics (AB) Ultra (V1) and Ultra 3D (V1) cochlear implant (CI) electrode failures and revision speech recognition outcomes for patients at a large CI program.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

The Relation of Cochlear Implant Electrode Array Type and Position on Continued Hearing Preservation.

Objective: To analyze the relationship of electrode array (EA) type and position on hearing preservation longevity following cochlear implantation.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Setting: Tertiary referral center.

Longitudinal Study of Analgesic Use and Risk of Incident Persistent Tinnitus.

Background: Persistent tinnitus is common, disabling, and difficult to treat. High-dose aspirin may precipitate tinnitus, but longitudinal data on typical dose aspirin and other analgesics are scarce.

Objective: To investigate independent associations of aspirin, NSAIDs, and acetaminophen and risk of incident persistent tinnitus.

Consumer Ratings of the Most Desirable Hearing Aid Attributes.

Background: Modern hearing aids have various features and functionalities, such as digital wireless streaming, bilateral connectivity, rechargeability, and specialized programs, which allow for a multitude of hearing aid attributes (e.g., comfort, reliability, and clarity).

The Impact and Management of Listening-Related Fatigue in Children with Hearing Loss.

There is mounting evidence to support the premise that children with hearing loss (CHL) are at increased risk for listening-related fatigue and its associated sequelae. This article provides an overview of the construct of listening-related fatigue in CHL, its importance, possible academic and psychosocial consequences, and recommendations for the identification and management of fatigue associated with pediatric hearing loss.

Listening-Related Fatigue in Children With Hearing Loss: Perspectives of Children, Parents, and School Professionals.

Purpose: Children with hearing loss (CHL) are considered at risk for listening-related fatigue and its negative consequences. We collected data via focus groups and interviews from three stakeholder groups-CHL, their parents, and teachers/school professionals-in order to define the construct of listening-related fatigue from the perspective of CHL and key stakeholders. This is an important first step in our long-term goal to construct and validate a measure (i.

Osteoporosis, bisphosphonate use, and risk of moderate or worse hearing loss in women.

Background: Osteoporosis and low bone density (LBD) may be associated with higher risk of hearing loss, but findings are inconsistent and longitudinal data are scarce. Bisphosphonates may influence risk, but the relation has not been studied in humans. We longitudinally investigated associations of osteoporosis and LBD, bisphosphonate use, vertebral fracture (VF), hip fracture (HF), and risk of self-reported moderate or worse hearing loss.

Tinnitus and 3-Year Change in Audiometric Hearing Thresholds.

Objectives: Tinnitus and hearing loss commonly coexist, however, the temporal relation between tinnitus and hearing loss is complex and not fully understood. Our objective was to examine the longitudinal association between persistent tinnitus, bothersome tinnitus, and 3-year elevation of audiometric hearing thresholds.

Design: We conducted a longitudinal cohort study among 3106 women (mean age 59 years) who were participants in the Nurses' Health Study II (2012-2018).

Can listening-related fatigue influence well-being? Examining associations between hearing loss, fatigue, activity levels and well-being.

Objective: Well-being is influenced by the activities we undertake. Hearing loss may reduce well-being directly through increased listening-related fatigue due to cognitive and emotional strain in challenging situations. Hearing loss and hearing device use may also indirectly impact fatigue and well-being by altering the frequency and type of daily-life activities.

Physician Confidence in Neck Ultrasonography for Surveillance of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer Recurrence.

Importance: Neck ultrasonography, a mainstay of long-term surveillance for recurrence of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), is routinely used by endocrinologists, general surgeons, and otolaryngologists; however, physician confidence in their ability to use ultrasonography to identify lymph nodes suggestive of cancer recurrence remains unknown.

Objective: To evaluate physicians' posttreatment surveillance practices for DTC recurrence, specifically their use of and confidence in ultrasonography.

Design, Setting, And Participants: Cross-sectional study of 448 physicians in private and academic hospitals who completed a survey on DTC posttreatment practices from October 2018 to August 2019 (response rate, 69%) and self-reported involvement in long-term surveillance for thyroid cancer recurrence.

Understanding Listening-Related Fatigue: Perspectives of Adults with Hearing Loss.

Objective: Adults with hearing loss (AHL) often report feeling fatigued after being in situations that require prolonged listening, an experience referred to as listening-related fatigue. We conducted focus groups to identify key domains and constructs of listening-related fatigue. Our goal was to create a theoretical framework for understanding listening-related fatigue that could guide the development of a reliable and valid assessment tool.

Cigarette Smoking, Smoking Cessation, and Risk of Hearing Loss in Women.

Background: Previous studies demonstrated higher risk of hearing loss among cigarette smokers, but longitudinal data on whether the risk is influenced by smoking cessation are limited. We prospectively investigated relations between smoking, smoking cessation, and risk of self-reported moderate or worse hearing loss among 81,505 women in the Nurses' Health Study II (1991-2013).

Methods: Information on smoking and hearing status was obtained from validated biennial questionnaires.