Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between recreational
sound exposure and potentially undiagnosed or subclinical hearing loss by assessing …

Objective This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of repetitive transcranial
magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatment for chronic tinnitus. Data Sources Relevant electronic …

The prevalence of UHL is estimated at 1 per 1000 children at birth, 1 increasing with age
due to delayed-onset congenital hearing loss and acquired hearing loss. Because the …

Objective To investigate the hypothesis that second-hand smoke (SHS) exposure is
associated with sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in adolescents. Design A complex …

Objective Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) were
used to assess the association between the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index and hearing …

Objective: Investigate hearing function and headphone listening habits in nine-year-old
Swedish children. Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted and included otoscopy …

Objective: An easily accessible screening test can be valuable in the prevention of noise-
induced hearing loss (NIHL). The Dutch National Hearing Foundation developed 'Earcheck' …

The primary components of a diagnostic accuracy study are an index test, the target
condition (or disorder), and a reference standard. According to the Standards for Reporting …

Importance The incidence of hearing loss has risen in past years. Attendance at music
festivals and concerts may contribute to this increasing problem. Objective To assess the …

Noise is unwanted and/or harmful sound. 1 Unwanted sound is harmful because it is
stressful, and even wanted sound may contain acoustic energy sufficient to damage auditory …