Exposure to hazardous noise is one of the most common occupational risks, both in the US
and worldwide. Repeated overexposure to noise at or above 85 dBA can cause permanent …

Occupational noise-induced hearing loss (ONIHL) is the most prevalent occupational
disease in the world. The goal of this study was to review the epidemiology, pathogenesis …

Background Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the most common forms of sensorineural
hearing loss, is a major health problem, is largely preventable and is probably more …

Exposure to intense sound or noise can result in purely temporary threshold shift (TTS), or
leave a residual permanent threshold shift (PTS) along with alterations in growth functions of …

Aminoglycoside antibiotics are used as prophylaxis, or urgent treatment, for many life-
threatening bacterial infections, including tuberculosis, sepsis, respiratory infections in cystic …

Background: Hearing loss is defined as worsening of hearing acuity and is usually
expressed as an increase in the hearing threshold. Tinnitus, defined as “ringing in the ear” …

5. Mechanisms of Transduction and Excitation in the Cochlea.. 1 1 2 A. Introduction.......... 1 1
2 B. The cytoskeleton of the transducer region..... 1 1 3 C. Mechanisms of transduction....... 1 …

The majority of acquired hearing loss, including presbycusis, is caused by irreversible
damage to the sensorineural tissues of the cochlea. This article reviews the intracellular …

Age-related hearing loss (ARHL), presbycusis, is a chronic health condition that affects
approximately one-third of the world's population. The peripheral and central hearing …

Objective: To review basic and clinical findings relevant to defining temporary (TTS) and
permanent (PTS) threshold shifts and their sequelae. Data Sources: Relevant scientific …