Implantable Bone-Conduction and Bone-Anchored
... directly to the skull via a percutaneous abutment that permanently protrudes through the skin from a small titanium implant anchored in the temporal bone. The system is based on the process of osseointegration through which living tissue integrates with titanium in the implant over a period of three ...
... directly to the skull via a percutaneous abutment that permanently protrudes through the skin from a small titanium implant anchored in the temporal bone. The system is based on the process of osseointegration through which living tissue integrates with titanium in the implant over a period of three ...
Understanding and Management of Female Pattern Alopecia Matt Leavitt, D.O.
... or universalis (the total loss of hair: scalp, body, eyebrows, etc.). The condition is an immunologic disorder that can be triggered by stress. It most frequently occurs in the 20- to 30-year-old population; however, 25% of reported cases present in the 40 + age group. Regrowth of the hair usually o ...
... or universalis (the total loss of hair: scalp, body, eyebrows, etc.). The condition is an immunologic disorder that can be triggered by stress. It most frequently occurs in the 20- to 30-year-old population; however, 25% of reported cases present in the 40 + age group. Regrowth of the hair usually o ...
Combined Ultrasound and Fluoroscopic Guidance
... using chlorhexidine swabs. The LFCN was identified by standard ultrasound approach, as described by Fowler et al (1) (Fig. 2). A 21 Ga radiofrequency cannula was placed in proximity to the lateral femoral nerve, resulting in sensory paresthesia at 0.7 V with no motor response. The LFCN was blocked w ...
... using chlorhexidine swabs. The LFCN was identified by standard ultrasound approach, as described by Fowler et al (1) (Fig. 2). A 21 Ga radiofrequency cannula was placed in proximity to the lateral femoral nerve, resulting in sensory paresthesia at 0.7 V with no motor response. The LFCN was blocked w ...
Effects of Sound on Fish - Alaska Resources Library and Information
... Table 1: Outline of studies to investigate pile driving and its effects on fishes. Mortality of fishes exposed to pile driving – Determine mortality immediately and at longer intervals after exposure of representative species as a result of exposure to pile driving sounds. Measure pathology (using ...
... Table 1: Outline of studies to investigate pile driving and its effects on fishes. Mortality of fishes exposed to pile driving – Determine mortality immediately and at longer intervals after exposure of representative species as a result of exposure to pile driving sounds. Measure pathology (using ...
Trigeminal Neuralgia
... regimes currently in use seek to block the pain during the trigger and/or amplification process. ...
... regimes currently in use seek to block the pain during the trigger and/or amplification process. ...
Acute otitis media (AOM) What causes acute otitis media? EAR PROBLEMS
... of Health, reports that day care centers do pose some degree of an increased health risk for children, because of the exposure to other children who may be sick. When your child is in a day care center, the risk is greatest for viral upper respiratory infection (affecting the nose, throat, mouth, vo ...
... of Health, reports that day care centers do pose some degree of an increased health risk for children, because of the exposure to other children who may be sick. When your child is in a day care center, the risk is greatest for viral upper respiratory infection (affecting the nose, throat, mouth, vo ...
Implantable Bone-Conduction and Bone
... averaging the hearing sensitivities (i.e., the minimum volume that the patient hears) at multiple frequencies (perceived as pitch), typically within the range of 0.25 to 8 kHz. Sound amplification through the use of an AC hearing aid can provide benefit to patients with sensorineural or mixed hearin ...
... averaging the hearing sensitivities (i.e., the minimum volume that the patient hears) at multiple frequencies (perceived as pitch), typically within the range of 0.25 to 8 kHz. Sound amplification through the use of an AC hearing aid can provide benefit to patients with sensorineural or mixed hearin ...
THE Art OF SOUND
... ears. It is easy to change the batteries and the staff at his daycare have also got used to it.” ”Erik always has his hearing aids on. He can tumble and play exactly like other children do. When he takes a bath or goes to bed, he takes them off himself but as soon as he wakes up, he wants them on ag ...
... ears. It is easy to change the batteries and the staff at his daycare have also got used to it.” ”Erik always has his hearing aids on. He can tumble and play exactly like other children do. When he takes a bath or goes to bed, he takes them off himself but as soon as he wakes up, he wants them on ag ...
Cognitive Auditory Evoked Potentials in Investigation of
... The cognitive research on the perception and processing of auditory information in the brain has both theoretical and clinical importance. Auditory evoked responses are useful in examining the objective perception of sounds and discrimination accuracy of hearing (Purves et al. 2008, Katz 2009). The ...
... The cognitive research on the perception and processing of auditory information in the brain has both theoretical and clinical importance. Auditory evoked responses are useful in examining the objective perception of sounds and discrimination accuracy of hearing (Purves et al. 2008, Katz 2009). The ...
Hearing Loss and Usher Syndrome
... • Genetic therapies for US hearing loss are not yet available for humans. • Understanding the molecular mechanisms of hearing loss will pave the way for ...
... • Genetic therapies for US hearing loss are not yet available for humans. • Understanding the molecular mechanisms of hearing loss will pave the way for ...
Pivit Technologies Inc January 22, 2007 Mr. Lakshman One School
... approach is a surgical implant method requiring direct stimulation of the cochlear nerve. Our tactile hearing aid could be used by an individual with either type of hearing loss without any invasive devices or surgery. It is intended to be a low cost, reconfigurable system which can be used in conju ...
... approach is a surgical implant method requiring direct stimulation of the cochlear nerve. Our tactile hearing aid could be used by an individual with either type of hearing loss without any invasive devices or surgery. It is intended to be a low cost, reconfigurable system which can be used in conju ...
diffuse degeneration of the cerebral white matter in severe
... Certain peculiarities in the distribution of the white matter degeneration should be noted. In all regions it is particularly well marked near the ventricles (Fig. 6). Occasionally convolutions, or parts of convolutions, look normal, although adjacent parts show marked degeneration, the demarcation ...
... Certain peculiarities in the distribution of the white matter degeneration should be noted. In all regions it is particularly well marked near the ventricles (Fig. 6). Occasionally convolutions, or parts of convolutions, look normal, although adjacent parts show marked degeneration, the demarcation ...
BAHA 2010 ENT Residents
... implantable devices. Titanium is accepted by the human body and forms a bond with surrounding bone. This is a process termed “osseointegration,” which takes place as the titanium implant integrates and forms a permanent structure with the living bone. The process of bone osseointegration is also t ...
... implantable devices. Titanium is accepted by the human body and forms a bond with surrounding bone. This is a process termed “osseointegration,” which takes place as the titanium implant integrates and forms a permanent structure with the living bone. The process of bone osseointegration is also t ...
Voiding Dysfunction Associated with Pudendal Nerve
... of common and easily recognizable organic disorders such as anal fistula, thrombosed haemorrhoids, genitoanal cancer or other dermatologic pathologies, but can also occur under circumstances in which no organic cause can be found. These pain syndromes are then poorly understood, with little scientif ...
... of common and easily recognizable organic disorders such as anal fistula, thrombosed haemorrhoids, genitoanal cancer or other dermatologic pathologies, but can also occur under circumstances in which no organic cause can be found. These pain syndromes are then poorly understood, with little scientif ...
Petrous Bone Cholesteatoma: Classification
... cases, radical removal takes priority over hearing preservation and cavity obliteration is important to protect the vital neurovascular structures which may be exposed. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel ...
... cases, radical removal takes priority over hearing preservation and cavity obliteration is important to protect the vital neurovascular structures which may be exposed. Copyright © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel ...
Management of Otitis Media with Effusion in Children
... hearing loss during active observation:• Face the child when speaking • Get the child’s attention before starting to talk • Reduce background noise to the minimal • Speak clearly with normal rhythm and volume; use visual cues (such as hands and pictures) in addition to speech • Read to or with the c ...
... hearing loss during active observation:• Face the child when speaking • Get the child’s attention before starting to talk • Reduce background noise to the minimal • Speak clearly with normal rhythm and volume; use visual cues (such as hands and pictures) in addition to speech • Read to or with the c ...
Auditory system
The auditory system is the sensory system for the sense of hearing. It includes both the sensory organs (the ears) and the auditory parts of the sensory system.