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Chang MY, Kim AR, Kim NKD, Lee C, Park WY, Choi BY. Refinement of Molecular Diagnostic Protocol of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder: Disclosure of Significant Level of Etiologic Homogeneity in Koreans and Its Clinical Implications. Medicine (Baltimore) 2015; 94:e1996. [PMID: 26632695 PMCID: PMC5058964 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000001996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is a sensorineural hearing disorder caused by dysfunction of auditory neural conduction. ANSD has a heterogeneous etiology, including genetic factors; the response to cochlear implantation significantly varies depending on the etiology. The results of timely cochlear implantation for OTOF-related ANSD (DFNB9) have been reported to be good. Therefore, identifying the causative gene of ANSD, especially OTOF, is an important issue to rehabilitate these patients.Six sporadic ANSD subjects without anatomical abnormality of the cochlear nerve, including the 4 subjects that were previously reported to be without detectable OTOF mutation, were included. We performed targeted resequencing (TRS) of known deafness genes and multiphasic bioinformatics analyses of the data that ensured detection of capture failure and structural variations. Exclusion of SNP was also double checked. The TRS data previously obtained from 2 subjects were reanalyzed. Through this study, we detected 2 mutant alleles of OTOF from 5 (83.3%) of 6 ANSD subjects. All of the 5 subjects carried at least 1 mutant allele carrying p.R1939Q. This variant was categorized as a simple SNP (rs201326023) in the database and it resided in the exon with frequent capture failures, which previously led to exclusion of this variant from eligible candidacy mistakenly. In addition, we detected a structural variation within OTOF from a previously undiagnosed ANSD subject, which was the second structural variation reported in DFNB9 subjects to date.We identify a strong etiologic homogeneity of prelingual ANSD in case of the anatomically normal cochlear nerve in Koreans and now report DFNB9 as the single overwhelming cause. Multiphasic analysis of TRS data ensuring detection of capture failure and structural variations would be expected to reveal DFNB9 from a substantial portion of previously undiagnosed ANSD subjects in Koreans. Based on our results, we propose a novel strategy that incorporates imaging studies, prevalent mutation screening and multiphasic analysis of TRS data in a stepwise manner to correctly detect DFNB9 in Koreans.
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- Mun Young Chang
- From the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine (MYC, ARK); Samsung Genome Institute, Samsung Medical Center, Seoul (NKDK, CL, WYP); Department of Health Sciences and Technology, SAIHST, Sungkyunkwan University (CL); Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Suwon (WYP); and Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea (BYC)
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SMAD4 Defect Causes Auditory Neuropathy Via Specialized Disruption of Cochlear Ribbon Synapses in Mice. Mol Neurobiol 2015; 53:5679-91. [PMID: 26491026 DOI: 10.1007/s12035-015-9454-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2015] [Accepted: 09/25/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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More than 100 genes have been associated with deafness. However, SMAD4 is rarely considered a contributor to deafness in humans, except for its well-defined role in cell differentiation and regeneration. Here, we report that a SMAD4 defect in mice can cause auditory neuropathy, which was defined as a mysterious hearing and speech perception disorder in human for which the genetic background remains unclear. Our study showed that a SMAD4 defect induces failed formation of cochlear ribbon synapse during the earlier stage of auditory development in mice. Further investigation found that there are nearly normal morphology of outer hair cells (OHCs) and post-synapse spiral ganglion nerves (SGNs) in SMAD4 conditional knockout mice (cKO); however, a preserved distortion product of otoacoustic emission (DPOAE) and cochlear microphonic (CM) still can be evoked in cKO mice. Moreover, a partial restoration of hearing detected by electric auditory brainstem response (eABR) has been obtained in the cKO mice using electrode stimuli toward auditory nerves. Additionally, the ribbon synapses in retina are not affected by this SMAD4 defect. Thus, our findings suggest that this SMAD4 defect causes auditory neuropathy via specialized disruption of cochlear ribbon synapses.
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Rance G, Starr A. Pathophysiological mechanisms and functional hearing consequences of auditory neuropathy. Brain 2015; 138:3141-58. [PMID: 26463676 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awv270] [Citation(s) in RCA: 110] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2015] [Accepted: 08/05/2015] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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The effects of inner ear abnormality on audibility have been explored since the early 20th century when sound detection measures were first used to define and quantify 'hearing loss'. The development in the 1970s of objective measures of cochlear hair cell function (cochlear microphonics, otoacoustic emissions, summating potentials) and auditory nerve/brainstem activity (auditory brainstem responses) have made it possible to distinguish both synaptic and auditory nerve disorders from sensory receptor loss. This distinction is critically important when considering aetiology and management. In this review we address the clinical and pathophysiological features of auditory neuropathy that distinguish site(s) of dysfunction. We describe the diagnostic criteria for: (i) presynaptic disorders affecting inner hair cells and ribbon synapses; (ii) postsynaptic disorders affecting unmyelinated auditory nerve dendrites; (iii) postsynaptic disorders affecting auditory ganglion cells and their myelinated axons and dendrites; and (iv) central neural pathway disorders affecting the auditory brainstem. We review data and principles to identify treatment options for affected patients and explore their benefits as a function of site of lesion.
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- Gary Rance
- 1 Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, 550 Swanston Street, Parkville 3010 Australia
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- 2 Department of Neurology, The University of California (Irvine), 200 S. Manchester Ave., Suite 206, Orange, CA 92868-4280, USA
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de Lyra-Silva KA, Sanches SGG, Neves-Lobo IF, Ibidi SM, Carvallo RMM. Middle ear muscle reflex measurement in neonates: comparison between 1000Hz and 226Hz probe tones. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015. [PMID: 26210875 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2015.06.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) evaluation assists in diagnosing hearing problems because normal responses depend on preconditions of a healthy auditory system. Studies in neonates recording the acoustic reflex with 226Hz probes have described high rates of absence. Other studies using a high frequency probe have found higher rates of presence in normal neonates. However, few studies have compared results between low and high frequency probes in the same newborns. OBJECTIVE To comparatively assess the ipsilateral acoustic reflex recorded by 226Hz and 1000Hz probes in newborns. METHOD A total of 77 newborns, with the presence of transient otoacoustic emissions, underwent tympanometry, wideband acoustic immittance, and ipsilateral reflex investigations with 226Hz and 1000Hz tone probes. RESULTS The acoustic reflex was activated at a much lower intensity with all activating stimuli using the 1000Hz probe compared with the values of the 226Hz probe. There was a higher incidence of ipsilateral acoustic reflexes recorded by the 1000Hz tone probe compared to the 226Hz tone probe. There was no correlation between the acoustic reflex thresholds and otoacoustic emissions. CONCLUSION In newborns, the acoustic reflex measurements obtained with the 1000Hz probe showed advantages over the 226Hz probe.
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- Kilza Arruda de Lyra-Silva
- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Neonatology, University Hospital, University of Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Physical Therapy, Speech-language Pathology and Audiology, and Occupational Therapy; Faculty of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo (FMUSP), Sao Paulo, Brazil.
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Barman A, Sinha SK, Prabhu P. Amplification strategy to enhance speech perception in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. HEARING BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION 2015. [DOI: 10.3109/21695717.2015.1075322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Auditory neuropathy/dys-synchrony disorder affects neural responses, either directly or indirectly. Patients may demonstrate good ability to detect sound, but have significant difficulty listening in noise. Clinical auditory physiologic measures are used to characterize cochlear, eighth nerve, and brainstem function, and are needed to accurately identify this disorder. Cochlear implants provide benefit to many patients, and some patients derive benefit from amplification. This disorder can be identified and managed in infants, may have later onset, may be a part of a syndrome, and may include fluctuation in hearing ability.
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- Linda J Hood
- Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, Vanderbilt University, 1215 21st Avenue South, MCE South Tower, Room 8310, Nashville, TN 37232-8242, USA; School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
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In 1996, a new type of bilateral hearing disorder was discerned and published almost simultaneously by Kaga et al. [1] and Starr et al. [2]. Although the pathophysiology of this disorder as reported by each author was essentially identical, Kaga used the term "auditory nerve disease" and Starr used the term "auditory neuropathy". Auditory neuropathy (AN) in adults is an acquired disorder characterized by mild-to-moderate pure-tone hearing loss, poor speech discrimination, and absence of the auditory brainstem response (ABR) all in the presence of normal cochlear outer hair cell function as indicated by normal distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) and evoked summating potentials (SPs) by electrocochleography (ECoG). A variety of processes and etiologies are thought to be involved in its pathophysiology including mutations of the OTOF and/or OPA1 genes. Most of the subsequent reports in the literature discuss the various auditory profiles of patients with AN [3,4] and in this report we present the profiles of an additional 17 cases of adult AN. Cochlear implants are useful for the reacquisition of hearing in adult AN although hearing aids are ineffective. In 2008, the new term of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorders (ANSD) was proposed by the Colorado Children's Hospital group following a comprehensive study of newborn hearing test results. When ABRs were absent and DPOAEs were present in particular cases during newborn screening they were classified as ANSD. In 2013, our group in the Tokyo Medical Center classified ANSD into three types by following changes in ABRs and DPOAEs over time with development. In Type I, there is normalization of hearing over time, Type II shows a change into profound hearing loss and Type III is true auditory neuropathy (AN). We emphasize that, in adults, ANSD is not the same as AN.
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- Kimitaka Kaga
- National Institute of Sensory Organs, National Tokyo Medical Center, Japan; Center for Speech and Hearing Disorders, International University of Health and Welfare, Japan.
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Santarelli R, del Castillo I, Cama E, Scimemi P, Starr A. Audibility, speech perception and processing of temporal cues in ribbon synaptic disorders due to OTOF mutations. Hear Res 2015; 330:200-12. [PMID: 26188103 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2015.07.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2014] [Revised: 06/21/2015] [Accepted: 07/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Mutations in the OTOF gene encoding otoferlin result in a disrupted function of the ribbon synapses with impairment of the multivesicular glutamate release. Most affected subjects present with congenital hearing loss and abnormal auditory brainstem potentials associated with preserved cochlear hair cell activities (otoacoustic emissions, cochlear microphonics [CMs]). Transtympanic electrocochleography (ECochG) has recently been proposed for defining the details of potentials arising in both the cochlea and auditory nerve in this disorder, and with a view to shedding light on the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying auditory dysfunction. We review the audiological and electrophysiological findings in children with congenital profound deafness carrying two mutant alleles of the OTOF gene. We show that cochlear microphonic (CM) amplitude and summating potential (SP) amplitude and latency are normal, consistently with a preserved outer and inner hair cell function. In the majority of OTOF children, the SP component is followed by a markedly prolonged low-amplitude negative potential replacing the compound action potential (CAP) recorded in normally-hearing children. This potential is identified at intensities as low as 90 dB below the behavioral threshold. In some ears, a synchronized CAP is superimposed on the prolonged responses at high intensity. Stimulation at high rates reduces the amplitude and duration of the prolonged potentials, consistently with their neural generation. In some children, however, the ECochG response only consists of the SP, with no prolonged potential. Cochlear implants restore hearing sensitivity, speech perception and neural CAP by electrically stimulating the auditory nerve fibers. These findings indicate that an impaired multivesicular glutamate release in OTOF-related disorders leads to abnormal auditory nerve fiber activation and a consequent impairment of spike generation. The magnitude of these effects seems to vary, ranging from no auditory nerve fiber activation to an abnormal generation of EPSPs that occasionally trigger a synchronized electrical activity, resulting in high-threshold CAPs.
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- Rosamaria Santarelli
- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy; Audiology and Phoniatrics Service, Treviso Regional Hospital, Piazza Ospedale 1, 31100 Treviso, Italy.
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- Servicio de Genética, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, IRYCIS, 28034 Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Raras (CIBERER), 28034 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy; Audiology and Phoniatrics Service, Treviso Regional Hospital, Piazza Ospedale 1, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Neurosciences, University of Padova, Via Giustiniani 2, 35128 Padova, Italy; Audiology and Phoniatrics Service, Treviso Regional Hospital, Piazza Ospedale 1, 31100 Treviso, Italy
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- Department of Neurology, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA
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Narne VK, Chatni S, Kalaiah MK, Chandan HS, Deepthi M, Barman A. Temporal processing and speech perception in quiet and noise across different degrees of ANSD. HEARING, BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION 2015. [DOI: 10.3109/21695717.2015.1021565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Sharma A, Cardon G. Cortical development and neuroplasticity in Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Hear Res 2015; 330:221-32. [PMID: 26070426 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2015.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2014] [Revised: 04/27/2015] [Accepted: 06/01/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Cortical development is dependent to a large extent on stimulus-driven input. Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder (ANSD) is a recently described form of hearing impairment where neural dys-synchrony is the predominant characteristic. Children with ANSD provide a unique platform to examine the effects of asynchronous and degraded afferent stimulation on cortical auditory neuroplasticity and behavioral processing of sound. In this review, we describe patterns of auditory cortical maturation in children with ANSD. The disruption of cortical maturation that leads to these various patterns includes high levels of intra-individual cortical variability and deficits in cortical phase synchronization of oscillatory neural responses. These neurodevelopmental changes, which are constrained by sensitive periods for central auditory maturation, are correlated with behavioral outcomes for children with ANSD. Overall, we hypothesize that patterns of cortical development in children with ANSD appear to be markers of the severity of the underlying neural dys-synchrony, providing prognostic indicators of success of clinical intervention with amplification and/or electrical stimulation. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled <Auditory Synaptology>.
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- Anu Sharma
- University of Colorado at Boulder, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department, Institute of Cognitive Science and Center for Neuroscience, 2501 Kittredge Loop Rd, Boulder, CO 80309, USA.
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- University of Colorado at Boulder, Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences Department, Institute of Cognitive Science and Center for Neuroscience, 2501 Kittredge Loop Rd, Boulder, CO 80309, USA
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When should automatic auditory brainstem response test be used for newborn hearing screening? Auris Nasus Larynx 2015; 42:199-202. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2014.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/07/2014] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Ji F, Li J, Hong M, Chen A, Jiao Q, Sun L, Liang S, Yang S. Determination of benefits of cochlear implantation in children with auditory neuropathy. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0127566. [PMID: 26010832 PMCID: PMC4443975 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2014] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Auditory neuropathy (AN) is a recently recognized hearing disorder characterized by intact outer hair cell function, disrupted auditory nerve synchronization and poor speech perception and recognition. Cochlear implants (CIs) are currently the most promising intervention for improving hearing and speech in individuals with AN. Although previous studies have shown optimistic results, there was large variability concerning benefits of CIs among individuals with AN. The data indicate that different criteria are needed to evaluate the benefit of CIs in these children compared to those with sensorineural hearing loss. We hypothesized that a hierarchic assessment would be more appropriate to evaluate the benefits of cochlear implantation in AN individuals. Methods Eight prelingual children with AN who received unilateral CIs were included in this study. Hearing sensitivity and speech recognition were evaluated pre- and postoperatively within each subject. The efficacy of cochlear implantation was assessed using a stepwise hierarchic evaluation for achieving: (1) effective audibility, (2) improved speech recognition, (3) effective speech, and (4) effective communication. Results The postoperative hearing and speech performance varied among the subjects. According to the hierarchic assessment, all eight subjects approached the primary level of effective audibility, with an average implanted hearing threshold of 43.8 ± 10.2 dB HL. Five subjects (62.5%) attained the level of improved speech recognition, one (12.5%) reached the level of effective speech, and none of the subjects (0.0%) achieved effective communication. Conclusion CIs benefit prelingual children with AN to varying extents. A hierarchic evaluation provides a more suitable method to determine the benefits that AN individuals will likely receive from cochlear implantation.
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- Fei Ji
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute of Otolaryngology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army General Hospital, Beijing 100853, China
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Gardner-Berry K, Purdy SC, Ching TYC, Dillon H. The audiological journey and early outcomes of twelve infants with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder from birth to two years of age. Int J Audiol 2015; 54:524-35. [PMID: 25812580 DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2015.1007214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe the audiological journey of a group of infants with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) following the fitting of hearing aids, and to investigate the potential benefits of including cortical auditory-evoked potentials (CAEPs) and a measure of functional auditory behaviour during early audiological management. DESIGN Results from chart revision of estimated hearing threshold, early behavioural testing, parental observation, and functional auditory behaviour assessments were described, and compared to visual reinforcement audiometry (VRA) thresholds obtained at a mean corrected age of 10 months (SD 3). The relationship with CAEPs and functional performance was examined. STUDY SAMPLE The study included 12 infants diagnosed with ANSD and fitted with amplification. RESULTS The estimated 4FA at a mean corrected age of four months (SD5) was within ± 10 dB of VRA results in 75% of infants when unaided and aided behavioural observation audiometry (BOA), together with unaided and aided parental observations was combined. Infants with a greater proportion of CAEPs present had higher PEACH scores. CONCLUSIONS Delaying amplification until VRA results were available would have led to a significant period of auditory deprivation for infants in this study group. None of the assessments could accurately determine hearing thresholds when used in isolation, however when used in combination clinicians were able to obtain sufficient information to fit hearing aids early, and identify infants requiring closer monitoring.
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- Kirsty Gardner-Berry
- * National Acoustic Laboratories, Australian Hearing Hub, Macquarie University , New South Wales , Australia
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Prabhu P. Acquired auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder after an attack of chikungunya: case study. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 273:257-61. [PMID: 25728940 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-015-3578-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2015] [Accepted: 02/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is a retrocochlear disorder in which the cochlear functioning is normal but the transmission in the auditory neural pathway is affected. The present study reports of a 14-year-old teenager with acquired ANSD after an attack of chikungunya. He reported symptoms of difficulty in understanding speech, tinnitus and vertigo when exposed to loud sounds. The audiological characteristics suggested auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder with raising audiogram configuration. The results of tinnitus evaluation showed low-pitched tinnitus and it was persistent causing significant handicap to him based on self report tinnitus handicap questionnaire results. The results of depression, anxiety and stress scale also suggested symptoms of mild depression and anxiety. Chikungunya virus is suspected to be neurotropic in nature which can damage auditory nerve cells and may have caused ANSD. The result also shows presence of tullio's phenomenon and absence of cervical vestibular evoked myogenic potentials suggesting damage to the vestibular neuronal system. The possible pathophysiology of chikungunya virus causing ANSD and vestibular symptoms needs to be explored further in future studies.
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- Prashanth Prabhu
- Department of Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Manasagangothri, Naimisham Campus, Mysore, 570006, Karnataka, India.
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Objective measures of electrode discrimination with electrically evoked auditory change complex and speech-perception abilities in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. Ear Hear 2015; 35:e63-74. [PMID: 24231629 DOI: 10.1097/01.aud.0000436605.92129.1b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to (1) determine the sensitivity of the electrically evoked auditory change complex (eACC) to changes in stimulating electrode position; and (2) investigate the association between results of eACC measures and behavioral electrode discrimination and their association with speech-perception performance in pediatric cochlear implant (CI) users who have auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). DESIGN Fifteen children with ANSD ranging in age between 5.4 and 18.6 years participated in this study. All subjects used Cochlear Nucleus devices. For each subject, open-set speech-perception ability was assessed using the Phonetically Balanced Kindergarten word lists presented at 60 dB SPL, using monitored live voice in a sound booth. Behavioral and objective measures of electrode discrimination were assessed in a nonclinical test environment. The stimuli used to elicit these measures were 800 msec biphasic pulse trains delivered by a direct interface to the CI. Data were collected from two basic stimulation conditions. In the standard condition, the entire pulse train was delivered to a mid-array electrode (electrode 11 or 12) at the maximum comfortable level (C level). In the change condition, the stimulus was split into two 400 msec pulse train segments presented sequentially on two different electrodes. The stimulation level of the second 400 msec pulse train was loudness balanced to the C level of the mid-array electrode used in the standard condition. The separation between the pair of stimulating electrodes was systematically varied. For behavioral electrode-discrimination measures, each subject was required to determine whether he or she heard one or two sounds for stimuli presented in different stimulation conditions. For the eACC measures, two replicates of 100 artifact-free sweeps were recorded for each stimulation condition. RESULTS The eACC in response to changes in stimulating electrode position was recorded from all subjects with ANSD using direct electrical stimulation. Electrode-discrimination thresholds determined with the eACC and behavioral measures were consistent. Children with ANSD using CIs who showed poorer speech performance also required larger separations between the stimulating electrode pair to reliably elicit the eACC than subjects with better speech-perception performance. There was a robust correlation between electrode-discrimination capacities and speech-perception performances in subjects tested in this study. The effect of electrode separation on eACC amplitudes was not monotonic. CONCLUSIONS These results demonstrate the feasibility of using eACC to evaluate electrode-discrimination capacities in children with ANSD. These results suggest that the eACC elicited by changes in stimulating electrode position holds great promise as an objective tool for evaluating spectral-pattern detection in such subjects, which may be predictive of their potential speech-perception performance.
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Olusanya BO. Societal impact of bilirubin-induced hearing impairment in resource-limited nations. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med 2015; 20:58-63. [PMID: 25573775 DOI: 10.1016/j.siny.2014.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Infants with bilirubin-induced neurologic dysfunction (BIND) are characterized by several developmental disabilities including auditory impairments. This paper explores the societal impact of bilirubin-induced auditory impairments, inclusive of hearing impairments and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorders, on these infants, their families, and on the community in resource-limited countries (per capita income of US$6,000 or less). Auditory impairments have substantial emotional, social, and economic impact on the affected infants, their families and communities. The burden is exacerbated by widespread poverty, unfavorable community attitudes towards disabilities, and lack of requisite health, educational, and social services. Curtailing the incidence of avoidable severe hyperbilirubinemia through proactive and effective management of infants at risk or with severe hyperbilirubinemia is necessary at all levels of healthcare delivery. Early detection and intervention for unavoidable auditory impairments should be widely promoted to provide improved developmental trajectories for the affected infants.
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- Bolajoko O Olusanya
- Centre for Healthy Start Initiative, 286A Corporation Drive, Dolphin Estate, Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria.
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Audiological changes over time in adolescents and young adults with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 272:1801-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00405-015-3505-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Lima AP, Mantello EB, Anastasio ART. Monitoring the Hearing Handicap and the Recognition Threshold of Sentences of a Patient with Unilateral Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder with Use of a Hearing Aid. Int Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 20:185-8. [PMID: 27096026 PMCID: PMC4835331 DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1397338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2014] [Accepted: 11/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Introduction Treatment for auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is not yet well established, including the use of hearing aids (HAs). Not all patients diagnosed with ASND have access to HAs, and in some cases HAs are even contraindicated. Objective To monitor the hearing handicap and the recognition threshold of sentences in silence and in noise in a patient with ASND using an HA. Resumed Report A 47-year-old woman reported moderate sensorineural hearing loss in the right ear and high-frequency loss of 4 kHz in the left ear, with bilateral otoacoustic emissions. Auditory brainstem response suggested changes in the functioning of the auditory pathway (up to the inferior colliculus) on the right. An HA was indicated on the right. The patient was tested within a 3-month period before the HA fitting with respect to recognition threshold of sentences in quiet and in noise and for handicap determination. After HA use, she showed a 2.1-dB improvement in the recognition threshold of sentences in silence, a 6.0-dB improvement for recognition threshold of sentences in noise, and a rapid improvement of the signal-to-noise ratio from +3.66 to −2.4 dB when compared with the same tests before the fitting of the HA. Conclusion There was a reduction of the auditory handicap, although speech perception continued to be severely limited. There was a significant improvement of the recognition threshold of sentences in silence and in noise and of the signal-to-noise ratio after 3 months of HA use.
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- Aline Patrícia Lima
- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
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Neural disorders of the auditory nerve are associated with particular disorders of auditory perceptions dependent on processing of acoustic temporal cues. These include: (1) speech perception; (2) localizing a sound's origin in space; and (3) identifying sounds in background noise. Auditory neuropathy (AN) is a consequence of: (1) presynaptic disorders affecting inner hair cell ribbon synapses; (2) postsynaptic disorders of auditory nerve dendrites; and (3) postsynaptic disorders of auditory nerve axons. The etiologies of these disorders are diverse, similar to other cranial or peripheral neuropathies. The pathologies cause attenuated and dyssynchronous auditory nerve discharges. Therapies and management of patients with AN are reviewed.
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- Arnold Starr
- Departments of Neurology and Neurobiology, University of California, Irvine, CA, USA.
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- School of Audiology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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Profound childhood hearing loss in a South Africa cohort: risk profile, diagnosis and age of intervention. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2015; 79:8-14. [PMID: 25455028 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.09.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2014] [Revised: 09/26/2014] [Accepted: 09/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To describe profound childhood hearing loss in a South African population of pediatric cochlear implant recipients in terms of risk profile, and age of diagnosis and intervention. METHODS A retrospective review of patient files for 264 pediatric cochlear implant recipients from five cochlear implant programs was conducted. Data was captured from 264 eligible subjects, of which all were implanted between 1996 and 2013 and PCEHL was confirmed under the age of 5 years old. Data collected included demographical information, risk factors from case histories, diagnostic test procedures conducted, diagnosis (type, onset and degree of hearing loss) and documented ages of caregiver suspicion, initial diagnosis and intervention. RESULTS Risk factors for permanent childhood hearing loss were present in 51.1% of cases, with the most prevalent risks being NICU admittance (28.1%), family history of childhood hearing loss (19.6%) and prematurity (15.1%). An associated syndrome was diagnosed in 10% of children and 23.5% presented with at least one additional developmental condition. Hearing loss for most (77.6%) children was confirmed as congenital/early onset, while 20.3% presented with postnatal onset of hearing loss. ANSD was diagnosed in 5% of children, with admittance to NICU (80%) and hyperbilirubinemia (50%) being the most prevalent risk factors for these cases. Hearing loss was typically diagnosed late (15.3 months), resulting in delayed initial hearing aid fitting (18.8 months), enrollment in early intervention services (19.5 months) and eventual cochlear implantation (43.6 months). CONCLUSION Most prevalent risk factors in profound childhood hearing loss were admittance to NICU, family history and prematurity. Diagnosis and intervention was typically delayed predisposing this population to poorer outcomes.
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Liu Y, Dong R, Li Y, Xu T, Li Y, Chen X, Gong S. Effect of age at cochlear implantation on auditory and speech development of children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. Auris Nasus Larynx 2014; 41:502-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2013] [Revised: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Dong Y, Ding D, Jiang H, Shi JR, Salvi R, Roth JA. Ototoxicity of paclitaxel in rat cochlear organotypic cultures. Toxicol Appl Pharmacol 2014; 280:526-33. [DOI: 10.1016/j.taap.2014.08.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2014] [Revised: 08/13/2014] [Accepted: 08/21/2014] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Iskander I, Gamaleldin R, El Houchi S, El Shenawy A, Seoud I, El Gharbawi N, Abou-Youssef H, Aravkin A, Wennberg RP. Serum bilirubin and bilirubin/albumin ratio as predictors of bilirubin encephalopathy. Pediatrics 2014; 134:e1330-9. [PMID: 25332491 PMCID: PMC4210789 DOI: 10.1542/peds.2013-1764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 70] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Bilirubin/albumin ratio (B/A) may provide a better estimate of free bilirubin than total serum bilirubin (TSB), thus improving identification of newborns at risk for bilirubin encephalopathy. The objective of the study was to identify thresholds and compare specificities of TSB and B/A in detecting patients with acute and posttreatment auditory and neurologic impairment. METHODS A total of 193 term/near-term infants, admitted for severe jaundice to Cairo University Children's Hospital, were evaluated for neurologic status and auditory impairment (automated auditory brainstem response), both at admission and posttreatment by investigators blinded to laboratory results. The relationships of TSB and B/A to advancing stages of neurotoxicity were compared by using receiver operating characteristic curves. RESULTS TSB and B/A ranged from 17 to 61 mg/dL and 5.4 to 21.0 mg/g, respectively; 58 (30%) of 193 subjects developed acute bilirubin encephalopathy, leading to kernicterus in 35 infants (13 lethal). Auditory impairment was identified in 86 (49%) of 173 infants at admission and in 22 of 128 at follow-up. In the absence of clinical risk factors, no residual neurologic or hearing impairment occurred unless TSB exceeded 31 mg/dl. However, transient auditory impairment occurred at lower TSB and B/A (22.9 mg/dL and 5.7 mg/g, respectively). Intervention values of TSB and B/A set at high sensitivity to detect different stages of neurotoxicity had nearly the same specificity. CONCLUSIONS Both TSB and B/A are strong predictors of neurotoxicity, but B/A does not improve prediction over TSB alone. Threshold values detecting all affected patients (100% sensitivity) increase with advancing severity of neurotoxicity.
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- IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, New York; and
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Prabhu PP, Chandan HS. Psychoacoustic Characteristics of Tinnitus in Individuals with Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Audiol Res 2014; 4:108. [PMID: 26557356 PMCID: PMC4627134 DOI: 10.4081/audiores.2014.108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2014] [Revised: 09/10/2014] [Accepted: 09/16/2014] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The study aimed at understanding the psychoacoustic characteristics of tinnitus in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). It attempts to assess the pitch and intensity of loudness of tinnitus matched by individuals with ANSD. Fifty individuals who were diagnosed as having auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder were included in the study. Tinnitus evaluation was carried out where the individuals matched the frequency and intensity of loudness of the tinnitus. The results of the study shows that pitch matched by majority of patients with ANSD is predominantly low pitched (<1000 Hz). The frequency of tinnitus matched by the patients with ANSD also correlated with the degree of maximal hearing loss. The intensity of loudness of the tinnitus was around 10-15 dB higher than their threshold in majority of the patients considered in the study. There was a weak negative correlation for the matched frequency and intensity of loudness. The results of the study suggest that majority of individuals with low frequency hearing loss had low pitched tinnitus. Thus, there could be discordant damage between outer and inner hair cells, abnormal firing of auditory nerve in individuals with ANSD which can lead to tinnitus. Thus, it can help to understand the physiology of tinnitus in individuals with ANSD.
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Boyd PJ. Potential benefits from cochlear implantation of children with unilateral hearing loss. Cochlear Implants Int 2014; 16:121-36. [DOI: 10.1179/1754762814y.0000000100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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The Otolaryngologist's Role in Newborn Hearing Screening and Early Intervention. Otolaryngol Clin North Am 2014; 47:631-49. [DOI: 10.1016/j.otc.2014.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Can E, Verim A, Başer E, İnan N. Auditory neuropathy in late preterm infants treated with phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Int J Audiol 2014; 54:89-95. [PMID: 25156232 DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2014.938779] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of auditory neuropathy (AN) in late preterms treated with phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. DESIGN Prospective observational study comprising late preterms treated with phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Newborns were screened with combined transient-evoked otoacoustic emissions (TEOAEs) / automated auditory brainstem responses (AABR). Infants who failed screening underwent diagnostic (ABR). Infants were all re-evaluated with AABR at one year. STUDY SAMPLE Eighty-five infants with a mean serum total bilirubin concentration of 22.3 ± 1.76 mg/dl; severe-hyperbilirubinemia (SH), and 102 infants with a mean serum total bilirubin concentration of 18.6 ± 1.26 mg/dl; non-severe hyperbilirubinemia (NSH) were included. RESULTS From 85 late preterms with SH, six (7.1%) failed screening and underwent diagnostic ABR for six weeks. AN was diagnosed in two (2%) infants with SH. Four (3.9%) of the 102 controls with NSH demonstrated failure at TEOAE/AABR. No AN was diagnosed in the control group at the diagnostic ABR. No statistically significant difference was found between infants treated with phototherapy for SH and NSH with regard to AN/AD either in the postnatal period or at one year. No correlation was found between serum bilirubin levels and ABR latencies or thresholds. CONCLUSIONS AN (2%) in late preterms treated with phototherapy for severe-hyperbilirubinemia was not higher than in those with non-severe hyperbilirubinemia.
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- Emrah Can
- * Edirne State Hospital, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , Edirne , Turkey
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Narne VK, Prabhu P, Chandan HS, Deepthi M. Audiological profiling of 198 individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. HEARING, BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION 2014. [DOI: 10.3109/21695717.2014.938481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Vignesh SS, Jaya V, Muraleedharan A. Prevalence and Audiological Characteristics of Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder in Pediatric Population: A Retrospective Study. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 68:196-201. [PMID: 27340636 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-014-0759-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2014] [Accepted: 07/31/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) is a type of hearing disorder which is challenging for assessment and rehabilitation. This disorder has been studied over a decade and prevalence of the disorder is variable. The study aimed at estimating the prevalence and audiological characteristics of ANSD in children. A retrospective study was conducted from the medical records of pediatric patients evaluated at Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital and Madras Medical College, Chennai to estimate the prevalence of ANSD. Medical records of 2,624 children evaluated during the period of November 2010 to October 2012 within the age range of 6 months to 12 years were analyzed. Out of 2,624 pediatric population assessed 217 (8.26 %) of them had unilateral or bilateral sensory neural hearing loss with varying degrees. Out of 217 children with sensory neural hearing loss 5.06 % (N = 11) had ANSD. Audiological characteristics varied among the group. Children with ANSD had varied degree of hearing thresholds from normal to profound hearing impairment. All of them had 'A' type tympanogram with absent stapedial reflexes. DPOAEs or TEOAEs were observed in 54 % of population with ANSD. All of them had abnormal auditory brainstem responses (ABR). Replicable cochlear microphonics was observed in 46 % of children with ANSD. These results indicate that ANSD is not a rare condition among children and we emphasize the use of objective tests like tympanometry, Stapedial Reflex test, otoacoustic emissions and ABR in routine hearing assessment procedure for all children to identify ANSD.
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- S S Vignesh
- Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology-Institute of Speech and Hearing, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Chennai, 600003 India
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- Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology-Institute of Speech and Hearing, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Chennai, 600003 India
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- Upgraded Institute of Otorhinolaryngology-Institute of Speech and Hearing, Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital, E.V.R. Periyar Salai, Chennai, 600003 India
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Norrix LW, Velenovsky DS. Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder: a review. JOURNAL OF SPEECH, LANGUAGE, AND HEARING RESEARCH : JSLHR 2014; 57:1564-1576. [PMID: 24686491 DOI: 10.1044/2014_jslhr-h-13-0213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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PURPOSE Auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, or ANSD, can be a confusing diagnosis to physicians, clinicians, those diagnosed, and parents of children diagnosed with the condition. The purpose of this review is to provide the reader with an understanding of the disorder, the limitations in current tools to determine site(s) of lesion, and management techniques. METHOD This article is a review of what is known about ANSD. It includes descriptions of assessment tools, causes of ANSD, and patient management techniques. CONCLUSIONS This review is a guide to audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and early interventionists who work with individuals diagnosed with ANSD and/or their families. It highlights the need for more precise tools to describe the disorder in order to facilitate decisions about interventions and lead to better predictions of outcome.
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Narne VK, Prabhu PP, Chatni S. Time–frequency analysis of transient evoked-otoacoustic emissions in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. Hear Res 2014; 313:1-8. [PMID: 24768764 DOI: 10.1016/j.heares.2014.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Revised: 04/08/2014] [Accepted: 04/15/2014] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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El-Badry MM, Hamdy NA, Sobhy S, Gamal R. Epileptiform electroencephalogram abnormality in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2014; 78:623-30. [PMID: 24552617 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2014.01.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Revised: 01/09/2014] [Accepted: 01/11/2014] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES This work was designed to study electroencephalogram findings in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss and correlate these findings with the SNHL parameters as duration, etiology, severity, and type. METHODS Ninety children with bilateral congenital sensorineural hearing loss served as the study group. They were free from any neurological disorders or symptoms that are commonly associated with abnormal electroencephalogram as convulsions or loss of consciousness. Twenty children having normal hearing with no history of otological or neurological disorders served as the control group. All children participating in the study were subjected to full medical and audiological history, otological examination, neurological examination, audiological evaluation and electroencephalogram recording. RESULTS Mean age of the children in the control group was 3.56 ± 2.1 years and mean age of the children in the study group was 3.8 ± 2.2 years. While none of the control children had abnormal electroencephalogram, 38 (42.2%) of children with congenital SNHL had epileptiform electroencephalogram abnormality. The epileptiform abnormality was generalized in 14 children (36.8%), focal temporal in 17 children (44.7%) and focal other than temporal in 7 children (18.4%). According to the hemispheric side affected, the abnormality was right in 14 children (36.8%), left in 10 children (26.3%) and bilateral in 14 children (36.8%). No statistically significant predominance of specific site or side of the epileptiform abnormality was found. Similarly, no statistical significant prevalent of the epileptiform abnormality was found in relation to the age or sex of children, duration of hearing loss or etiology of hearing loss (i.e., genetic vs. neonatal insults). On the other hand, the epileptiform abnormality was statistically prevalent in children with moderate degree of hearing loss, and in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder. CONCLUSIONS The epileptiform electroencephalogram abnormality is a common finding in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss especially those with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, suggesting the affection of the central nervous system despite the absence of neurological symptoms or signs. These findings raise the question of the requirement of medical treatment for those children and the effect of such treatment in their rehabilitation.
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- Neurology Department, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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- Audiology Unit, Otolaryngology Department, Minia University, Minia, Egypt
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Eom JH, Min HJ, Lee SH, Lee HK. A case of auditory neuropathy with recovery of normal hearing. KOREAN JOURNAL OF AUDIOLOGY 2014; 17:138-41. [PMID: 24653922 PMCID: PMC3936555 DOI: 10.7874/kja.2013.17.3.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2013] [Revised: 09/09/2013] [Accepted: 10/15/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Newborn hearing screening test is very important in the early diagnosis of childhood hearing loss because it affects language development. Auditory neuropathy is a spectrum disorder characterized by abnormal auditory brainstem response but preserved otoacoustic emission and cochlear microphonics. In general, auditory neuropathy patients have poor word discrimination and variable patterns of pure tone audiometry. We report on a patient with auditory neuropathy diagnosed at 16 months of age and started wearing hearing aids, but showed normal pure tone and speech audiometric findings 3 years later. Close follow-up for patients with auditory neuropathy is recommended.
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- Ji Hun Eom
- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Morlet T, Rabinowitz MR, Looney LR, Riegner T, Greenwood LA, Sherman EA, Achilly N, Zhu A, Yoo E, O'Reilly RC, Jinks RN, Puffenberger EG, Heaps A, Morton H, Strauss KA. A homozygous SLITRK6 nonsense mutation is associated with progressive auditory neuropathy in humans. Laryngoscope 2013; 124:E95-103. [PMID: 23946138 DOI: 10.1002/lary.24361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Revised: 06/17/2013] [Accepted: 07/24/2013] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS SLITRK family proteins control neurite outgrowth and regulate synaptic development. In mice, Slitrk6 plays a role in the survival and innervation of sensory neurons in the inner ear, vestibular apparatus, and retina, and also influences axial eye length. We provide the first detailed description of the auditory phenotype in humans with recessive SLITRK6 deficiency. STUDY DESIGN Prospective observational case study. METHODS Nine closely related Amish subjects from an endogamous Amish community of Pennsylvania underwent audiologic and vestibular testing. Single nucleotide polymorphism microarrays were used to map the chromosome locus, and Sanger sequencing or high-resolution melt analysis were used to confirm the allelic variant. RESULTS All nine subjects were homozygous for a novel nonsense variant of SLITRK6 (c.1240C>T, p.Gln414Ter). Adult patients had high myopia. The 4 oldest SLITRK6 c.1240C>T homozygotes had absent ipsilateral middle ear muscle reflexes (MEMRs). Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs) were absent in all ears tested and the cochlear microphonic (CM) was increased in amplitude and duration in young patients and absent in the two oldest subjects. Auditory brainstem responses (ABRs) were dys-synchronised bilaterally with no reproducible waves I, III, or V at high intensities. Hearing loss and speech reception thresholds deteriorated symmetrically with age, which resulted in severe-to-profound hearing impairment by early adulthood. Vestibular evoked myogenic potentials were normal in three ears and absent in one. CONCLUSION Homozygous SLITRK6 c.1240C>T (p.Gln414Ter) nonsense mutations are associated with high myopia, cochlear dysfunction attributed to outer hair cell disease, and progressive auditory neuropathy.
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- Thierry Morlet
- Auditory Physiology and Psychoacoustics Research Laboratory, duPont Hospital for Children, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A
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Analysis of Speech Perception Outcomes Among Patients Receiving Cochlear Implants With Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder. Otol Neurotol 2013; 34:1610-4. [DOI: 10.1097/mao.0b013e318299a950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Speech and Language Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children With Isolated Auditory Neuropathy Versus Cochlear Hearing Loss. Otol Neurotol 2013; 34:1615-21. [DOI: 10.1097/mao.0b013e3182a1ab5b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Ching TYC, Day J, Dillon H, Gardner-Berry K, Hou S, Seeto M, Wong A, Zhang V. Impact of the presence of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) on outcomes of children at three years of age. Int J Audiol 2013; 52 Suppl 2:S55-64. [PMID: 24350696 PMCID: PMC3869001 DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2013.796532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the influence of the presence of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD) on speech, language, and psycho-social development of children at three years of age. DESIGN A population-based, longitudinal study was performed on outcomes of children with hearing impairment (LOCHI) in Australia. The demographic characteristics of the children were described, and their developmental outcomes were evaluated at three years of age. Performance of children with ANSD was compared with that of children without ANSD in the LOCHI study. STUDY SAMPLE There were 47 children with ANSD in the study sample. RESULTS Sixty-four percent of children with ANSD have hearing sensitivity loss ranging from mild to severe degree, and the remaining have profound hearing loss. At three years, 27 children used hearing aids, 19 used cochlear implants, and one child did not use any hearing device. Thirty percent of children have disabilities in addition to hearing loss. On average, there were no significant differences in performance level between children with and without ANSD. Also, the variability of scores was not significantly different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS There was no significant difference in performance levels or variability between children with and without ANSD, both for children who use hearing aids, and children who use cochlear implants.
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- Teresa Y. C. Ching
- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Australian Hearing, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- National Acoustic Laboratories, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- The HEARing CRC, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Nash-Kille A, Sharma A. Inter-trial coherence as a marker of cortical phase synchrony in children with sensorineural hearing loss and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder fitted with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Clin Neurophysiol 2013; 125:1459-70. [PMID: 24360131 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinph.2013.11.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 11/06/2013] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Although brainstem dys-synchrony is a hallmark of children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD), little is known about how the lack of neural synchrony manifests at more central levels. We used time-frequency single-trial EEG analyses (i.e., inter-trial coherence; ITC), to examine cortical phase synchrony in children with normal hearing (NH), sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) and ANSD. METHODS Single trial time-frequency analyses were performed on cortical auditory evoked responses from 41 NH children, 91 children with ANSD and 50 children with SNHL. The latter two groups included children who received intervention via hearing aids and cochlear implants. ITC measures were compared between groups as a function of hearing loss, intervention type, and cortical maturational status. RESULTS In children with SNHL, ITC decreased as severity of hearing loss increased. Children with ANSD revealed lower levels of ITC relative to children with NH or SNHL, regardless of intervention. Children with ANSD who received cochlear implants showed significant improvements in ITC with increasing experience with their implants. CONCLUSIONS Cortical phase coherence is significantly reduced as a result of both severe-to-profound SNHL and ANSD. SIGNIFICANCE ITC provides a window into the brain oscillations underlying the averaged cortical auditory evoked response. Our results provide a first description of deficits in cortical phase synchrony in children with SNHL and ANSD.
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MESH Headings
- Audiometry, Pure-Tone
- Child, Preschool
- Cochlear Implants
- Cortical Synchronization
- Evoked Potentials, Auditory
- Female
- Hearing Aids
- Hearing Loss, Central/diagnosis
- Hearing Loss, Central/physiopathology
- Hearing Loss, Central/rehabilitation
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/diagnosis
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/physiopathology
- Hearing Loss, Sensorineural/rehabilitation
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Linear Models
- Male
- Multivariate Analysis
- Pattern Recognition, Physiological
- Reaction Time
- Reproducibility of Results
- Retrospective Studies
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Affiliation(s)
- Amy Nash-Kille
- University of Colorado at Boulder, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department, USA
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- University of Colorado at Boulder, Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences Department, USA.
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Gilels F, Paquette ST, Zhang J, Rahman I, White PM. Mutation of Foxo3 causes adult onset auditory neuropathy and alters cochlear synapse architecture in mice. J Neurosci 2013; 33:18409-24. [PMID: 24259566 PMCID: PMC6618809 DOI: 10.1523/jneurosci.2529-13.2013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2013] [Revised: 09/26/2013] [Accepted: 10/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Auditory neuropathy is a form of hearing loss in which cochlear inner hair cells fail to correctly encode or transmit acoustic information to the brain. Few genes have been implicated in the adult-onset form of this disease. Here we show that mice lacking the transcription factor Foxo3 have adult onset hearing loss with the hallmark characteristics of auditory neuropathy, namely, elevated auditory thresholds combined with normal outer hair cell function. Using histological techniques, we demonstrate that Foxo3-dependent hearing loss is not due to a loss of cochlear hair cells or spiral ganglion neurons, both of which normally express Foxo3. Moreover, Foxo3-knock-out (KO) inner hair cells do not display reductions in numbers of synapses. Instead, we find that there are subtle structural changes in and surrounding inner hair cells. Confocal microscopy in conjunction with 3D modeling and quantitative analysis show that synaptic localization is altered in Foxo3-KO mice and Myo7a immunoreactivity is reduced. TEM demonstrates apparent afferent degeneration. Strikingly, acoustic stimulation promotes Foxo3 nuclear localization in vivo, implying a connection between cochlear activity and synaptic function maintenance. Together, these findings support a new role for the canonical damage response factor Foxo3 in contributing to the maintenance of auditory synaptic transmission.
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MESH Headings
- Acoustic Stimulation
- Age Factors
- Alcohol Oxidoreductases
- Animals
- Animals, Newborn
- Calcium-Binding Proteins/metabolism
- Co-Repressor Proteins
- Cochlea/growth & development
- Cochlea/metabolism
- Cochlea/pathology
- DNA-Binding Proteins/metabolism
- Disease Models, Animal
- Evoked Potentials, Auditory, Brain Stem/genetics
- Forkhead Box Protein O3
- Forkhead Transcription Factors/genetics
- Forkhead Transcription Factors/metabolism
- Gene Expression Regulation, Developmental/genetics
- Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner/metabolism
- Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner/pathology
- Hair Cells, Auditory, Inner/ultrastructure
- Hearing Loss, Central/genetics
- Hearing Loss, Central/pathology
- Hearing Loss, Central/physiopathology
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- Mice
- Mice, Transgenic
- Microscopy, Electron, Transmission
- Mutation/genetics
- Myosin VIIa
- Myosins/metabolism
- Phosphoproteins/metabolism
- Receptors, AMPA/metabolism
- Synapses/genetics
- Synapses/pathology
- Synapses/ultrastructure
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- Department of Environmental Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, New York 14642
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Midgley E. Audiological assessment of children with complex needs. Cochlear Implants Int 2013. [DOI: 10.1179/1467010013z.000000000106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine characteristics of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) with hearing difficulties including patterns of hearing aid use, comorbidity, and social and communication function. METHODS Bivariate and multivariable analysis of cross-sectional data on 40,723 children aged from birth to 17 years from the 2005-2006 National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs, including 1,982 (5%) with parent-reported hearing difficulties. RESULTS Among CSHCN, 383 (1%) used hearing aids, representing 20% of those with reported hearing difficulties. Odds of hearing aid use increased with age, primary language other than English, and lower income. More than half (58%) of the aided children reported hearing difficulties even with their aid. Among CSHCN with cerebral palsy, 13% had reported hearing difficulties and 3% used hearing aids. Equivalent figures for children with Down syndrome were 24% and 4%, mental retardation/developmental delay 12% and 5%, and autism spectrum disorder 9% and 2%. Overall, two-thirds of CSHCN with hearing difficulties had one or more sensory/developmental comorbidities; CSHCN with both hearing difficulties and a sensory/developmental comorbidity had highest odds of learning difficulties, speaking/communication difficulties, feeling anxious/depressed, acting out/bullying, and difficulty making friends. CSHCN with hearing difficulties alone, or sensory/developmental conditions alone had intermediate odds, after socio-demographic adjustment. CONCLUSIONS Sensory/developmental comorbidities are common among CSHCN with hearing difficulties, and they are associated with higher odds of poorer social, communication, and educational function. Services for CSHCN must be equipped to address a range of hearing difficulties as well as sensory/developmental comorbidities and to improve social/emotional functioning as well as learning and communication.
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Pottackal Mathai J, Yathiraj A. Effect of temporal modification and vowel context on speech perception in individuals with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). HEARING BALANCE AND COMMUNICATION 2013. [DOI: 10.3109/21695717.2013.817064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Cardon G, Sharma A. Central auditory maturation and behavioral outcome in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder who use cochlear implants. Int J Audiol 2013; 52:577-86. [PMID: 23819618 DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2013.799786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We examined cortical auditory development and behavioral outcomes in children with ANSD fitted with cochlear implants (CI). DESIGN Cortical maturation, measured by P1 cortical auditory evoked potential (CAEP) latency, was regressed against scores on the infant toddler meaningful auditory integration scale (IT-MAIS). Implantation age was also considered in relation to CAEP findings. STUDY SAMPLE Cross-sectional and longitudinal samples of 24 and 11 children, respectively, with ANSD fitted with CIs. RESULTS P1 CAEP responses were present in all children after implantation, though previous findings suggest that only 50-75% of ANSD children with hearing aids show CAEP responses. P1 CAEP latency was significantly correlated with participants' IT-MAIS scores. Furthermore, more children implanted before age two years showed normal P1 latencies, while those implanted later mainly showed delayed latencies. Longitudinal analysis revealed that most children showed normal or improved cortical maturation after implantation. CONCLUSION Cochlear implantation resulted in measureable cortical auditory development for all children with ANSD. Children fitted with CIs under age two years were more likely to show age-appropriate CAEP responses within six months after implantation, suggesting a possible sensitive period for cortical auditory development in ANSD. That CAEP responses were correlated with behavioral outcome highlights their clinical decision-making utility.
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- Garrett Cardon
- Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder, USA
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Dalian D, Haiyan J, Yong F, Yongqi L, Salvi R, Someya S, Tanokura M. Ototoxic Model of Oxaliplatin and Protection from Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide. J Otol 2013; 8:63-71. [PMID: 25419212 DOI: 10.1016/s1672-2930(13)50009-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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Oxaliplatin, an anticancer drug commonly used to treat colorectal cancer and other tumors, has a number of serious side effects, most notably neuropathy and ototoxicity. To gain insights into its ototoxic profile, oxaliplatin was applied to rat cochlear organ cultures. Consistent with it neurotoxic propensity, oxaliplatin selectively damaged nerve fibers at a very low dose 1 μM. In contrast, the dose required to damage hair cells and spiral ganglion neurons was 50 fold higher (50 μM). Oxailiplatin-induced cochlear lesions initially increased with dose, but unexpectedly decreased at very high doses. This non-linear dose response could be related to depressed oxaliplatin uptake via active transport mechanisms. Previous studies have demonstrated that axonal degeneration involves biologically active processes which can be greatly attenuated by nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+). To determine if NAD+ would protect spiral ganglion axons and the hair cells from oxaliplatin damage, cochlear cultures were treated with oxaliplatin alone at doses of 10 μM or 50 μM respectively as controls or combined with 20 mM NAD+. Treatment with 10 μM oxaliplatin for 48 hours resulted in minor damage to auditory nerve fibers, but spared cochlear hair cells. However, when cochlear cultures were treated with 10 μM oxaliplatin plus 20 mM NAD+, most auditory nerve fibers were intact. 50 μM oxaliplatin destroyed most of spiral ganglion neurons and cochlear hair cells with apoptotic characteristics of cell fragmentations. However, 50 μM oxaliplatin plus 20 mM NAD+ treatment greatly reduced neuronal degenerations and hair cell missing. The results suggested that NAD+ provides significant protection against oxaliplatin-induced neurotoxicity and ototoxicity, which may be due to its actions of antioxidant, antiapoptosis, and energy supply.
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- Ding Dalian
- Center for Hearing and Deafness, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA ; Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai Oriental Otolaryngology Institute, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China ; Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, China ; Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, University of Tokyo, Japan
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- Center for Hearing and Deafness, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
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- The First Officiated Hospital, College of Medicine, Zhejiang University
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- The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
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- Center for Hearing and Deafness, State University of New York at Buffalo, USA
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- Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, University of Tokyo, Japan
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Humphriss R, Hall A, Maddocks J, Macleod J, Sawaya K, Midgley E. Does cochlear implantation improve speech recognition in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder? A systematic review. Int J Audiol 2013; 52:442-54. [DOI: 10.3109/14992027.2013.786190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Over the last decade, the selection criteria for cochlear implantation have expanded to include children with special auditory, otologic, and medical problems. Included within this expanded group of candidates are those children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, cochleovestibular malformations, cochlear nerve deficiency, associated syndromes, as well as multiple medical and developmental disorders. Definitive indications for cochlear implantation in these unique pediatric populations are in evolution. This review will provide an overview of managing and habilitating hearing loss within these populations with specific focus on cochlear implantation as a treatment option. RECENT FINDINGS Cochlear implants have been successfully implanted in children within unique populations with variable results. Evaluation for cochlear implant candidacy includes the core components of a full medical, audiologic, and speech and language evaluations. When considering candidacy in these children, additional aspects to consider include disorder-specific surgical considerations and child/caregiver counseling regarding reasonable postimplantation outcome expectations. SUMMARY Cochlear implants are accepted as the standard of care for improving hearing and speech development in children with severe-to-profound hearing loss. However, children with sensorineural hearing loss who meet established audiologic criteria for cochlear implantation may have unique audiologic, medical, and anatomic characteristics that necessitate special consideration regarding cochlear implantation candidacy and outcome. Individualized preoperative candidacy and counseling, surgical evaluation, and reasonable postoperative outcome expectations should be taken into account in the management of these children.
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Sanyelbhaa Talaat H, Khalil LH, Khafagy AH, Alkandari MM, Zein AM. Persistence of otoacoustic emissions in children with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorders. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2013; 77:703-6. [PMID: 23411132 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2013.01.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2013] [Revised: 01/16/2013] [Accepted: 01/18/2013] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Many studies confirmed the disappearance of otoacoustic emissions in some of the patients with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder, yet the data about the incidence rate of such disappearance is scanty or even absent. This study aims to test the persistence of transient evoked otoacoustic emissions in patients with auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder over few years. METHODS The study group consisted of 77 subjects (31 females and 46 males). Their ages ranged from 4 to 9 years (5.5 ± 1.5). All the subjects were previously diagnosed to have auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder affecting both ears. Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions test results of the recent follow up sessions were compared with their initial diagnostic evaluation sessions done 3-6 years ago (3.7 ± 0.8), in order to test the persistence of the emissions and the reduction of emissions level. RESULTS The transient evoked otoacoustic emissions level was reduced in the follow up visit compared to the initial study group. The transient evoked otoacoustic emissions level showed insignificant reduction (less than 3dB) in 77.3% of the ears in the study group, and significant reduction (i.e. 3dB or more) in 20.8%, and was absent in 1.9%. The transient evoked otoacoustic emissions level reduction in the different study subgroups was homogenous; gender (males versus females) laterality (right versus left ears) incubated to neonatal intensive care unit versus those non incubated all showed no significant differences in transient evoked otoacoustic emissions level reduction. Moreover, the duration of auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder was not correlated to the degree of transient evoked otoacoustic emissions reduction. Those fitted with hearing aids had more reduction in their transient evoked otoacoustic emissions level compared with those not fitted with hearing aids. CONCLUSIONS (1) Transient evoked otoacoustic emissions was still detected in 98.1% of patients with auditoryneuropathy spectrum disorder few years after the diagnosis.(2) Those fitted with hearing aids showed the most pronounced reduction in transient evokedotoacoustic emissions level.
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Outcomes of Cochlear Implantation in Children With Isolated Auditory Neuropathy Versus Cochlear Hearing Loss. Otol Neurotol 2013; 34:477-83. [DOI: 10.1097/mao.0b013e3182877741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Wynne DP, Zeng FG, Bhatt S, Michalewski HJ, Dimitrijevic A, Starr A. Loudness adaptation accompanying ribbon synapse and auditory nerve disorders. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013; 136:1626-38. [PMID: 23503620 DOI: 10.1093/brain/awt056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Abnormal auditory adaptation is a standard clinical tool for diagnosing auditory nerve disorders due to acoustic neuromas. In the present study we investigated auditory adaptation in auditory neuropathy owing to disordered function of inner hair cell ribbon synapses (temperature-sensitive auditory neuropathy) or auditory nerve fibres. Subjects were tested when afebrile for (i) psychophysical loudness adaptation to comfortably-loud sustained tones; and (ii) physiological adaptation of auditory brainstem responses to clicks as a function of their position in brief 20-click stimulus trains (#1, 2, 3 … 20). Results were compared with normal hearing listeners and other forms of hearing impairment. Subjects with ribbon synapse disorder had abnormally increased magnitude of loudness adaptation to both low (250 Hz) and high (8000 Hz) frequency tones. Subjects with auditory nerve disorders had normal loudness adaptation to low frequency tones; all but one had abnormal adaptation to high frequency tones. Adaptation was both more rapid and of greater magnitude in ribbon synapse than in auditory nerve disorders. Auditory brainstem response measures of adaptation in ribbon synapse disorder showed Wave V to the first click in the train to be abnormal both in latency and amplitude, and these abnormalities increased in magnitude or Wave V was absent to subsequent clicks. In contrast, auditory brainstem responses in four of the five subjects with neural disorders were absent to every click in the train. The fifth subject had normal latency and abnormally reduced amplitude of Wave V to the first click and abnormal or absent responses to subsequent clicks. Thus, dysfunction of both synaptic transmission and auditory neural function can be associated with abnormal loudness adaptation and the magnitude of the adaptation is significantly greater with ribbon synapse than neural disorders.
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- Dwight P Wynne
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Irvine, CA 92697, USA.
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Frewin B, Chung M, Donnelly N. Bilateral cochlear implantation in Friedreich's ataxia: a case study. Cochlear Implants Int 2013; 14:287-90. [PMID: 23485447 DOI: 10.1179/1754762813y.0000000029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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With an incidence of 1:29 000 among Caucasians, Friedreich's ataxia (FRDA) is the most common inherited ataxia, leading to both sensory and motor degeneration. Despite many FRDA patients exhibiting normal or near normal sound detection thresholds, many individuals show abnormal neural conduction along their central auditory pathways. Electrophysiological testing can show abnormal or absent cochlear nerve and auditory brainstem recordings in the presence of normal pre-neural cochlear function (otoacoustic emissions or cochlear microphonics). This pattern of normal pre-neural cochlear function and disrupted neural conduction has been termed auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD). Studies of FRDA patients with ANSD have shown that they exhibit severe deficits in temporal processing, impaired frequency discrimination, and deficits in speech perception. Rehabilitation of these auditory percept deficits remains difficult, as hearing aids may amplify sounds without adding clarity to the temporally disrupted or distorted signal that FRDA patients with ANSD may receive. There is limited data on the best intervention for patients with FRDA with ANSD, although personal radio aids (FM systems) have been shown to be beneficial. We report a case, where cochlear implantation has led to a dramatic improvement in speech perception in an individual with FRDA and ANSD. The majority of the literature on ANSD treatment has focused on paediatric patients with the 'dyssynchrony' type of ANSD, rather than the true neuropathy type underlying the hearing loss in FRDA patients.
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