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Diaz-Decaro J, Myers E, Mucha J, Neumann M, Lewandowski W, Kaczanowska M, Schmidt E, Natenshon A, Talarico C, Buck PO. A systematic literature review on the humanistic burden of cytomegalovirus. Curr Med Res Opin 2023; 39:739-750. [PMID: 36938652 DOI: 10.1080/03007995.2023.2191477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is typically asymptomatic in healthy individuals; however, certain populations are vulnerable to infection and may develop serious sequelae. CMV infection may also have a broad impact on humanistic outcomes, including patient health status and quality of life (QoL). We conducted a systematic literature review (SLR) to describe the global humanistic burden of CMV and congenital CMV (cCMV) infections across all age groups. METHODS Medline, Embase, and LILACS were searched to identify studies on humanistic outcomes following CMV infection, including health status/QoL and any outcomes in domains such as auditory, cognitive ability, developmental status, intelligence, language, memory, mental health, motor performance, social communication, speech, and vocabulary. The SLR included articles published from 2000-2020 and focused geographically on Australia, Europe, Israel, Japan, Latin America, and North America. RESULTS Sixty-three studies met the inclusion criteria. In general, individuals with symptomatic cCMV infection experience a greater burden of disease and more substantial impact on QoL versus those with asymptomatic cCMV infection. Children with hearing loss due to cCMV infection, both symptomatic and asymptomatic, showed improved auditory outcomes following cochlear implantation. Newborns, infants, and children with cCMV infections had worse cognitive outcomes in psychological development, sequential and simultaneous processing, phonological working memory, and attention control versus age-matched controls without cCMV infection. CMV infection was also associated with cognitive decline in elderly populations. CONCLUSIONS CMV infection can have substantial, lifelong, heterogenous impacts on humanistic outcomes, including health status and QoL, which should be considered when developing and implementing treatment and prevention strategies.
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, USA
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- Certara, Inc., Krakow, Poland
- Certara, Inc., employee at the time of the study
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- Moderna, Inc., Cambridge, MA, USA
- Moderna, Inc., employee at the time of the study
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Akrich S, Parlato de Oliveira E, Favrot-Meunier C, Rebichon C, de Clerck A, Ettori S, Rouillon I, Prang I, Loundon N. Analysis of specific risk factors of neurodevelopmental disorder in hearing-impaired infants under ten months of age: "EnTNDre" an opening research stemming from a transdisciplinary partnership. Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol 2023; 166:111453. [PMID: 36746056 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111453] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Approximately 20% of children born with severe to profound hearing loss (HL) have an associated disorder that poses a neurodevelopmental risk [1]. The objective of this study is to identify the criteria and profiles of deaf infants at risk of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) to provide early intervention. METHODS Twenty-two infants aged three to ten months with bilateral congenital deafness were included. Each child attended a consultation with a psychiatrist specializing in the development of hearing-impaired infants as part of their ENT follow-up. The quality of their early development was analyzed using the Olliac grid and well-known postural and sensorimotor criteria. The children were then classified into three groups: normal examination (Group 1), evident NDD (Group 2), and intermediate examination (Group 3). Early medical history, the etiology of deafness, cerebral imaging, and vestibular test results were collected and compared in the different groups. RESULTS The average age of the children at the time of observation was seven months (3-10 months). All had sensorineural HL, with identified causes in 13 out of 22 cases: five cases of connexin 26 gene mutation, three cases of CHARGE syndrome, two CMV infections, one Usher syndrome, one GATA3 mutation, and one LHPL5 mutation. The average score on the Olliac grid was nine (0-15), and abnormal postural and sensorimotor behaviors were found in 15 cases out of 22 (68%). 27% of the children were classified in Group 1, 45% in Group 2, and 27% in Group 3. Children with non-isolated HL, abnormal brain MRI (8/22), malformations outside the auditory system (10/22), vestibular impairments (9/22), and/or CMV infections (2/22) were distributed as follows: 2/6 in Group 1, 9/10 in Group 2, and 3/6 in Group 3. 8/22 children had suffered perinatal complications (0/6 in Group 1, 6/10 in Group 2, and 2/5 in Group 3). Only one child had a first-degree relative with NDD. He belonged to Group 2. DISCUSSION To our knowledge, this paper is the first to describe the development of infants with congenital deafness. It is based on an observation time that had been included in the procedure of multidisciplinary evaluations prior to cochlear implantation (CI), thanks to the partnership between a psychiatric center for deaf children and an ENT-pediatric implantology service. This consultation was aimed at assessing the quality of neurodevelopment and identifying NDD without a specific referral, with good acceptability for families. Using the Olliac grid and postural and sensorimotor criteria developed to be assessed in the routine care consultation, we identified evident early signs of NDD in 45% of infants. This group (Group 2) requires early, targeted, developmental support. Some children in an intermediate zone (Group 3) require further observation and support. CONCLUSION The very early identification of NDD seems to be relevant in the care of hearing-impaired infants. The use of the Olliac grid and developmental scales seems relevant to identifying infants at risk for NDD.
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- Unité Thérapeutique Enfance et Surdité, Hôpitaux St Maurice et Groupe Hospitalier Nord Essonne, Paris, France
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- Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie pédiatrique, Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Centre de recherche psychanalyse, médecine et société (CRPMS), Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
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- Unité Thérapeutique Enfance et Surdité, Hôpitaux St Maurice et Groupe Hospitalier Nord Essonne, Paris, France
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- Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie pédiatrique, Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie pédiatrique, Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Paris, France
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- Oto-Rhino-Laryngologie pédiatrique, Chirurgie Cervico-Faciale, Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades, AP-HP, Paris, France
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De Giacomo A, Murri A, Matera E, Pompamea F, Craig F, Giagnotti F, Bartoli R, Quaranta N. Executive Functions and Deafness: Results in a Group of Cochlear Implanted Children. Audiol Res 2021; 11:706-717. [PMID: 34940021 PMCID: PMC8698989 DOI: 10.3390/audiolres11040063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2021] [Revised: 11/11/2021] [Accepted: 12/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objects: This study aimed to evaluate the Executive Function (EF) domains in a group of profoundly deaf children treated with cochlear implant (CI) in comparison to normal hearing (NH) children. The secondary aim was to evaluate the influence exerted by the age at cochlear implant activation on EFs. Materials and Methods: 32 children were enrolled into two groups: group A of 17 CI users with a mean age of 8.78 years and group B of 15 NH subjects with a mean age of 7.99 years (SD + 2.3). All subjects were tested using the following tests: the subtests for working memory of the neuropsychological evaluation battery for the developmental age (Batteria di valutazione neuropsicologica per l’età evolutive), inhibition and control of the impulsive response—CAF, and the tower of London test. Results: No children with CIs scored within the normal range in the tests administered for the evaluation of EF domains. The same scores were significantly lower when compared with scores obtained by NH children. Children with younger age at CI activation showed better executive performances in planning, working memory (backward digit span), and cognitive flexibility (categorical fluency). Conclusion: The results of this study highlight that cochlear implantation plays a role in improving hearing and consequently influences the development of EFs in deaf children.
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- Andrea De Giacomo
- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.D.G.); (E.M.); (F.P.); (F.C.)
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- ENT Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (F.G.); (R.B.); (N.Q.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +39-080-5592-387
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.D.G.); (E.M.); (F.P.); (F.C.)
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.D.G.); (E.M.); (F.P.); (F.C.)
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- Child Neuropsychiatry Unit, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (A.D.G.); (E.M.); (F.P.); (F.C.)
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- ENT Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (F.G.); (R.B.); (N.Q.)
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- ENT Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (F.G.); (R.B.); (N.Q.)
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- ENT Clinic, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Neurosciences and Sense Organs, University of Bari, 70125 Bari, Italy; (F.G.); (R.B.); (N.Q.)
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X-linked Malformation Deafness: Neurodevelopmental Symptoms Are Common in Children With IP3 Malformation and Mutation in POU3F4. Ear Hear 2021; 43:53-69. [PMID: 34133399 PMCID: PMC8694264 DOI: 10.1097/aud.0000000000001073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Incomplete partition type 3 (IP3) malformation deafness is a rare hereditary cause of congenital or rapid progressive hearing loss. The children present with a severe to profound mixed hearing loss and temporal bone imaging show a typical inner ear malformation classified as IP3. Cochlear implantation is one option of hearing restoration in severe cases. Little is known about other specific difficulties these children might exhibit, for instance possible neurodevelopmental symptoms.
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Majorano M, Brondino M, Morelli M, Ferrari R, Lavelli M, Guerzoni L, Cuda D, Persici V. Preverbal Production and Early Lexical Development in Children With Cochlear Implants: A Longitudinal Study Following Pre-implanted Children Until 12 Months After Cochlear Implant Activation. Front Psychol 2020; 11:591584. [PMID: 33329253 PMCID: PMC7713996 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.591584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Studies have shown that children vary in the trajectories of their language development after cochlear implant (CI) activation. The aim of the present study is to assess the preverbal and lexical development of a group of 20 Italian-speaking children observed longitudinally before CI activation and at three, 6 and 12 months after CI surgery (mean age at the first session: 17.5 months; SD: 8.3; and range: 10–35). The group of children with CIs (G-CI) was compared with two groups of normally-hearing (NH) children, one age-matched (G-NHA; mean age at the first session: 17.4 months; SD: 8.0; and range: 10–34) and one language-matched (G-NHL; n = 20; mean age at the first session: 11.2 months; SD: 0.4; and range: 11–12). The spontaneous interactions between children and their mothers during free-play were transcribed. Preverbal babbling production and first words were considered for each child. Data analysis showed significant differences in babbling and word production between groups, with a lower production of words in children with CIs compared to the G-NHA group and a higher production of babbling compared to the G-NHL children. Word production 1 year after activation was significantly lower for the children with CIs than for language-matched children only when maternal education was controlled for. Furthermore, latent class growth analysis showed that children with CIs belonged mainly to classes that exhibited a low level of initial production but also progressive increases over time. Babbling production had a statistically significant effect on lexical growth but not on class membership, and only for groups showing slower and constant increases. Results highlight the importance of preverbal vocal patterns for later lexical development and may support families and speech therapists in the early identification of risk and protective factors for language delay in children with CIs.
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- U.O. Otorhinolaryngology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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- U.O. Otorhinolaryngology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
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Rauch AK, Arndt S, Aschendorff A, Beck R, Speck I, Ketterer MC, Jakob TF, Hassepass F. Long-term results of cochlear implantation in children with congenital single-sided deafness. Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol 2020; 278:3245-3255. [PMID: 33079248 PMCID: PMC8328851 DOI: 10.1007/s00405-020-06409-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2020] [Accepted: 09/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Purpose The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate the outcome and critical age of cochlear implantation in congenital single-sided deafness (SSD). Methods 11 children with congenital SSD were implanted with a cochlear implant (CI). Auditory performance was measured through the results of speech discrimination, subjective assessment by the Categories of auditory performance (CAP) score, the Speech, Spatial and Qualities scale questionnaire (SSQ) and the German version of the IOI-HA [Internationales Inventar zur Evaluation von Hörgeräten (IIEH, version for CI)]. Results Long-term follow-up [median: 3 years and 5 months (3;5 years)] revealed that nine children use their CI (> 8 h/day) and two became nonusers. In children aged below 3;2 years at surgery, there was a substantial long-term increase in speech discrimination and subjective benefit. Children over 4;4 years of age at CI surgery improved partially in audiological/subjective measurements. Among children above 5 years, the SSQ score did not improve despite further slight improvement in speech discrimination long-term. Conclusion Our data suggest a critical age for CI surgery below 3 years in children with congenital SSD for successful hearing rehabilitation. It is mandatory to identify children with SSD as early as bilaterally deaf children.
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- Ann-Kathrin Rauch
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, ENT Clinic, Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Nicholas J. Cognitive Assessment of Children Who Are Deafblind: Perspectives and Suggestions for Assessments. Front Psychol 2020; 11:571358. [PMID: 33071905 PMCID: PMC7544930 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.571358] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The overall goal of a cognitive assessment is to improve communication, learning, and quality of life for a child who is deafblind. This article will give a brief description and perspective on different evaluation approaches as a basis for reliable cognitive assessments and offer suggestions on how to improve the quality of a cognitive assessment in our clinical practice. The assessor should be aware of the limitations of norm-referenced tests if standardized normative measures are applied to evaluate the cognitive functions of a child who is deafblind. However, if engaging a child with deafblindness in a standardized normative assessment, special considerations and assessment concessions would be required. Furthermore, key issues on how to improve the quality of a cognitive assessment by affording multiple assessment pathways for cognitive assessments will be addressed. Particular attention is given to the following assessment approaches: multi-method, multi-informant assessment, ecological assessment, and dynamic assessment. The use of multiple assessment pathways is necessary to reveal the genuine cognitive abilities and potentials of a child with deafblindness.
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- Jude Nicholas
- Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Statped, Bergen, Norway
- *Correspondence: Jude Nicholas,
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