Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Tinnitus is prevalent among U.S. military Service Members (SMs). Current Department of Defense (DOD) Hearing Conservation Program (HCP) protocols use a …
Abstract: PURPOSE: Numerous individuals in the United States are bothered enough by tinnitus that it affects normal daily activities, including sleep and concentration. There is a …
Abstract: Low- (or mild-) gain hearing aids (LGHAs) are increasingly considered for individuals with normal peripheral hearing but significant self-reported hearing difficulties …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Although existing auditory injury prevention standards benefit warfighters, the Department of Defense could do more to understand and address auditory …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Estimated prevalence of functional hearing and communication deficits (FHCDs), characterized by abnormally low speech recognition and binaural tone detection …
Abstract:Introduction: Difficult communication environments are common in military settings, and effective voice use can be critical to mission success. This study aimed to …
Abstract: Purpose: The Objectives of this study were to (a) describe normative ranges-expressed as reference intervals (RIs)-for vestibular and balance function tests in a cohort …