• Author: Emily J. Thielman
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Hearing loss, health outcomes, and health behavior differences between active duty service members and recently separated Veterans

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: The health disparities and health-related behaviors between Active Duty Service Members (ADSM) and Veterans are poorly understood. Our study aims to compare …

Prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus in military personnel and its impact on disability

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: This study aims to describe the prevalence of unilateral, asymmetric, and bilateral tinnitus by severity of tinnitus across hearing sensitivity within the …

Understanding tinnitus clinical care in the Veterans Health Administration and Department of Defense: Overview of survey results

Abstract: Purpose: In 2021, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and Department of Defense (DOD) Tinnitus Working Group conducted a survey of DOD and VHA clinicians to evaluate …

Blast exposure, tinnitus, hearing loss, and postdeployment quality of life in U.S. Veterans: A longitudinal analysis

Abstract: Objective: Examine the association between military blast exposure and functional status among veterans with a focus on functional disability as a proxy for quality of …

History of tinnitus research at the VA National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR), 1997–2021: Studies and key findings

Abstract: The Veterans Affairs (VA) Rehabilitation Research & Development (RR&D) National Center for Rehabilitative Auditory Research (NCRAR) was first funded by the RR&D Service …