Scar formation in the inner ear followig acoustical injury: sequence of changes from early signs of damage to healed lesion

This paper is a review of a study to investigate the effects of excessive noise exposure to the organ of Corti using chinchillas.

Input/output measurements of otoacoustic emissions and differential diagnosis of cochlear function

This study provides detailed information on the ability of healthy ears to generate distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAEs).

The stapedial reflex as an early indicator of cis-platinum ototoxicity

This paper discusses a study to determine whether changes in stapedial reflex thresholds can be utilized as an early indicator of cochlear damage with ongoing cid-platinum therapy.

Early experiences of children attending classes at Central Institute for the Deaf

This paper reviews the results of a questionnaire sent out to parents of children attending Central Institute for the Deaf.

Changes in the use of ABR testing for differential diagnosis of hearing loss from 1984 to 2002

This paper studies trends in the use of diagnostic auditory brainstem response (ABR) at St. Louis Children's Hospital from 1984 to 2001 in light of legislative changes in Missouri mandating screening for hearing loss in all newborns beginning January 1, 2002.

Diagnosis of the difficulties of congenitally deaf children in arithmetic reasoning

This paper examines the difficulties of arithmetic reasoning of hearing impaired children and to determine the value of remedial teaching.