A5075180474- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
- Noise Effects and Management
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Meningioma and schwannoma management
- Silk-based biomaterials and applications
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Corneal Surgery and Treatments
- Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases
- Antimicrobial Peptides and Activities
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Drug Transport and Resistance Mechanisms
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Retinal Development and Disorders
- Congenital Ear and Nasal Anomalies
- Speech and Audio Processing
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications
- Silkworms and Sericulture Research
Ear Science Institute Australia
2016-2025
The University of Western Australia
2015-2024
Curtin University
2023
Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre
2010-2022
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
2007-2018
Laryngograph (United Kingdom)
2013-2017
Textron Systems (United Kingdom)
2016
Development Fund
2016
University of Aberdeen
2014-2016
Council of Economic Advisers
2013
The comprehensive Hearing Preservation classification system presented in this paper is suitable for use all cochlear implant users with measurable pre-operative residual hearing. If adopted as a universal reporting standard, it was designed to be, should prove highly beneficial by enabling future studies quickly and easily compare the results of previous meta-analyze their data.To develop hearing.The HEARRING group discussed reviewed number different propositions HP systems critical...
Abstract Hypoglossal reinnervation of the facial nerve may be required after a proximal injury. The classic hypoglossal‐facial graft procedure involves transection donor hypoglossal nerve, resulting in hemiglottic paralysis that, association with other cranial nerves, cause speech and swallowing difficulties. Multiple lower palsies conjunction paralysis, as occur procedures such skull base surgery, contraindicate use techniques. successful XII‐VII “interposition jump grafts” without...
The incorporation of tritiated thymidine into the DNA erythroblasts, primitive ependymal cells, and mesenchymal cells 11-day mouse embryos was studied by radioautography at different times between 25 minutes 18 hours after injection intraperitoneally. There no labeling mitotic figures until 1 hour injection. Following this, were labeled for about 5.5 in a longer period erythroblasts. percentage various indicate periodic migration out zone. cell generation cycle is similar to some kinds adult...
To study the benefits of hearing preservation surgery in cochlear implantation after 2 years.A retrospective cohort study.Performed at a single academic institution between 2008 and 2010Thirteen patients (1 bilateral): 43% male 57% female subjects. Mean age was 51 years (range, 32-72 yr). Average duration deafness 25 5-62 yr).Hearing performed with Med-El FlexEAS electrode.Pure tone thresholds, speech perception quiet noise quality life (Abbreviated Profile Hearing Aid Benefit [APHAB]...
Abstract Objectives/Hypothesis: The aim of this study was to provide a detailed cytological account on the healing tympanic membrane (TM) over 14 days and complement existing research into TM wound healing. Study Design: is prospective cohort 19 male Sprague‐Dawley ( Rattus norvegicus ) rats. Methods: Rat TMs were perforated using sterile needle sacrificed at time points during following perforation. Results: resembles cutaneous except that unique in lack supportive matrix beneath...
Tympanic membrane (TM) perforations lead to significant hearing loss and result in possible infection of the middle ear. Myringoplasty is commonly performed repair chronic perforations. Although various grafts materials have been used promote TM regeneration, all associated limitations. The aim this study was evaluate efficacy feasibility two graft materials, silk fibroin scaffold (SFS) porcine-derived acellular collagen type I/III (ACS), compared with (paper patch Gelfoam) for promotion...
Abstract Silk fibroin films are promising materials for a range of biomedical applications. To understand the effects casting solvents on film properties, we used water (W), formic acid (FA), and trifluoroacetic (TFA) as solvents. We characterized molecular weight, secondary structure, mechanical degradation behavior cast films. Significant was observed TFA‐based compared to W TA‐based when analyzed by SDS–PAGE. Fibroin resulted in significant reduction tensile strength modulus Compared...
Recipients of cochlear implants need to attend regular mapping sessions adjust their speech processors. We developed a PC-based system for remote mapping, which employed voice, video and text communication. Eleven implant recipients had electrodes programmed (mapped) both by conventional methods remotely. Speech tests, conducted family member or research assistant, were used test the outcome programming during consultation. The recipient audiologist surveyed regarding aspects...
Dizziness and imbalance are common symptoms among patients visiting healthcare providers. Current knowledge about their prevalence, impact on daily life, associated factors is primarily based selected samples from individuals seeking medical help, particularly older individuals. This study aimed to estimate the symptoms, of dizziness or assess association between these characteristics with demographic, general health, mental health in middle-aged men women a representative, population...
We studied the willingness of patients to use telemedicine for ear- and hearing-related appointments, factors that influenced their decision participate in telemedicine. A survey was designed with questions about patient perceived advantages barriers telemedicine, prior Internet health-related matters. total 116 four audiology centres were surveyed from December 2004 May 2005. There 54 male 62 female respondents; 46% participants aged over 66 years. In all, 75% had not previously heard The...
Objectives/Hypothesis To evaluate the efficacy of silk fibroin scaffolds ( SFS ) and acellular collagen ACS for repair tympanic membrane TM in a guinea pig acute perforation model. Study Design Experimental animal research. Methods Seventy‐two albino pigs underwent right were divided into four experimental groups (n = 18). The perforations repaired with SFS, ACS, paper patch using onlay myringoplasty, or they allowed to heal spontaneously (control). An additional group 10 without scaffold...
Recent experimental studies have shown the suitability of silk fibroin scaffold (SFS) and porcine-derived acellular collagen I/III (ACS) as onlay graft materials for tympanic membrane perforation repair. The aims this study were to further characterize evaluate in vivo biocompatibility SFS ACS compared with commonly used such Gelfoam paper a rat model. scaffolds implanted subcutaneous (SC) tissue middle ear (ME) cavity followed by histological otoscopic evaluation up 26 weeks. Our results...
Stem cell therapies for tympanic membrane repair have shown initial experimental success using mesenchymal stem cells in rat models to promote healing; however, the mechanisms providing this benefit are not known. We investigated vitro paracrine effects of human adipose-derived (ADSCs) on wound healing membrane-derived keratinocytes (hTM) and immortalized (HaCaT). ADSC conditioned media (CMADSC) were assessed activity keratinocyte proliferation migration, with hypoxic conditions culture used...
One of the many parameters that can affect cochlear implant (CI) users' performance is site presentation electrical stimulation, from CI, to auditory nerve. Evoked compound action potential (ECAP) measurements are commonly used verify nerve function by stimulating one electrode contact in cochlea and recording resulting potentials on other contacts array.The present study aimed determine if ECAP amplitude differs between apical, middle, basal region cochlea, double peak were more likely apex...