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- Noise Effects and Management
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
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- Hearing Impairment and Communication
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
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- Human-Automation Interaction and Safety
- Renal and related cancers
- Bladder and Urothelial Cancer Treatments
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- Abdominal Trauma and Injuries
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- Aortic Disease and Treatment Approaches
- Older Adults Driving Studies
- Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
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University of South Florida
2014-2025
University of South Florida Sarasota–Manatee
2018-2025
Google (United States)
2018-2024
Georgia State University
2024
Creare (United States)
2022
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
2022
Western Michigan University
2007-2020
Iowa Department of Transportation
2019
United States Department of Transportation
2019
Federal Highway Administration
2019
The near- and long-term societal effects of declining EROI are uncertain, but probably adverse. A major obstacle to examining social implications is that we do not have adequate empirical understanding how linked, directly or indirectly, an average citizen′s ability achieve well-being. To evaluate the possible linkages between well-being net energy availability, compare these preliminary estimates availability: (1) at a level, (2) use per capita, (3) multiple regression analyses (4) new...
Importance National prevalence estimates are needed to guide and benchmark initiatives address hearing loss. However, current not based on samples that include representation of the oldest old US individuals (ie, aged ≥80 years), who most at-risk having Objective To estimate loss aid use by age demographic covariates in a large, nationally representative sample adults 71 years older. Design, Setting, Participants In this cohort study, age, gender, race ethnicity, education, income were...
Hearing impairment is highly prevalent and independently associated with cognitive decline. The Aging Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders study a multicenter randomized controlled trial to determine efficacy of hearing treatment reducing decline older adults. Clinicaltrials.gov Identifier: NCT03243422.
Hearing loss (HL) is prevalent and independently related to cognitive decline dementia. There has never been a randomized trial test if HL treatment could reduce in older adults.
Vast numbers of blast-injured Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring New Dawn personnel report postconcussive symptoms that include headache, dizziness, poor memory, and difficulty concentrating. In addition, many hearing problems, such as understanding speech in noise, yet have no measureable peripheral auditory deficits. this article, self-report performance-based measures were used to assess 99 blast-exposed Veterans. All participants reported problems difficult listening situations...
Hearing loss is highly prevalent in the rapidly growing and aging Hispanic/Latino population United States. However, little known or understood about hearing aid use among US adults from backgrounds.To describe prevalence factors associated with of backgrounds.Cross-sectional data were collected between 2008 2011 4 field centers (Bronx, New York; Chicago, Illinois; Miami, Florida; San Diego, California) as part multisite Hispanic Community Health Study/Study Latinos. Included individuals...
Age-related hearing loss affects nearly thirty million older adults in the United States and is associated with increased risk of several other adverse health outcomes. Although aids are most common efficacious treatment, Medicaid coverage not federally mandated, cost has been cited as a barrier to access. In this first (to our knowledge) comprehensive review state-level services for age-related loss, we found that twenty-eight states offer some degree coverage-which varies substantially...
Abstract Background Hearing loss is linked to loneliness and social isolation, but evidence typically based on self-reported hearing. This study quantifies the associations of objective subjective hearing with network characteristics among older adults untreated loss. Methods uses baseline data (N = 933) from Aging Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study. was quantified by better ear, speech-frequency pure tone average (PTA), Quick Speech-in-Noise test, hearing-related quality...
To better understand racial/ethnic disparities in hearing aid use, we examined racial differences discrepancies between subjective ratings and objective tests as a potential source of this disparity. A cross-sectional assessment was conducted using the data from Health Retirement Study (HRS). Our analytic sample included 2,568 participants aged 50 older: 1,814 non-Hispanic White Americans 754 Black Americans. Discordant groups were identified based on self-ratings abilities (positive versus...
Abstract Background Age-related hearing loss is common among older adults and may influence physical activity sedentary behaviors, such as TV viewing. This study examined whether a intervention could affect these behaviors over three years. Methods 977 participants (mean age of 76.8, 53.5% female, 11.5% Black), recruited from the ARIC (n=238) de novo (n=739) with (pure-tone average=39.4 dB), were randomized to or health education control group. Physical activity, leisurely walking, viewing...
Purpose: Routine follow-up care for hearing aid users is crucial to ensure satisfaction. This pilot study aimed explore the facilitators and barriers that affect appointments among adult at African Bible College Hearing Clinic Training Centre (ABC HCTC) in Malawi, Africa. Proposed include lack of financial resources, appointment reminders, poor use experience, which were hypothesized contribute a lower rate face-to-face appointments. Method: To improve care, new clinic protocol was...
ABSTRACT Background Hearing loss is prevalent in older adults and associated with reduced daily physical activity, but whether hearing intervention attenuates declines activity unknown. We investigated the 3‐year effect of a versus health education control on accelerometer‐measured loss. Methods This secondary analysis ACHIEVE randomized controlled trial included 977 aged 70–84 years Participants were to either group or group. Physical was measured using wrist‐worn accelerometers at...
Analysis of the fuelwood situation has been hampered by lack reliable information, and subject considerable debate. The present paper assesses implications recent information on subject. New data more accurate projections show that increasing urbanisation rising incomes lead to users shifting charcoal other fuels. rate increase in use is slowing down some areas consumption now decline. In contrast, growing strongly becoming a much larger part woodfuels total regions. general, new supports...
This work describes the development of a manualized best-practice hearing intervention for older adults participating in Aging and Cognitive Health Evaluation Elders (ACHIEVE) randomized controlled clinical trial. Manualization interventions trials is critical assuring fidelity quality, especially large multisite studies. The ACHIEVE trial designed to assess efficacy on rates cognitive decline adults. We describe through an iterative process that included addressing implementation questions...
Hearing loss is associated with cognitive/physical health; less known about mental health. We investigated associations between hearing severity, depression, and health-related quality of life among older adults unaided loss. Data ( N = 948) were from the Aging Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders Study. was measured by pure-tone average (PTA), Quick Speech-in-Noise (QuickSIN) test, Handicap Inventory for Elderly (HHIE-S). Outcomes validated measures depression life. Associations assessed...
Hearing loss is highly prevalent among older adults and independently associated with cognitive decline. The Aging Cognitive Health Evaluation in Elders (ACHIEVE) study a multicenter randomized control trial (partially nested within the infrastructure of an observational cohort study, Atherosclerosis Risk Communities [ARIC] study) to determine efficacy best-practice hearing treatment reduce decline over 3 years. goal this paper describe recruitment process baseline results.
Study Type - Prognosis (case series) Level of Evidence 4. What's known on the subject? and What does study add? The positive association tumour size (largest dimension pathology review) risk RCC progression survival following nephrectomy is well documented. Moreover, several clinicopathological scoring systems (i.e. nomograms algorithms) have been developed to predict outcomes for surgically treated patients each these includes as an independent predictor outcome. There still question...
To determine long-term surgical outcomes of salvage autologous fascial sling placement after a failed synthetic midurethral sling.Women who had undergone without concomitant pelvic surgery for utilizing mesh with minimum follow up 36 months were identified. Charts reviewed, and patients contacted by telephone. Success was determined the Patient Global Impression Improvement. Secondary measures included Incontinence Severity Index questionnaire, patient recommendation need further...
The aim of this study was to provide insight for the feasibility and outcomes hybrid (combination in-person office Internet-based appointments) audiology services.This pilot included two phases. First, we surveyed audiologists regarding what elements a best-practice, delivery hearing intervention could be delivered via appointments. Next, piloted assessed procedures identified. Ten first-time aid users aged 70 years older were fit with Phonak Audeo M90-312T aids. Two follow-up appointments...
Objectives: To better understand the hearing health learning needs of Hispanic/Latino adults by assessing healthcare (HHC) knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors to inform development a culturally linguistically appropriate self-management program. Through series focus groups with members target audience, this study explored knowledge about loss interventions, cultural facilitators barriers HHC utilization, preferences for education information delivery. Opinions were also received on patient...