A5031710633- Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
- Hearing, Cochlea, Tinnitus, Genetics
- Noise Effects and Management
- Ear Surgery and Otitis Media
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Advanced Chemical Sensor Technologies
- Biochemical Analysis and Sensing Techniques
- Vestibular and auditory disorders
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness Management
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Adipose Tissue and Metabolism
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
University of Southern California
2016-2025
University of Minnesota
2022-2024
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
2023-2024
Southern California University for Professional Studies
2024
Montefiore Medical Center
2023
University of California, San Diego
2023
University of Minnesota Medical Center
2023
Cochlear (United States)
2021
Primary Source
2021
Johns Hopkins Medicine
2014-2016
Objective: The aim was to investigate whether associations of hearing impairment (HI) with functional outcomes in older adults differ when using self-report versus pure-tone audiometry. Method: We examined 1,669 participants ≥70 years National Health and Examination Survey from 2005-2006 2009-2010 whose assessed by explored associated audiometric HI (low physical activity, poor functioning, hospitalization). Results: In adjusted models, we found significant both subjective objective (e.g.,...
The objective of the study is was investigate association between hearing impairment and anxiety.We conducted a cross-sectional analysis 1,732 community-based adults aged 76 to 85 years who participated in Health Aging Body Composition (ABC) study. Logistic regression models were adjusted for demographic cardiovascular risk factors. Hearing defined by speech-frequency pure tone average. Anxiety as reporting two symptoms at least "a little" or one symptom "quite bit" on three-item Hopkins...
BackgroundHearing loss has been identified as an independent risk factor for negative health outcomes and mortality. However, whether rehabilitation with hearing aid use is associated lower mortality currently unknown. This study aimed to examine the associations of loss, use, in USA.MethodsIn this cross-sectional, follow-up study, we assessed 9885 adults (age 20 years older) who participated National Health Nutrition Examination Survey between 1999 2012 completed audiometry questionnaires...
This paper explores the relative impacts of commute time on subjective well-being (SWB) with data from a Gallup–Healthways survey. Two different measures SWB—a comprehensive measure overall and whether people experienced happiness for most day yesterday—are analyzed to address various definitions SWB. The first takes global view SWB that encompasses both remembered utility, second looks at as utility dealing feelings happiness. With ordinary least squares logit regression models, is found be...
Examine the relationship between depression and changes in smell or taste.Cross-sectional analysis of 2011-2012 2013-2014 National Health Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES).We examined 5,275 adults ≥40 years old who completed taste questionnaires as well a validated assessment instrument, Patient Questionnaire (PHQ-9). Analyses incorporated sampling weights to account for complex design associations were analyzed using multivariate logistic regression adjusted related demographics...
Hearing loss is a common health problem in older adults that strongly associated with the development of depression. Previous cross-sectional studies have reported lower odds depression among individuals who use hearing aids. However, there been limited prospective investigating effect treatments on depressive symptoms.To investigate association between treatment aid or cochlear implant symptoms adults.A observational study was conducted 113 participants 50 years received aids (n = 63)...
To investigate the impact of hearing aid and cochlear implant use on quality life in adults.Prospective observational cohort study.One hundred thirteen adults aged ≥50 years with postlingual loss receiving routine clinical care at a tertiary academic medical center were evaluated Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36 before 6 12 months after intervention aids or implants. Change score was assessed using linear mixed effect models adjusted for age, gender, education, history hypertension,...
Age-related hearing loss negatively affects health outcomes, yet disparities in care, such as aid use, exist based on race/ethnicity and socioeconomic position. Recent national efforts highlight reduction of care a public imperative. This study a) describes community engagement approach to addressing disparities, b) reports preliminary outcomes novel intervention, c) discusses implementation processes potential for wide-scale testing use.
Survival differences in oral cancer between black and white patients have been reported, but the contributing factors, especially role of stage, are incompletely understood. Furthermore, outcomes for Hispanic Asian scarcely examined.Retrospective, population-based national study.Surveillance, Epidemiology, End Results 18 Custom database (January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2014).In total, 7630 with primary squamous cell carcinoma cavity were classified as non-Hispanic (white), (black),...
<h3>Importance</h3> A study of olfactory dysfunction and mortality in a large national cohort will aid better understanding their association when accounting for multiple relevant factors possible underlying mechanisms. <h3>Objective</h3> To investigate the with all-cause 5-year US adults. <h3>Design, Setting, Participants</h3> This included participants 40 years or older from 2013-2014 National Health Nutritional Examination Survey who had data on olfaction (n = 3503). Olfaction was...
To examine the prevalence of cerumen impaction in a nationally representative sample US population and association with sociodemographic factors, hearing loss, tinnitus.
Abstract Objective We investigated use of hearing care among US veterans and explore motivations, barriers, adherence to healthcare. Study Design Cross‐sectional online survey. Setting Veterans. Methods This cross‐sectional, survey‐based study included 287 respondents who identified themselves as on ResearchMatch (NIH‐sponsored national registry research volunteers). Questions regarding loss, tinnitus, care, facilitators/barriers were asked. Descriptive statistics utilized for data analysis....
Abstract Objective Assess rates of hearing aid use by insurance coverage in U.S. older adults and their changes over time. Study Design Cross‐sectional analysis the National Health Interview Survey 2007‐2018. Setting Participants (≥65 years) with complete data on insurance, use, self‐reported limitations. Methods Rates among who limitations trends were estimated using survey weights. Sixteen categories created based exclusive combinatorial coverage, Medicare only as a reference group. The...
To better understand the potential impact of hearing impairment (HI) and aid use on emotional vitality mental health in older adults. We investigated cross-sectional association HI with 1,903 adults aged 76–85 years Health ABC study adjusted for demographic cardiovascular risk factors. Hearing was defined by speech frequency pure tone average (no < 25 dB, mild 25–40 moderate or greater > 40 dB). Emotional as having a high sense personal mastery, happiness, low depressive symptomatology,...
To determine the rate of long-term cochlear implant (CI) use in children.
Objective To examine patient and physician satisfaction with telemedicine in otolaryngology during COVID‐19 identify associated factors. Study Design Prospective cohort study. Setting Tertiary care center. Methods Patient was rated by patients (age ≥18 years) who had encounters from May to July 2020 (n = 407). Physician 15 otolaryngologists for specific delivered June 1011). measured a Press Ganey questionnaire Telemedicine Satisfaction Questionnaire. Mean scores of were compared the...
Dizziness is a highly prevalent complaint with wide-ranging causes and resultant morbidity. Whether symptomatic dizziness its various manifestations are associated all-cause cause-specific mortality unknown.
In this work we assess the association between olfactory dysfunction and cognition in a nationally representative sample of older adults United States.Participants aged ≥60 years (n = 1236) from 2013-2014 National Health Nutritional Examination Survey underwent both cognitive testing. Olfaction was assessed by objective test (8-odor Pocket Smell Test: smell impairment defined as score ≤2) self-report. Cognitive assessment consisted Digit Symbol Substitution Test (DSST), Animal Fluency Test,...
Using the electronic medical record (EMR) to capture structured clinical data at point of care would be a practical way support quality improvement and practice-based research in epilepsy.We describe our stepwise process for building documentation tools EMR that define best practices epilepsy, we how incorporated these toolkits into workflow.These write notes hundreds fields including several score tests: Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 items, Neurological Disorders Depression Inventory...