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Books > Medicine > Clinical & internal medicine > Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) > Audiology & otology

Care of the Ear (Paperback): Christopher N. Burchett Care of the Ear (Paperback)
Christopher N. Burchett
R109 Discovery Miles 1 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This guidebook provides practical techniques to show how we can take proper care of our hearing system. It gives us a clear and lucid explanation of the hearing system with treatment of a wide range of complaints. It is a book we should all read if we wish to keep the faculty of hearing intact. This book also provides us with simple remedies for the ailments, which afflict the ears and sometimes lead to that terrible void of deafness. It offers practical advice with valuable information.

Made to Hear - Cochlear Implants and Raising Deaf Children (Paperback): Laura Mauldin Made to Hear - Cochlear Implants and Raising Deaf Children (Paperback)
Laura Mauldin
R643 R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Save R46 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A mother whose child has had a cochlear implant tells Laura Mauldin why enrollment in the sign language program at her daughter's school is plummeting: "The majority of parents want their kids to talk." Some parents, however, feel very differently, because "curing" deafness with cochlear implants is uncertain, difficult, and freighted with judgment about what is normal, acceptable, and right. Made to Hear sensitively and thoroughly considers the structure and culture of the systems we have built to make deaf children hear. Based on accounts of and interviews with families who adopt the cochlear implant for their deaf children, this book describes the experiences of mothers as they navigate the health care system, their interactions with the professionals who work with them, and the influence of neuroscience on the process. Though Mauldin explains the politics surrounding the issue, her focus is not on the controversy of whether to have a cochlear implant but on the long-term, multiyear undertaking of implantation. Her study provides a nuanced view of a social context in which science, technology, and medicine are trusted to vanquish disability-and in which mothers are expected to use these tools. Made to Hear reveals that implantation has the central goal of controlling the development of the deaf child's brain by boosting synapses for spoken language and inhibiting those for sign language, placing the politics of neuroscience front and center. Examining the consequences of cochlear implant technology for professionals and parents of deaf children, Made to Hear shows how certain neuroscientific claims about neuroplasticity, deafness, and language are deployed to encourage compliance with medical technology.

Clinical Research in Communication Disorders - Principles and Strategies (Paperback, 4th New edition): M. N. Hegde, Anthony P.... Clinical Research in Communication Disorders - Principles and Strategies (Paperback, 4th New edition)
M. N. Hegde, Anthony P. Salvatore
R3,182 Discovery Miles 31 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This thoroughly updated fourth edition of ''Clinical Research in Communication Disorders: Principles and Strategies'' remains an instrumental resource for courses on research methods and design in communication disorders. The book is separated into three key sections: science and the scientific methods, clinical research designs, and doing, reporting, and evaluating research. Together, these sections provide thorough coverage of both the single-subject and group design strategies along with issues of measurement; philosophy of science; ethics of research; and planning, conducting, and reporting research. Instructors and students in communication sciences and disorders will appreciate the text's comprehensive coverage of scientific methods, group and single-subject research designs, report writing, and ethics of research in a single source. 'New to the Fourth Edition *New coauthor, Anthony P. Salvatore, PhD *A new chapter on statistical analysis of research data, including several statistical techniques for single-subject research data, meta-analysis of both group and single-subject studies *Updated criteria for visual analysis of single-subject research data *New sections on translational research, qualitative research, and mixed methods research *Descriptions of additional research designs not included in the previous edition (e.g., the regression discontinuity design) *Updated information on research ethics and review of fraudulent biomedical research *Web-based sources that monitor research fraud and recalled studies *Updated and expanded references throughout Key Features *Chapter outlines open each chapter and provide a summary of the key topics *Chapter summaries recap key points in an easy-to-read bulleted format *End-of-chapter study guides allow readers to test their knowledge *Bolded key terms throughout *Access to a PluralPlus Companion Website with PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter

Hearing Science (Paperback, Revised): Diana C. Emanuel, Tomasz Letowski Hearing Science (Paperback, Revised)
Diana C. Emanuel, Tomasz Letowski
R2,336 Discovery Miles 23 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This textbook provides a comprehensive presentation of all aspects of hearing science, including acoustics, psychoacoustics, anatomy and physiology, and related topics such as introduction to digital signal processing and instrumentation in hearing science. It is designed to supplement in-class instruction with both remedial and advanced material for students with different academic backgrounds, and is ideally suited for speech pathology and audiology students at the undergraduate and introductory graduate levels.

Online student resources on thePoint will include video demonstrations, a quiz bank, labeling exercises for images in the book, PDFs for selected chapters, Web links, and audio clips. Online instructor resources on thePoint will include PowerPoint slides, a test generator, an image bank, and homework assignments with answers.

Auditory Brainstem Evoked Responses - Clinical and Research Applications (Paperback): Ananthanarayan Krishnan Auditory Brainstem Evoked Responses - Clinical and Research Applications (Paperback)
Ananthanarayan Krishnan
R3,705 Discovery Miles 37 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Auditory Brainstem Evoked Potentials: Clinical and Research Applications provides a solid foundation of the theoretical principles of auditory evoked potential principles essential for understanding the neural bases of changes in the response indices essential for both the development of optimal clinical test strategies, and interpretation of test results. Developed for graduate-level audiology students, this comprehensive text aims to build a fundamental understanding of auditory evoked brainstem responses (ABR), and their relationship to normal and impaired auditory function, as well as its various Audiologic and Neurootologic applications. In addition to covering the classical onset ABR, the book provides a thorough review of sustained brainstem responses elicited by complex sounds, including auditory steady state response (ASSR), envelope following response (EFR), and frequency following response (FFR), and the growing clinical and research applications of these responses. By exploring why certain stimulus manipulations are required to answer specific clinical questions, the author provide the resources needed for students and clinicians to make reasoned decisions about the optimal protocol to use in a given situation. Key Features A full chapter devoted to laboratory exercises Numerous illustrations to help explain key concepts Description of neural bases underlying amplitude and latency changes Troubleshooting techniques End-of-chapter summaries A PluralPlus companion website with PowerPoint slides for instructors and case studies for students

Early Listening Skills for Children with a Hearing Loss - A Resource for Professionals in Health and Education (Paperback, 2nd... Early Listening Skills for Children with a Hearing Loss - A Resource for Professionals in Health and Education (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Diana Williams
R1,319 Discovery Miles 13 190 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in a revised and updated second edition, Early Listening Skills is a practical manual for use with children and young people with underdeveloped listening skills related to hearing loss. Thirteen clear and easy to follow sections focus on skills such as auditory detection, discrimination, recognition, sequencing and memory. Each one is filled with a series of carefully designed activities to stimulate and develop auditory awareness and discrimination skills in children with a range of developmental levels and abilities. Features include: A wide range of activities suited to both the early years and home settings Links to the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework and topics reflecting the EYFS and Key Stage 1 curriculum Photocopiable material designed to document the child's development over time As most of the activities are non-verbal, they are well suited for children with limited spoken language as well as children with special educational needs and disability and English as an additional language (EAL) learners. Whilst primarily designed for early years practitioners, special educational needs co-ordinators (SENCOs), specialist teachers, therapists and other professionals, the activity sheets and guidance also make it an invaluable tool for parents and caregivers looking to stimulate listening skills at home.

The Hearing Sciences, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd New edition): Teri A. Hamill, Lloyd L. Price The Hearing Sciences, Third Edition (Paperback, 3rd New edition)
Teri A. Hamill, Lloyd L. Price
R3,591 Discovery Miles 35 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

''The Hearing Sciences, Third Edition'' addresses all the topics critical to understanding the hearing sciences: acoustics, basic instrumentation, anatomy and physiology of the auditory and vestibular systems, and psychoacoustics. The text is intended for undergraduate courses in hearing science and to augment the graduate AuD curriculum. The writing is straightforward and clear and each chapter includes an introduction, summary, and review questions. "Clinical Correlate" boxes engage the student by demonstrating the relationships between the hearing sciences and clinical audiology. Introductory and intermediate chapters are designed for undergraduate and graduate students who do not have a background in hearing science; a pre-requisite course in clinical audiology is not required. Intermediate and advanced chapters provide AuD students with a foundation for their studies in the hearing sciences. New to the Third Edition: *An updated art program with more illustrations and images *A new chapter on advanced vestibular anatomy and physiology, and thorough updates to the prior vestibular content *Continued attention to conveying information in a straightforward manner while reflecting the current state of research *Key concepts are bolded throughout for greater comprehension and accessibility *Review questions have been added to each chapter to assure students grasp and retain the information Instructor and student resources are available on a companion website, which contains interactive tutorials to review the content, additional review questions, useful links, and more.

Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) (Paperback, 2nd New edition): Devin L. McCaslin Electronystagmography/Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG) (Paperback, 2nd New edition)
Devin L. McCaslin
R2,675 Discovery Miles 26 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Electronystagmography and Videonystagmography (ENG/VNG), Second Edition remains a practical and portable resource for conducting and interpreting the electronystamography/ videonystagmography examination. In order to provide a foundation for understanding ENG/VNG test results, the early sections of the text are dedicated to a description of normal and impaired peripheral and central vestibular system function. Also addressed is the process of central nervous system compensation. These sections are followed by a description and interpretation of the ENG/VNG subtests including: an expanded ocular motor testing section, positional/ing testing, and caloric testing. The text now also includes a chapter describing the most common disorders causing dizziness and provides the diagnostic criterion for each. Finally, examples of counseling materials and illustrative case studies that serve to highlight the principles and techniques covered in the manual are provided. Graduate students and practicing clinicians will benefit from this unitary source for protocols and procedures required for completing an ENG/VNG examination. New to the Second Edition: New illustrations demonstrate key concepts within the text New and updated references throughout New chapter describing common disorders Updated and expanded chapter on ocular motor function

Gesprachsfuhrung und Beratung - Sicherheit und Kompetenz im Therapiegesprach (German, Paperback, 2. Aufl. 2013): Claudia... Gesprachsfuhrung und Beratung - Sicherheit und Kompetenz im Therapiegesprach (German, Paperback, 2. Aufl. 2013)
Claudia Buttner, Ralf Quindel; Foreword by Monika Rausch
R1,268 Discovery Miles 12 680 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Eine einfuhlsame und zielorientierte Kommunikation mit Patienten und auch mit Eltern junger Patienten ist meistens ausschlaggebend fur den Behandlungserfolg. In dem Buch kommen alle fur die logopadische Therapie wichtigen Themen zur Sprache. Ausgehend von Grundbegriffen und Anwendungskonzepten vermitteln die Autoren Techniken der Gesprachsplanung sowie der Gesprachsfuhrung und veranschaulichen diese anhand von Situationsbeispielen. Neu in der 2.Auflage sind u.a Abschnitte zur Elternberatung und zur interkulturellen Kommunikation.

Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Hardcover, 3rd New edition): David Irwin, Norman J Lass,... Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology (Hardcover, 3rd New edition)
David Irwin, Norman J Lass, Mary Pannbacker, Mary Ellen Koay, Jennifer S. Whited
R3,291 Discovery Miles 32 910 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Now in its third edition, ''Clinical Research Methods in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology'' is a valuable and comprehensive resource for understanding and conducting clinical research in communication sciences and disorders. Graduate students and practicing clinicians will benefit from the text's detailed coverage of various research topics. Specifically, readers will learn the strengths and weaknesses of different research methodologies, apply the results of research to clinical practice and decision-making, and understand the importance of research ethics. ''Clinical Research Methods'' is the only text to take into account qualitative research and evidence-based practice, and to provide a detailed discussion of research ethics. Key Features *Chapters begin with an outline of covered topics and learning objectives *End-of-chapter discussion questions apply concepts and incorporate real-life research situations *Numerous tables and charts display critical models and research procedures

Everyday Audiology - A Practical Guide for Health Care Professionals (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Kazunari J. Koike Everyday Audiology - A Practical Guide for Health Care Professionals (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Kazunari J. Koike
R2,133 Discovery Miles 21 330 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Everyday Audiology, Second Edition is an invaluable guide for clinicians involved in the care of patients with hearing impairment or balance disorders. Originally written for ENT residents, it has also become a useful resource for other health care professionals including otolaryngologists, family medicine physicians, pediatricians, medical students, audiologists, audiology students, teachers of the hearing impaired, hearing instrument specialists, speech-language pathologists who work with hearing- impaired children, and even physical therapists who provide rehabilitation to patients with balance disorders. The book contains clinically relevant norms and values that are extremely useful for clinical interpretation. Drawn from lectures given to otolaryngology-head and neck surgery residents and case reports conducted by clinical audiologists at West Virginia University School of Medicine, the book is designed for easy consumption of essential information. Key concepts are presented on left-hand pages and supporting and tabular material on the right.The book is divided into four parts: Part I: Evaluation of Hearing Disorders Part II: Evaluation of Balance Disorders PartIII: Rehabilitation of Hearing Disorders Part IV: Otologic/Audiologic Differential Diagnosis (new to this edition) Frequently used audiology terminology and significant clinical criteria are printed in bold. The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code, if available, is listed under each test procedure. In Part IV, the diagnostic code, commonly known as International Classification of Diseases 9th Revision Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM), is also provided under each case as a reference.

Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science (Hardcover): Tony L. Sahley, Frank E. Musiek Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science (Hardcover)
Tony L. Sahley, Frank E. Musiek
R3,857 Discovery Miles 38 570 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science is a practical textbook written primarily for college undergraduates preparing for graduate programs in speech-language pathology or audiology. Using Newtonian physics, the authors present a novel approach to the subject of hearing science enabling students to develop their understanding of the subject while building their knowledge of scientific concepts as they move through the text. Students progress from the basics to more difficult concepts in a graduated process. The text encourages thinking and problem solving rather than learning by rote memorization and clarifies obscure concepts in a writing style that promotes greater understanding and comprehension. Pedagogical elements include key terms listed for each chapter, bulleted chapter summaries, and review questions at the end of each chapter. For undergraduate hearing science students without hard science backgrounds, this text aims to decompress and facilitate the comprehension of difficult and often cumbersome concepts in order to master the basic concepts in hearing science.This textbook is also a useful supplemental or recommended reference for speech and hearing combined courses that require more coverage of hearing science than currently available in speech-oriented textbooks. "'Key features of "Basic Fundamentals in Hearing Science" include:"' * An extensive number of figures and illustrations for improved overall comprehension of the subject matter * Clear descriptions of the many and various forms of sound wave phenomenon, and of auditory anatomy and physiology--from the outer ear to the auditory cortex * An overview of scientific measurement scales and notation including the use of logarithms, exponential and scientific notation, and the metric system * An opening chapter that defines and elucidates the meaning, practice, and philosophy of science--with an emphasis on theory-driven research--including a practical guide for the writing of a scientific manuscript * Chapters devoted to the basic terminology used in hearing science and the application of those basic principles and terms, as well as a chapter that addresses basic nervous system terminology and describes the structure and function of the twelve pairs of cranial nerves * A chapter that deals exclusively with the structure and function of the auditory system ================================================================== "The text is written with meticulous and thorough attention to detail and accuracy.This is especially apparent with regard to the formulas and tables provided for the computations of the Bel, decibel, and RMS amplitude. An additional feature that adds to the attractiveness and flair of the book is the frequent reference to historic discoveries and to those who made them. Concepts presented in the text are beautifully complemented by illustrations, graphs, and equations. This is a book I wish I had had when I was a student, and I believe it will become a first choice textbook among undergraduate and graduate students. It will provide quick answers to questions, both simple and complex, and will provide ever-deepening insights into hearing science when knowledge of details is the goal." -- From the Foreword by James A. Kaltenbach, PhD, Director of Otology Research, The Cleveland Clinic

Ear Surgery Illustrated - A Comprehensive Atlas of Otologic Microsurgical Techniques (Hardcover): Robert K. Jackler Ear Surgery Illustrated - A Comprehensive Atlas of Otologic Microsurgical Techniques (Hardcover)
Robert K. Jackler
R4,465 Discovery Miles 44 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This richly illustrated ear microsurgery atlas shows a picture is worth a thousand words! In order to envision a three-dimensional picture of the surgical space and ultimately to master surgery, surgeons need thorough visual and clinical knowledge of anatomy. Ear Surgery Illustrated: A Comprehensive Atlas of Otologic Microsurgical Techniques by renowned surgeon Robert Jackler and illustrator Christine Gralapp reflects more than three decades of collaboration. The color illustrations herein communicate a wealth of surgical anatomy and technique with exceptional clarity and precision. Succinct, insightful text paired with the drawings delineate key landmarks, define crucial relationships, and elucidate complex concepts. Fifteen chapters encompass the broad spectrum of modern otological surgery practice — from commonplace procedures to complex tertiary-quaternary operative care. The appendix features helpful educational handouts surgeons can give to patients. Key Features More than 1,100 precise full-color illustrations with explanatory text cover a broad range of microsurgical approaches A wide range of surgical procedures including stapes surgery, tympanoplasty, ossiculoplasty, mastoidectomy, vestibular surgery, cochlear implants, temporal bone resection, and petrous apicectomy Management of various diseases and conditions such as cholesteatoma, facial nerve issues, temporal bone fractures, hearing loss, encephaloceles, cerebrospinal fluid leaks, and pulsatile tinnitus Stepwise procedural guidance throughout the atlas enables novice otolaryngologists and subspecialty otologists to achieve optimal surgical outcomes. Experienced surgeons will find insightful tips and helpful tricks to refine skills and tackle more complex technical challenges encountered in practice. Paired with Robert Jackler's and Christine Gralapp's Atlas of Skull Bas

Endoscopic Ear and Eustachian Tube Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 49-5 (Hardcover):... Endoscopic Ear and Eustachian Tube Surgery, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 49-5 (Hardcover)
Muaaz Tarabichi, Joao Flavio Nogueira
R2,103 Discovery Miles 21 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, devoted to Endoscopic Ear and Eustachian Tube Surgery, is guest edited by Drs. Joao Flavio Nogueira and Muaaz Tarabichi. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Anatomy of the Eustachian Tube; Physiology of the Eustachian Tube; Eustachian Tube Function and Testing; Radiology of the Eustachian Tube; Middle Ear and Eustachian Tube Dysfunction; Endoscopic Eustachian Tube Transnasal Surgery; Endoscopic Anatomy of the Protympanic Space; Outcomes Following Endoscopic Ear Surgery; Endoscopic Management of Superior Semicircular Canal Dehiscence; Endoscopic Management of Tumors in Middle Ear and Mastoid; Outcomes Following Endoscopic Stapes Surgery; Transtympanic Balloon Dilation of the Eustachian Tube; Selective Dysventilation Syndrome; Restoring Petrous Bone Ventilation; and Endoscopic Techniques in Tympanoplasty.

Tinnitus: Imaging, Endovascular and Surgical Approaches, An issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, Volume 26-2... Tinnitus: Imaging, Endovascular and Surgical Approaches, An issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America, Volume 26-2 (Hardcover)
Prashant Raghavan, Dheeraj Gandhi
R2,101 Discovery Miles 21 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This issue of Neuroimaging Clinics of North America focuses on Imaging of Tinnitus. Articles will include: Neuroscience of Tinnitus; Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Tinnitus; Arterial Abnormalities Leading to Tinnitus; Paragangliomas and Other Vascular Skull Base Tumors; Dural AV Fistulae: Imaging and Management; Venous Abnormalities Leading to Tinnitus: Imaging Evaluation; Endovascular Intervention in Venous Tinnitus: New Horizons and Future Directions; Emerging Role of Surgical Treatments in the Treatment of Tinnitus; Role of Advanced Neuroimaging and Future Directions; Imaging Interpretation of Temporal Bone Studies in a Patient with Tinnitus: A Systematic Approach; and much more!

The Handbook of Language Assessment Across Modalities (Hardcover): Tobias Haug, Wolfgang Mann, Ute Knoch The Handbook of Language Assessment Across Modalities (Hardcover)
Tobias Haug, Wolfgang Mann, Ute Knoch
R3,129 Discovery Miles 31 290 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Historically, research on spoken language testing dates back to the late 1920s with the majority of work starting around the time of World War II. In contrast, signed language assessment research is a young area, nested within signed language linguistics, deaf education, and applied linguistics. To this day, very few signed language tests that can be used in applied contexts are available for learners of a signed language. This volume addresses issues that are inherent to language assessment development, regardless of the modality of the language. Comprised of 36 chapters, the book takes a new approach to exploring theoretical and practical issues related to assessment of signed and spoken languages by bringing together well known experts from both fields to engage in stimulating discussions about key issues related to language assessment. Grouped around twelve topics, the volume editors present different perspectives to emphasize the points of similarity and chart a path for future interdisciplinary collaborations .

Emergency Neuro-Otology: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Dizziness and Vertigo, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics, Volume 33-3... Emergency Neuro-Otology: Diagnosis and Management of Acute Dizziness and Vertigo, An Issue of Neurologic Clinics, Volume 33-3 (Hardcover)
David Newman-Toker
R1,841 R1,661 Discovery Miles 16 610 Save R180 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The focus of this publication on Neuro-Otology in Neurologic Clinics is on the patient presenting for urgent or emergent care with a chief complaint of new, previously-undiagnosed dizziness or vertigo. Intent is to emphasize throughout the issue five primary components of initial diagnosis and management: (1) Epidemiology, differential diagnosis, and disease definitions; (2) Bedside clinical features that differentiate dangerous from benign causes; (3) Appropriate use of advanced diagnostic tests (including imaging, vestibular tests) and consultations; (4) Application of early treatments (manipulative, pharmacologic, rehabilitative); and (5) Acute disposition strategies, including determining need for admission and urgency of follow-up. Articles have a consistent architecture to highlight key points: 1) Case Scenario (with a representative case example; videos are presented with many of these); 2) Prevalence & Pathomechanisms; 3) Definitions & Diagnostic Criteria; 4) Bedside & Laboratory Diagnostic Tests; 5) Acute Treatment Options (including manipulative, pharmacologic, rehabilitative); and 6) Triage & Disposition (including referrals and follow-up). The articles are presented with four major parts: Overall approach to acute dizziness and vertigo; Episodic vertigo and dizziness; Acute, continuous vertigo and dizziness; and Case unknowns. Among the topics covered are: Bedside evaluation; Transient ischemic attacks; Vestibularl neuritis and labyrinthitis; Stroke; Novel approach to diagnosing the acutely dizzy patient. David Newman-Toker leads this publication with associate editors renown in their fields - Kevin Kerber, William J. Meurer, Rodney Omron, and Jonathan Edlow.

ABRs and Electrically Evoked ABRs in Children (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): Kimitaka Kaga ABRs and Electrically Evoked ABRs in Children (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
Kimitaka Kaga
R3,066 Discovery Miles 30 660 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

For more than 40 years, Auditory Brainstem Responses (ABRs) have been used as a diagnostic tool for hearing disorders and brainstem disorders in the pediatric audiology and neurotology and child neurology. While there are many publications in this field, this new volume will review hearing problems and neurological disorders in babies, infants and children, and discuss important new advances such as ABR figure and threshold changes with infant development. The book will also cover auditory neuropathy, its numerous and new sub-classifications. Readers will be thoroughly briefed on all the new perspectives in interpreting data. Researchers and clinicians will find the text to be a valuable tool in the correct diagnosis of hearing problems and neurological diseases among babies and infants."

Auditory Temporal Processing and its Disorders (Hardcover): Jos J Eggermont Auditory Temporal Processing and its Disorders (Hardcover)
Jos J Eggermont
R4,052 Discovery Miles 40 520 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Auditory temporal processing' determines our understanding of speech, our appreciation of music, our ability to localize a sound source, and even to listen to a person in a noisy crowd. Sound is dynamic and as such has temporal and spectral content. In disorders such as auditory neuropathy and MS, problems can occur with these temporal representations of sound, leading to a mismatch between auditory sensitivity and speech discrimination. In dyslexia, specific language impairment, and auditory processing disorders, similar problems occur early in life and set up additional cognitive speech processing problems. It has also been found that in disorders such as autism, schizophrenia and epilepsy, temporal processing deficits can occur. This book reviews comprehensively the mechanisms for temporal processing in the auditory system, looking at how these underlie specific clinical disorders, with implications for their treatment. Written by a prolific researcher in auditory neuroscience, this book is valuable for auditory neuroscientists, audiologist, neurologists, and speech language pathologists.

Ear Implants, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 47-6 (Hardcover, 47 Ed): Colin L Driscoll Ear Implants, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, Volume 47-6 (Hardcover, 47 Ed)
Colin L Driscoll
R1,894 Discovery Miles 18 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Guest Editors Colin L. Driscoll and Brian A. Neff have brought together leading experts to review the current state of active middle ear implants. This issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics will explore the history of device development to aid in understanding what has led to successful platforms. Articles in this issue include: Sound Transfer of Active Middle Ear Implants; Historical Development of Active Middle Ear Implants; Vibrant Soundbridge Rehabilitation of Conductive and Mixed Hearing Loss; Vibrant Soundbridge Rehabilitation of Sensorineural Hearing Loss; The Envoy Esteem Implantable Hearing System; Implantable Hearing Devices: The Ototronix MAXUM System; and Otologics Active Middle Ear Implants.

Vertigo and Dizziness (Paperback): Bela Buki, Alexander A. Tarnutzer Vertigo and Dizziness (Paperback)
Bela Buki, Alexander A. Tarnutzer
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Vertigo and dizziness rate among the most frequently occurring presenting complaints in neurology and in general medical practice. Since most patients do not have acute complaints at the time of examination, the clinician requires keen judgment in making a diagnosis, as patients often report confusing, real, or hypothetical causes of their problems. An improvement in the scientific understanding of vestibular physiology in recent years has led to the development of new diagnostic tests and more effective therapies. However, many of these advances have been slow to be adopted into routine clinical practice. Part of the Oxford Neurology Library (ONL) series, Vertigo and Dizziness helps clinicians improve their management of patients with these conditions. The text provides an overview of clinical vestibular physiology as well as of the latest developments in bedside examination, diagnosis/differential diagnosis, and state-of-the-art therapy. Vertigo and Dizziness serves as an essential clinical guide for neurologists, otorhinolaryngologists, and trainees in those disciplines, and for general practitioners and medical students.

Viva Training in ENT - Preparation for the FRCS (ORL-HNS) (Paperback, New): Declan Costello, Stuart Winter Viva Training in ENT - Preparation for the FRCS (ORL-HNS) (Paperback, New)
Declan Costello, Stuart Winter
R2,621 Discovery Miles 26 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The range of topics which you may be questioned on during a final ENT Viva exam can be very varied. Viva Training in ENT ensures you can answer any question confidently and comprehensively, this book provides you with over 430 examples, mirroring exactly the format of the examination questions and covering all the relevant areas of the curriculum. Dedicated chapters on topics such as rhinology, head and neck, otology and paediatrics take you through the types of scenarios that you are likely to face, often presenting you with a clinical example and asking you a range of questions to test not only your diagnostic skills, but also your supporting knowledge. Three further chapters cover the clinical section of the exam involving patients, and the operative surgery and communication skills stations. These chapters provide both example scenarios and general advice on how to impress the examiners, giving you a thorough grounding in how best to communicate your knowledge and complete tasks calmly and methodically. For each question, detailed model answers and explanatory notes are provided, along with links to relevant websites and key journal articles for further reference. Questions are supplemented with over 85 illustrations and photographs, allowing you to review real examples of the conditions about which you will be questioned. For any candidate wishing to complete the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or the DOHNS Viva with professionalism and a real depth of knowledge, this book's detail and variety of information will be invaluable. Its clear layout and topical structure also make it ideal for surgeons wishing to refresh their clinical knowledge.

Vestibular Schwannoma: Evidence-based Treatment, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Volume 45-2 (Hardcover): Fred Telischi,... Vestibular Schwannoma: Evidence-based Treatment, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Volume 45-2 (Hardcover)
Fred Telischi, Jacques Morcos
R1,897 Discovery Miles 18 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Natural History of Vestibular Schwannomas (includes histology, epidemiology); Clinical and Diagnostic Evaluation (includes cost effectiveness of imaging vs audiometry); Neurophysiological Correlates: Preoperative, Intraoperative and Postoperative - Facial nerve, Auditory function, Vestibular; Neurofibromatosis Type 2 and Genetics; Art of Management Decision Making: From Intuition to Evidence Based Medicine (includes analysis of various decision making strategies); Radiation Therapy and Radiosurgery: Indications, Techniques and Results (CK, GK, LINAC,etc...); Management of Radiation/Radiosurgical Complications and Failures; Retrosigmoid Approach: Indications, Techniques and Results; Translabyrinthine Approach: Indications, Techniques and Results; Middle Fossa Approach: Indications, Techniques and Results; Endoscopic Approach: Indications, Techniques and Results; Management of Surgical Complications and Failures; Chemotherapy: Present and Future (new trials of Avastin and similar drugs); Habilitation of Auditory and Vestibular Dysfunction (Baha, vestibular rehab, etc.); Habilitation of Facial Nerve Dysfunction (neural grafts, muscle transfers, etc...); Support Groups and Patient Resources (Acoustic Neuroma Association, Neurofibromatosis Society)

Noise Matters - The Evolution of Communication (Hardcover): R Haven Wiley Noise Matters - The Evolution of Communication (Hardcover)
R Haven Wiley
R1,320 R1,144 Discovery Miles 11 440 Save R176 (13%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Noise, as we usually think of it, is background sound that interferes with our ability to hear more interesting sounds. In general terms, though, it is anything that interferes with the reception of signals of any sort. It includes extraneous energy in the environment, degradation of signals in transit, and spontaneous random activity in receivers and signalers. Whatever the cause, the consequence of noise is error by receivers, and these errors are the key to understanding how noise shapes the evolution of communication. Noise Matters breaks new ground in the scientific understanding of how communication evolves in the presence of noise. Combining insights of signal detection theory with evidence from decades of his own original research, Haven Wiley explains the profound effects of noise on the evolution of communication. The coevolution of signalers and receivers does not result in ideal, noise-free communication, Wiley finds. Instead, signalers and receivers evolve to a joint equilibrium in which communication is effective but never error-free. Noise is inescapable in the evolution of communication. Wiley's comprehensive approach considers communication on many different levels of biological organization, from cells to individual organisms, including humans. Social interactions, such as honesty, mate choice, and cooperation, are reassessed in the light of noisy communication. The final sections demonstrate that noise even affects how we think about human language, science, subjectivity, and freedom. Noise Matters thus contributes to understanding the behavior of animals, including ourselves.

Meniere's Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Volume 43-5 (Hardcover, New): Jeffrey P. Harris, Quyen T. Nguyen Meniere's Disease, An Issue of Otolaryngologic Clinics, Volume 43-5 (Hardcover, New)
Jeffrey P. Harris, Quyen T. Nguyen
R1,629 Discovery Miles 16 290 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Topics include: Current day incidence of Meniere's disease -IMS data; Endolymphatic hydrops: pathophysiology and experimental models; Physiologic effects on the cochlea in Meniere's disease; Physiologic effects on the vestibular system in Meniere's disease; Audiovestibular testing in Meniere's patients; Clinical hints and Precipitating Factors in patients suffering from Meniere's disease; Hypothetical mechanism for vertigo in Meniere's disease; Meniere's disease and the menstrual cycle; Meniere's disease in the elderly; Allergy and Meniere's disease; Imaging of inner ear in patients with Meniere's disease; Medical and non-invasive therapy for Meniere's disease; In situ therapy for Meniere's disease; Endolymphatic sac shunt, labyrinthectomy, vestibular nerve section in Meniere's disease; Early vestibular rehab in patients with Meniere's disease; The Role of Regenerative Medicine in Meniere's Disease; Genetics (molecular biology) and Meniere's disease.

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