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Recent Advances in Hearing and Audiology Science: Diagnosis and Management, 2nd Edition

A special issue of Diagnostics (ISSN 2075-4418). This special issue belongs to the section "Clinical Diagnosis and Prognosis".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 316

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Interests: endoscopic ear surgery; genetic hearing loss; cochlear immune response and inflammation
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Dear Colleagues,

This Special Issue explores cutting-edge developments in diseases related to hearing and audiology, focusing on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Key topics include the genetic mechanisms of deafness, advancements in cochlear implants and artificial hearing, and breakthroughs in hair cell regeneration for hearing restoration. We will also discuss central auditory processing and its role in hearing disorders, as well as clinical applications in vestibular and balance disorders and tinnitus management. With contributions from experts, this Special Issue aims to bridge the gap between foundational research and clinical practice, offering insights into emerging technologies and personalized treatment approaches in audiology.

Prof. Dr. Yu Sun
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Keywords

  • hearing loss
  • genetic deafness
  • cochlear implants
  • hair cell regeneration
  • central auditory processing
  • vestibular disorders
  • tinnitus
  • intervention

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The Influence of Sex, Ear, and Age on Auditory Brainstem Responses Recorded with the NeuroAudio System
by Milaine Dominici Sanfins, Maria Eduarda Aidar Santillo, Mariana Ferreira Pires Martins, Diego Lourenço dos Santos Silva, Elzbieta Gos, Piotr Henryk Skarzynski and James W. Hall III
Diagnostics 2026, 16(7), 971; https://doi.org/10.3390/diagnostics16070971 - 24 Mar 2026
Abstract
Background: Clinical interpretation of the auditory brainstem response (ABR) relies on precise normative data. While our previous work provided evidence of sex-based differences in ABR latencies in a normative sample (N = 73), this larger-scale investigation (N = 244) validates these [...] Read more.
Background: Clinical interpretation of the auditory brainstem response (ABR) relies on precise normative data. While our previous work provided evidence of sex-based differences in ABR latencies in a normative sample (N = 73), this larger-scale investigation (N = 244) validates these findings and extends them to other features of the ABR, such as wave amplitude and interaural latency asymmetry. Methods: This retrospective, cross-sectional study collected ABRs from 244 participants aged 3–79 years (134 men, 110 women) with normal hearing. All underwent basic audiological assessment and click-evoked ABR measurement with the NeuroAudio system. Wave latencies, interpeak intervals, and amplitudes were analyzed. Results: Absolute latencies for wave III and wave V, and all interpeak latency intervals, were significantly shorter in women versus men (p ≤ 0.001). No statistically significant sex-based differences were found for wave I and V amplitudes. Statistically significant right versus left ear differences were found for wave V absolute latency and for interpeak intervals I–III and I–V, with the left ear consistently showing prolonged responses compared to the right. No significant interaural differences were identified for waves I and III, or for the III–V interval. Conclusions: This study confirms the significant effect of sex on ABR temporal parameters, but not on wave amplitudes. There were also significant interaural asymmetries. These findings support the use of sex-specific, and potentially ear-specific, normative data to maximize diagnostic accuracy in audiology. Full article
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