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Abstract Objective: To analyze the results of the audiological evaluation of children with HIV and AIDS. Data collection: Systematic review carried out in May 2019 in the Web of Science, PubMed, SciELO, and Scopus databases. Case reports and original articles were included, with no limitationsregarding country or year of publication. Data synthesis: 278 articles were identified; 26 were included, in which HIV/AIDS was shown to be a risk factor for hearing loss (OR = 5.364; p = 0.00). The studies used different audiological exams, with varying methodologies. There was no difference regarding the type of hearing loss (p = 0.119). Conclusion: Longitudinal studies using the same type of examination at all stages are suggested, to allow better monitoring of the effects of HIV on the child's hearing,and studies that provide more methodological details. The knowledge of the influence of HIV on the child's auditory system may lead to the promotion of measures that minimize the prevalence of hearing loss, allow an early diagnosis and timely rehabilitation, so as not to compromise child development.
Resumo Objetivo: Analisar os resultados da avaliação audiológica de crianças com HIV e AIDS. Coleta dos dados: Revisão sistemática realizada em maio de 2019 nas bases Web of Science, Pubmed, SciELO e Scopus. Relatos de caso e artigos originais foram incluídos, sem limitação quanto ao país ou ano de publicação. Síntese dos dados: Foram identificados 278 artigos, sendo que 26 foram incluídos, nos quais o HIV/AIDS foi mostrado como fator de risco para perda auditiva (OR = 5.364; p = 0.00). Os estudos utilizaram diferentes exames audiológicos, com diferentes metodologias. Não houve diferença com relação ao tipo de perda auditiva (p = 0.119). Conclusão: Sugere-se estudos longitudinais usando o mesmo tipo de exame em todas as fases para possibilitar melhor acompanhamento dos efeitos do HIV na audição da criança e estudos que tragam mais detalhes metodológicos. O conhecimento da influência do HIV no sistema auditivo infantil pode levar à promoção de medidas que minimizem a prevalência da perda auditiva, possibilitem diagnóstico precoce e permita reabilitação em tempo hábil para não comprometer o desenvolvimento infantil.
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Humans , Child , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , HIV , Hearing Loss/diagnosis , Hearing Loss/etiology , Hearing Loss/epidemiology , Age Factors , Hearing TestsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the results of the audiological evaluation of children with HIV and AIDS. DATA COLLECTION: Systematic review carried out in May 2019 in the Web of Science, PubMed, SciELO, and Scopus databases. Case reports and original articles were included, with no limitationsregarding country or year of publication. DATA SYNTHESIS: 278 articles were identified; 26 were included, in which HIV/AIDS was shown to be a risk factor for hearing loss (OR=5.364; p=0.00). The studies used different audiological exams, with varying methodologies. There was no difference regarding the type of hearing loss (p=0.119). CONCLUSION: Longitudinal studies using the same type of examination at all stages are suggested, to allow better monitoring of the effects of HIV on the child's hearing,and studies that provide more methodological details. The knowledge of the influence of HIV on the child's auditory system may lead to the promotion of measures that minimize the prevalence of hearing loss, allow an early diagnosis and timely rehabilitation, so as not to compromise child development.
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , HIV , Hearing Loss , Age Factors , Child , Hearing Loss/diagnosis , Hearing Loss/epidemiology , Hearing Loss/etiology , Hearing Tests , HumansABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Although auditory hallucinations are considered a psychopathological phenomenon, musical hallucinations have been reported in individuals without psychosis but with auditory symptoms (tinnitus and/or hearing loss). Thus, a possible different cognitive functioning may be involved in musical hallucinations. The aim of the study was to characterize patients with tinnitus and musical hallucinations through a multidisciplinary assessment, allowing a better understanding of these concomitant phenomena. SAMPLING AND METHODS: As this sample is rare to find, all consecutive patients with tinnitus, hearing loss and musical hallucinations were included over a 3-year period, excluding those unable to respond. All subjects underwent the following assessments: (1) otolaryngological and audiological assessment (physical examination and audiometry), (2) neurological assessment (cognition, electroencephalogram and imaging examination) and (3) psychiatric assessment (structured interview). RESULTS: A total of 16 patients were included (87.5% women; mean age 61.43 ± 15.99 years). The otolaryngological examination was normal in all cases, but audiometry revealed that the degree of hearing loss was severe to profound in 68.75% of participants. Neurological assessment showed electroencephalogram changes in only 17.6% of cases, while 25% presented with mild attention deficit and 43.75% had small foci of gliosis or ischemia on the imaging examination. Psychiatric assessment showed that 68.75% of cases had depression, 6.25% had anxiety disorder and 25% had no psychiatric conditions. CONCLUSIONS: Musical hallucinations were strongly associated with female elderly adults and with mood disorders. Thus, in contrast to common auditory hallucinations, patients with musical hallucinations associated with tinnitus and hearing loss should be offered a more multidisciplinary assessment.
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Hallucinations/etiology , Hearing Loss/etiology , Tinnitus/etiology , Female , Hallucinations/therapy , Hearing Loss/therapy , Humans , Middle Aged , Music , Tinnitus/therapyABSTRACT
Objetivo Investigar os efeitos do tratamento oncológico no sistema auditivo de crianças. Métodos A amostra foi constituída por 12 crianças de 2 a 12 anos de idade, com diagnóstico de câncer e indicação para radioterapia associada ou não à quimioterapia. Foram realizadas pesquisas das emissões otoacústicas produto de distorção (EOA-PD) e emissões otoacústicas transientes (EOA-TE), antes e após seis meses de tratamento. Resultados Das 24 orelhas, apenas duas (8,3%) falharam para as EOA-TE e EOA-PD e não foi observada alteração significativa após o tratamento oncológico. Conclusão O tratamento oncológico, durante um período de seis meses, não ocasionou alterações auditivas nesta amostra. .
Purpose To investigate the effects of cancer treatment on the auditory system of children. Methods The study population comprised 12 children, aged 2 to 12 years, who had been diagnosed with cancer and recommended radiotherapy with/without chemotherapy. Distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DP-OAE) and transient evoked otoacoustic emissions OAE (TE-OAE) were measured before treatment and after six months of treatment. Results Out of the 24 ears, only two ears (8.3%) failed the TE-OAE and DP-OAE tests, and no significant change was observed after cancer treatment. Conclusion Cancer treatment over a period of six months did not cause hearing impairment in this group of patients. .
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Humans , Child, Preschool , Child , Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions , Hearing Loss , Neoplasms/drug therapy , Otoacoustic Emissions, Spontaneous , Auditory Threshold/drug effects , Cochlear Duct/drug effects , Drug Therapy , Radiotherapy/adverse effects , ToxicityABSTRACT
In spite of the fact that musical hallucination have a significant impact on patients' lives, they have received very little attention of experts. Some researchers agree on a combination of peripheral and central dysfunctions as the mechanism that causes hallucination. The most accepted physiopathology of musical hallucination associated to hearing loss (caused by cochlear lesion, cochlear nerve lesion or by interruption of mesencephalon or pontine auditory information) is the disinhibition of auditory memory circuits due to sensory deprivation. Concerning the cortical area involved in musical hallucination, there is evidence that the excitatory mechanism of the superior temporal gyrus, as in epilepsies, is responsible for musical hallucination. In musical release hallucination there is also activation of the auditory association cortex. Finally, considering the laterality, functional studies with musical perception and imagery in normal individuals showed that songs with words cause bilateral temporal activation and melodies activate only the right lobe. The effect of hearing aids on the improvement of musical hallucination as a result of the hearing loss improvement is well documented. It happens because auditory hallucination may be influenced by the external acoustical environment. Neuroleptics, antidepressants and anticonvulsants have been used in the treatment of musical hallucination. Cases of improvement with the administration of carbamazepine, meclobemide and donepezil were reported, but the results obtained were not consistent.
