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The correct rate for predicting the memberships ranged from 70.4% to 83.3%. Duration of rehabilitation accounted for the greatest effect on discriminant membership regarding achieving age-appropriate language performance and being at risk of language delay. Effect of maternal education level tended to centralize on language comprehension.
Differences were observed in the quantifiable effects of predictors in discriminant functions for language ability domains. Except for using suitable hearing devices, adequate duration of enrollment in aural and oral rehabilitation would also be important for children with ANSD to develop better language abilities.
Differences were observed in the quantifiable effects of predictors in discriminant functions for language ability domains. Except for using suitable hearing devices, adequate duration of enrollment in aural and oral rehabilitation would also be important for children with ANSD to develop better language abilities.
To determine the cumulative 24-month incidence of middle ear effusion (MEE) among tracheostomy-dependent children requiring ventilatory support.
A prospective longitudinal cohort study included all children under 2 years of age with a tracheostomy placed at a tertiary care children's hospital between 2015 and 2020 that obtained at least one tympanometry exam. The development of MEE, defined as a flat tympanogram with normal external canal volume, and mechanical ventilation requirement at examination were recorded.
Ninety-four children with a mean age at tracheostomy of 5.4 months (SD 3.7) were included. During a mean follow-up of 18.3 months (SD 14.6) (median 14.1 months, interquartile range 6.6-27.8), 192 tympanometry examinations were obtained with 59% (114/192) while requiring mechanical ventilation. Within 24 months after tracheostomy, 56.5% (95% CI 48.9-64.4%) of children developed at least one MEE. Among those on mechanical ventilation, 74.0% (95% CI 65.6-82.5%) developed MEE compared to 31.2% (95% CI 21.4-44.0%) not on mechanical ventilation (HR 2.97, 95% CI 1.46-6.05, P=.003). A persistent MEE on two consecutive exams was not statistically more common for children on a ventilator (OR 0.64, 95% CI 0.01-6.95, P=.70). When controlling for age at exam, craniofacial syndrome, and newborn hearing test results on logistic regression, ventilator-dependence significantly predicted the presence of MEE (OR 2.34, 95% CI 1.18-4.68, P=.02).
Children with a tracheostomy were more likely to develop MEE when requiring mechanical ventilation. Clinicians should recognize this risk factor and appropriately assess for development of MEE to mitigate adverse speech and language development outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Children with a tracheostomy were more likely to develop MEE when requiring mechanical ventilation. Clinicians should recognize this risk factor and appropriately assess for development of MEE to mitigate adverse speech and language development outcomes in this vulnerable population.
To examine the results of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) questionnaire scores from deaf children fitted with at least one cochlear implant (CI) and compare responses to normal-hearing age-peers (NHP) and to their parents.
This cross-sectional study included 33 pediatric patients with a hearing experience of at least 1 year with CI and a control group of 21 NHP. The KINDL
questionnaire for measuring HRQoL (generic) in children (7-12years) and adolescents (13-17years) and a CI questionnaire (specific) were completed by CI users and their parents. Scores were transformed to a 100-point scale with 100 representing the most positive response.
The group of children and adolescents with CI reached a similar score in the generic HRQoL (Children78,6; Adolescents80,4; p=0,35) and in the overall CI questionnaire (Children77,6; Adolescents75,6; p=0,53). CI users in both age groups scored generic HRQoL similarly to their NHP (NH children82,2, p=0,18; NH adolescents77,5; p=0,07) and higher than CI users from other centers (OC) (OC children75,4; OC adolescents70,3). CI users scored their school domain lower than their NHP (p=0,04). Generic and CI questionnaire scores of parents and their children correlated positively (r=0,66, p=0,00 and r=0,73, p=0,00). The total scores of HRQoL in the self-rating and parent rating correlate with none of the variables at study (gender, cause of deafness, age at implantation, years with a CI, chronological age) except with speech progression (p=0,007).
Children with CI experience similar quality of life as NHP. Parents are reliable reporters on the status of their child's overall quality of life.
Children with CI experience similar quality of life as NHP. Parents are reliable reporters on the status of their child's overall quality of life.
Clinical experience shows that children with functional dysphonia often present disorders that are associated with abnormal auditory and emotional development. These children also struggle with voice therapy, perhaps because of difficulties with auditory control during speech. It has been hypothesized that difficulties in auditory processing in children may be an important factor in the pathogenesis of childhood dysphonia.
The study aimed to assess selected auditory functions in children with hyperfunctional dysphonia.
The study group consisted of 331 children aged from 7 to 12 years suffering from hyperfunctional dysphonia. The control group consisted of 213 children aged 7-12 years. All patients underwent ENT and phoniatric examination. All children underwent two standardized psychoacoustic tests the Frequency Pattern Test (FPT) and the Duration Pattern Test (DPT).
In the examined material, 223 children had edematous vocal fold nodules. The largest statistically significant differences were seen in e and lasting effects from voice therapy.
We aim to describe types of hearing loss associated with Fanconi anemia patients who underwent a bone marrow transplant (BMT) to identify possible etiologies of hearing loss. Additionally, we hope to investigate hearing loss early in life as a potential predictor of needing a BMT surgery. Fanconi anemia is a rare autosomal recessive disease that is the most common inherited bone marrow failure syndrome, characterized by bone marrow failure and multiple congenital anomalies, including hearing loss. This is the largest study to date reviewing types of hearing loss in patients with Fanconi anemia, specifically in those who have undergone BMTs.
A retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with Fanconi anemia at a single institution, tertiary, referral-based children's hospital with a bone marrow transplant team specializing in Fanconi anemia was conducted from 4/19/1976 to 10/19/2015. History, physical examination, audiometry, and imaging findings were reviewed in patients with and without history of bo Further studies should explore the long-term impact of BMT surgery on hearing status.
Hearing loss is a common finding in Fanconi anemia patients who have undergone BMTs with conductive hearing loss being the most common audiologic manifestation in our cohort of patients. This demonstrates the necessity of frequent hearing screenings in this population and close collaboration with audiology throughout patient care. Our study indicates that hearing status early in life may be a predictor of needing a bone marrow transplant in the future. Further studies should explore the long-term impact of BMT surgery on hearing status.
To explore healthcare providers' views on improving preconception care in their region.
Mixed-methods study.
Working conferences aimed to educate healthcare providers on preconceptional risk factors and conduct a region-specific analysis of barriers and facilitators for implementing preconception care, were organised in ten municipalities in the Netherlands.
250 healthcare providers of various disciplines attended a working conference and participated in the study.
Participants were asked to both fill out a questionnaire concerning statements and experiences with preconception care and to participate in a workshop, to identify barriers and facilitators for the implementation of a local preconception care program. Almost all healthcare providers suggested that the responsibility for providing preconception care consultations lies within primary care (general practitioners (n=239; 95.6%) and midwives (n=236; 94.4%)). Professionals other than midwives found it significantly more difficult to start a coare programs.
There is a need for integrating preconception care in many curricula and postgraduate courses, especially for non-midwives, to improve the delivery of preconception care. Insights in the suggested barriers and facilitators can improve the implementation of (local) preconception care programs.Calcium and phosphorus homeostasis is crucial for the performance and bone health of laying hens. The calcium and phosphorus transporters play an important role in calcium and phosphorus absorption, reabsorption, and excretion. In the present study, Hy-Line Brown layers were sampled at brooding period (1, 4, 6 wk), growing and developing period (12, 18 wk) and laying period (20, 28, 80 wk) respectively, and the calcium transporters CaBP-D28k and PMCA1b and phosphorus transporters NPt2a and NPt2b were respectively measured in duodenum, jejunum, ileum and kidney. The result showed that serum calcium increased (P less then 0.0001) and phosphorus level fluctuated (P = 0.0019), while alkaline phosphatase activity decreased with age (P less then 0.0001). The mRNA and protein expressions of CaBP-D28k in small intestine elevated after maturity (P ≤ 0.0001). In contrast, the PMCA1b mRNA showed a trend to increase with age in jejunum (P = 0.0059) and ileum (P = 0.0825) whereas there was a decrease for PMCA1b protein in 12-18 wk (P ≤ 0.0009). The peak of NPt2b mRNA were observed at 28 wk in duodenum (P = 0.0001) and jejunum (P = 0.0622) and 1 wk in ileum (P less then 0.0001). The NPt2b protein expression reached the top point at 4 or 6 wk and 20 wk and decreased to the lowest point around 12 wk (P ≤ 0.0850). In kidney, CaBP-D28k mRNA was not influenced by age (P = 0.4999), while PMCA1b highly expressed in 6-12 wk (P = 0.0003). The protein expressions of CaBP-D28k (P = 0.0148) and PMCA1b (P = 0.0003) decreased with age and lowly expressed in 12-18 wk and increased thereafter. In contrast, NPt2a expression increased steadily with age and decreased at 80 wk (P less then 0.0001). In conclusion, the expressions of intestinal calcium and phosphorus transporters were changed by age, intestinal CaBP-D28k and renal NPt2a showed a dramatic increase after maturity, which coincide with the increased calcium and phosphorus requirement for egg production.Red light (RL) can improve egg production in Jinghai Yellow hens. Circular RNAs (circRNAs) are novel, non-coding RNAs, but the molecular mechanism underlying circRNA function during follicular development in hens under monochromatic light has not been established. Idelalisib Herein, we compared expression profiles of granulosa cells (GCs) from small yellow follicles (SYFs) from hens under RL and white light (WL). A total of 2,468 circRNAs were identified, of which 22 were differentially expressed (DE) in the RL and WL groups. DE circRNA host genes were enriched in ovarian steroidogenesis, and MAPK and PI3K-Akt signaling pathways. Furthermore, DE circRNA_0320 and circRNA_0185 interacted with miR-143-3p, which targets the follicle-stimulating hormone receptor and is essential for GC differentiation and follicle development. These findings will facilitate further analysis of the molecular mechanism leading to GC development in hens raised under monochromatic light, which could lead to increased egg production.
