Auditory brainstem response (ABR)
Approximately 1 of every 1000 children is born deaf. Many more are born with less severe degrees of hearing impairment, while others may acquire hearing loss during early childhood.
combination of technological advances in ABR and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing methods are used for evaluation of hearing in newborns.
Auditory brainstem response (ABR)
Approximately 1 of every 1000 children is born deaf. Many more are born with less severe degrees of hearing impairment, while others may acquire hearing loss during early childhood.
combination of technological advances in ABR and otoacoustic emissions (OAE) testing methods are used for evaluation of hearing in newborns.
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Hearing loss, being an invisible disability, can remain unnoticed, particularly since typically developing children might not start speaking until around the age of two. Consequently, if hearing loss isn't identified through newborn hearing screening initiatives, it frequently remains undetected beyond 18 months of age, especially among children without any medical conditions or additional disabilities.
In June 2009, Republic Act 9709 also known as the Universal Newborn Hearing Screening and Intervention Act was approved and signed into law by the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal –Arroyo . RA 9709.
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Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
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Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
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Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
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In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
2. Wilson's criteria for screening tests
1- the condition should be an important health problem
• 2- the natural history of the condition should be understood
3-there should be a recognisable latent or early symptomatic stage
4-there should be a test that is easy to perform and interpret,
acceptable, accurate, reliable, sensitive and specific
5-there should be an accepted treatment recognised for the disease
6- treatment should be more effective if started early
7- there should be a policy on who should be treated
8-diagnosis and treatment should be cost-effective
5. Introduction
• Hearing loss at birth ,leading to
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delayed language development,
-
difficulties with behaviour and psychosocial
interactions
6. Definition
• Normal hearing has a threshold of 0 to 20 dB.
• The extent of hearing loss is defined by measuring
the hearing threshold in decibels (dB) at various
frequencies
• WHO classifies:
• Mild — 20 to 40 dB
• Moderate — 41 to 60 dB
• Severe — 61 to 90 dB
• Profound — >90 dB
Severity –based on better functioning ear
•
7. Classification
Conductive loss
-abnormalities of the outer or middle ear,
-limits the amount of external sound that gains access to
the inner ear.
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) involves the
cochlea or auditory neural pathway.
- Auditory neuropathy (AN):absent or severely distorted
ABR with preservation of conductive and cochlear function.
- Most neonatal hearing impairment is caused by SNHL.
• Mixed loss is a combination of conductive and SNHL
8. Prevalence
• – 1/1000 from the well baby nursery
• – 10/1000 from the NICU
• Estimated that 1 -3 /1000 infants will have
permanent sensorineural hearing loss.
• Rate increases to 6/1000 by school age
• Rehabilitation Council of India. Status of Disability in India-2000: New Delhi;
2000. p. 172-185
9. Rationale for Newborn Hearing
screening
• 1. Earlier detection and intervention .
• 2. Early intervention can improve
speech and language development, and
educational achievement in affected patients.
10. AAP POLICY STATEMENT
• Year 2007 Position Statement: Principles and
Guidelines for Early Hearing Detection and
Intervention Programs
(This policy is a revision of the policy posted in October
2000)
■ All infants should be screened at no later than 1
month of age
■ Those who do not pass screening twice should have a
diagnostic evaluation at no later than 3 months of age
■ Infants with confirmed hearing loss should receive
appropriate intervention at no later than 6 months of
age
13. Risk factors
• Family history of permanent childhood
hearing loss
• Infants requiring neonatal intensive care
for more than 5 days, including
administration of:
o Assisted ventilation,
o Ototoxic medications,
o Hyperbilirubinemia requiring exchange
transfusion
14. • Postnatal infections such as Meningitis,
Encephalitis, Sepsis, and Herpes
• In utero infections, including
cytomegalovirus, herpes, rubella, syphilis, and
toxoplasmosis
• Craniofacial anomalies including cleft palate
or lip, anomalies of the pinna or ear canal,ear
tags, ear pits, or temporal bone anomalies
15. • Syndromes associated with hearing loss (or a family
history of same)
• Neurofibromatosis
• o Osteopetrosis
• o Waardenburg syndrome
• o Pendred syndrome
• o Jervell syndrome
• o Lange-Nielsen syndrome
• o Alport syndrome
• o Usher syndrome
• o Treacher-Collins syndrome
16. • Two electrophysiologic techniques meet
these criteria:
• 1. Automated auditory brainstem
responses (AABR)
• 2. Otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
17. Screening tests for Hearing:
• Both - inexpensive, portable, reproducible,
and automated.
• They evaluate the peripheral auditory
system and the cochlea
• These tests alone are not sufficient to
diagnose hearing loss.
• Any child who fails one of these screening
tests requires further audiologic evaluation
18. Otoacoustic emissions (OAE)
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening is an
appropriate hearing screening tool for children
birth to three years of age that can be used in a
variety of health and education settings.
19. • How can children 0 – 3 years of age be
screened for hearing loss?
Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) hearing screening is
conducted with a portable unit connected to a
small earphone or “probe.” Placed in the child’s
ear,
the probe delivers a series of quiet sounds that
travel through the ear canal and the small bones in
the middle ear to reach the inner ear (cochlea).
20. • A cochlea that is functioning normally
responds to sound by sending a signal to the
brain, while also producing an “acoustic
emission” – a very small sound wave
response -- that travels back through the ear..
• The emission is picked up by a tiny, sensitive
microphone inside the probe,
21. • the response is analyzed by the screening
unit, and in about 30 seconds the result is
summarized on the screen as a “pass” or a
“refer.”
• If a child does not pass the OAE screening,
then further evaluation by a health care
provider or audiologist is needed to determine
the cause of the problem and the appropriate
intervention
22. • What part of the hearing system is screened
by OAE equipment?
• the OAE response is a reliable indicator that the
inner ear (cochlea) is functioning normally.
• If the equipment does not pick up a sufficient
cochlear response, the ear will not pass the
screening.
• If blockage or fluid in the hearing pathway
impedes the sound going to the cochlea or the
response coming back out, the ear will not pass
the screening.
23. • OAE screening is designed primarily to
identify children whose cochlear function
may be permanently impaired, but it will also
help identify children who may have a
temporary hearing loss due to otitis media
(middle ear infection) or excessive wax
buildup in the ear canal.
• When a child doesn’t pass, further
professional evaluation is required to
determine the source of the problem and
possible treatment.
24. • What does the OAE equipment cost and
which works best with young children?
• between $3,400 and $4,000
• In addition, the disposable probe covers, at
least one per child, range from about 20 cents
to a dollar each
• Some OAE equipment that can be used
successfully with newborns in hospital
settings does not work well with young who
children are upright and wiggling!
25. Automated auditory brainstem response
(AABR):
• AABR measures the summation of action
potentials from the VIII N to the inferior
colliculus of the midbrain in response to a click
stimulus.
26. • Technique:
• Performed on a sleeping child
• The AABR utilizes click stimuli presented at
35 dB
• Three surface electrodes
forehead, nape, and mastoid
27.
28. • detect waveform recordings generated by the
auditory brainstem response to the click
stimuli.
• AABR typically requires 4 to 15 minutes for
testing,
29. AABR VS OAE:
• 1-Test time − OAE require less patient
preparation time and a shorter test time,
• - can be performed when the infant is
awake, feeding, or sucking on a pacifier
• 2-Interference −
• OAE is sensitive to background noise and
noise generated by the baby
•3- False positve: Increased false-positive rate
with OAE, caused by vernix occluding the
external ear canal
30. 4-Tympanic membrane mobility − OAE
requires , normal middle ear. decreased
tympanic membrane mobility can reduce
screening pass rates with this technique
5- Auditory Neuropathy:
• AABR will detect the hearing loss in infants
with AN, but OAE will not.
• AABR should always be used to screen
hearing in infants who are at risk for AN
(eg, infants with hypoxia, prematurity,
hyperbilirubinemia, or neurologic
impairment).
31. • 6-Relative costs −
Actual screening cost is lower for OAE (
US$32.23 vs US$33.68
32.
33. The role of Pediatricians in NHS(Newborn
Hearing screaning)
Pediatricians should:
• Advise and encourage all parents to request
NHS as provided by the Health Record
• Ask parents at each follow up visit whether
NHS has indeed been done and what was the
outcome and to refer for outpatient screening.
• Develop strategies to avoid loss for follow up
and to ensure timely intervention
34. Summary
1-Significant hearing loss-1-3/1000 live
births
2-Newborn screening detects hearing
loss at an earlier age, resulting in
earlier intervention .
3- AABR and OAE-screening tests-
portable, automated, and inexpensive.
35. 4-UNHS (Universal Newborn Hearing
Screening ) preferred over selective screening
5-Screening modalities include OAE and ABR.
6-OAE alone not a sufficient screening tool in
high risk infant.
• 7-Positive screening tests -referred for
definitive testing and intervention services.
36. 8-Early intervention -improves language &
communication skills.
9-Identification and intervention -should occur
before 6 months of age.