The geriatric auditory and vestibular systems.
Age-related declines in auditory and vestibular function are becoming more prevalent and better understood. The personal and societal impact of these disorders is impressive, and present techniques of amplification or balance training can be of great benefit. However, many issues await investigation, and continued integration of ever-increasing technologies promises many new answers, and questions, in the future.
Kennedy
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Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois.
Clemis
J D
JD
D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D011304:Presbycusis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D014722:Vestibule, Labyrinth / Q000503:physiopathology*