The aging auditory system: anatomic and physiologic changes and implications for rehabilitation.

摘要: Over the last century, research in area of age-related hearing loss has provided a vast amount knowledge regarding effects on anatomy and physiology auditory system. As we enter new millennium, researchers are beginning to shift their attention towards developing methods modulating development efficacious intervention strategies meet all an individual's hearing-related rehabilitative needs. The purpose this review is provide framework for considering how biological aspects aging system interact with most common current therapeutic loss—the use amplification—and also point other potential strategies.