The Audiologist Informer

The authors speculate that, for those patients who proceed to the amplification stage, conducting an assessment using more frequencies and different stimuli may ultimately be beneficial.

Perrault syndrome is characterized by sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) in addition to premature ovarian insufficiency (POI), the latter being a condition that affects 1 in 100 women and is a leading cause of female infertility. This study highlights the clinical benefit of having a genetic diagnosis, with prediction of potential comorbidity and prompt and appropriate medical care by an audiologist for early detection of hearing loss.

Cochlear’s proposed acquisition of Oticon Medical has raised concerns by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), as the companies are two of only three suppliers of non-surgical bone conduction and bone anchored devices, and two of only four suppliers of cochlear implants in the country.