Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study

The auditory cortex is essential for processing auditory stimuli, encompassing specialized regions like A1, A4, A5, LBelt, MBelt, and PBelt, each playing distinct roles in auditory information processing. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) poses a significant public health concern which it can severe...

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Main Authors: Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley, Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy, Ailin, Razali, Daud, Adam, Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin
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author Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley
Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy
Ailin, Razali
Daud, Adam
Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin
author_facet Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley
Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy
Ailin, Razali
Daud, Adam
Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin
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description The auditory cortex is essential for processing auditory stimuli, encompassing specialized regions like A1, A4, A5, LBelt, MBelt, and PBelt, each playing distinct roles in auditory information processing. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) poses a significant public health concern which it can severely affect communication abilities, social interaction, and overall quality of life, leading to social isolation, depression, and reduced cognitive functioning. NIHL characterized by cochlear hair cell damage and subsequent auditory pathway impairment. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between Fractional Anisotropy (FA) values, indicative of white matter integrity measured via diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and neural responses to various sound frequencies across specific auditory cortex regions. Thirty-one male subjects, comprising sixteen NIHL patients and fifteen with normal hearing, underwent MRI scans to assess FA values in auditory cortex. Significant correlations were found, particularly in left A4, left MBelt and right PBelt with specific frequencies of sounds (pþinspace<þinspace0.05), indicating associations between FA values and frequency-specific auditory processing. Findings underscore the impact of NIHL on auditory cortex white matter integrity and highlight region-specific vulnerabilities and adaptations to auditory stimuli. These insights could inform targeted interventions to preserve or restore auditory function in individuals affected by NIHL.
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spelling ump-455602025-09-10T06:49:27Z https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45560/ Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy Ailin, Razali Daud, Adam Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine RF Otorhinolaryngology The auditory cortex is essential for processing auditory stimuli, encompassing specialized regions like A1, A4, A5, LBelt, MBelt, and PBelt, each playing distinct roles in auditory information processing. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL) poses a significant public health concern which it can severely affect communication abilities, social interaction, and overall quality of life, leading to social isolation, depression, and reduced cognitive functioning. NIHL characterized by cochlear hair cell damage and subsequent auditory pathway impairment. This cross-sectional study investigates the relationship between Fractional Anisotropy (FA) values, indicative of white matter integrity measured via diffusion tensor imaging (DTI), and neural responses to various sound frequencies across specific auditory cortex regions. Thirty-one male subjects, comprising sixteen NIHL patients and fifteen with normal hearing, underwent MRI scans to assess FA values in auditory cortex. Significant correlations were found, particularly in left A4, left MBelt and right PBelt with specific frequencies of sounds (pþinspace<þinspace0.05), indicating associations between FA values and frequency-specific auditory processing. Findings underscore the impact of NIHL on auditory cortex white matter integrity and highlight region-specific vulnerabilities and adaptations to auditory stimuli. These insights could inform targeted interventions to preserve or restore auditory function in individuals affected by NIHL. Springer 2025-08-05 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed pdf en https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45560/1/Full%20paper_Published.pdf Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley and Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy and Ailin, Razali and Daud, Adam and Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin (2025) Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study. In: IFMBE Proceedings. International Human-Centered Technology Conference, iHumEnTech 2024 , 28 - 29 November 2024 , Senai, Johor. pp. 165-178., 128 IFMBE. ISSN 1680-0737 ISBN 978-303196991-1 (Published) https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-97578-3_13
spellingShingle RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
RF Otorhinolaryngology
Mohd Khairul Izamil, Zolkefley
Rajeev Shamsuddin, Perisamy
Ailin, Razali
Daud, Adam
Muhamad Ariff, Muhamad Noordin
Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title_full Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title_fullStr Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title_full_unstemmed Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title_short Evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: A DTI study
title_sort evaluating white matter integrity in the auditory cortex in noise-induced hearing loss: a dti study
topic RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
RF Otorhinolaryngology
url https://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/45560/
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