Description
Dr. Jos J. Eggermont is an Emeritus Professor in the Departments of Physiology and Pharmacology, and Psychology at the University of Calgary in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Eggermont is one of the most renowned scientists in the field of the auditory system and his work has contributed substantially to the current knowledge about hearing loss. His research comprises most aspects of audition with an emphasis on the electrophysiology of the auditory system in experimental animals. He has published over 225 scientific articles, authored/edited 10 books, and contributed to over 100 book chapters all focusing on the auditory system. Part I: The Basics 1. Hearing Basics 2. Brain Plasticity and Perceptual Learning 3. Multisensory Processing Part II: The Problem 4. Hearing Problems 5. Types of Hearing Loss Part III: The Causes 6. Causes of Acquired Hearing Loss 7. Epidemiology and Genetics of Hearing Loss and Tinnitus 8. Early Diagnosis and Prevention of Hearing Loss Part IV: The Treatments 9. Hearing Aids 10. Implantable Hearing Aids 11. Cochlear Implants Part V: The Future 12. Auditory Brainstem and Midbrain Implants 13. Repairing and Building New Ears
