Archive for April, 2008
April 30th, 2008 22:04:36
Music perception in cochlear implant recipients: comparison of findings between HiRes90 and HiRes120.
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Music perception in cochlear implant recipients: comparison of findings between HiRes90 and HiRes120.
Acta Otolaryngol. 2008 Apr;128(4):378-81
Authors: Filipo R, Ballantyne D, Mancini P, D’elia C
Conclusions. Increased spectral resolution via implementation of perceptual channels with HiRes120 (PSP) would seem to provide better perception of music than with standard HiRes, mainly from the point of view of music appreciation as recorded via the questionnaire. More specific tests are required for appreciation of timbre, preferably by application of protocols based on perceptual attributes using rating scales, which would not be biased by knowledge of music. Objective. The objective of this study was to verify the hypothesis whereby the implementation of perceptual channels in HiRes120 may lead to an improvement in the perception of music, owing to an increase in spectral resolution. Subjects and methods. Music perception was studied in 12 adult subjects, making a comparison between performance with HiRes90 and HiRes120 with perceptual channels. Quality of perception, loudness and rhythm were all assessed via a questionnaire. Further tests included timbre recognition trials and pitch ranking. Results. Whereas there was a significant improvement in appreciation of music as seen by the questionnaire, timbre and pitch trials seemed to be biased by various subjective factors and require further study using different criteria.
PMID: 18368569 [PubMed - in process]
April 24th, 2008 17:04:03
Effect of long-term interactive music therapy on behavior profile and musical skills in young adults with severe autism.
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Effect of long-term interactive music therapy on behavior profile and musical skills in young adults with severe autism.
J Altern Complement Med. 2007 Sep;13(7):709-12
Authors: Boso M, Emanuele E, Minazzi V, Abbamonte M, Politi P
Background: Data on the potential behavioral effects of music therapy in autism are scarce. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate whether a musical training program based on interactive music therapy sessions could enhance the behavioral profile and the musical skills of young adults affected by severe autism. Methodology: Young adults (N = 
with severe (Childhood Autism Rating Scale >30) autism took part in a total of 52 weekly active music therapy sessions lasting 60 minutes. Each session consisted of a wide range of different musical activities including singing, piano playing, and drumming. Clinical rating scales included the Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (BPRS). Musical skills-including singing a short or long melody, playing the C scale on a keyboard, music absorption, rhythm reproduction, and execution of complex rhythmic patterns-were rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale ranging from “completely/entirely absent” to “completely/entirely present.” Results: At the end of the 52-week training period, significant improvements were found on both the CGI and BPRS scales. Similarly, the patients’ musical skills significantly ameliorated as compared to baseline ratings. Conclusions: Our pilot data seem to suggest that active music therapy sessions could be of aid in improving autistic symptoms, as well as personal musical skills in young adults with severe autism.
PMID: 17931062 [PubMed - in process]
April 22nd, 2008 19:04:39
Effects of yoga on natural killer cell counts in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment Comment to: Recreational music-making modulates natural killer cell activity, cytokines, and mood states in corporate employees Masatada Wachi, Masahiro Koyama, Masanori Utsuyama, Barry B. Bittman, Masanobu Kitagawa, Katsuiku Hirokawa Med Sci Monit, 2007; 13(2): CR57-70.
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Effects of yoga on natural killer cell counts in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment Comment to: Recreational music-making modulates natural killer cell activity, cytokines, and mood states in corporate employees Masatada Wachi, Masahiro Koyama, Masanori Utsuyama, Barry B. Bittman, Masanobu Kitagawa, Katsuiku Hirokawa Med Sci Monit, 2007; 13(2): CR57-70.
Med Sci Monit. 2008 Jan 29;14(2):LE3-4
Authors: Rao RM, Telles S, Nagendra HR, Nagarathna R, Gopinath K, Srinath S, Chandrashekara C
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PMID: 18227770 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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