Growth in the experimental system used to characterize the 120-min lag phase of S. Typhimurium. (A) Overview of system for obtaining lag-phase cells. See Materials and Methods for details. (B) Growth curve showing lag phase in the experimental culture flask. Lag time was determined to be 2.09 h (n = 3).
CROS hearing aid. A Contralateral Routing Of Signals (CROS) hearing aid is a type of hearing aid that is used to treat unilateral hearing loss. It takes sound from the ear with poorer hearing and transmits to the ear with better hearing. Most systems are now wireless and are either behind the ear or custom built in-the-ear systems.
Otosclerosis is a form of abnormal bone growth within the middle ear that causes progressive hearing loss. The sense of balance may also be impaired. The cause is unknown, but risk factors include family history, gender and pregnancy. Treatment options include surgery and hearing aids.