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The present study aimed at measuring MEMR threshold and MEMR strength.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Design:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study participants were divided into two groups. All the participants had normal-hearing thresholds. The control group consisted of 25 individuals with no occupational noise exposure whereas noise exposure group had 25 individuals who were exposed to occupational noise of 85 dBA for a minimum period of 1 year. MEMR threshold and strength was assessed for pure tones (500\u2009Hz and 1000\u2009Hz) and broadband noise.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results showed that the MEMR threshold was similar in both the groups. MEMR strength was reduced in noise exposure group compared to control group.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The results of the study suggest that MEMR strength could be used as a sensitive measure in identifying cochlear synaptopathy with careful consideration of the stimulus characteristics.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.4103\/nah.nah_3_22","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2023,12,27]],"date-time":"2023-12-27T06:17:50Z","timestamp":1703657870000},"page":"1-7","update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/lww.0000000000001000","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":7,"title":["Middle Ear Muscle Reflex in Normal-Hearing Individuals with Occupational Noise 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