Publications

For a complete list, see Dr. Polonenko's Google Scholar Profile

New Publications

2025

• Schleiss MR, Osterholm EA, Shanley R, Hernandez-Alvarado N, Graupmann E, Kruc R, Jansen R, Polonenko M, Herd H, Fernandez-Alarcon C, Blackstad M, Rosendahl S, Coverstone K, McCann M, Sidebottom A, Wunderlich W, Strul S, Kulus KA, Dollard SC, Lanzieri TM (2025). Dried blood spot PCR for detection of congenital cytomegalovirus infection and disease. JAMA Network Open, 8(8):e2529837; https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.29837 

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2025). The effect of speech masking on the human subcortical response to continuous speech. eNeuro, 12(4) ENEURO.0561-24.2025; https://doi.org/10.1523/ENEURO.0561-24.2025 

• DiNino M, Crowell J, Kloiber I, Polonenko MJ (2025). The relationship between auditory brainstem responses, cognitive ability, and speech-in-noise perception among young adults with normal hearing thresholds. Hearing Research, 460:109243, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2025.109243. 

• Fromm CA, Maddox RK, Polonenko MJ, Huxlin KR, Diaz GJ (2025). Multisensory stimuli facilitate low-level perceptual learning on a difficult global motion task in virtual reality. PloS One, 20(3): e0319007. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319007 

Previous Publications by Polonenko

2024

• Polonenko MJ, Maddox RK (2024). Fundamental frequency predominantly drives talker differences in auditory brainstem responses to continuous speech. JASA Express Letters. 4(11):114401. https://doi.org/10.1121/10.0034329. 

2023

• Polonenko, M. J., Vicente, L. C., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2023). Longitudinal effects of simultaneous and sequential bilateral cochlear implantation on cortical auditory-evoked potentials recorded at CZ in a large cohort of children. Ear and Hearing, 44(1), 92–108. https://doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000001275. [pdf]

2022

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2022). Optimizing parameters for using the parallel auditory brainstem response to quickly estimate hearing thresholds. Ear and Hearing, 43(2), 646–658. http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000001128. [pdf]

• Vicente, L. C., Polonenko, M. J., Gordon, K. A., Silva, L. T., Costa, O. A., & Alvarenga, K. F. (2022). Effects of sequential bilateral cochlear implantation in children: Evidence from speech-evoked cortical potentials and tests of speech perception. Audiology and Neurotology, 27(4), 282–296. https://doi.org/10.1159/000521600. [pdf] 

2021

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2021). Exposing distinct subcortical components of the auditory brainstem response evoked by continuous naturalistic speech. eLife, 10, e62329. https://doi.org/10.7554/eLife.62329. [pdf - published version]

2020

• Lee, H. J., Smieja, D., Polonenko, M. J., Cushing, S. L., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2020). Consistent and chronic cochlear implant use partially reverses cortical effects of single sided deafness in children. Scientific reports, 10(1), 21526. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-020-78371-6. [pdf - published version]

• Steel, M. M., Polonenko, M. J., Giannantonio, S., Hopyan, T., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2020). Music perception testing reveals advantages and continued challenges for children using bilateral cochlear implants. Frontiers in Psychology, 10. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.03015. [pdf - published version]  

2019

• Polonenko, M. J., & Maddox, R. K. (2019). The Parallel Auditory Brainstem Response. Trends in Hearing, 23, 233121651987139. https://doi.org/10.1177/2331216519871395. [pdf - published version]

• Sokolov, M., Gordon, K. A., Polonenko, M. J., Blaser, S. I., Papsin, B. C., & Cushing, S. L. (2019). Vestibular and balance function is often impaired in children with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Hearing Research, 372, 52–61. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2018.03.032. [pdf]

• Cushing, S. L., Gordon, K. A., Sokolov, M., Papaioannou, V., Polonenko, M. J., & Papsin, B. C. (2019). Etiology and therapy indication for cochlear implantation in children with single-sided deafness. HNO, 67(10), 750–759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00106-019-00729-8. [pdf]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2019). Cortical plasticity with bimodal hearing in children with asymmetric hearing loss. Hearing Research, 372, 88–98. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heares.2018.02.003. [pdf]

2018

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2018). Limiting asymmetric hearing improves benefits of bilateral hearing in children using cochlear implants. Scientific Reports, 8(1). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-018-31546-8. [pdf - publisher version]

• Yamazaki, H., Easwar, V., Polonenko, M. J., Jiwani, S., Wong, D. D. E., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2018). Cortical hemispheric asymmetries are present at young ages and further develop into adolescence. Human Brain Mapping, 39(2), 941–954. https://doi.org/10.1002/hbm.23893. [pdf]

2017

• Polonenko, M. J., Gordon, K. A., Cushing, S. L., & Papsin, B. C. (2017). Cortical organization restored by cochlear implantation in young children with single sided deafness. Scientific reports, 7(1), 16900. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-17129-z. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Delayed access to bilateral input alters cortical organization in children with asymmetric hearing. NeuroImage: Clinical, 17, 415–425. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nicl.2017.10.036. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Children with single-sided deafness use their cochlear implant. Ear and Hearing, 38(6), 681–689. https://doi.org/10.1097/aud.0000000000000452. [pdf]

• Polonenko, M. J., Giannantonio, S., Papsin, B. C., Marsella, P., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Music perception improves in children with bilateral cochlear implants or bimodal devices. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, 141(6), 4494–4507. https://doi.org/10.1121/1.4985123. [pdf]

• Gordon, K. A., Cushing, S. L., Easwar, V., Polonenko, M. J., & Papsin, B. C. (2017). Binaural integration: A challenge to overcome for children with hearing loss. Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 25(6), 514–519. https://doi.org/10.1097/moo.0000000000000413. [pdf] 

• Sokolov, M., Cushing, S. L., Polonenko, M. J., Blaser, S. I., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2017). Clinical characteristics of children with single-sided deafness presenting for candidacy assessment for unilateral cochlear implantation. Current Otorhinolaryngology Reports, 5(4), 275–285. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40136-017-0173-1. [pdf] 

2016

• Polonenko, M. J., Carinci, L., Gordon, K. A., Papsin, B. C., & Cushing, S. L. (2016). Hearing benefit and rated satisfaction in children with unilateral conductive hearing loss using a transcutaneous magnetic-coupled bone-conduction hearing aid. Journal of the American Academy of Audiology, 27(10), 790–804. https://doi.org/10.3766/jaaa.15092. [pdf] 

• Polonenko, M. J., Cushing, S. L., Gordon, K. A., Allemang, B., Jewell, S., & Papsin, B. C. (2016). Stimulation parameters differ between current anti-modiolar and peri-modiolar electrode arrays implanted within the same child. The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 130(11), 1007–1021. https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215116009026. [pdf]

2015

• Giannantonio, S., Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., Paludetti, G., & Gordon, K. A. (2015). Experience Changes How Emotion in Music Is Judged: Evidence from Children Listening with Bilateral Cochlear Implants, Bimodal Devices, and Normal Hearing. PloS ONE, 10(8), e0136685. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0136685. [pdf - published version]

• Polonenko, M. J., Papsin, B. C., & Gordon, K. A. (2015). The effects of asymmetric hearing on bilateral brainstem function: Findings in children with bimodal (electric and acoustic) hearing. Audiology and Neurotology, 20(Suppl. 1), 13–20. https://doi.org/10.1159/000380743. [pdf - published version] 

2010

• Polonenko, M. J., Scollie, S. D., Moodie, S., Seewald, R. C., Laurnagaray, D., Shantz, J., & Richards, A. (2010). Fit to targets, preferred listening levels, and self-reported outcomes for the DSL v5.0a hearing aid prescription for adults. International Journal of Audiology, 49(8), 550–560. https://doi.org/10.3109/14992021003713122. [pdf]