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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) for tinnitus.

Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 06:22:03 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: A single, low-quality randomised controlled trial suggests that TRT is much more effective as a treatment for patients with tinnitus than tinnitus masking. PMID: 20238353 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews)

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A novel surgical technique for management of tinnitus due to high dehiscent jugular bulb

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:22:37 +0100

Conclusion: The preliminary results suggest that surgical reconstruction of the middle ear floor under local anesthesia offers valuable treatment for patients with incapacitating tinnitus due to dehiscent middle ear floor. However, the risk of sigmoid sinus thrombosis should be considered. To our knowledge, this is the first trial of multilayer reconstruction of the middle ear floor dehiscence to manage high jugular bulb causing tinnitus. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)

Long-term prognosis of low-frequency hearing loss and predictive factors for the 10-year outcome

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:22:36 +0100

Conclusions: About half of the cases in our study developed high- or pan-frequency hearing loss within 10 years of onset of low-frequency hearing loss. The initial therapy results and fluctuation of hearing during the first year may indicate the long-term prognosis of patients presenting with low-frequency hearing loss. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)

Eye movement abnormalities in somatic tinnitus: Fixation, smooth pursuit and optokinetic nystagmus

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:48 +0100

Conclusions and significance: The results suggest mild dysfunction of cortical–subcortical and cerebellar structures involved in the control of these eye movements. Particularly deficits for vertical pursuit eye movements and fixation instability in line with cerebellar signs. Further studies of more patients with or without modulated tinnitus are in progress. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)

Quantitative analysis of cochlear active mechanisms in tinnitus subjects with normal hearing sensitivity: multiparametric recording of evoked otoacoustic emissions and contralateral suppression

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:47 +0100

Conclusion: Overall, the present work revealed the presence of abnormal OAEs, in particular at higher frequencies, in tinnitus subjects with normal hearing sensitivity. A minor (i.e., sub-clinical) outer hair cell dysfunction, particularly in high-frequency cochlear regions, might thus be assumed in normal hearing tinnitus subjects. In order to better put in light the possible role played by outer hair cells in low-frequency cochlear regions, or by the cochlear efferent system, additional analyses would be needed. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)

Long-term neurologic and peripheral vascular toxicity after chemotherapy treatment of testicular cancer

Cancer — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Testicular cancer is curable in the majority of men, and persisting treatment toxicity is a concern. The authors report a cross-sectional study of the long-term effects of chemotherapy (C) on neurologic function and development of Raynaud phenomenon.Seven hundred thirty-nine patients who were treated between 1982 and 1992 gave consent to enter the study. Patients were classified according to the receipt of C (n = 384) or no C (n = 355). Patients completed a general health questionnaire and a quality-of-life form (the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality-of-Life C30 questionnaire with testicular module). Symptom scores of 3 or 4 were considered clinically significant. Patients were assessed in the clinic, and clinical history was used to diagnose Raynaud phenom...

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A case of idiopathic low CSF pressure headache presenting as cough headache

Neurological Sciences — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:26:46 +0100

We report the case of an idiopathic low CSF pressure presenting as a cough headache. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Case ReportDOI 10.1007/s10072-010-0240-6Authors Angelo Nuti, Hospital of Viareggio Neurology Unit Lido di Camaiore LU ItalyFilippo Baldacci, University of Pisa Neurosciences Department Pisa ItalyClaudio Lucetti, Hospital of Viareggio Neurology Unit Lido di Camaiore LU ItalyCristina Dolciotti, Hospital of Viareggio Neurology Unit Lido di Camaiore LU ItalyGabriele Cipriani, Hospital of Viareggio Neurology Unit Lido di Camaiore LU ItalyUbaldo Bonuccelli, University of Pisa Neurosciences Department Pisa Italy Journal Neurological SciencesOnline ISSN 1590-3478Print ISSN 1590-1874 (Source: Neurological Sciences)

39. Otoacoustic emissions

Clinical Neurophysiology — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:13:04 +0100

Otoacoustic emissions are acoustic signals generated by cochlea’s outer hair cells. They can be detected in the ear canal of a person with normal outer hair cell function. During the last decade, the detection of otoacoustic emissions has become a well established method of neonatal hearing screening. Besides that, they have become a inevitable tool in the hearing-impairment diagnostic procedure. In this presentation, the Transient Evoked Otoacoustic Emission (TEOAE) measurement is described. Three cases of hearing impairment are demonstrated in which the TEOAE measurement had a significant contribution to the diagnosis. A case with tinnitus and normal pure tone audiometry, a case with vestibular neurinoma suspicion, and a case with industrial noise hearing impairment are described. (Sou...

16. Transcranial neuromodulation techniques for treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders

Clinical Neurophysiology — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:13:03 +0100

Transcranial neuromodulation techniques (TNT), repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), are promising treatment methods in neurology and psychiatry. Although, in contrast to DBS in movement disorders or ECT in depression, the efficacy of TNT to treat neurological or psychiatric disorders has not been undoubtedly demonstrated yet, the potential advantages are considerable. TNT techniques avoid surgical risks and provide theoretical advantages of potential specific neural circuit modulation. So far, the most encouraging results have been reported in neuropathic pain and depression. In addition, promising are the results obtained in treatment of epilepsy, parkinsonism, dyskinesia, dystonia, hallucination, and tinnitus. There are i...

CT imaging of superior semicircular canal dehiscence: added value of reformatted images.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Superior semicircular canal dehiscence (SSCD) syndrome may present with various symptoms. CT scans previously interpreted as normal may show SSCD, especially if special reconstructions tailored for superior canal evaluation are added. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate prevalence of SSCD, its length and its correlation with symptoms in patients who had previously undergone temporal bone CT examination that was reported normal and to demonstrate the importance of reformatted images in the diagnosis of SSCD. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 108 patients who had undergone temporal bone CT examination for various symptoms and were reported as normal. High-resolution temporal bone CT imaging was performed with 1 mm slice thickness in the transverse plane. E...

Too much of a good thing: Long-term treatment with salicylate strengthens outer hair cell function but impairs auditory neural activity.

Hearing Research — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Chen GD, Kermany MH, D'Elia A, Ralli M, Tanaka C, Bielefeld EC, Ding D, Henderson D, Salvi R Aspirin has been extensively used in clinical settings. Its side effects on auditory function, including hearing loss and tinnitus, are considered as temporary. A recent promising finding is that chronic treatment with high-dose salicylate (the active ingredient of aspirin) for several weeks enhances expression of the outer hair cell (OHC) motor protein (prestin), resulting in strengthened OHC electromotility and enhanced distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE). To follow up on these observations, we carried out two studies, one planned study of age-related hearing loss restoration and a second unrelated study of salicylate-induced tinnitus. Rats of different strains and ages ...

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Contralateral versus ipsilateral rTMS of temporoparietal cortex for the treatment of chronic unilateral tinnitus: comparative study

European Journal of Neurology — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Ten daily treatments of 1 and 25 Hz rTMS contralateral to the side of tinnitus have a greater beneficial effect on symptoms than either ipsilateral or left side stimulation. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)

Should rTMS for tinnitus be performed left-sided, ipsilaterally or contralaterally, and is it a treatment or merely investigational?

European Journal of Neurology — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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Chiropractic management of a 40-year-old female patient with Ménière disease

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: This case report suggests that chiropractic care, including upper cervical spinal manipulation and soft-tissue therapy, may be beneficial in treating some patients with Ménière disease. (Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine)

Bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex modulation for tinnitus by transcranial direct current stimulation: a preliminary clinical study.

Experimental Brain Research — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Vanneste S, Plazier M, Ost J, van der Loo E, Van de Heyning P, De Ridder D Tinnitus is considered as an auditory phantom percept. Preliminary evidence indicates that transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) of the temporo-parietal area might reduce tinnitus. tDCS studies of the prefrontal cortex have been successful in reducing depression, impulsiveness and pain. Recently, it was shown that the prefrontal cortex is important for the integration of sensory and emotional aspects of tinnitus. As such, frontal tDCS might suppress tinnitus as well. In an open label study, a total of 478 tinnitus patients received bilateral tDCS on dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (448 patients anode right, cathode left and 30 anode left, cathode right) for 20 min. Treatment effects were assesse...

Everyday noise is killing us

Psychology Today Work Center — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 22:14:36 +0100

War is noisy. It's supposed to be. U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq harass the enemy by using excessive amounts of noise. It's a tactic as old as the battle cry.When hunting al-Qaeda units in Tora Bora, Afghanistan, U.S. soldiers are reported to have brought up cargo containers of equipment that fired death metal songs at excruciatingly painful levels into the mountain tunnels to flush out terrorists. Another tactic, apparently implemented in conjunction with Gen. McChrystal's kinder gentler strategies, is to scream F-16s at low altitude over enemy positions. This is useful in areas where rocketing might cause civilian casualties.But that same noise is injuring our troops. Tinnitus-ringing in the ears usually caused by hearing damage-is the chief complaint of soldiers returning from Ira...

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Fourth International TRI Tinnitus Conference

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:21:43 +0100

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Tinnitus Clinical Knowledge Summary Consultation

NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:36:27 +0100

24/2/10 This is a draft CKS topic published for external consultation. If you would like to take part and provide valuable feedback for the authors, please read the guidance for reviewers. (Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News)

Associations Between Duration of Illicit Drug Use and Health Conditions: Results from the 2005–2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health

Annals of Epidemiology — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: This study provides initial analyses on the relationships between illicit drug use and health conditions based on a large nationally representative sample. These results can help prepare for treating health problems among former and continuing illicit drug users. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology)

Tinnitus does not appear to be inherited

Health News - UPI.com — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 03:32:33 +0100

OSLO, Norway, Feb. 19 (UPI) -- Researchers in Norway suggest that tinnitus -- ringing in the ears -- does not appear to be a highly inherited condition. (Source: Health News - UPI.com)

Tinnitus Not Usually an Inherited Condition

MedicineNet Hearing General — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 07:00:00 +0100

Title: Tinnitus Not Usually an Inherited ConditionCategory: Health NewsCreated: 2/17/2010 4:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 2/18/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Hearing General)

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Associations Between Duration of Illicit Drug Use and Health Conditions: Results from the 2005-2007 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health.

Annals of Epidemiology — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: This study provides initial analyses on the relationships between illicit drug use and health conditions based on a large nationally representative sample. These results can help prepare for treating health problems among former and continuing illicit drug users. PMID: 20171900 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology)

Tinnitus Not Usually an Inherited Condition

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 21:00:00 +0100

Study of thousands of families finds no consistent genetic link Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Genes and Gene Therapy, Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

Study Finds Low Heritability for Tinnitus in General

Modern Medicine — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Genetic factors appear to be of relatively low importance in tinnitus, according to research published in the February issue of the Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery. (Source: Modern Medicine)

Tinnitus does not appear to be a highly inherited condition, study suggests

ScienceDaily Headlines — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:00:00 +0100

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, does not appear to be a highly inherited condition (i.e., does not pass frequently from parents to offspring), according to a new article. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

Study Suggests That Tinnitus Does Not Appear To Be A Highly Inherited Condition

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, does not appear to be a highly inherited condition (i.e., does not pass frequently from parents to offspring), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. "Tinnitus, or the perception of sound without an external acoustic stimulus, is a common but poorly understood symptom," the authors write as background information in the article... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Study Suggests That Tinnitus Does Not Appear To Be A Highly Inherited Condition

Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Low Heritability of Tinnitus: Results From the Second Nord-Trondelag Health Study [Original Article]

Archives of Otolaryngology — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:50:40 +0100

Conclusions This is the first large population-based family study, to our knowledge, to report on the heritability of tinnitus. In contrast to previous speculations in the literature, this low heritability indicates that additive genetic effects explain only a small proportion of the variance of tinnitus in the population. (Source: Archives of Otolaryngology)

Can't Get Tinnitus from Your Mother (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Public Health — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:00:00 +0100

Tinnitus doesn't appear to be a highly heritable condition, researchers say. (Source: MedPage Today Public Health)

Study suggests that tinnitus does not appear to be a highly inherited condition

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(JAMA and Archives Journals) Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, does not appear to be a highly inherited condition (i.e., does not pass frequently from parents to offspring), according to a report in the February issue of Archives of Otolaryngology -- Head & Neck Surgery, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

A Compartment-Based Approach for the Imaging Evaluation of Tinnitus [REVIEW ARTICLES]

American Journal of Neuroradiology — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:01:13 +0100

We describe a sequential compartment-based diagnostic approach, which simplifies the interpretation of imaging studies in patients with tinnitus. The choice of the initial imaging technique depends on the type of tinnitus, associated symptoms, and examination findings. Familiarity with the pathophysiologic mechanisms of tinnitus and the imaging findings is a prerequisite for a tailored diagnostic approach by the radiologist. (Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology)

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Left temporal low-frequency rTMS for the treatment of tinnitus: clinical predictors of treatment outcome – a retrospective study

European Journal of Neurology — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: This study suggests that left temporal low-frequency rTMS has beneficial effects in left-sided and bilateral tinnitus, but not in right-sided tinnitus. In line with the results from earlier studies involving smaller samples, tinnitus duration was found to influence rTMS outcome. (Source: European Journal of Neurology)

Case 4-2010 -- A 53-Year-Old Man with Arthralgias, Oral Ulcers, Vision Loss, and Vocal-Cord Paralysis

New England Journal of Medicine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A 53-year-old man was seen in the rheumatology clinic because of arthralgias, oral ulcers, vision loss, and vocal-cord paralysis. He had been well until 19 months earlier, when generalized arthralgias developed. He was treated with corticosteroids, methotrexate, and etanercept. Fever, myalgias, joint swelling, and tinnitus developed, followed by ulcers on the tongue, odynophagia, sudden unilateral visual loss, and vocal-cord paralysis. (Source: New England Journal of Medicine)

Tuning out my tinnitus

Daily Express - Health — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A FEW days after a dip in the sea on a family holiday in Malaysia, eight-year-old Nicky Jupp began complaining about a high-pitched buzzing noise. Doctors could find no sign of infection and Nicky was eventually diagnosed with tinnitus, a term used to describe the sensation of hearing a noise such as a buzzing and whistling without an external source. (Source: Daily Express - Health)

Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus now available

NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:40:50 +0100

08/02/10 The update presents expert opinion linked to a comprehensive collection of up-to-date research evidence (Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News)

Restored Hearing Making Sound Success

IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

In 2009 a student research project investigating a low frequency therapy for temporary tinnitus was joint runner-up in the 2009 BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, held in Dublin, Ireland. The student research project which has now evolved into a web-based company, Restored Hearing was one of the companies which showcased recently at the 2010 exhibition... (Source: IT / Internet / E-mail News From Medical News Today)

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Restored Hearing Making Sound Success

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:00:00 +0100

Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus: 8-12 February 2010

NLH — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:57:48 +0100

An update of the evidence on this topic from NHS Evidence - ENT and audiology (Source: NLH)

Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus: 8-12 February 2010

NeLM - News — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: NHS Evidence Area: News An update of the evidence on tinnitus from NHS Evidence - ENT and audiology will be available from the link below from 8th February. This evidence update will present a concise summary of the latest expert-reviewed primary and secondary research, combined with a list of current therapeutic uncertainties to prioritise future research. (Source: NeLM - News)

Gorham-Stout disease of the temporal bone

The Laryngoscope — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Gorham-Stout (GS) disease is a rare disease of the bone and is also known as massive osteolysis. Less than 200 cases have been reported in the world literature. A 29-year-old female with a diagnosis of GS disease was identified. She complained of aural fullness and tinnitus bilaterally. Demineralization and moth-eaten changes of the osseous structures of the skull base and posterior fossa were prominent. The left mastoid air cells were opacified and erosion extended to the left jugular foramen, left hypoglossal canal, left stylomastoid process, and left eustachian tube. The radiographic findings and brief literature review are presented. Laryngoscope, 2010 (Source: The Laryngoscope)

Teaching Video NeuroImages: An endoscopic view of symptomatic palatal tremor

Neurology — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:02:05 +0100

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Sustiva 50mg and 200mg capsules (efavirenz) - Revised SPC

NeLM - SPC Changes — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Source: Manufacturer notification Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes Section 4.5 (Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction) has been updated with information on the use of efavirenz and anticoagulants: Warfarin/Efavirenz Interaction not studied. Plasma concentrations and effects of warfarin are potentially increased or decreased by efavirenz. Dose adjustment of warfarin may be required. Section 4.8 (Undesirable effects) has been updated to include flushing, tinnitus and tremor in the post-marketing experience paragraph. (Source: NeLM - SPC Changes)

Risk Factors and Impacts of Incident Tinnitus in Older Adults.

Annals of Epidemiology — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Incident tinnitus was predicted by two otological risk factors, dizziness and hearing loss. Temporal data documented diminished quality of life and psychological well-being in those subjects experiencing tinnitus. This finding highlights the importance of effective intervention strategies to prevent potentially debilitating morbidity associated with tinnitus. PMID: 20123163 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Annals of Epidemiology)

The relationship between various psychosocial factors and physical symptoms reported during primary-care health examinations.

Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The reporting of physical symptoms is often associated with psychosocial factors and these should be taken into account during primary care and, where appropriate, should be further clarified. There are unexpected, gender-related patterns in the association of different psychosocial factors with physical symptoms that warrant further investigation. PMID: 20213377 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift)

Distortion product evoked otoacoustic emissions study with individuals of a fitness gym

Revista CEFAC — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:58:09 +0100

CONCLUSION: this study shows that individuals exposed to electronic amplified music, may have hearing loss complaints and have signs of such loss. (Source: Revista CEFAC)

Auto-perception of auditory and vestibular health in workers exposed to organophosphate

Revista CEFAC — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:58:09 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: dizziness and hearing loss are a constant and subclinical symptoms in occupational exposure suggesting a precocious intoxication signal, harming the quality of life of these workers. (Source: Revista CEFAC)

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The Distressed (Type D) Personality Is Independently Associated With Tinnitus: A Case-Control Study [ORIGINAL RESEARCH REPORTS]

Psychosomatics — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:22:42 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Neuroticism, reduced extraversion, and reduced emotional stability were associated with tinnitus, but the level of prediction of the model improved with the addition of type D personality to the single traits. This might indicate that personality characteristics, and type D personality, in particular, are associated with having tinnitus and might contribute to its perceived severity. (Source: Psychosomatics)

Hearing loss and Tinnitus-the hidden healthcare time bomb.

Drug Discovery Today — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Goldman DR, Holme R Hearing loss and severe tinnitus affect 16% and 1% percent of the population respectively; the prevalence of both conditions increasing with age. In the next 10 years, the number of individuals over the age of 65 years is set to outnumber those under the age of 5 years for the first time in history [1], and by the year 2040 the number of elderly worldwide is set to soar to 1.3 billion [1]. Such changes in demographics will undoubtedly shape new global approaches to healthcare, with a clear need to address conditions more often faced by the elderly, greatly affecting quality of life but currently dismissed as a 'natural' part of the aging process. PMID: 20116447 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Drug Discovery Today)

Metallica drummer struggles with tinnitus: "Once your hearing is gone, it's gone"

Clinical Cases and Images — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:09:00 +0100

From CNN: "I've been playing loud rock music for the better part of 35 years," said Ulrich, 46, drummer for the heavy metal band Metallica. "I never used to play with any kind of protection." Early in his career, without protection for his ears, the loud noise began to follow Ulrich off-stage. "It's this constant ringing in the ears," Ulrich said. "It never sort of goes away. It never just stops." It is a condition called tinnitus, a perception of sound where there is none. "I try to point out to younger kids ... once your hearing is gone, it's gone, and there's no real remedy." The military is generating a tremendous number of tinnitus patients." References: Metallica drummer struggles with ringing in ears. CNN. Posted at Clinical Cases and Images. Stay updated and subscribe, or ...

Coming Soon - Annual Evidence Update on Tinnitus

NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:00:19 +0100

Tinnitus research continues to proliferate and in conjunction with National Tinnitus Week, this evidence update will present a concise summary of the latest emerging evidence on various sub-topics, combined with expert opinion and a list of current therapeutic uncertainties to highlight research gaps. (Source: NLH Specialist Library for ENT and Audiology Latest News)

Cutting Caffeine Won't Quiet Ringing in the Ears

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:22:47 +0100

If you suffer from ringing in the ears, imbibing caffeine won't make it worse, and giving up caffeinated beverages won't make it better, new research from the UK shows. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Caffeine, Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

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Listening to tailor-made notched music reduces tinnitus loudness and tinnitus-related auditory cortex activity [Neuroscience]

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 23:46:59 +0100

Maladaptive auditory cortex reorganization may contribute to the generation and maintenance of tinnitus. Because cortical organization can be modified by... (Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences)

Perception and the impact of music in the hearing of military band musicians

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:44:22 +0100

CONCLUSION: The studied musicians were exposed daily to high sound pressure levels, which might cause health problems, such as tinnitus and hearing loss. Although the subjects considered the intensity of music as loud, they did not take prevention measures during rehearsals. (Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia)

Auditory brainstem evoked potentials in crack and multiple drugs addicts

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:44:22 +0100

CONCLUSION: Auditory brainstem evoked potentials in crack and multiple drugs users did not differ significantly from the control group. Complaints presented by drugs addicts were hyperacusis, auditory hallucination, tinnitus and altered balance. (Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia)

Neuro-Behçet's disease with dizziness

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:18:37 +0100

Abstract: A 30-year-old man had complete-type Behçet's disease since he was 23 years old. Disease signs and symptoms were well controlled. After experiencing no symptoms for some years, however, he experienced dizziness, headache, fever, dysarthria, right facial nerve palsy, and right tinnitus. He showed spontaneous horizontal-rotatory nystagmus directed toward the right side, and upbeat nystagmus. T2-weighted and fluid-attenuated inversion recovery MRI showed slight hyperintense signals in the medulla oblongata, pons, and left midbrain. Neurological involvement in Behçet's disease was diagnosed. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)

Conservative management of advanced external auditory canal cholesteatoma

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:12:48 +0100

Conclusions: EACC is associated with adjacent bony erosion, most often involving the inferior EAC. Despite the potentially destructive nature of these lesions, most cases can be successfully managed with serial debridement. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)

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Caffeine Abstinence: An Ineffective And Potentially Distressing Tinnitus Therapy

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

New research has found giving up caffeine does not relieve tinnitus and acute caffeine withdrawal might add to the problem. This is the first study of its kind to look at the effect of caffeine consumption on tinnitus. The study, by the Centre for Hearing and Balance Studies at Bristol University and supported by a grant from Deafness Research UK, is published online in the International Journal of Audiology... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Caffeine Abstinence: An Ineffective And Potentially Distressing Tinnitus Therapy

Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 08:00:00 +0100

Study casts doubt on caffeine link to tinnitus

ScienceDaily Headlines — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:00:00 +0100

Functional brain abnormalities localized in 55 chronic tinnitus patients: fusion of SPECT coincidence imaging and MRI

Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Mohammad Farhadi, Saeid Mahmoudian, Fariba Saddadi, Ali Reza Karimian, Mohammad Mirzaee, Majid Ahmadizadeh, Khosro Ghasemikian, Saeid Gholami, Esmaeel Ghoreyshi, Saeid Beyty, Ahmadreza Shamshiri, Sedighe Madani, Valery Bakaev, Seddighe Moradkhani & Gholamreza Raeisali (Source: Journal of Cerebral Blood Flow)

Study casts doubt on caffeine link to tinnitus

University of Bristol news — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:37:51 +0100

New research has found giving up caffeine does not relieve tinnitus and acute caffeine withdrawal might add to the problem. (Source: University of Bristol news)

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Revealed: The drug that could end the misery of tinnitus

the Mail online | Health — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:43:39 +0100

A drug pump implanted in the ear is the latest approach for tackling tinnitus which works by releasing a powerful new medicine that calms the overactive nerves. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Study casts doubt on caffeine link to tinnitus

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 05:00:00 +0100

(University of Bristol) New research has found giving up caffeine does not relieve tinnitus and acute caffeine withdrawal might add to the problem. This is the first study of its kind to look at the effect of caffeine consumption on tinnitus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Cellphone Radiation Aids Sick Mice

WSJ.com: Health — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:10:10 +0100

Radiation associated with long-term cellphone use appears to protect against and reverse Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice. Plus, a look at new medical findings on heart health and vitamin D, tinnitus, and bone formation. (Source: WSJ.com: Health)

Risk Factors and Impacts of Incident Tinnitus in Older Adults

Annals of Epidemiology — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:48:20 +0100

Conclusions: Incident tinnitus was predicted by two otological risk factors, dizziness and hearing loss. Temporal data documented diminished quality of life and psychological well-being in those subjects experiencing tinnitus. This finding highlights the importance of effective intervention strategies to prevent potentially debilitating morbidity associated with tinnitus. (Source: Annals of Epidemiology)

Influence of Cochlear Function on Auditory Temporal Resolution in Tinnitus Patients

Audiology and Neurotology — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Audiol Neurotol 2010;15:273281 (DOI:10.1159/000272939) (Source: Audiology and Neurotology)

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Observatory: Suppressing Tinnitus With Music Therapy

NYT > Health — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:24:49 +0100

Researchers have developed a novel approach to treat ringing in the ears that accompanies noise-related hearing loss. (Source: NYT > Health)

Psychosocial aspects of coping with tinnitus and psoriasis patients. A comparative study of suicidal tendencies, anxiety and depression. - Schaaf H, Eipp C, Deubner R, Hesse G, Vasa R, Gieler U.

SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated) — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 15:15:30 +0100

BACKGROUND: Treatment of tinnitus is primarily the task of ENT specialists, while treatment of the psychiatric diseases lies in the hand of psychotherapists. Different from mostly very apparent dermatological diseases, the severity level of tinnitus can of... (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated))

A critical evaluation of Web sites offering patient information on tinnitus.

Ear, Nose and Throat Journal — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Kieran SM, Skinner LJ, Donnelly M, Smyth DA The Internet is a vast information resource for both patients and healthcare professionals. However, the quality and content often lack formal scrutiny, so we examined the quality of patient information regarding tinnitus on the Internet. Using the three most popular search engines (google.com, yahoo.com, and msn.com), we found pertinent Web sites using the search term tinnitus. Web sites' accountability and authorship were evaluated using previously published criteria. The quality of patient information about tinnitus was assessed using a new 10-point scale, the Tinnitus Information Value (TIV). Statistical analysis was performed using the independent sample t-test (p </= 0.05). An electronic database of 90 Web sites was construc...

Auditory discrimination training for tinnitus treatment: the effect of different paradigms

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 16:45:06 +0100

The objective of this study is to compare the effect on tinnitus following two paradigms of ADT. Only patients from 20 to 60 years of age were recruited. Inclusion criteria were pure tone tinnitus of mild or moderate handicap according to the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory score (<56). ADT patients were randomized in two groups: SAME (ADT in the same frequency of tinnitus pitch, 20 patients) and NONSAME (ADT in the frequency one-octave below tinnitus pitch, 21 patients). Groups of pair of tones (70% standard tones ST, 30% deviant tones ST + 0.1–0.5 kHz) were randomly mixed for 20 min/day during 1 month. Patient had to mark when the two sounds of the pair were similar or different. Control group included 26 patients from the waiting list (WLG). Patients...

Listening to Tailored "Notched" Music May Help Control Tinnitus

Medscape Today Headlines — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 16:50:45 +0100

The novel treatment approach appears to reduce loudness and auditory cortex activity. Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

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How 'doctored' music could ease the nightmare of tinnitus

the Mail online | Health — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 08:46:06 +0100

Thousands who experience the nightmare of continual noise may get relief from a new therapy that appears to change the way sound is processed by the brain. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

Music therapy for tinnitus hope

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:01:15 +0100

Personalised music therapy may help cut noise levels experienced by people who suffer from tinnitus, say researchers. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Notched Music Therapy May Diminish Tinnitus (CME/CE)

MedPage Today Neurology — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:24:13 +0100

Listening to music from which certain frequencies have been removed may ease tinnitus, which affects about 10 million people in the U.S., researchers say. (Source: MedPage Today Neurology)

Study says tailored music therapy can ease tinnitus

Reuters: Health — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:13:27 +0100

LONDON (Reuters) - Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Study Says Tailored Music Therapy Can Ease Tinnitus

MedlinePlus Health News — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:13:27 +0100

Individually designed music therapy may help reduce noise levels in people suffering from tinnitus, or ear ringing, German scientists said on Monday. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topic: Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

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Music to the (ringing) ears: New therapy targets tinnitus

Scientific American - Official RSS Feed — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 20:01:00 +0100

Loud, persistent ringing in the ears , known as tinnitus, can be vexing for its millions of sufferers. This perceived noise can be symptomatic of many different ills--from earwax to aging--but the most common cause is from noise-induced hearing loss, such as extended exposure to construction or loud music, and treating many of its underlying neural causes has proven difficult. [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)

Ringing in ears plagues Metallica drummer

CNN.com - Health — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:38:30 +0100

Years of playing drums without protection left Lars Ulrich with a "constant ringing in the ears" that never went away. Except the ringing is not an actual sound -- it's a condition called tinnitus, a perception of sound where there is none. (Source: CNN.com - Health)

Professor Begins Study Of Treatment For Tinnitus Among Military Personnel

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

A University of Alabama researcher is embarking on a $5.6 million phase-three, randomized, controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of an innovative treatment that uses a noise-generating device, along with counseling, to alleviate the debilitating effects of tinnitus - that ringing in the ears that drives some people to distraction. The non-medical habituation-based treatment being studied is known as Tinnitus Retraining Therapy or TRT. The investigational study of TRT will involve tinnitus sufferers drawn from the U.S... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Professor Begins Study Of Treatment For Tinnitus Among Military Personnel

Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Professor Begins Study Of Treatment For Tinnitus Among Military Personnel

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DPOAE in estimation of the function of the cochlea in tinnitus patients with normal hearing

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 14:13:41 +0100

The objective of the investigation was to measure the features of distortion product otoacoustic emissions (DPOAE) in a group of tinnitus patients without hearing loss, estimate the diagnostic value of the parameters for the analysis of cochlear function in the patients, emphasizing those most useful in localizing tinnitus generators, and determine the hypothetical influence of hyperacusis and misophony on DPOAE parameters in tinnitus patients.Patients and methods: The material consisted of 44 patients with tinnitus and without hearing loss. In the control group were 33 patients without tinnitus with the same state of hearing. The tinnitus patients were divided into three subgroups: those with hyperacusis, those with misophonia, and those with neither. After collecting medical history and ...

Bevacizumab fails to treat temporal paraganglioma: discussion and case illustration

Journal of Neuro-Oncology — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 07:10:04 +0100

Abstract Temporal paragangliomas are highly vascular tumors treated primarily by surgical resection. However, surgery to remove these tumors is associated with significant morbidity, including cranial nerve dysfunction. Interestingly, these tumors have been shown to express vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). A variety of tumors expressing VEGF and the VEGF receptor have been shown to reduce in size and vascularity when treated with the VEGF-specific antibody, bevacizumab (Avastin®). We hypothesized that paragangliomas may be treated noninvasively with bevacizumab, either as a primary treatment or as a useful adjuvant to surgical resection or radiation. Thus, our aim was to evaluate the effects of bevacizumab on this patient’s paraganglioma. A 36-year-old female p...

New Research Shows Hope For Tinnitus Sufferers

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0100

Pioneering new research funded by RNID has revealed hope for the early treatment of tinnitus. The study, led by researchers at the University of Western Australia, has revealed that for a certain period, spontaneous nerve activity in the brain previously shown to be associated with some types of tinnitus is dependent on signals from the ear. So temporarily reducing the signals sent from the ear to the brain opens up the possibility of treating tinnitus early after onset. Tinnitus can be a distressing and debilitating condition that affects most people at some point... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

New Research Shows Hope For Tinnitus Sufferers

Ear, Nose and Throat News From Medical News Today — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0100

New Research Shows Hope For Tinnitus Sufferers

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Early treatment hope for tinnitus

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:43:39 +0100

Research has raised the possibility of successfully treating the ear ringing disorder tinnitus soon after its onset. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Gamma Knife radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma: case report and review of the literature

World Journal of Surgical Oncology — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We present a contemporary case report, describing the finding of a vestibular schwannoma in a patient who presented with dizziness and a "clicking" sensation in the ear, but no hearing deficit. Audible clicking is a symptom that, to our knowledge, has not been associated with vestibular schwannoma in the literature. We discuss the diagnosis and patient's decision-making process, which led to treatment with Gamma Knife radiosurgery. Treatment resulted in an excellent radiographic response and complete hearing preservation. This case highlights an atypical presentation of vestibular schwannoma, associated with audible "clicks" and normal hearing. We also provide a concise review of the available literature on modern vestibular schwannoma treatment, which may be useful in guiding treatment de...

Protective effect of Korean red ginseng extract on cisplatin ototoxicity in HEI-OC1 auditory cells

Phytotherapy Research — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

This study investigated the protective effects of Korean red ginseng extract on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in auditory cells. Pretreatment with 2.5 mg/mL of ginseng extract prior to application of 20 [mgr]m of cisplatin significantly increased cell viability after 48 h of incubation in auditory cells. Pretreatment with ginseng extract significantly attenuated the cisplatin-induced increase in reactive oxygen species (ROS). Ginseng extract also inhibited the expression of caspase-3 and poly-ADP-ribose polymerase related to cisplatin-induced apoptosis because a major mechanism of cisplatin-induced toxicity involves ROS production. Thus, Korean red ginseng extract can play both an anti-apoptotic and anti-oxidative role on cisplatin-induced ototoxicity in an auditory cell line. Copyright ©...

Dizziness and vertigo in an older population: the Blue Mountains prospective cross-sectional study

Clinical Otolaryngology — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Our findings highlight the burden imposed by dizziness, indicating dizziness/vertigo are important public health care issues. Clin. Otolaryngol. 2009, 34, 552[ndash]556. (Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)

Observational Study of Prevalence of Long-term Raynaud-Like Phenomena and Neurological Side Effects in Testicular Cancer Survivors

JNCI — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:01:46 +0100

Conclusion Long-term survivors of testicular cancer who were treated with cisplatin-based chemotherapy were more often troubled by dose-dependent neurological side effects and Raynaud-like phenomena compared with those who were not treated with chemotherapy. (Source: JNCI)

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The current status of audiologic rehabilitation for profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss

The Laryngoscope — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Audiologic rehabilitation of individuals with profound unilateral sensorineural hearing loss (USNHL) has traditionally been limited to the use of air-conduction contralateral routing of sound (CROS) hearing aids. Treatment for these individuals has expanded with new applications of the bone-anchored hearing aid (BAHA), transcranial hearing aid (t-CROS), and the cochlear implant. In this article, the authors review the literature that addresses these various treatment options.Contemporary reviewHistorical information is available that describes the limited efficacy of air-conduction CROS hearing aids in lifting hearing handicap associated with USNHL. Current investigations on providing cross hearing are generally focused on use of the BAHA. Little is known at present whether new development...

NSAID prescribing precautions.

American Family Physician — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Risser A, Donovan D, Heintzman J, Page T Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used, but have risks associated with their use, including significant upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Older persons, persons taking anticoagulants, and persons with a history of upper gastrointestinal tract bleeding associated with NSAIDs are at especially high risk. Although aspirin is cardioprotective, other NSAIDs can worsen congestive heart failure, can increase blood pressure, and are related to adverse cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction and ischemia. Cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitors have been associated with increased risk of myocardial infarction; however, the only cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor still available in the United States, celecoxib, seems to be ...

Ear relief

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 11:23:19 +0100

Have two students found a temporary 'cure' for tinnitus? (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Further genotype-phenotype correlations in neurofibromatosis 2.

Clinical Genetics — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We present a comparison between the clinical presentations of patients with mutations that are predicted to produce truncated protein (nonsense/frameshift mutations) to those that result in loss of protein expression (large deletions) to elucidate further genotype-phenotype correlations in NF2. Patients with nonsense/frameshift mutations have a younger age of diagnosis and a higher prevalence/proportion of meningiomas (p = 0.002, 0.014), spinal tumours (p = 0.004, 0.004) and non-VIII cranial nerve tumours (p = 0.006, 0.003). We also found younger age of diagnosis of vestibular schwannomas (p = 0.007), higher mean numbers of cutaneous lesions (p = 0.003) and spinal tumours (p = 0.006) in these patients. With respect to NF2 symptoms, we found younger age of onset of hearing loss (p = 0.010),...

Alternatives to Insulin for Diabetics?

Health News: CBSNews.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:07 +0100

Dr. Jennifer Ashton Answers Viewers' Questions About Diabetes, Tinnitus and Frostbite in "Ask It Early" Series (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

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Alternatives to Insulin for Diabetics?

Health News: CBSNews.com — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:07 +0100

Dr. Jennifer Ashton Answers Viewers' Questions About Diabetes, Tinnitus and Frostbite in "Ask It Early" Series (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)

Musical Cure for Tinnitus

Sound Medicine — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

We've all experienced ringing in the ears from time to time. And normally, it just goes away on its own. But for some people, for tens of millions actually, the ringing doesn't go away. Ever. The condition is called tinnitus, (sometimes pronounced tinnitus). It's usually caused by hearing loss, and what happens is that the brain makes up for its lost hearing ability by creating its own, interna.... (Source: Sound Medicine)

COZAAR 2.5 mg/ml powder and solvent for oral suspension (losartan) - Revised SPC

NeLM - Cardiovascular Medicine — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Source: eMC (electronic Medicines Compendium) Area: Other Library Updates > SPC Changes Revised SPC, includes changes to: Section 4.4 (Special warnings and precautions for Use) - This medicinal product contains lactose.Patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medicine. Section 4.8 (Undesirable Effects) - Under Postmarketing experince, the following additional adverse reactions have been added: tinnitus, pancreatitis, malaise, photosensitivity, rhabdomyolysis, erectile dysfunction/impotence, depression, hyponatraemia. Section 5.1 (Pharmacodynamic Properties) - Two paragraphs describing the results from protocol 326, a paediatric study done in normotensive and ...

4th International TRI Tinnitus Conference 2010

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 14:56:49 +0100

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Changes in the tinnitus handicap questionnaire after cochlear implantation.

American Journal of Audiology — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: Most tinnitus patients benefit from receiving a cochlear implant. PMID: 19949236 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Audiology)

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Non-audiofacial morbidity after Gamma Knife surgery for vestibular schwannoma.

Neurosurgical Focus — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: The results of our review of the literature provide a systematic summary of the published rates of nonaudiofacial morbidity following radiosurgery for vestibular schwannoma. PMID: 19951057 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Neurosurgical Focus)

Sustained delivery of lidocaine into the cochlea using poly lactic/glycolic acid microparticles

The Laryngoscope — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that is known to suppress tinnitus via systemic or local application; however, this effect has only limited duration. The current study aimed to establish a method for the sustained delivery of lidocaine into the cochlea using poly lactic/glycolic acid (PLGA) microparticles.Experimental study.Lidocaine-loaded PLGA microparticles were produced and their in vitro-release profiles were examined. The lidocaine concentrations in the perilymph were measured at different time points following the application of the lidocaine-loaded PLGA microparticles to the round-window membranes of guinea pigs. The possible adverse effects of the local application of lidocaine-loaded PLGA microparticles were also examined.The in vitro analyses revealed that the microparticles wer...

American Tinnitus Association Tinnitus Student Research Grant Program

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

ATA awards a maximum of $10,000 per year for one year. Application deadlines for annual Fall review is June 30th. We accept applications year-round for this annual grant cycle. The American Tinnitus Association Student Research Grant program financially supports scientific studies investigating tinnitus. Studies must be directly concerned with tinnitus and contribute to ATA's goal of finding a cure. Who is eligible for an ATA student grant? Doctoral students, including Ph.D. and Au.D. candidates, or medical residents affiliated with an American (U.S.) non-profit institution. Each candidate must have a qualified mentor supporting their research. Director of Research American Tinnitus Association 522 S.W. 5th St. Ste. 825 Portland, OR 97204 Daniel Born, Director of Research & Special Pr...

American Tinnitus Association Tinnitus Research Grant Program

ScanGrants feed — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

ATA awards a maximum of $300,000 at $100,000 per year over three years. Application deadlines for annual Fall review is June 30th. We accept applications year-round for this annual grant cycle. The American Tinnitus Association Research Grant Program financially supports scientific studies investigating tinnitus. Studies must be directly concerned with tinnitus and contribute to ATA's goal of finding a cure. Who is eligible to apply for an ATA grant? Those scientists and doctors, worldwide, who are seeking tinnitus-related research funding and are affiliated with non-profit institutions. Director of Research American Tinnitus Association 522 S.W. 5th St. Ste. 825 Portland, OR 97204 Daniel Born, Director of Research, at 800-634-8978, x211 or e-mail daniel@ata.org. (Source: ScanGrants feed)

Chemotherapy for testicular cancer causes long-term neurological damage

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews) The November 25 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute contains a report about the long-term side effects experienced by men who received cisplatin-based chemotherapy for testicular cancer. Severe neurological side effects, discoloration of the hands and feet when exposed to the cold (Raynaud-like phenomena), tinnitus, and impaired hearing were found to be common in men who received chemotherapy as opposed to those who did not.Men who received cancer treatment between 1980 and 1994 were given follow-up surveys between 1998 and 2002 to assess their conditions after treatment. Researchers found that in the decades following treatment, those men who received any form of chemotherapy were significantly more likely to be experiencing long-term negative side-effects ...

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Consequences of controlling background sounds: The effect of experiential avoidance on tinnitus interference.

Rehabilitation Psychology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:04:37 +0100

Conclusion: These results suggest that efforts to control tinnitus through sounds can be associated with increased disability in individuals with tinnitus. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2009 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: Rehabilitation Psychology)

Phase-shift treatment for tinnitus of cochlear origin

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 07:09:42 +0100

In conclusion, implementation of phase-shifting did not lead to significant sound cancelling. Our results are discussed and compared to previous studies investigating the effects of phase-out™ in tinnitus patients. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory OtologyDOI 10.1007/s00405-009-1145-yAuthors Olivier Meeus, Brain Research Center Antwerp for Innovative and Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation (BRAI²N), Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), University of Antwerp University Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery Wilrijkstraat 10 2650 Edegem Antwerp BelgiumKaren Heyndrickx, Brain Research Center Antwerp for Innovative and Interdisciplinary Neuromodulation (BRAI²N), Antwerp University Hospital (UZA), University of Antwerp University Department of Otorhinolaryngology a...

Mapping cortical hubs in tinnitus

BMC Biology - Latest articles — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: With the present study we suggest that the hyperactivity of the temporal cortices in tinnitus is integrated in a global network of long-range cortical connectivity. Top-down influence from the global network on the temporal areas relates to the subjective strength of the tinnitus distress. (Source: BMC Biology - Latest articles)

Your Health: Answers on tinnitus, flu and salt water

USATODAY.com Health — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 23:46:11 +0100

What can be done about ringing in your ears or flu viruses in your nose? Those are the questions in this week's mailbag. (Source: USATODAY.com Health)

Venlafaxine: Tinnitus: case report

Reactions — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:04:51 +0100

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Clinical spectrum of patients with erosion of the inner ear by jugular bulb abnormalities

The Laryngoscope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Anatomic variants of the jugular bulb (JB) are common; however, abnormalities such as large high riding JB and JB diverticulum (JBD) are uncommon. Rarely, the abnormal JB may erode into the inner ear. The goal of our study is to report a large series of patients with symptomatic JB erosion into the inner ear.Retrospective review in an academic medical center.Eleven patients with JB abnormality eroding into the inner ear were identified on computed tomography (CT) scan of the temporal bone.Age at presentation was from 5 years to 82 years with six males and five females. The large JB or JBD eroded into the vestibular aqueduct (n = 9) or the posterior semicircular canal (n = 4). The official radiology report usually identified the JB abnormality; however, erosion into these structures by the ...

Pharmacological approaches to the treatment of tinnitus.

Drug Discovery Today — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Elgoyhen AB, Langguth B Tinnitus is the conscious perception of a phantom sound in the absence of an external source. For 1 in 100 of the general population, the condition severely affects quality of life. In spite of the fact that the market for a drug indicated for tinnitus relief is huge, there are still no FDA-approved drugs, and the quest for a tinnitus-targeted compound faces significant<EA> challenges. A wide variety of drugs have been used off-label to treat tinnitus sufferers, with limited but significant <E2> effects in subsets of patients. If the compounds being developed at present by the pharmaceutical industry finally reach the market, they will establish a turning point in the treatment of this pathology. PMID: 19931642 [PubMed - as supplied by p...

Burst stimulation of the auditory cortex: a new form of neurostimulation for noise-like tinnitus suppression.

Journal of Neurosurgery — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Burst stimulation is a new form of neurostimulation that might be helpful in treating symptoms that are intractable to conventional tonic stimulation. Further exploration of this new stimulation design is warranted. PMID: 19911891 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Journal of Neurosurgery)

Tinnitus

Clinical Evidence — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

New evidence; conclusions changed for: Antidepressant drugs for tinnitus One RCT added comparing sertraline (25 mg/day for 1 week followed by 50 mg/day for 15 weeks) versus placebo. It found that sertraline improved tinnitus severity and loudness, clinician-rated anxiety, participant-rated anxiety, and participant-rated depression compared with placebo. However, it found no significant difference between sertraline and placebo in tinnitus annoyance and clinician-rated depression. Considering all evidence reported, potential benefits of antidepressant drugs in the treatment of tinnitus are unclear. Categorisation changed from Trade-off between benefits and harms to Unknown effectiveness. New evidence; conclusion confirmed for: ...

Stomatognathic adaptive motor syndrome is the correct diagnosis for temporomandibular disorders

Medical Hypotheses — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Summary: Temporomandibular disorder is a generic and inadequate conception to be used as a diagnosis. It fails to express the etiology or the pathophysiology and it is mainly associated with the anatomical site. Moreover, the clinical condition presents a mandibular motor problem and not a joint problem. The hypothesis presents the new diagnosis stomatognathic motor adaptive syndrome, which comprehend a motor response and the adaptive processes it induces. Inadequate occlusal contacts cause the mandible to shift in order to reach an ideal intercuspal position. The condylar displacements are proportional to such movements. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) receptors respond to the capsular mechanical stress and the information reaches the trigeminal sensory nuclei. The mandibular modified posit...

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Tinnitus and Translabyrinthine Acoustic Neuroma Surgery

Audiology and Neurotology — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:00:00 +0100

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The 28th European Course on The Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:16:03 +0100

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Auditory test result characteristics of subjects with and without tinnitus.

J Rehabil Res Dev — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:34:03 +0100

This study examined the potential to observe differences in loudness and pitch matches between individuals who experience tinnitus versus those who do not. This study follows a previous pilot study we completed that included 12 subjects with and 12 subjects without tinnitus. The current study included 36 subjects with and 36 without tinnitus. Results of this study revealed no significant differences between groups with regard to decibel sensation level (SL) loudness matches and within-session loudness-match reliability. Between-group differences revealed that the tinnitus subjects had (1) greater decibel sound pressure level loudness matches, (2) better between-session loudness-match reliability, (3) better pitch-match reliability, and (4) higher frequency pitch matches. These findings sup...

Tinnitus and Hyperacusis: Developing Evidence Based Practice

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:20:17 +0100

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More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide

Health News from Medical News Today — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

As many as one in seven people will experience tinnitus, or ringing in their ears, at some time of their life, but not enough is being done to support patients who experience this distressing condition, according to an extensive research review in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide

Hearing / Deafness News From Medical News Today — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0100

Plea for more research into tinnitus

Scotsman.com News - Health — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

AS MANY as one in seven people will experience tinnitus at some time of their life, but not enough is being done to support patients with the condition, research claims. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

The effectiveness of bibliotherapy in alleviating tinnitus-related distress

Journal of Psychosomatic Research — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Information on the effectiveness of using a self-help book, without therapist assistance, in alleviating distress is important, as bibliotherapy can provide inexpensive treatment that is not bound by time or place. (Source: Journal of Psychosomatic Research)

Action Needed for Millions of Tinnitus Sufferers

Disabled World — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 20:39:28 +0100

More action is needed to support millions of tinnitus sufferers worldwide

EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:00:00 +0100

(Wiley-Blackwell) One in seven people worldwide will suffer from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) at some point. It is the most common injury arising from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and 75 pecent of 18 to 30 year-olds who go to nightclubs and concerts may experience temporary tinnitus. A research review (150 papers over 25 years) suggests that 94 percent of people are told nothing can be done. But help is at hand. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

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Tinnitus drives some sufferers to distraction

CTV Health — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:51:30 +0100

For the last two years, Nancy Bierlmeier has been living with a constant companion she wishes would go away and leave her in peace. Whether working, eating, conversing or trying to sleep, Bierlmeier is nearly driven to distraction by a loud, high-pitched hum in her ears that never goes away. (Source: CTV Health)

Endolymphatic hydrops and therapeutic effects are visualized in 'atypical' Meniere's disease.

Acta Oto-Laryngologica — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:22:09 +0100

Authors: Miyagawa M, Fukuoka H, Tsukada K, Oguchi T, Takumi Y, Sugiura M, Ueda H, Kadoya M, Usami S A 53-year-old male with fluctuating low frequency sensorineural hearing loss and tinnitus, but without vertigo, was evaluated by MRI obtained by intratympanic injection of a gadolinium-based contrast agent (GBCA) before and after the administration of isosorbide. The endolymphatic hydrops was semi-quantitatively evaluated by a 3.0-T MR scanner. For quantification, the affected side/contralateral side ratios were calculated. A gadodiamide (a kind of GBCA)-enhanced space surrounding the endolymph in the affected side with a 0.50 ratio (which may have represented endolymphatic hydrops) improved after isosorbide therapy to a 0.98 ratio. Thus, endolymphatic hydrops was demonstrated in a patie...

Ear symptoms in children with Fabry disease: data from the Fabry Outcome Survey

Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:37:28 +0100

Conclusions: Hearing loss is a well-known clinical manifestation in patients with Fabry disease. It was reported in significant numbers of children in the FOS signs and symptoms questionnaire, but confirmed in only 19% by formal audiometry. The subjective hearing impairment may have been due to middle-ear effusions in many cases. Tinnitus is a well-recognized symptom in Fabry disease and can present in childhood. The presence of tinnitus correlated with overall disease severity. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory ORIGINAL ARTICLEDOI 10.1007/s10545-009-1290-xAuthors A. Keilmann, University Hospital Department for ENT and Communication Disorders Langenbeckstr. 1 55101 Mainz GermanyD. Hajioff, Southmead Hospital Department of Otolaryngology Bristol UKU. Ramaswami, Addenbrooke’s Un...

Drug usage evaluation of dapsone

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:05:17 +0100

Kannan G, Vasantha J, Rani N Vanitha, Thennarasu P, Kousalya K, Anuradha P, Reddy C UmaMaheswaraIndian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2009 71(4):456-460Dapsone has been the principal drug in a multidrug regimen recommended by the World Health Organization for the treatment of leprosy. It is also widely used by dermatologists in varied skin conditions like dermatitis herpetiformis, bullous pemphigoid, Behcet's disease, lupus erythematous and a host of other skin diseases. Hence an attempt has been made to review the utilization and qualitative evaluation of dapsone over a period of 6 months in a tertiary care teaching hospital. The study consisted of 80 patients (54 leprosy and 26 non-leprosy patients), prescribed with dapsone 100 mg oral once daily. The prescribing patterns of d...

Type D personality among noncardiovascular patient populations: a systematic review

General Hospital Psychiatry — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Type D is a vulnerability factor that not only affects people with cardiovascular conditions but also those with other medical conditions. Type D was associated with poor physical and mental health status and poor self-management of the disease. Consequently, including Type D in future studies seems warranted. (Source: General Hospital Psychiatry)

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Occurrence of signs and symptoms of temporomandibular dysfunction in musicians

Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:40:00 +0100

CONCLUSION: The sum of factors presented puts players of certain musical instruments as a group susceptible to present signs and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder, including auditory symptoms. Therefore, the practice of these instruments may be considered a trigger, as well as an aggravating or perpetuating factor of a previously existing problem. (Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Fonoaudiologia)

British Society of Otology Tinnitus Course

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:09:13 +0100

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Effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor on Treating Tinnitus in Patients Stratified for Presence of Depression or Anxiety

Karger Publishers — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Audiol Neurotol 2010;15:187-193 (DOI:10.1159/000251916) (Source: Karger Publishers)

Tinnitus in postherpetic neuralgia

The Journal of Headache and Pain — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:53:59 +0100

We describe a woman who developed postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) located on the skin areas of the left ophthalmic division of the fifth cranial nerve without ocular involvement. PHN was associated with tinnitus, which was located ipsilaterally to the painful side and increased in proportion to the intensity of pain. Tinnitus was responsive to treatment with duloxetine, 60 mg daily, and subsided when the PHN resolved. This is the first description of tinnitus in PHN. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Brief ReportDOI 10.1007/s10194-009-0167-6Authors Milena De Marinis, Sapienza University of Rome Department of Neurological Sciences Viale dell’ Università 30 00185 Rome ItalyValter Santilli, “Sapienza” University Department of Locomotor Apparatus Sciences Rome Italy ...

BSA Clinical Update Day: Management of Tinnitus and Hyperacusis in Children

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 13:12:12 +0100

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The British Tinnitus Association Advises On Latest Research

Health News from Medical News Today — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

New scientific research, which claims to have identified the area of the brain that is activated when a person suffers from tinnitus, may raise false hope among sufferers, according to the British Tinnitus Association (BTA), the only charity in the UK solely dedicated to supporting those with tinnitus. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Effects of extracochlear gacyclidine perfusion on tinnitus in humans: a case series

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:27:36 +0100

Abstract Gacyclidine, a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist, is a phencyclidine derivative with neuroprotective properties. It has been previously safely administered intravenously to acute traumatic brain-injured patients. Experiments in guinea pigs have shown that local administration of gacyclidine to the cochlea can suppress salicylate-induced tinnitus. Thus, we thought that patients with therapy-resistant sensorineural tinnitus might benefit from a local therapy with gacyclidine. As a compassionate treatment, we administered aqueous gacyclidine solution via a Durect RWμCathTM into the round window niche in six patients with unilateral deafness associated with tinnitus. The response of each patient to the drug treatment was given a numerical value by the use of a ...

RNID Chief Scientific Advisor

Society for Endocrinology — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0100

The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) are seeking a Chief Scientific Advisor to work 15 hours per week reporting to the Chief Executive. The purpose of the role is to: Provide leadership to RNID’s biomedical research programme internally and externally, to drive new treatments and interventions for hearing loss and tinnitus, ultimately aiming to find a cure for deafness; Deliver RNID’s strategic objectives for biomedical research; Ensure that within the Executive Leadership Team science and medical research in particular, are appropriately represented; Brief and advise the Board of Trustees on RNID’s biomedical research programmes; Represent RNID at national and international science based events; Line manage the Director of Biomedical Research. To ap...

[Palate veil and hammer tensors: Anatomical, functional and symptomatic links.]

Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

CONCLUSIONS: There is a need for an interdisciplinary management between physician and specialized dentist in cases of craniofacial pain. PMID: 19850273 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola)

Med Sci Monit 2009; 15(11):PI55-60 "The effects of alprazolam on tinnitus: A cross-over randomized clinical trial"

Medical Science Monitor — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:44:00 +0100

Conclusions: These results suggest that although alprazolam did not improve the THI score or sensation level of loudness significantly, it has a desirable effect on VAS. Further work is needed to determine the beneficial effects of alprazolam in distressed or depressed patients. (Source: Medical Science Monitor)

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Evaluation of tinnitus patients with normal hearing sensitivity using TEOAEs and TEN test

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:07:29 +0100

Conclusion: This work has shown a higher prevalence of OAE abnormalities in tinnitus patients with normal hearing in contrast to TEN test denoting the more vulnerability of OHCs to damage. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)

Vasodilators and vasoactive substances for idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss

Neurological Conditions Specialist Library — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:22:33 +0100

Cochrane systematic review. Summary: Idiopathic sudden sensorineural hearing loss (ISSHL) is sudden hearing loss where clinical assessment fails to reveal a cause. Hearing loss may vary from partial to total loss, and is usually accompanied by tinnitus. It has been frequently considered that ISSHL may have a vascular origin (i.e. is related to the blood circulatory system) and vasodilators and rheological substances are widely used as treatments. Vasodilators are drugs which widen blood vessels and thus improve blood flow. Vasoactive/rheological substances increase flow through blood vessels in other ways (such as by altering the viscosity of fluid). We found three trials, involving 189 participants, which showed improvement in hearing thresholds in those treated with vasodilators compared...

MEG imaging finds where tinnitus rings in the brain

AuntMinnie.com Headlines — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:00:00 +0100

SAN DIEGO - Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit have found that magnetoencephalography (MEG) imaging can help doctors locate -- and possibly treat -- the part of the brain repsonsible for the mysterious ringing in the ears known as tinnitus. (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)

Non-invasive Imaging Technique Can Help Diagnose Tinnitus

ScienceDaily Headlines — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:00:00 +0100

A new study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)

The New Buzz On Detecting Tinnitus

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 08:00:00 +0100

It's a ringing, a buzzing, a hissing or a clicking - and the patient is the only one who can hear it. Complicating matters, physicians can rarely pinpoint the source of tinnitus, a chronic ringing of the head or ears that can be as quiet as a whisper or as loud as a jackhammer. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Detecting Tinnitus Sound

Disabled World — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:37:34 +0100

Henry Ford Hospital study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can actually aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus. (Source: Disabled World)

Technique can pinpoint tinnitus

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 23:02:43 +0100

It is possible to pinpoint the area of the brain that is activated when a person suffers from tinnitus, US doctors say. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Study: The new buzz on detecting tinnitus

EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 04:00:00 +0100

(Henry Ford Health System) A Henry Ford Hospital study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)

Changing trends in otorhinolaryngological diseases at a non-government clinic in Jaipur

Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:55:45 +0100

Conclusion This study from an Indian urban ENT center shows a significantly increasing trend in chronic and degenerative ear diseases and decline in infection related diseases. Content Type Journal ArticleCategory Main ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12070-009-0061-1Authors Kiran Gaur, Banasthali Vidyapeeth Deemed University Department of Statistics Jaipur IndiaNeeraj Kasliwal, Dr. K. C. Kasliwal’s ENT Centre Jaipur IndiaAmit Bhandari, Dr. K. C. Kasliwal’s ENT Centre Jaipur IndiaB. Amisha, Dr. K. C. Kasliwal’s ENT Centre Jaipur IndiaV. P. Gupta, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur & School of Management Studies, Institute of Management Studies Department of Statistics Ghaziabad IndiaRajeev Gupta, Fortis Escorts Hospital Department of Medicine Jaipur India Journal Indian J...