MedWorm: Tinnitus

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)

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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)

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)

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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)

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))

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)

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)

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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)

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)

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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

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

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 ...

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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

Hearing / Deafness News From Medical News Today — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:00:00 +0100

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)

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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)

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...

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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)

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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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)

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)

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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 ...

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)

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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 ...

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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: ...

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)

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)

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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)

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...

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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)

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)

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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...

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[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)

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)

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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)

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)

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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...

Teen Inventors Fight Tinnitus

Scientific American - Official RSS Feed — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:08 +0100

[ The following is an exact transcript of this podcast. ]Ever get a ringing in your ears after a loud blast of music on your iPod? That’s one example of the usually temporary condition called tinnitus, the sensation of sound even when no sound is being produced. But a new invention--created by high school students--may help. [More] (Source: Scientific American - Official RSS Feed)

Teen Inventors Fight Tinnitus

Scientific American Topic - Medical Technology — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:03:08 +0100

cDNA microarray expression profile in vestibular schwannoma: correlation with clinical and radiological features

Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:36:30 +0100

Vestibular schwannomas are benign tumors of the vestibular nerves accounting for 10% of intracranial tumors. Hearing loss, tinnitus, and disequilibrium are the most frequently encountered symptoms, but large tumors may lead to brain compression and severe complications. It is known that inactivation of merlin, the product of the NF2 tumor suppressor gene, is responsible for development of vestibular schwannoma, both in sporadic and in bilateral, syndromic, and familial cases. In a recent meta-analysis of constitutional and somatic NF2 alterations, Ahronowitz et al. identified 1,070 small genetic changes detected primarily by exon scanning, 42 intragenic changes of one whole exon or larger, and 29 gross chromosomal rearrangements and whole-gene deletions. Genomic regions other than chromos...

Cortical Activation during a Pitch Discrimination Task in Tinnitus Patients and Controls -- An fMRI Study

Karger Publishers — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Audiol Neurotol 2010;15:137-148 (DOI:10.1159/000241094) (Source: Karger Publishers)

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Jefferson First Hospital In City To Offer New, Non-Invasive Tinnitus Treatment

Health News from Medical News Today — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0100

The Jefferson Balance and Hearing Center of the Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital is the first hospital in Philadelphia to offer the FDA-cleared Neuromonics Tinnitus Treatment. This therapy is proven to interact, interrupt and desensitize tinnitus by delivering a customized neural stimulus, embedded in clinically modified music. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Teenagers and music induced hearing loss

The Journal of Pediatrics — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:01:49 +0100

A 2002 survey of knowledge about music-induced hearing loss (via www.mtv.com) revealed that, although nearly half of the respondents admitted symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss after loud music exposure, only a minority were aware of the risk to their hearing. A follow-up study was performed by the same group in 2007, and, although most respondents indicated that they would adopt protective precautions if made aware of the risk, most were still unaware of the risks of hearing loss following loud music exposure. (Source: The Journal of Pediatrics)

What Is Meniere's Disease? What Causes Meniere's Disease?

Health News from Medical News Today — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:00:00 +0100

Meniere's disease (MÃ©niÃ¨re's disease) is a condition with vertigo, tinnitus (ringing, buzzing, noises in the ears) and progressive deafness. Meniere's disease is caused by a dysfunction of the endolymphatic sac (semi-circular canals) in the inner ear - also known as the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a system of small fluid-filled channels that send signals of sound and balance to the brain. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Vestibulocochlear toxicity in a pair of siblings 15 years apart secondary to aspartame: two case reports

Cases Journal — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion: Aspartame had a vestibulocochlear toxicity in a pair of siblings, suggesting a genetic susceptibility to aspartame toxicity. Even though the yield may be low, asking patients with dizziness, vertigo, tinnitus, or high-frequency hearing loss about their aspartame consumption and suggesting cessation of its use, may prove helpful for some. (Source: Cases Journal)

Quality of life in postoperative vestibular schwannoma patients

The Laryngoscope — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

To quantify the postoperative quality of life (QOL) in patients following vestibular schwannoma surgery in a new multidisciplinary skull base unit.Cross-sectional study.The Australian Short Form 36 (SF-36) quality of life health questionnaire was administered to 121 consecutive patients surgically treated for vestibular schwannoma between 1999 and 2007 at Westmead Hospital, New South Wales, Australia. QOL scores were calculated using a standardized process across the eight SF-36 health domains and compared to sex- and age- matched healthy Australian population.An 81% response rate (98 patients) was obtained. The postoperative QOL in vestibular schwannoma patients was significantly less than the appropriate matched healthy Australian population in one health domain of role physical limitati...

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Middle Ear Adenoma: A Challenging Diagnosis [HEAD AND NECK]

American Journal of Neuroradiology — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

We report the case of a 48-year-old man with a history of decreased left-sided hearing and intermittent pulsatile tinnitus. High-resolution CT of the temporal bones revealed a well-defined left middle ear soft-tissue attenuation abutting the head of the malleus. Surgical excision revealed a middle ear adenoma. (Source: American Journal of Neuroradiology)

Venlafaxine-associated tinnitus.

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 01:58:38 +0100

Authors: Pondrom MF, Brahm NC PMID: 19729562 [PubMed - in process] (Source: American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy : AJHP)

Physicians appeals on the dangers of mobile communication - what is the evidence? Assessment of public health data.

International Journal of Hygiene and Environmental health — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Zur Nieden A, Dietz C, Eikmann T, Kiefer J, Herr CE In October 2002 German physicians appealed to persons in the field of health care, politicians and the public with "great concern" ("Freiburger Appell", "Appeal of Freiburg") claiming "soaring incidences of symptoms and diseases in the general population" to be causally related to the "commence of radio (wave) burden", i.e. due to mobile radio technology. This first example was followed by several further appeals published nationally and Europe-wide up until today. The aim of the present paper is an evaluation of the scientific literature and databases to check incidence and prevalence of symptoms and diseases stated in the appeals to have "dramatically increased" or to have appeared in "greater frequency" in adults. If the a...

Review paper: more than ringing in the ears: a review of tinnitus and its psychosocial impact

Journal of Clinical Nursing — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions. Tinnitus, a widespread, often intractable condition, affects millions of people; there is considerable debate about its causes. Tinnitus is distressing and may be severe enough to affect lifestyle and quality of life. Affected patients need considerable support and advice on healthcare options, encouragement to try different treatments and recognition that help and hope are available. Though patients may have to learn to live with tinnitus, the most important thing is that they recognise that help is available. (Source: Journal of Clinical Nursing)

[Detection of ototoxic effect of cisplatin with otoacoustic emission in testicular cancer patients]

Magyar Onkologia — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Authors: Krisztina B The aim of the research was to detect the acute and long-term ototoxic effect of cisplatin in testicular cancer patients, using OAE (otoacoustic emission), a highly sensitive new objective method, for detecting medication-related hearing loss. Secondary objective was to evaluate the risk factors that contribute to hearing loss. In the study for acute hearing loss ten males with different histological types of testicular germ cell tumor were examined with TOAE (transiently evoked otoacoustic emission), before the 1st and after the 5th day of their 1st cycle of cytostatic therapy. Patients received 100 mg/m 2 cisplatin per cycle (20 mg/m 2 for five days). Ten age-matched healthy volunteers of good hearing and without treatment were also examined with the same method....

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Differences at brain SPECT between depressed females with and without adult ADHD and healthy controls: etiological considerations

BioMed Central — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The findings confirm the previous observation of a cerebellar involvement in ADHD. Higher bilateral frontal 99mTc-HMPAO uptake in "Depression + ADHD" compared to in "Depression" indicate a difference between these subgroups. 99mTc-HMPAO uptake mechanisms are discussed. (Source: BioMed Central)

18. Real-time fMRI biofeedback may improve chronic tinnitus: Proof of principle

Clinical Neurophysiology — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Purpose: Tinnitus is accompanied by excess auditory activations. Transient reduction of this activation via transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) may reduce tinnitus. We tested the hypothesis that participants with chronic tinnitus can learn to voluntarily reduce the auditory activation by means of real-time fMRI biofeedback. (Source: Clinical Neurophysiology)

[A case of sudden-onset hearing loss in a patient treated with peginterferon alpha-2b and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C.]

Korean J Hepatol — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

We report a 60-year-old male patient who developed sudden-onset hearing loss during combination therapy with pegylated interferon alpha and ribavirin for chronic hepatitis C. This patient had been diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C (genotype Ib) and early-stage liver cirrhosis 3 years previously, and had been treated with conventional interferon-alpha and ribavirin for 12 months. However, 6 months from the end of the treatment course the patient relapsed and received combination retreatment with pegylated interferon alpha-2b and ribavirin. He developed sudden-onset right-side hearing loss and tinnitus 42 weeks after the start of this retreatment. Pure-tone audiometry revealed a right-side hearing loss of 60~90dB. The patient consequently immediately discontinued the pegylated interferon th...

[Detection of ototoxic effect of cisplatin with otoacoustic emission in testicular cancer patients.]

Magyar Onkologia — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Biró K The aim of the research was to detect the acute and long-term ototoxic effect of cisplatin in testicular cancer patients, using OAE (otoacoustic emission), a highly sensitive new objective method, for detecting medication-related hearing loss. Secondary objective was to evaluate the risk factors that contribute to hearing loss. In the study for acute hearing loss ten males with different histological types of testicular germ cell tumor were examined with TOAE (transiently evoked otoacoustic emission), before the 1st and after the 5th day of their 1st cycle of cytostatic therapy. Patients received 100 mg/m 2 cisplatin per cycle (20 mg/m 2 for five days). Ten age-matched healthy volunteers of good hearing and without treatment were also examined with the same method....

Chronic Physical Effects and Health Care Utilization in Long-Term Ovarian Germ Cell Tumor Survivors: A Gynecologic Oncology Group Study [Gynecologic Cancer]

Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusion Although a few sequelae of treatment persist, in general, OGCT survivors enjoy a healthy life comparable to that of controls. (Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology)

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Emerging pharmacotherapy of tinnitus

Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs: Table of Contents — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:14:45 +0100

Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs , Early Online. (Source: Expert Opinion: Expert Opinion on Emerging Drugs: Table of Contents)

17th Annual Conference on Management of the Tinnitus Patient

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:06:38 +0100

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British Tinnitus Association Annual Conference

NLH - ENT and Audiology - Events — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:07:04 +0100

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Association between tinnitus retraining therapy and a tinnitus control instrument

Auris, Nasus, Larynx — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:23:14 +0100

Conclusion: : Significant improvement in THI and VAS scores was found as early as 1 month of treatment and later compared with those on initial examination, suggesting that TRT with a TCI may be an effective treatment for tinnitus. It resulted that many patients chose the speech noise or the white noise. And also it was indicated that noise generators set at just below mixing point with tinnitus are more effective. In this study, however, speech noise was often selected probably because of the reduced output at high frequencies and the level of comfort. As white noise produces greater sound volume, patients tended to switch from other therapeutic sound to white noise at the second adjustment. These findings may help administer acoustic therapy in the future. (Source: Auris, Nasus, Larynx)

Efficacy and safety of bilateral continuous theta burst stimulation (cTBS) for the treatment of chronic tinnitus: design of a three-armed randomized controlled trial

Trials — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Background: Tinnitus, the perception of sound and noise in absence of an auditory stimulus, has been shown to be associated with maladaptive neuronal reorganization and increased activity of the temporoparietal cortex. Transient modulation of tinnitus by repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) indicated that this area is critically involved in the pathophysiology of tinnitus and suggested new treatment strategies. However, the therapeutic efficacy of rTMS in tinnitus is still unclear, individual response is variable, and the optimal stimulation area disputable. Recently, continuous Theta burst stimulation (cTBS) has been put forward as an effective rTMS protocol for the reduction of pathologically enhanced cortical excitability. Methods: 48 patients with chronic subjective tinn...

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The Auditory Midbrain of P0065ople with Tinnitus: Abnormal Sound-Evoked Activity Revisited.

Hearing Research — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Melcher JR, Levine RA, Bergevin C, Norris B Sound-evoked fMRI activation of the inferior colliculi (IC) was compared between tinnitus and non-tinnitus subjects matched in threshold (normal), age, depression, and anxiety. Subjects were stimulated with broadband sound in an "on/off" fMRI paradigm with and without on-going sound from the scanner coolant pump. (1) With pump sounds off, the tinnitus group showed greater stimulus-evoked activation of the IC than the non-tinnitus group, suggesting abnormal gain within the auditory pathway of tinnitus subjects. (2) Having pump sounds on reduced activation in the tinnitus, but not the non-tinnitus group. This result suggests response saturation in tinnitus subjects, possibly occurring because abnormal gain increased response amplitude ...

The British Tinnitus Association Warns Soldiers Of Dangers Of Excessive Noise

Health News from Medical News Today — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 11:00:00 +0100

The British Tinnitus Association (BTA) is advising members of the Armed Forces to be aware of the dangers of excessive noise while they are undergoing training and intense combat. The warning comes as a soldier who had suffered permanent hearing loss and tinnitus in one ear as a result of exposure to excessive noise, during basic training, was highlighted in the media this week. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

A Cluster Randomised Trial of an Internet-Based Intervention Program for Tinnitus Distress in an Industrial Setting.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Abbott JA, Kaldo V, Klein B, Austin D, Hamilton C, Piterman L, Williams B, Andersson G The effectiveness of a therapist-supported Internet intervention program for tinnitus distress in an industrial setting was evaluated using a cluster randomised design. Fifty-six Australian employees of two industrial organisations were randomly assigned, based on their work site (18 work sites from BP Australia and five from BHP Billiton), to either a cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program or an information-only control program. Participants were assessed at pre- and postprogram, measuring tinnitus distress, depression, anxiety, stress, quality of life, and occupational health. The CBT program was not found to be superior to the information program for treating tinnitus distress. A hig...

Protective Effect of Ursolic Acid from Cornus officinalis on the Hydrogen Peroxide-Induced Damage of HEI-OC1 Auditory Cells.

The American Journal of Chinese Medicine — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:30:05 +0100

Authors: Yu HH, Hur JM, Seo SJ, Moon HD, Kim HJ, Park RK, You YO The fruits of Cornus officinalis have been used in traditional oriental medicine for treatment of inner ear diseases, such as tinnitus and hearing loss. In the present study, we investigated the protective effect of C. officinalis on hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity in HEI-OC1 auditory cells. The results from bioassay-guided fractionation of methanol extract of C. officinalis fruits showed that ursolic acid is a major active component. Ursolic acid (0.05-2 mug/ml) had protective effect against the HEI-OC1 cell damage and reduced lipid peroxidation in a dose-dependent manner. In addition, pre-treatment with ursolic acid significantly attenuated the decrease of activities of catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (...

Are wind farms a health risk?

NHS News Feed — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:20:00 +0100

This study provides no conclusive evidence that wind turbines have an effect on health or are causing the set of symptoms described here as "wind turbine syndrome". The study design was weak, the study was small and there was no comparison group. Asking this particular group about their symptoms prior to their exposure to wind turbines was not a sufficient control measure. Many of the participants were reportedly already convinced that wind turbines were to blame for their symptoms and were actively trying to move out of their homes or had already moved. It is also impossible to know how frequent these symptoms are in people who live near wind turbines compared to those who don’t. There is also no information on how the group was selected in the first place and some uncertainty...

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Preface

Otolaryngologic clinics of North America — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Benign tumors of the base of the skull, such as vestibular schwannoma, glomus jugulare, and meningiomas commonly cause symptoms referable to the realm of an otolaryngologist. Specifically, the symptoms of these types of tumors may include hearing loss, dizziness, tinnitus, facial numbness, facial paralysis, or difficulty swallowing. For this reason, otolaryngologists are the physicians most frequently involved in the care of these patients. (Source: Otolaryngologic clinics of North America)

Molecular aspects of tinnitus.

Hearing Research — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Authors: Knipper M, Zimmermann U, Müller M Molecular changes caused by sensory trauma and subsequent structural alterations of the central nervous system are only beginning to be identified. In most cases, the generation of tinnitus can be linked to damage of the peripheral auditory system, probably even in cases where hearing impairment cannot be assessed by audiometry. Within a common view, acoustic trauma and salicylate induce abnormal excitability at the level of the brainstem, subcortical and cortical level that may be related to tinnitus.The present review summarizes studies emphasizing a crucial role of molecular events that occur in the cochlea exhibiting the potential to alter the network activity in distinct areas of the brain, including the limbic system. We proceed fro...

Intratympanic injection of autologous blood for traumatic perilymphatic fistulas

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:42 +0100

A perilymphatic fistula (PLF) is any abnormal communication between the middle ear or mastoid and the inner ear. Trauma, prior stapes surgery, and barotrauma are accepted etiologies; however, controversy exists over the existence of spontaneous PLF. Typical symptoms include fluctuating sensorineural hearing loss, tinnitus, aural fullness, vertigo, and disequilibrium. PLF diagnosis is based on history, complete examination, and a positive fistula test. A positive fistula test is confirmed by the elicitation of nystagmus or a sense of motion. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)

Deep brain stimulation effects in patients with tinnitus

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:00:40 +0100

Conclusion: These results suggest that DBS of nonauditory thalamus structures may provide tinnitus relief for some patients. (Source: Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery)

Measuring tinnitus loudness using constrained psychophysical scaling.

American Journal of Audiology — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions Our 14 trained subjects judged loudness similarly to normal-hearing subjects for pure tones at normal-hearing, non-tinnitus frequencies, implying that their judgments of tinnitus loudness were valid. Constrained scaling of tinnitus loudness yielded measurements that were substantially greater than the SL of sounds matched to tinnitus loudness. Our total of 16 subjects fell into two groups based on hearing loss and/or extent of abnormal loudness growth at the tinnitus frequency, and several aspects of tinnitus experience. Finally, as previously found, there was little correlation between tinnitus loudness, no matter how measured, and the impact of tinnitus on daily life as measured by the THI. PMID: 19638478 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: American Journal of Au...

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Postpartum vertigo and superior semicircular canal dehiscence syndrome.

Obstetrics and Gynecology — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 05:46:25 +0100

CONCLUSION:: Superior semicircular canal dehiscence is recognized increasingly as a cause of multiple otologic symptoms. Obstetricians and gynecologists with patients complaining about postpartum vertigo should inquire about symptom onset and focus their questions around events during the second stage of labor. Patients with symptoms of dehiscence should be referred to a neurootologist for treatment, including possible surgical repair. PMID: 19622951 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Psychometric properties of the Chinese (Cantonese) Tinnitus Handicap Inventory

Clinical Otolaryngology — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

Conclusions: The results suggest that the Chinese (Cantonese) version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory is a reliable and valid measure of general tinnitus-related distress that can be used in clinical settings to quantify the impact of tinnitus on daily life. (Source: Clinical Otolaryngology)

People Still Pumping Up the Volume

MedlinePlus Health News — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0100

Most would turn music down if doctor told them to, survey finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Hearing Disorders and Deafness, Noise, Tinnitus (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

On This Day in Science History - July 21

About.com Chemistry — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 23:00:00 +0100

July 21st marks the passing of Alan Shepard. Shepard was one of the original seven Mercury astronauts and the first American to enter space. He was supposed to command the first Gemini mission for NASA but was removed from flight status when it was discovered his suffered from Ménière's disease. Ménière's disease is a condition that affects the inner ear and can disrupt balance and hearing. It can also cause extreme vertigo in some cases and tinnitus. That's not the best condition to have as a test pilot, let alone an astronaut where disorientation is common to the job. NASA kept him on as the Chief of the Astronaut Office where he coordinated astronaut activities and training programs. Fortunately for him, by May of 1969, a corrective surgery was developed to correct Ménière's disea...