Tinnitus News and Research

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Alarming report on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs published online

An alarming report from patient online websites on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs has been published in one of the last issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by investigators from the University of Bologna and North America.

21 Mar 2013

Fast-progressing hearing impairment linked to fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Rapid hearing loss in both ears may be a symptom of the rare but always-fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease and should be considered a reason for clinicians to test for the disorder.

15 Mar 2013

Restored Hearing to launch clinical trials to find cure for permanent tinnitus

Restored Hearing, a company established by physics students from University College Dublin and the University of Edinburgh, is preparing to launch a series of clinical trials in Edinburgh to see if its 'sound therapy' for temporary tinnitus can be used to treat a more serious permanent 'ringing in the ears'.

13 Mar 2013

Women with emotional exhaustion exhibit sound hypersensitivity when exposed to stress

Women suffering from stress-related exhaustion exhibit hypersensitivity to sounds when exposed to stress. In some cases, a sound level corresponding to a normal conversation can be perceived as painful. This according to a study from Karolinska Institutet and Stockholm University's Stress Research Institute in Sweden, which tested sensitivity to sounds immediately after a few minutes' artificially induced stress.

16 Jan 2013

Festive season can trigger new cases of tinnitus

On the run-up to New Year, most of us stock-up with remedies for a sore head, bloated tummy, itching eyes and a bout of flu. But have you ever stopped to consider your hearing?

19 Dec 2012

UCB to sponsor key sets of VIMPAT C-V data at 66th American Epilepsy Society annual meeting

UCB, a global biopharmaceutical company focusing on CNS and immunology treatment and research, is sponsoring key sets of VIMPAT® (lacosamide) C-V data at the 66th Annual Meeting of the American Epilepsy Society (AES) in San Diego, Calif., November 30 - December 4.

29 Nov 2012

Telephone-based tinnitus-management program shows promise

Results from a pilot study suggest that people with tinnitus benefit from a progressive management program including cognitive behavioral therapy.

30 Oct 2012

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can benefit patients with depression, debilitating tinnitus

Three patients who have suffered periodic major depression throughout their adult lives told an audience attending a Loyola Grand Rounds presentation how their lives have been transformed by a new magnetic therapy.

16 Oct 2012

Scientists reveal interaction between the auditory cortex and amygdala

In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience and funded by the Wellcome Trust, Newcastle University scientists reveal the interaction between the region of the brain that processes sound, the auditory cortex, and the amygdala, which is active in the processing of negative emotions when we hear unpleasant sounds.

15 Oct 2012

Loyola study to evaluate whether transcranial magnetic stimulation can help people with tinnitus

Loyola University Medical Center is studying whether a new form of non-invasive magnetic therapy can help people who suffer debilitating tinnitus (ringing in the ears).

19 Sep 2012

GPs not always using reliable online resources for information on tinnitus

GPs are not always using the most comprehensive and reliable online resources to support them in treating patients with the debilitating hearing condition tinnitus, researchers have found.

13 Sep 2012

American troops with noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus may benefit from novel strategies

Antioxidants, dietary supplements and high-tech brain imaging are among some of the novel strategies that may help detect, treat and even prevent noise-induced hearing loss and tinnitus among American troops, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital.

7 Sep 2012

Headphones can damage coating of nerve cells and lead to temporary deafness

Turning the volume up too high on your headphones can damage the coating of nerve cells, leading to temporary deafness; scientists from the University of Leicester have shown for the first time.

30 Aug 2012

Migraines ring alarm bells for hearing loss

People who suffer from migraines are at an increased risk for developing hearing loss, report researchers.

14 Aug 2012

Study demonstrates how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences can reorganize the brain

UT Dallas researchers recently demonstrated how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences, such as movements or sounds, can reorganize the brain. This technology could lead to new treatments for stroke, tinnitus, autism and other disorders.

20 Jul 2012

Registry proves invaluable for fibromuscular dysplasia patients

A patient registry is proving invaluable in cataloging the clinical features, symptoms, severity, and outcomes of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), a non-inflammatory vascular disease that can cause narrowing of arteries in the carotid (neck) and renal (kidney) arteries, which can result in headache, strokes, and aneurysms.

27 Jun 2012

Patient registry yields new data that is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of FMD

27 Jun 2012

Pop rock concert may lead to hearing loss among teenagers

Seventy-two percent of teenagers participating in a study experienced reduced hearing ability following exposure to a pop rock performance by a popular female singer.

22 May 2012

BHI expresses concern over use of long-range acoustic devices

In preparation for the thousands of anti-war activists expected to protest outside the NATO summit in Chicago this week, the city has reportedly ordered $1 million worth of riot-control equipment including a 'sound cannon' that can be used to emit pain-inducing sound waves of up to 150 decibels.

19 May 2012

Researchers identify cellular mechanism associated with tinnitus

Researchers in the University of Leicester's Department of Cell Physiology and Pharmacology have identified a cellular mechanism that could underlie the development of tinnitus following exposure to loud noises. The discovery could lead to novel tinnitus treatments, and investigations into potential drugs to prevent tinnitus are currently underway.

10 May 2012

Tinnitus News and Research

Latest Tinnitus News and Research

Alarming report on persistent side effects of antidepressant drugs published online

Fast-progressing hearing impairment linked to fatal Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

Restored Hearing to launch clinical trials to find cure for permanent tinnitus

Women with emotional exhaustion exhibit sound hypersensitivity when exposed to stress

Festive season can trigger new cases of tinnitus

UCB to sponsor key sets of VIMPAT C-V data at 66th American Epilepsy Society annual meeting

Telephone-based tinnitus-management program shows promise

Transcranial magnetic stimulation can benefit patients with depression, debilitating tinnitus

Scientists reveal interaction between the auditory cortex and amygdala

Loyola study to evaluate whether transcranial magnetic stimulation can help people with tinnitus

GPs not always using reliable online resources for information on tinnitus

American troops with noise-induced hearing loss, tinnitus may benefit from novel strategies

Headphones can damage coating of nerve cells and lead to temporary deafness

Migraines ring alarm bells for hearing loss

Study demonstrates how nerve stimulation paired with specific experiences can reorganize the brain

Registry proves invaluable for fibromuscular dysplasia patients

Patient registry yields new data that is crucial for early diagnosis and treatment of FMD

Pop rock concert may lead to hearing loss among teenagers

BHI expresses concern over use of long-range acoustic devices

Researchers identify cellular mechanism associated with tinnitus

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

Tinnitus News and Research

Latest Tinnitus News and Research

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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