Loss of Auditory Nerve Fibers Uncovered in People with Tinnitus
A new study shows that individuals who report tinnitus are experiencing auditory nerve loss not picked up by conventional hearing tests.
A new study shows that individuals who report tinnitus are experiencing auditory nerve loss not picked up by conventional hearing tests.
In this case study, a clinical audiologist used Neuromod’s Lenire to treat a problem with tinnitus in a patient with acoustic neuroma.
Widex Canada announced that a recent survey it conducted has revealed that while 58% of primary healthcare providers across Canada see patients with tinnitus on a weekly basis, only 21% of them report referring them to an audiologist, otolaryngologist, or hearing care professional on a regular basis.
According to the British Tinnitus Association, around 30% of people experience tinnitus, with 13% (1 in 8) having persistent tinnitus. For such a common condition, many people do not understand the impact it can have.
An increasing number of patients in the United Kingdom have developed tinnitus for the first time or have seen their symptoms worsen after having COVID-19, according to a media report.
Australian author and academic David Tuffley challenges bold claims that a neuroprosthetic device developed by Elon Musk's Neuralink start-up company could “cure tinnitus” within five years, in an article on “The Conversation” website.