New Textbook: “Combatting Tinnitus” by John Greer Clark
Tinnitus has plagued mankind for millennia. Yet, too often when those who have tinnitus seek professional help, they are told they will have to learn to live with it.
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Cicadas’ Buzzing Sound Could Worsen Tinnitus
With this year’s return of cicadas, many will view the mostly harmless insects as an annoyance. However, the bugs’ high-pitched buzzing sound — which can be loud enough to drown out a jet plane flying overhead — could potentially worsen tinnitus.
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Stand Out With Tinnitus Care and Multiple Financing Options
Spreading the word about tinnitus care throughout the community can help hearing care professionals stand out from the crowd while developing a busy niche. This article looks using tinnitus remediation and financing options to help build your practice.
Pure Tinnitus Hosts Tinnitus Virtual Summit
The primary goal for the Tinnitus Virtual Summit was to “connect and educate the audiences from different virtual tinnitus groups,” according to the organizers.
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Military Group Settles with Man Alleging Hearing Loss
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts—a chartered military organization—settled a lawsuit with a man who alleged that he now has permanent hearing loss and tinnitus after attending a group event where howitzers were fired.
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Neuromod Appoints Rosemarie Tully as COO
In addition to her current responsibilities for corporate development and strategy, Ms Tully will now assume responsibility for all of Neuromod’s operating activities, including manufacturing, supply chain, regulatory, quality, and compliance functions. Ms Tully will continue to report to Dr Ross O’Neill, Chief Executive Officer of Neuromod.
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Drainage System Thought to Play a Role in Meniere’s Disease Identified
Ménière’s disease is manifested in sudden onset of severe dizziness (vertigo) attacks, hearing impairment, and tinnitus. Accumulation of excess fluid in the inner ear is thought to cause the disorder, from which an estimated 615,000 people in the United States suffer.
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AAA Article Discusses Considerations for Treatment of COVID-19 with Quinine Derivatives
AAA recommends that patients treated with these drugs limit their exposure to loud noise and/or use hearing protection to guard against further hearing damage.
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Toward Standardization of Basic Tinnitus Services by Audiologists
Audiologists should at least offer assessment of tinnitus patients and provide basic intervention for tinnitus through hearing aids and other devices, the provision of accurate tinnitus-care information, and/or referrals to other providers for tinnitus-related services. Here’s an easy-to-understand protocol for patients with tinnitus from Dr James Henry and colleagues.
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ATA Provides Free Access to ‘Tinnitus Today’ Magazine
The issue can be found online and provides a variety of resources and real-life advice for managing mental health during tumultuous times.
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NICE Guideline on Tinnitus Now Available Online
This guideline covers the assessment, investigation and management of tinnitus in primary, community, and secondary care.
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New Initiative Launched to Connect Hearing Researchers and Companies
Nonprofit Action on Hearing Loss and Medicines Discovery Catapult announced the launch of the...
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American Tinnitus Association Elects New Board Members
Based in the DC-metro area, the ATA is a national nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of the approximately 25 million people in the United States who live with tinnitus, or ringing in the ears.
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The Tinnitus Practitioners Association to Hold Educational Event in Minneapolis, September 13-14
Expert presentations, unique case studies, panel discussions, and product updates will provide information to enhance patient services.
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MedRx Celebrates 25th Anniversary
MedRx is celebrating its 25th anniversary in May. This article looks back on the many achievements and successes of the company, ranging from the Otowizard to the Avant ARC.
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Patient-Centered Hearing, Balance, and Tinnitus Care: An Interview with Adam & Jerusha Shulberg
Adam & Jerusha Shulberg are the owners of Cubex Audiology Ltd in London, a private practice that was originally founded by Adam’s father in 1964.
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Real-life Hearing Aid Benefit with Widex EVOKE
A multinational survey of hearing aid users shows substantial advantages and high satisfaction rates for the new Widex EVOKE hearing aid. Additionally, the device’s SoundSense Learn feature was shown to provide real-time personal sound customization that would not have been achievable via a conventional fitting rationale.
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Oticon Releases Survey Highlighting Tinnitus Prevalence in the UK
An alarming 21% of respondents experience tinnitus symptoms such as ringing, buzzing, or persistent noise in the ears. Among these respondents, less than half have seen a doctor or hearing care professional about their symptoms, 25% do not think that they need to, and worryingly, almost 40% are not concerned about their overall hearing health, despite nearly half reporting that they do not have good hearing.
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