COVID-19 and the Auditory System – Five Years Later
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Why Irreversible Hearing Loss or Tinnitus is a Risk for Gamers
Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus, according to a systematic review of the available evidence.
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Researchers Find Correlation Between Traffic Noise and Tinnitus
Exposure to traffic noise increases the risk of developing tinnitus, according to a study of 3.5 million Danes by researchers at the University of Southern Denmark.
Signia Supports National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG)
Signia announced it will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Veterans Golden Age Games (NVGAG) as a Gold Sponsor.
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Neuromod Publishes Clinical Trial for Lenire Device
An international team, including a University of Minnesota professor, has published a second large clinical trial for a novel neuromodulation device, Lenire, that could reduce symptoms for millions worldwide with tinnitus, commonly described as “ringing in the ears.” Researchers published the results of the Treatment Evaluation of Neuromodulation for Tinnitus – Stage A2 (TENT-A2) clinical trial in “Nature – Scientific Reports.” An article detailing the research appears on the University of Minnesota website.
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The Dilemma of July: Tinnitus at the Lake or Hyperacusis in Bloomsbury?
Tinnitus at the Lake is organized for June 30 and July 1 in the picturesque Herrsching near Munich in Germany by the Tinnitus Research Initiative (TRI). On the other hand, the 6th International Conference on Hyperacusis and Misophonia (ICHM) is planned for July 1-2 at Birkbeck College, London’s Bloomsbury.
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Plural Publishing Releases Tinnitus Textbook
Edited by Aniruddha Deshpande and James Hall, III, the new textbook provides up-to-date and evidence-based information on tinnitus prevention, assessment, and management.
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Treble Health and Oto Partner for Telehealth Tinnitus Support
US-based audiology telehealth company Treble Health and Oto, the UK-based digital health startup for tinnitus support, have announced a collaboration to allow Oto app users to access Treble Health’s team of audiologists for telehealth consultations.
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Tinnitus and Speech Intelligibility Deterioration
A soon-to-be published study of 128 patients with tinnitus found that those with a normal hearing threshold had significantly higher speech reception thresholds (SRT) than a control group of patients with normal hearing and no tinnitus.
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WHO Releases New Safe Listening Standard
The Global Standard for Safe Listening at Venues and Events highlights six recommendations for implementation to ensure that venues and events limit the risk of hearing loss to their patrons while preserving high-quality sound and an enjoyable listening experience.
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Some COVID-19 Symptoms May Be Anxiety-driven
Reports of symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss during the coronavirus pandemic could in part have a psychosocial origin rather than being directly linked to COVID-19 or the SARS-CoV2 virus, according to an article published on the University of Manchester website.
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Neuromod Announces Lenire Tinnitus Study Results
Neuromod Devices Ltd announced the findings of an independent study performed at the German Hearing Center (DHZ) at Hannover Medical School, which found that 85% of tinnitus patients experienced a reduction in their tinnitus symptoms (based on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory score[i] across 20 patients) when using the Lenire treatment device.
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Horizon Releases Data Related to Hearing-related Events with Tepezza
Horizon Therapeutics announced results from a new post-marketing safety analysis of hearing events associated with TEPEZZA for the treatment of Thyroid Eye Disease (TED).
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VA Proposes Update to Disability Benefits for Tinnitus
Proposed updates to the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may shrink payments to veterans for disorders that include tinnitus and sleep apnea, according to an article in the “Military Times.”
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Frequent Use of OTC Analgesics Associated with Tinnitus
In a paper published in the “Journal of General Internal Medicine,” the researchers report that frequent use of NSAIDs or acetaminophen, or regular use of COX-2 inhibitors, was associated with higher risk of tinnitus.
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Curtin U Survey Shows ‘1 in 4 Australians’ Have Constant Tinnitus
As many as half a million Australians are suffering from constant tinnitus, with farmers, automotive workers, transport drivers, construction workers, and other trades people at the greatest risk, a national survey as part of Curtin-led research has found.
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Expert Panel Finds Havana Syndrome May Have Been Caused by ‘External Energy Source’
A panel of experts convened to study the cluster of symptoms related to “Havana Syndrome” have concluded that they may have been caused by an “external energy source,” according to an article in “The Washington Post.”
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Signia to Hold 2022 Winter Series for Govt Services
Through Signia’s live, virtual Winter Series courses, Government Services audiologists will have the opportunity to learn about product benefits, tinnitus solutions, and tricks for patient fittings from the Signia team of professional audiologists while earning up to 7.5 continuing education (CEU) credits, according to the company.
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