Instrument developed to assess quality of life in Meniere disease
A brief, valid instrument has been developed for assessing quality of life in Meniere disease, according to a study published online April 30 in The Laryngoscope.
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Otorhinolaryngologic Diseases: News and Research on Tinnitus
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Can they hear you now? Kids increasingly exposed to noise health risks via earbuds and headphones
While it's not surprising to spot teens wearing headphones and earbuds, it's also becoming a widespread trend among younger children, a national poll suggests.
Feb 26, 2024
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Scientists discover biological mechanism of hearing loss caused by loud noise, and find a way to prevent it
Anyone who has ever been to a loud concert knows the feeling of ringing ears. Some people experience temporary or even permanent hearing loss or drastic changes in their perception of sound after the loud noises stop. Thanos ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus
Video gamers worldwide may be risking irreversible hearing loss and/or tinnitus—persistent ringing/buzzing in the ears—finds a systematic review of the available evidence, published in the open access journal BMJ Public Health.
Jan 16, 2024
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Team develops app to help train the brain to overcome tinnitus
An international research team has shown that the debilitating impact of tinnitus can be effectively reduced in just weeks by a training course and sound therapy delivered via a smartphone app.
Jan 9, 2024
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Surgical labyrinthectomy efficient, safe for Meniere disease
For patients with Meniere disease (MD), surgical labyrinthectomy (SL) is efficient and safe, according to a study published online Nov. 2 in the European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology.
Dec 5, 2023
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Loss of auditory nerve fibers uncovered in individuals with tinnitus
A new study from Mass Eye and Ear investigators shows that individuals who report tinnitus, which presents as a ringing in the ears in more than 1 out of 10 adults worldwide, are experiencing auditory nerve loss that is not ...
Nov 30, 2023
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Experts sound the alarm on excessive noise and risks to children's hearing in updated policy statement
The parent's universal cry in response to loud music— "Turn that thing down!"—is well-founded, as evidence shows that children and teens risk hearing loss by cranking up their personal listening devices. What families may ...
Oct 21, 2023
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Researchers: One in five Norwegians has tinnitus, but treatment provision is poor
Researchers at SINTEF have been looking into the extent to which previous medical recommendations on the treatment of tinnitus are being followed up by the Norwegian public authorities and health trusts. Their work has been ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Study shows prevalence of hearing loss significantly higher for cancer survivors
Cancer survivors have a significantly higher prevalence of hearing loss (HL) than the general population, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.
Oct 9, 2023
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