Integrating Tinnitus Treatment into Your Clinic
For hearing care professionals, adding tinnitus services is a commitment that requires a certain mindset, a well-stocked clinical toolbox, and a passion for comprehensive patient care.
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Neuromod Publishes Results of TENT-A2 Study
results of the company’s TENT-A2 (Treatment Evaluation of Neuromodulation for Tinnitus – Stage A2) clinical trial in “Nature – Scientific Reports” in a paper titled “Different bimodal neuromodulation settings reduce tinnitus symptoms in a large randomized trial.”
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‘Wired’ Article Suggests Apps and Devices to Help with Tinnitus
Described as a “phantom sound generated by the brain” by audiologist Julie Prutsman, tinnitus is a common condition experienced as ringing or buzzing in the ears, often caused by loud noise exposure. While there is no “cure” for tinnitus, there are methods of coping, according to a recent article in “Wired.”
Oto Launches Mobile Tinnitus App
The app is said to offer a program of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, relaxation therapy, and sound therapy.
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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.
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Neuromod Publishes Results of Tinnitus Study Utilizing Non-invasive Stimulation Device
The clinical trial was conducted between 2016 and 2019 and was designed to track changes in tinnitus symptom severity. The trial investigated the bimodal neuromodulation approach, using Neuromod’s non-invasive stimulation device that delivers sound to the ears and electrical stimulation to the tongue.
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On Preventing Tinnitus (The Phantom Auditory Menace)
It is important to note that tinnitus is a symptom and not a diagnosis.
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Free Internet-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (iCBT) for Tinnitus
ICBT for Tinnitus (internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy) is designed for those who experience bothersome tinnitus and wish to learn how to manage the distress caused by their tinnitus using the techniques of CBT.
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IU Cancer Center Researcher Awarded $5.7 Million Grant to Study Chemo-Induced Hearing Loss
Nearly 6 million patients globally are diagnosed with a cancer each year in which first-line therapy potentially includes highly toxic, platinum-based chemotherapies. While the treatment may lead to hearing loss, ringing in the ears, numbness in hands and feet, and other side effects, it is the only proven cure for the vast majority of testicular cancer patients.
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Tinnitus May Be Associated with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Disease
The authors concluded that tinnitus patients may have a higher risk of AD and PD. The presence of diabetes mellitus and head injury are also thought to increase the risk for AD, while head injury, cerebrovascular disease, and osteoarthritis could increase the risk of later PD.
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CILcare Offers Webinar on Tinnitus Drug Candidates
CILcare, a preclinical provider in otology, will hold a free webinar on July 9 at 8 pm (CEST) called “How to Assess Drug Candidates on Tinnitus Preclinical Models For a Successful Transition to Clinical Trials.”
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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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