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Brain stimulation techniques can modulate the suffering of tinnitus, presumably by alteration of stress-related brain networks. Continued research is crucial for unravelling the complexities of tinnitus. Progress in management hinges on decoding diverse manifestations, identifying treatment-responsive subtypes, and advancing targeted therapeutic approaches. References: Langguth B, de Ridder D, Schlee W, Kleinjung T. Tinnitus: Clinical Insights…

Hearing ability was operationalized as the ability to recognize speech in noise. It was measured using the “National Hearing Test.” This is a screening test that measures the recognition of digit triplets in noise by determining the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) that corresponds to 50% intelligibility References: Goderie T, van Wier MF, Lissenberg-Witte BI, Merkus P,…

Tinnitus is a very common experience, and although usually mild, in a significant proportion of people, it is intrusive, persistent, and disabling. This paper explores the lived experience of chronic disabling tinnitus, with the aim of understanding how distress and chronicity occur, and what might help to reduce this. It shows how a biopsychosocial approach…

Understanding tinnitus pathology has also been reported to be a therapeutically effective educational counseling strategy. Further, explaining how sound therapy such as tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT) works is effective. Psychological and cognitive behavioral therapies may be an option. Here, the hearing aid is coupled with a sound generator in order to administer sound therapy for…

Preferences for treatment were for individualized care, tailored information and for treatment to assist with psychological adjustment and auditory distraction. Adoption of treatments to manage tinnitus were based on a trial and error approach. Patients? preferences for individual treatments varied but were informed by the information they received. Information plays an important role in care…

Scoping review methodology does not attempt to appraise the quality of evidence or synthesize the included records according to efficacy of the different types of intervention. However, this scoping review confirms a lack of literature for audiologist-delivered psychological interventions for tinnitus and offers a list of potential components for such an intervention. References: Thompson DM,…

We identified that tinnitus groups can facilitate social connectedness between group members. This experience appeared to build resilience among those experiencing tinnitus‐related distress. Groups also played a role in building a sense of control related to knowledge and information sharing. References: Pryce H, Moutela T, Bunker C, Shaw R. Tinnitus groups: A model of social…

This study involved 3004 participants (2751 tinnitus patients, 253 healthy controls). Results: Engaging in moderate or vigorous-intensity physical activity during leisure time for more than 2.5 hours per week was associated with a reduced risk of having tinnitus (OR = 0.515, p < 0.001). Conversely, individuals who reported sitting for more than 7 hours per…

In a multivariate model, higher intake of vitamin B12 was associated with reduced odds of tinnitus, while higher intakes of calcium, iron, and fat were associated with increased odds. A dietary pattern characterised by high protein intake was associated with reduced odds of tinnitus. Higher vitamin D intake was associated with reduced odds of hearing…

The results suggest that about one-third of adolescents experience tinnitus, which may be related to psychoemotional factors. In particular, anxiety and depression may be important factors to consider in managing tinnitus in adolescents. Further study of tinnitus in adolescents, including efforts toward diagnosis and management, is needed to determine whether there is a causal relationship…