Acupuncture is recommended for the relief of chronic tinnitus in traditional Chinese medicine, but the underlying neural mechanism remains unclear.
Yarui Wei +12 more
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Chronic tinnitus is a commonly occurring symptom of the auditory system. Epidemiological studies assume a lifetime prevalence in men and women of 3.5% for chronic tinnitus requiring treatment. Almost 25% of all Germans have experienced at least one episode of tinnitus.
Mazurek B +6 more
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Transition from Acute to Chronic Tinnitus: Predictors for the Development of Chronic Distressing Tinnitus [PDF]
Acute tinnitus and its transition to chronic tinnitus are poorly investigated, and factors associated with amelioration versus exacerbation are largely unknown. Aims of this study were to identify early predictors for the future development of tinnitus severity.Patients with tinnitus of no longer than 4 weeks presenting at an otolaryngologist filled ...
Roberto D'Amelio
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Mindfulness-based therapy for chronic tinnitus: a narrative review [PDF]
Chronic tinnitus is often accompanied by considerable psychological burden, including anxiety, depression, and impaired quality of life. Mindfulness-based therapy has attracted growing attention as a potential psychological intervention for tinnitus ...
Zhongfu Zhang +7 more
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The effect of tinnitus retraining therapy on chronic tinnitus: A controlled trial
ObjectivesThe goal of this study was to compare treatment outcomes for chronic bothersome tinnitus after Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) versus standard of care treatment (SC) and to determine the longevity of the effect over an 18‐month period.Study DesignA randomized controlled trial comparing TRT to SC for chronic tinnitus.MethodsAdults with ...
Carol Bauer, Thomas J Brozoski
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Glymphatic system dysfunction associated with cognitive impairment in chronic tinnitus patients [PDF]
BackgroundThe glymphatic system has been regarded as a pivotal factor in the pathogenesis of neurodegenerative diseases. Given the heightened risk of cognitive impairment in chronic tinnitus patients, the possible alterations of the glymphatic system in ...
Yinjuan Du +4 more
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From Acute to Chronic Tinnitus: Pilot Data on Predictors and Progression
Little is known about the transition from acute tinnitus to chronic tinnitus. By means of this study, we are attempting to close this gap by presenting prospective pilot data of patients with acute tinnitus, followed by tracking their condition's ...
Veronika Vielsmeier +4 more
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Does tinnitus and emotional distress influence central auditory processing? A comparison of acute and chronic tinnitus in normal-hearing individuals. [PDF]
ObjectiveTinnitus is characterized by the perception of sound without an external source and can cause auditory difficulties even in individuals with normal hearing.DesignThis study compared the auditory afferent and efferent functions of normal-hearing ...
Qian Zhou +9 more
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Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for subjective chronic tinnitus: a randomized controlled trial meta-analysis [PDF]
ObjectivesChronic tinnitus affects approximately 10%–15% of the population. The long-term presence of severe tinnitus significantly impacts affected individuals’ quality of life and emotional state.
Ziyan He +4 more
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Glymphatic system dysfunction in chronic tinnitus patients with sleep disturbance [PDF]
PurposeThe neural mechanisms of sleep disturbance associated with chronic tinnitus remains unknown. To investigate this issue, multimodal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was used to detect glymphatic system dysfunctions in chronic tinnitus patients with
Yinjuan Du +4 more
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