Post-concussion syndrome must heal on its own (6) Nov 14, 2009
Other symptoms include confusion, headache, dizziness, irritability, loss of concentration, tinnitus, insomnia, fatigue, sensitivity to light and noise, depression, slurred speech and nausea or vomiting. Some people may not experience symptoms for several hours or even days following the injury. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
More Action Is Needed To Support Millions Of Tinnitus Sufferers Worldwide, Review Finds Nov 5, 2009
4, 2009) As many as one in seven people will experience tinnitus, or ringing in their ears, at some time of their life, but not enough is being done to support patients who experience this distressing condition, according to an extensive research review in the November issue of the Journal of Clinical Nursing ... Tinnitus is the most common injury arising from the conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq and 75% of 18 to 30 year-olds who go to nightclubs and concerts may experience temporary tinnitus... (Science Daily)
Testicular Cancer Survivors Face Other Ills Oct 30, 2009
Cisplatin-based chemotherapy can damage nerves in many patients, and one in five survivors suffers from hearing loss and tinnitus, also known as ringing in the ears. The avoidance of mediastinal radiotherapy has reduced the likelihood of long-lasting heart problems. (MEDLINEplus)
All Men are Liars: Oct 29, 2009
happyez on : There's a few reasons why I dont attend rock gigs in Sydney anymore: tinnitus: a culture of destroying your heari. Hugh on : Mr Truth Hahahaha Truth is that everbody lies, and for really messed up reasons - there is a good book on it call. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
AP sues over video of prison grenade Oct 27, 2009
Jackson experienced ringing in his ears for months after the blast, a condition later diagnosed as tinnitus that persists today when he hears loud noises. He says he's had trouble sleeping since the incident. (MSNBC -- Crime)
In Search Of Beethoven Oct 22, 2009
Was it tinnitus, lead-poisoning, syphilis or typhus that damaged his hearing. Or all of the above. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
SIU faculty gets $2.6M in stimulus grants Oct 22, 2009
Dr. Carol Bauer, professor of otolaryngology head and neck surgery, Features of Chronic Tinnitus in Animal Model as Indicated by MEMRI and MRS, $181,492 ... Donald Caspary, professor and SIUC distinguished scholar of pharmacology, The Glycine Receptor in a Rat Tinnitus Model: A Possible Therapeutic Target, $45,157. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Botswana: Cellphone Tower Radiation Hazard is a Reality - SA Expert Oct 17, 2009
"They include: severe headaches; chronic fatigue; sleep disorders; gastric upsets and nausea; circulation problems (high blood pressure); heart rhythm problems and palpitations; rashes and prickling skin or sensations of heating; mood swings and depression; memory and attention problems; lowered immunity and lingering infections; joint pains and aching gums; tinnitus (ringing in the ear); visual problems; dizziness and disorientation; and other complaints, including neurological disorders (e.g.... (allAfrica.com)
Treatment Not Testicular Cancer Poses Greatest Risk To Survivors' Long-term Health Oct 16, 2009
" Key findings from the review, which covered 40 studies published between 1990 and 2008, included: About 80 per cent of men who have one testicle removed continue to produce sperm, often at reduced levels, and although men are advised to freeze their semen before treatment, less than 10 per cent use their frozen samples later on. Pulmonary complications can arise in men who receive the drug bleomycin before larger surgical procedures, particularly if they are aged 40 or over. Radiotherapy can... (Science Daily)
The diagnosis? Hypochondria Oct 15, 2009
For Robert Burton, whose Anatomy of Melancholy (1621) is a colourful compendium of mental and physical ailments, the symptoms of ''windy hypochondriacal melancholy'' included stomach pain, flatulence, cold sweats, tinnitus and vertigo; accompanied by fear, sorrow and delusions. But the precise cause eluded Burton, and it was not until the early 18th century that writers such as Richard Blackmore began to point to ''a tender and delicate constitution of the nervous system'' as a likely origin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The Flip Side of Placebos: The Nocebo Effect Oct 13, 2009
In published in the journal Pain, researchers found that clinical-trial participants have reported a wide variety of nocebo-fueled medical complaints, including burning sensations outside the stomach, sleepiness, fatigue, vomiting, weakness and even taste disturbances, tinnitus and upper-respiratory-tract infection. What's more, these nocebo complaints aren't random; they tend to be specific to the type of drug that patients believe they may be taking. (Time.com)
CFC-free inhalers get mixed reviews Oct 13, 2009
He said he developed permanent tinnitus after using an HFA inhaler. "What they tell you is that everything is the same, just the propellant is different, and that is a lie," Abramson said. (AZCentral -- Business)
Hopes dim for quake-hit Sumatra Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 04:02 GMT, Sunday, 4 October 2009 05:02 UK. Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Five-step check for nano safety Oct 4, 2009
Technique can pinpoint tinnitus. Fry finds 'funniest ever' mating ritual. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Benefits plan to 'make work pay' Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 10:49 GMT, Wednesday, 16 September 2009 11:49 UK. Benefits plan to 'make work pay. (BBC News -- UK)
Health hazard Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 23:02 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 00:02 UK. Care system 'failed' our brother. (BBC News -- UK)
Child swine flu jab trials begin Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 17:05 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 18:05 UK. The study will monitor side effects of the two vaccines. (BBC News -- UK)
Housing chaos Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 02:47 GMT, Sunday, 4 October 2009 03:47 UK. Decent homes target 'impossible. (BBC News -- UK)
Swine flu staff to have fees paid Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 23:30 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 00:30 UK. About 9,500 nurses and midwives in Scotland are eligible to re-register. (BBC News -- UK)
Disaster appeal for quake victims Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 04:32 GMT, Sunday, 4 October 2009 05:32 UK. Relief efforts will aim to deliver clean water supplies and shelter to survivors. (BBC News -- UK)
Brain 'can beat early blindness' Oct 4, 2009
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Cannabis 'affecting young minds' Oct 4, 2009
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Study: The new buzz on detecting tinnitus Oct 4, 2009
Complicating matters, physicians can rarely pinpoint the source of tinnitus, a chronic ringing of the head or ears that can be as quiet as a whisper or as loud as a jackhammer. Now a Henry Ford Hospital study finds that a non-invasive imaging technique can actually aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus and may detect a reduction in symptoms after different treatments, offering hope to the more than 50 million patients with tinnitus ... "Until now, we had no way of pinpointing the specific location of... (EurekAlert!)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Oct 4, 2009
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US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Technique can pinpoint tinnitus Oct 4, 2009
It is possible to pinpoint the area of the brain that is activated when a person suffers from tinnitus, according to US doctors. Tinnitus is a condition where sounds are heard in one or both ears when there is no external source ... While doctors had thought tinnitus was generated by ear problems, they now believe it is generated in the brain. (BBC News -- Health)
Deaf audiences can 'see' dialogue Oct 4, 2009
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Suspicious secret service kept file on British PM Wilson Oct 4, 2009
Page last updated at 14:40 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 15:40 UK. MI5 kept file on former PM Wilson. (BBC News)
India lets Kashmir leader travel Oct 4, 2009
Technique can pinpoint tinnitus. Making people move in slow motion. (Yahoo News -- Kashmir Dispute)
Ringing in ears plagues patient Sep 23, 2009
A) Tinnitus (ringing or noise in the ears) is an annoying but common malady, affecting almost one out of five people ... The tiny hairs in the inner ear can become bent or broken, leaking electrical impulses to the brain and resulting in tinnitus ... Suppression of the offending sound(s) and determining the underlying cause for your tinnitus is paramount. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Military update: New tussle surfaces over reach of disability board Sep 13, 2009
The VA found not only carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel syndrome in both lower arms but hearing loss, tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder. An Army rating of 30 percent or more would have qualified Jardon for disability retirement. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Should You Take Aspirin Every Day? Sep 5, 2009
Further, too much aspirin has been known to cause tinnitus and hearing loss. Also, if you are allergic to aspirin, a daily dose may cause a serious allergic reaction. (Click2Houston, TX)
Myofascial Trigger Points Aug 26, 2009
Most Common Cause of Chronic Pain and Limited Range of Motion. They can refer pain to other parts of the body - sometimes very far from their original location. (Suite101.com)
Sound Pharmaceuticals Receives an Office of Naval Research Award for Its Hearing Loss Research and Development Aug 20, 2009
SPI has developed three proprietary product pipelines for several different types of hearing loss indications including noise induced, tinnitus, chemotherapy induced and age-related hearing loss. In addition, SPI intends to apply these drug candidates to other neurodegenerative diseases including traumatic brain injury. (PR Newswire)
Letter: Health care system can still work Aug 16, 2009
In 1993, I sustained sudden hearing loss in my left ear accompanied with severe tinnitus (noise in the head) so loud, the sound was double the normal sound level (20 decibels) sufferers have when experiencing this condition ... After researching tinnitus, in 2002 I contacted the late Dr. Jack Pulec, co-developer of the cochlear implant Rush Limbaugh wears, in Los Angeles to do a cochlear nerve section (cutting the nerve) and hopefully obtain relief. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Neuromonics used to treat constant ringing in the ears Aug 5, 2009
Most have been told there is no treatment for the condition called tinnitus ... "It gets your brain to turn down the loudness of the tinnitus," says audiologist Anne Howell ... "For most people, they say their tinnitus is much less loud to them, than when they first started. It desensitizes the system.". (KHOU.com, TX)
People Still Pumping Up the Volume Jul 24, 2009
Nearly half of the respondents said they experienced symptoms such as tinnitus or hearing loss after being exposed to loud music, and 32 percent said they considered hearing loss a problem, the survey found. The survey was conducted by Vanderbilt University researchers in conjunction with MTV.com and is published online July 13 in the Journal of Pediatrics. (MEDLINEplus)
What is causing husband's constant chills? Jul 18, 2009
A Ringing in the ears is frequently called tinnitus. It is a common yet annoying condition. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Wilmington audiologist warns against hearing loss for cancer patients Jun 30, 2009
This damage can result in temporary or permanent hearing loss, dizziness, or tinnitus (ringing of the ears) ... For those suffering from tinnitus, the radio or TV set to a low volume may help patients ignore ringing in the ears and get better rest. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
Tate new Barberitos marketing director Jun 28, 2009
Robin Hardin, M.A., owner/audiologist with Athens Oconee Audiology, is one of the 36 audiologists selected by the Better Hearing Institute to share information with the hearing consumers on such topics as tinnitus, hearing loss and hearing aids. The BHI blogging community is composed of 36 professionals including leading academics, hearing health practitioners, nonprofit leaders and editors of four industry journals. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Mulberries are Healthy and Deliciou... Jun 26, 2009
It treats dizziness, tinnitus, and insomnia. It can help in the premature graying of hair. (Suite101.com)
Black and bold Jun 25, 2009
They were traveling in Japan, where they had gone for a long stay and to attend a wedding, and Kelly was suffering severely from tinnitus, ringing in the ears. She was miserable, and a friend gave her some black garlic extract to try. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Neural Noise Created During Binocular Rivalry Jun 22, 2009
9, 2007) For the more than 50 million Americans who experience the phantom sounds of tinnitus -- ringing in the ears that can range from annoying to debilitating -- certain well-trained rats may be their best. (May 27, 2005) Patients listening to their favorite music required much less sedation during surgery than did patients who listened to white noise or operating room. (Science Daily)
Get a free hearing screening May 30 May 29, 2009
Frank Pantina, above, is a registered pharmacist and sole owner of Cross Bay Chemist, located at 158-14 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Frank Pantina, above, is a registered pharmacist and sole owner of Cross Bay Chemist, located at 158-14 Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. (photo by Frank Pantina)"> May 29, 2009
Queens Chronicle - Get a free hearing screening May 30. Get a free hearing screening May 30 05/28/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Sonitus Medical Secures Strategic Investment and Technology Advancement Agreement From In-Q-Tel May 26, 2009
Relying on the principle of bone conduction, this nearly invisible in the mouth (ITM) hearing & communication platform is initially intended as a simple and non-invasive treatment for hearing disorders such as single sided deafness and tinnitus. Potential future applications include consumer and covert communications. (PR Newswire)
Hunting 'the Hum' May 19, 2009
Checks on Katie's ears ruled out tinnitus, a ringing noise that generally follows the sufferer wherever they go. Katie, like most victims of the hum, only hears the noise at a specific location - in her case, at home. (BBC News -- UK)
Insomnia and Melatonin Apr 29, 2009
Melatonin has been Proven to Help Insomnia. For quite some time, Melatonin has been thought to help with a number of sleep related disorders, now it is clinically known that it does help insomnia. (Suite101.com)
Tinnitus cure 'is a step closer' Mar 26, 2009
Tinnitus cure 'is a step closer ... Scientists believe they are a step closer to curing tinnitus after they have found what could be the root cause of ringing in the ears ... This uncontrolled nerve activity causes the noises that plague people with tinnitus and appears to be down to gene changes, Neuroscience reports. (BBC News -- Health)
'DeciBelle' helps students learn about safe iPod volume levels Mar 16, 2009
Symptoms of loud noise or music damage include tinnitus, hypersensitivity to sound, and hearing loss. Custom hearing protection is also very helpful for musicians and people who work in noise. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Mixed Feelings on Troop Withdrawal Mar 2, 2009
I have tinnitus in right my ear. It constantly rings 24/7, he said. (R News)
Golfer's Ear? Will That Driver Make You Deaf? Feb 27, 2009
The constant ka-blam degraded his hearing and led to bouts of tinnitus (the high-pitched whining that sounds like it's caused by the insects in the woods with you as you search for your ball but isn't). Research on the hard-of-hearing hacker appears in the December 17, 2008, British Medical Journal. (Scientific American)
Suicides rise across Asia as financial crisis takes its toll Feb 26, 2009
Doctors in Hong Kong are reporting seeing more patients with psychosomatic symptoms such as diarrhoea, tinnitus, headaches, shortness of breath, insomnia and chest pain. "The situation is spilling over into homes. We see couples quarrelling when the real problem is job insecurity," said psychiatrist Dominic Lee in Hong Kong. (Business Report, South Africa)
Asian governments seek to stem increase in suicides Feb 25, 2009
Doctors in Hong Kong are reporting seeing more patients with psychosomatic symptoms like diarrhea, tinnitus, headaches, shortness of breath, insomnia and chest pain. 1. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Focus on Seniors: Here are a few of seniors' favorite things Feb 23, 2009
This buildup can cause pain, hearing loss, dizziness and tinnitus. You cannot use these products if you have a punctured eardrum or tubes in your ears. (Florida Today)
A Woman with Vertigo, Facial Weakness, and a Generalized Seizure Feb 19, 2009
During the next 3 months, she had episodes of vertigo several times per week that were associated with tinnitus, diminished hearing, a sense of fullness in her right. . (New England Journal of Medicine)
Constant Ringing in Your Ears? Hearing Aids Offer Hope Feb 18, 2009
You may have tinnitus, an inner ear ailment that affects 25 million to 50 million Americans -- with about 12 million people experiencing such severe symptoms it affects their daily lives. The good news is treatment, including hearing aids, can offer relief to some suffering the persistent ringing, buzzing or humming associated with tinnitus, says the Better Hearing Institute ... Tinnitus can be intermittent or constant. (Pekin Times, IL)
Ways To Minimize Tinnitus -- Troublesome Noises In The Ears Feb 16, 2009
Any of those sounds in one or both ears when there is no external noise present could be a sign of tinnitus ... It s estimated that 10 percent to 15 percent of adults have prolonged tinnitus that often requires medical evaluation ... Tinnitus -- pronounced as either TIN-i-tus or ti-NIGHT-us, often is caused by age-related hearing loss. (Science Daily)
