Ears, Nose and Throat

First Bimodal Neuromodulation Device for Tinnitus Gets FDA Nod

— Ringing ears may get relief with sound and tongue stimulation by Judy George, Deputy Managing Editor, MedPage Today March 8, 2023 The FDA granted de novo approval to Neuromod Devices’ Lenire, a bimodal neuromodulation device that is the first of its kind to be approved to treat tinnitus, the company announcedopens in a new tab […]

A Set of Eight Key Questions Helps to Classify Common Vestibular Disorders—Results From the DizzyReg Patient Registry – Full Text

Front. Neurol., 29 April 2021 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2021.670944 Ralf Strobl Precise history taking is the key to develop a first assumption on the diagnosis of vestibular disorders. Particularly in the primary care setting, algorithms are needed, which are based on a small number of questions and variables only to guide appropriate diagnostic decisions. The aim of […]

Is Your Teenager At Risk of Dying From Heart Failure? What Every Parent MUST Know to Prevent Sudden Death!

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S., CFMP An athletic 20 year man is playing basketball and suddenly collapses on the court and dies. On a hot July day, a young and vibrant college football player suddenly makes a great tackle and never gets up.. only to be pronounced dead 5 minutes later. High School track […]

Cigarette smoking, smoking cessation, and risk of hearing loss in women

Lin BM, Wang M, Stankovic KM, et al American Journal of Medicine | June 12, 2020 Researchers sought to prospectively determine the correlations between smoking, smoking cessation, and risk of self-reported moderate or worse hearing loss among 81,505 women in the Nurses’ Health Study II (1991-2013). Validated biennial questionnaires were used to gather information on […]

Acupuncture Treatment in Patients with Chronic Subjective Tinnitus: A Prospective, Randomized Study

Medical Acupuncture Ihsan Kuzucu and Onur Karaca Published Online:3 Jan 2020 https://doi.org/10.1089/acu.2019.1367 Abstract Objective: This study investigated the effect, onset, duration of action, and short-term outcomes of acupuncture therapy for treating patients with severe chronic subjective tinnitus. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial evaluated patients with chronic, idiopathic, and severe tinnitus. A total of […]

Evalution of the effectiveness of multimodal approach to the management of cervical vertigo.

Wiad Lek. 2017;70(3 pt 2):571-573. Jaroshevskyi OA1, Payenok OS2, Logvinenko AV3. Abstract INTRODUCTION: Vertigo is one of the most common complaints among patients consulting neurologists and general practitioners – family medicine. A special form of dizziness is cervical vertigo. However, the presence of chronic vertigo and imbalance in this group of patients makes it possible […]

The efficacy of acupuncture for the treatment of cervical vertigo: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine — Hou Z, et al. | May 10, 2017 The objective of the study described in this paper is to assess the effectiveness and safety of acupuncture for the treatment of cervical vertigo (CV). In view of the systematic review, acupuncture appeared to be a promising therapeutic approach for CV […]

Pain Relievers Tied to Hearing Loss

By NICHOLAS BAKALAR DECEMBER 14, 2016 Long-term use of pain relievers may increase the risk for hearing loss, according to new findings. Researchers prospectively tracked the use of pain relievers and self-reported hearing loss in 55,850 women over six years. They found that compared with women who used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen or naproxen) two […]

Efficacy of the Li maneuver in treating posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo

ournal Acta Oto-Laryngologica Pages 1-5 | Received 22 Sep 2016, Accepted 30 Oct 2016, Published online: 06 Dec 2016 Jinrang Li Abstract Conclusion: The Li maneuver is a safe, effective, and simple repositioning method for the treatment of BPPV. It is simple to master and exerts an exact effect. As a rapid repositioning method, the […]

Feeding at the Breast and Expressed Milk Feeding: Associations With Otitis Media and Diarrhea in Infants

5/31/16 The Journal of Pediatrics TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Women completed a questionnaire 12 months post delivery to evaluate the association between substance and mode of infant feeding with risk of infant otitis media and diarrhea during the first year of life. The risk of otitis media in infants fed only breast milk was highest in children […]

Cervicogenic somatosensory tinnitus: An indication for manual therapy? Part 1: Theoretical concept

Man Ther. 2015 Dec 18. pii: S1356-689X(15)00233-7. doi: 10.1016/j.math.2015.11.008. [Epub ahead of print] Oostendorp RA, Bakker I, Elvers H, Mikolajewska E, Michiels S, De Hertogh W, Samwel H Abstract Tinnitus can be evoked or modulated by input from the somatosensory and somatomotor systems. This means that the loudness or intensity of tinnitus can be changed […]

Nasal Balloon Can Treat Otitis Media With Effusion – Video

Procedure may be an alternative to antibiotics, drainage tubes TUESDAY, July 28, 2015 (HealthDay News) — A nasal balloon can effectively treat otitis media with effusion in children, preventing unnecessary and ineffective treatment with antibiotics, according to a new study published online July 27 in CMAJ, the journal of the Canadian Medical Association. Ian Williamson, […]

BPPV Associated with Increased Fracture Risk

Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Is Associated With An Increased Risk Of Fracture: A Population-Based Cohort Study Authors: Wen-Ling Liao, PT Published: Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2015, Volume: 45 Issue: 5 Pages: 406-412 doi:10.2519/jospt.2015.5707 Study Design A nationwide, population-based, retrospective cohort study. Objectives To investigate whether benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is associated […]

Cervical spine dysfunctions in patients with chronic subjective tinnitus

Otol Neurotol. 2015 Apr;36(4):741-5. doi: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000670. Sarah Michiels 1, Willem De Hertogh, Steven Truijen, Paul Van de Heyning Affiliations expand PMID: 25415466 DOI: 10.1097/MAO.0000000000000670 Abstract Objective: To assess, characterize, and quantify cervical spine dysfunction in patients with cervicogenic somatic tinnitus (CST) compared to patients suffering from other forms of chronic subjective non-pulsatile tinnitus. Study design: […]

Association of Dietary Factors with Presence and Severity of Tinnitus in a Middle-Aged UK Population

Abby McCormack,Mark Edmondson-Jones ,Duane Mellor,Piers Dawes,Kevin J. Munro,David R. Moore,Heather Fortnum Published: December 12, 2014 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0114711 Abstract Objective The impact of dietary factors on tinnitus has received limited research attention, despite being a considerable concern among people with tinnitus and clinicians. The objective was to examine the link between dietary factors and presence and severity […]

Dietary Factors Associated with Tinnitus

Association of Dietary Factors with Presence and Severity of Tinnitus in a Middle-Aged UK Population Abby McCormack Published: December 12, 2014DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0114711 Abstract Objective The impact of dietary factors on tinnitus has received limited research attention, despite being a considerable concern among people with tinnitus and clinicians. The objective was to examine the link between […]

Resolution of Hearing Loss After Chiropractic Manipulation

Melissa Ferranti, DC Topics in Integrative Health Care 2014, Vol. 5(3) ID: 5.3005 Introduction: While chiropractic care is often associated with the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, there are other, non-musculoskeletal conditions which may benefit from spinal manipulation (SM). This paper reports on the return of hearing in a woman treated with chiropractic adjustments after 8 […]

The effect of hearing aids on postural stability

Laryngoscope. 2014 Oct 24. doi: 10.1002/lary.24974. [Epub ahead of print] The effect of hearing aids on postural stability. Rumalla K, Karim AM, Hullar TE. Abstract OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS: In the United States, falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths in adults aged over 65 years. Epidemiologic studies indicate that there is a correlation between hearing loss […]

Resolution of Hearing Loss After Chiropractic Manipulation

Texas Chiropractic Association Written by Editor Wednesday, October 08, 2014 08:34 AM While chiropractic care is often associated with the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, there are other, non-musculoskeletal conditions which may benefit from spinal manipulation (SM). This paper reports on the return of hearing in a woman treated with chiropractic adjustments after 8 months of […]

Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women

Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women Sharon G Curhan Am J Clin Nutr November 2014 ajcn.091819 Abstract Background: Acquired hearing loss is common and often disabling, yet limited prospective data exist on potentially modifiable risk factors. Evidence suggests that higher intake of fish and long-chain omega-3 (n−3) polyunsaturated […]