Just a really short update on a couple of stories that hit the news in the last several days on some developments and advancements for people seeking tinnitus relief. It’s always difficult to find the most recent and relevant information on the subject since tinnitus is still somewhat understood, like we’ve discussed at other times on the blog. With that said, it’s always nice to see some of the resources expanded and new methods and tools developed and featured in the news. With that said, let’s not waste any more time, so go ahead and see the first link below.l
Could this device be a cure for tinnitus? iPod-style gadget ‘cuts ringing in … – Daily Mail
An iPod-like device could help thousands of tinnitus sufferers ease the chronic ringing in their ears, scientists claim.
Three out of four patients who tried out the device, which plays sounds tuned to the frequency of their tinnitus, experienced a reduction in their symptoms for several months.
The treatment is designed to ‘switch off’ the over-active nerve cells within the hearing area of the sufferer’s brain.
That looks pretty cool, the only downside being the £4,000 price tag (!), which clocks in at a little bit more than $6000 as of the time of this writing. The exchange rate is actually $1.58 for every 1 pound right now.
It’s interesting and sounds kind of like neuromonics, but obviously the approach is a bit different. It’ll be interesting to learn more as some light is shed on this tool and approach.
The second link is actually a discussion on the same device and study highlighted in the first article, but just offers a slightly different perspective and it seemed like it was worth passing along for people that wanted to read more. It may be a little redundant, but the concern of leaving it out overrides the concern of including it. You may want to take your pick of which to read, or read both.
Tinnitus Loudness Reduced In Small Trial Of A Non-Invasive Therapy – Medical News Today
The results of a small phase 1 clinical trial of a non-invasive tinnitus therapy where the patient listens to sounds through headphones claims that compared to placebo, the treatment reduced tinnitus loudness and annoyance within 12 weeks in 7 out of 10 patients.
It will definitely be interesting to see how things work out in the future with some of these devices, and how they may be included with approaches like Tinnitus Miracle. A holistic approach to relieving tinnitus that is affordable is appealing, but efficacy and peace of mind are also important to consider.
Personally, even without being a consistent tinnitus sufferer, these studies being conducted and devices being developed makes for an interesting bit of news that is both fascinating and exciting at the same time.
What are your thoughts on all of this? Care to share in the comments below if you’ve got tinnitus or know someone who does and what these stories may mean to you?