Frontiers in Neurology,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
12
Опубликована: Март 18, 2021
Although
tinnitus
represents
a
major
global
burden,
no
causal
therapy
has
yet
been
established.
Ongoing
controversies
about
the
neuronal
pathophysiology
of
hamper
efforts
in
developing
advanced
therapies.
Hypothesizing
that
unnoticed
co-occurrence
hyperacusis
and
differences
duration
may
possibly
differentially
influence
neural
correlate
tinnitus,
we
analyzed
33
patients
without
(T-group)
20
with
(TH-group).
We
found
crucial
between
T-group
TH-group
increase
annoyance,
complaints,
loudness,
central
gain
as
function
duration.
Hearing
thresholds
did
not
differ
TH-group.
In
TH-group,
complaints
(total
score)
were
significantly
greater
from
early
on
intensity
distinctly
increased
over
time
ca.
12
to
17
dB
when
persisted
more
than
5
years,
while
annoyance
responses
normal
sound
remained
nearly
constant.
contrast,
constant,
although
declined
27
down
15
beyond
years
persistence.
This
was
explained
through
gradually
time,
shown
by
questionnaire.
Parallel
shift
mainly
unilateral
(only
17%
bilateral)
completely
bilateral
(100%)
percept
occurred
T-group,
dominated
start
(75%).
Over
ABR
wave
V
amplitudes
(and
V/I
ratios)
reduced
delayed.
By
especially
III
III/I
ratio)
continued
be
enhanced
shortened
response
high-level
stimuli.
Interestingly,
line
signs
an
also
slightly
T-group.
The
findings
disclose
undiagnosed
main
cause
distress
time.
To
achieve
urgently
needed
personalized
therapies,
using
objective
tools
offered
here,
systematic
sub-classification
is
recommended.
Hearing Research,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
424, С. 108595 - 108595
Опубликована: Авг. 1, 2022
Tinnitus
is
the
phantom
perception
of
sound
when
there
no
external
auditory
input.
This
mostly
perceived
as
a
ringing,
whistling
or
buzzing
in
ear.
There
evidence
neural
changes
both
central
regions
well
other
brain
areas
like
prefrontal
cortex
and
limbic
system.
However,
morphological
studies
assessing
gray
matter
volume
cortical
thickness
have
shown
inconsistent
results.
We
here
investigated
neuroanatomical
alterations
tinnitus
related
to
along
with
distress
cognitive
abilities.
Twenty
patients
20
control
participants
matched
age,
sex
hearing
loss
participated
study.
They
underwent
magnetic
resonance
imaging
audiometric
assessments.
Our
results
demonstrate
increased
middle
frontal
gyrus
pole
compared
participants.
Moreover,
we
found
precuneus
associated
an
interaction
between
group
assessment
scores
gyrus,
indicating
higher
better
controls
lower
patients.
These
findings
indicate
that
awareness
annoyance
reflected
structural
precuneus,
may
also
implications
on
general
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
23(3), С. 1761 - 1761
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2022
The
biocompatibility
and
the
antioxidant
activity
of
barium
titanate
(BaTiO3)
lithium
niobate
(LiNbO3)
were
investigated
on
a
neuronal
cell
line,
PC12,
to
explore
possibility
using
piezoelectric
nanoparticles
in
treatment
inner
ear
diseases,
avoiding
damage
neurons,
most
delicate
sensitive
human
cells.
cytocompatibility
compounds
was
verified
by
analysing
viability,
morphology,
apoptotic
markers,
oxidative
stress
neurite
outgrowth.
results
showed
that
BaTiO3
LiNbO3
do
not
affect
morphological
features,
cytochrome
c
distribution
production
reactive
oxygen
species
(ROS)
PC12
cells,
stimulate
branching.
These
data
suggest
nanoparticles,
they
could
be
suitable
candidates
improve
efficiency
new
implantable
hearing
devices
without
damaging
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
12(20), С. 6555 - 6555
Опубликована: Окт. 16, 2023
Importance:
Chronic
subjective
tinnitus,
the
perception
of
sound
without
an
external
source
for
longer
than
six
months,
may
be
a
greatly
debilitating
condition
some
people,
and
is
associated
with
psychiatric
comorbidities
high
healthcare
costs.
Current
treatments
are
not
beneficial
all
patients
there
large
need
new
therapies
tinnitus.
Observations:
Unlike
rarer
cases
objective
chronic
tinnitus
often
has
no
obvious
etiology
diverse
pathophysiology.
In
absence
testing,
diagnosis
heavily
based
on
clinical
assessment.
Management
strategies
include
hearing
aids,
masking,
retraining
therapy,
cognitive
behavioral
emerging
including
transcranial
magnetic
stimulation
electrical
stimulation.
Conclusions
relevance:
Although
current
limited,
diagnostics
provide
promising
avenues
management
symptoms.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 3, 2024
Abstract
ERPs
in
response
to
intensity
deviant
stimuli
are
assessed
four
age
and
hearing
matched
groups
of
various
combinations
tinnitus
hyperacusis
(both
conditions,
one
the
neither
condition).
Distinct
profiles
for
shown,
as
well
additional
more
nuanced
interactions.
This
not
only
moves
our
understanding
each
condition,
but
also
speaks
directly
possible
mechanistic
subtypes
(and
hyperacusis)
which
might
be
disentangled
through
cheap
available
technique
that
is
single-channel
EEG.
The
current
findings
may
explain
some
discrepant
past
literature.
Frontiers in Neuroscience,
Год журнала:
2021,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Дек. 20, 2021
Noise-induced
cochlear
synaptopathy
(CS)
is
defined
as
a
permanent
loss
of
synapses
in
the
auditory
nerve
pathway
following
noise
exposure.
Several
studies
using
brainstem
response
(ABR)
have
indicated
presence
CS
and
increased
central
gain
tinnitus
patients
with
normal
hearing
thresholds
(TNHT),
but
results
were
inconsistent.
This
meta-analysis
aimed
to
review
evidence
its
pathological
changes
system
TNHT.
Published
ABR
study
TNHT
reviewed.
PubMed,
EMBASE,
Scopus
databases
selected
search
for
relevant
literature.
Studies
(489)
retrieved,
11
included
meta-analysis.
The
supported
significantly
reduced
wave
I
amplitude
TNHT,
whereas
alternations
V
inconsistent
among
studies.
Consistently
V/I
ratio
noise-induced
enhancement.
hearing.
However,
may
be
explained
by
that
failure
triggers
neural
and/or
necessary
generate
not
maintain
tinnitus.
Frontiers in Neurology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Июль 23, 2024
Objectives
Single-sided
deafness
(SSD)
is
often
accompanied
by
tinnitus,
resulting
in
a
decreased
quality
of
life.
Currently,
there
lack
high
level
evidence
studies
comparing
different
treatment
options
for
SSD
regarding
tinnitus
reduction.
This
randomized
controlled
trial
(RCT)
evaluated
the
effect
cochlear
implant
(CI),
bone
conduction
device
(BCD),
contralateral
routing
sound
(CROS),
and
no
on
outcomes
patients,
with
follow-up
extending
to
24
months.
Methods
A
total
120
adult
patients
were
three
groups:
CI,
period
first
BCD
headband,
then
CROS,
or
vice
versa.
After
periods,
opted
BCD,
treatment.
At
start
follow-up,
28
implanted
25
34
had
26
chose
The
Tinnitus
Handicap
Inventory
(THI),
Questionnaire
(TQ),
Visual
Analog
Scale
(VAS),
Hospital
Anxiety
Depression
(HADS)
completed
at
baseline
3,
6,
12,
months
follow-up.
Results
CI
groups
showed
significantly
impact
scores.
group
largest
decrease,
which
was
already
observed
3
Compared
baseline,
median
THI
score
23
points,
TQ
17
VAS
60
points
In
group,
9
HADS
anxiety
depression
subscale
indication
nor
months,
all
groups.
Conclusion
this
RCT,
treated
an
overall
decrease
scores
up
compared
baseline.
reported
stable
Cochlear
implants
appear
be
superior
achieving
partial
complete
resolution
SSD.
Clinical
registration
Netherlands
Trial
Register,
www.onderzoekmetmensen.nl/nl/trial/26952
,
NTR4457,
CINGLE
trial.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
26(5), С. 1831 - 1831
Опубликована: Фев. 20, 2025
Proteins
involved
in
synaptic
transmission
normal
hearing,
acoustic
stimulation,
and
tinnitus
were
identified
using
protein–protein
interaction
(PPI)
networks.
The
gene
list
for
was
compiled
from
the
GeneCards
database
keywords
“synaptic
transmission”
AND
“inferior
colliculus”
“tinnitus”
(Tin).
For
comparison,
two
lists
built
“auditory
perception”
(AP)
“acoustic
stimulation”
(AS).
STRING
Cytoscape
data
analyzer
used
to
identify
top
high-degree
proteins
(HDPs)
corresponding
high-score
(HSIP).
top1
key
of
AP
AS
processes
are
BDNF
receptor
NTRK2;
top2
process
PVALB,
together
with
GAD1,
CALB1,
CALB2,
which
important
balance
excitation
inhibition.
In
process,
FOS,
CREB1,
EGR1,
MAPK1,
reflecting
an
activated
state.
Tin
BDNF,
NTRK3,
NTF3;
these
associated
proliferation
differentiation
neurons
indicate
remodeling
IC.
GFAP
S100B,
indicating
a
role
astrocytes
modulation
transmission.