Tinnitus is unusual for such a common symptom in that there are few treatment options and those available aimed at reducing the impact rather than specifically addressing tinnitus percept. In particular, no drug recommended management of tinnitus. Whilst some currently interventions effective improving quality life tinnitus-associated psychological distress most show little if any effect on primary subjective loudness. Studies delivery services have demonstrated considerable end-user...

To investigate the incidence of tinnitus that burdens health service in England.This was an observational study 4.7 million residents England under 85 years age who were at risk for developing clinically significant (sigT). SigT defined by a discharge from hospital with primary diagnosis tinnitus, or care recording subsequent related medical follow-up within 28 days. The database used Clinical Practice Research Datalink and individual records linked to additional data Hospital Episode...

There is no standard treatment pathway for tinnitus patients in the UK. Possible therapies include education and reassurance, cognitive behavioural therapies, modified retraining therapy (education sound enrichment), or amplification of external using hearing aids. However, effectiveness most somewhat controversial. As health services come under economic pressure to deploy resources more effectively there an increasing need demonstrate value how may be continuously enhanced. The objective...

Fifty-nine unusual cerebello-pontine angle tumours have been studied. These lesions represent 19.3 per cent or 1 in 5 of a series 305 which the rest, 246 (80.7 cent), were acoustic neuromas. An analysis relative incidence, histology and presenting clinical features has carried out. The various radiographical imaging techniques used to diagnose these fascinating described also otoneurosurgical procedures necessary excise them.

Abstract Tinnitus is strongly linked with the presence of damaged hearing. However, it not known why tinnitus afflicts only some , and all, hearing-impaired listeners. One possibility that patients have specific inner ear damage triggers tinnitus. In this study, differences in cochlear function inferred from psychophysical measures were measured between listeners without Despite having similar average hearing loss, observed to better frequency selectivity compression than those The results...

Tinnitus service provision in the United Kingdom has been investigated from healthcare provider's perspective demonstrating considerable regional variation particularly regarding availability of psychological treatments. An audiological-based tinnitus service, however, was reportedly available for all patients UK. The aim current study to define and evaluate nationwide services patients' viewpoint. Secondary analyses were performed on data a 33-item questionnaire provided by British...

The First International Conference on Hyperacusis gathered over 100 scientists and health care professionals in London, UK. Key conclusions from the conference included: (1) is characterized by reduced tolerance of sound that has perceptual, psychological social dimensions; (2) there a growing awareness children as well adults experience symptoms hyperacusis or misophonia; (3) exact mechanisms give rise to are not clear, but available evidence suggests functional changes within central...

The case records and histology of 34 patients with vocal process granulomata were reviewed. five presenting most recently idiopathic investigated by axial computerized tomography (CT). Increased density the arytenoid cartilage on side lesion was found in all cases. It is suggested that this indicates ossification, secondary to perichondritis. This perichondritis, playing either a primary or role granuloma development, may explain annoying tendency fold recur after excision.

Objectives/Hypothesis Flexible nasolaryngoscopy is an essential skill for otolaryngology trainees to develop, but there a lack of standardized training this procedure. The aim study was assess whether using on realistic human mannequin together with structured video feedback improved trainees' performance at flexible nasolaryngoscopy. Study Design Three-armed, single-blinded, randomized controlled study. Methods Thirty-six junior doctors and final-year medical students were randomly...

Obliteration of old mastoids and wet middle ears with autologous abdominal fat seems to be a reliable technique render chronically discharging mastoid cavities or open dry closed. This paper is the third in series looks at intermediate results five years. Of 16 patients (one bilateral) 94.1 per cent are still uninfected closed external meati. Recurrent cholesteatoma was found two implantation removed.

Wendy Lecluyse*ab, Christine M. Tanb, Don McFerranc & Ray Meddisba *School of Applied Social Sciences, University Campus Suffolk, Ipswich, UKb Department Psychology, Essex, Colchester, UKc ENT-department, Colchester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Essex County Hospital, UK