Tinnitus
New data from Albany Medical College illuminate research in tinnitus
Published in Drug Law Weekly, April 1st, 2008
Research findings, 'Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation in veterans with debilitating tinnitus: a pilot study,' are discussed in a new report. "Available evidence suggests tinnitus arises from excessive spontaneous activity in the left superior temporal gyrus, and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) may suppress this activity. Our hypothesis is that rTMS applied to this region would decrease tinnitus complaints in veterans," scientists in the United States report.
"Prospective, nonrandomized trial. Eight patients with tinnitus received 5 consecutive days of rTMS (0.5 Hz, 20 minutes) to the left temporoparietal area. Tinnitus Handicap Inventory...
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Source: Drug Law Weekly (2008-04-01)
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