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Lai H, Yin J, Yang H. Association of oxidative balance score with hearing loss and tinnitus: NHANES 1999-2018. Front Nutr 2024; 11:1421605. [PMID: 38962438 PMCID: PMC11220283 DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2024.1421605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 07/05/2024] Open
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Background Oxidative stress is associated with the occurrence of hearing loss and tinnitus. The oxidative balance score (OBS), a composite indicator evaluating the balance between antioxidant and pro-oxidative components across various dietary and lifestyle factors, indicates the overall oxidative balance status. However, the association of OBS with hearing loss and tinnitus has not been reported previously. Methods Cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 1999-2018 were analyzed. Weighted multivariable logistic regression, weighted multivariable linear regression, and restricted cubic spline curve (RCS) regression were employed to explore the relationship between OBS and hearing loss at speech, low, and high frequencies, along with tinnitus. Subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis were used to ascertain the consistency across subgroups and stability of the results. Results We included 13,715 and 21,644 individuals to investigate the association between OBS and hearing loss, as well as between OBS and tinnitus, respectively. The second, third, and fourth quartiles of OBS were significantly associated with a lower risk of hearing loss at speech, low, and high frequencies, as well as tinnitus, compared to the lowest quartile. The RCS regression analysis indicated a negative linear association of OBS with hearing loss and tinnitus. Most associations were maintained in subgroup analysis and sensitivity analysis. Additionally, the dietary and lifestyle OBS independently contribute to the protection against hearing loss and tinnitus. Conclusion OBS is negatively correlated with the risk of hearing loss and tinnitus. The findings suggest that combined antioxidant diet and lifestyle hold promise as potential strategies for reducing the prevalence of hearing loss and tinnitus.
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
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Min X, Kong X, Wang W. L-Shaped Associations Between Composite Dietary Antioxidant Index and Hearing Loss: A Cross-Sectional Study From the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Biol Res Nurs 2024:10998004241261400. [PMID: 38869482 DOI: 10.1177/10998004241261400] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2024]
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BACKGROUND Oxidative stress has been implicated in the pathogenesis of hearing loss (HL). Dietary intake is a modifiable factor that could influence the oxidant and antioxidant capacity. We hypothesized that a higher composite dietary antioxidant index (CDAI) is associated with a reduced odds for HL. METHODS Adult participants from the 2001-2012 & 2015-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Study were included in this cross-sectional study. The CDAI was calculated from vitamins A, C, E, selenium, zinc, and caretenoid through 24-h dietary recall. Outcomes were HL, speech frequency HL (SFHL), and high frequency HL (HFHL). The associations between CDAI and HL, SFHL, and HFHL were evaluated by weighted multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS CDAI was associated with lower odds of HL (OR = 0.98, 95%CI 0.95-1.00, p = .043) and SFHL (OR = 0.97, 95%CI 0.95-1.00, p = .041), but not HFHL (OR = 0.98, 95%CI 0.96-1.00, p = .118) after adjustment for confounders. The multivariable-adjusted model showed a significant trend toward decreased risk of HL, SFHL, and HFHL with increasing CDAI quartile (all p for trend < 0.05). Restricted cubic spline analysis suggested that the associations between CDAI and HL, SFHL, and HFHL were L-shaped, with inflection points of CDAI at -0.61, 2.33, and 4.32, respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that participants with exposure to loud noise benefited from a higher CDAI for SFHL (p for interaction = 0.039). CONCLUSION Higher CDAI is associated with reduced odds of HL and SFHL in the U.S. adult population and serves as a promising intervention target to be further explored in prospective longitudinal studies in the future.
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- Xinting Min
- Department of Otolaryngology, Jing'an District Central Hospital of Shanghai, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Rheumatology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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Portmann D, Esteve-Fraysse MJ, Frachet B, Herpin F, Rigaudier F, Juhel C. AUDISTIM ® Day/Night Alleviates Tinnitus-Related Handicap in Patients with Chronic Tinnitus: A Double-Blind Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Audiol Res 2024; 14:359-371. [PMID: 38666902 PMCID: PMC11047585 DOI: 10.3390/audiolres14020031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of taking a daily supplement based on active compounds (AUDISTIM® Day Night: A D/N) in alleviating tinnitus-related disability, as suggested by previous real-life studies. This double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study was conducted in adults with mild to severe tinnitus receiving a 3-month supplementation with A D/N (magnesium, vitamins, phytochemicals) or placebo (excipients without active ingredients). Tinnitus-related handicap (THI), psychological stress (MSP-9), and sleep quality (PSQI) were assessed at baseline and during intervention, perceived impression of tinnitus improvement at the end of the follow-up. The full set analysis included 114 patients (59 A D/N, 55 placebo) aged 53.8 ± 11.4 years, 58% women, with fluctuating (45%) or permanent (55%) tinnitus from 9.3 ± 9.4 years. A D/N supplementation led to greater changes in THI (-13.2 ± 16.0 vs. -6.2 ± 14.4, p = 0.0158,Cohen's d =0.44) at 3 months (primary outcome), especially with continuous tinnitus (-15.0 ± 16.3 vs. -4.6 ± 12.8, p = 0.0065), and, to a lesser extent, at 1 month (-9.8 ± 13.1 for A vs. -4.3 ± 12.1, p = 0.0213). PSQI significantly improved over time in both groups, but MSP-9 only with A D/N. In lines with previous observational studies, both clinical (THI score > 7 pts) and statistical (vs. placebo) improvement, more pronounced in permanent tinnitus, demonstrate the effectiveness of the combination of active compounds and support its use in the management of mild to severe tinnitus.
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- Didier Portmann
- Institut G PORTMANN, 114, Avenue d’Arès, 33000 Bordeaux, France;
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- Hospital Rothschild-AP-HP, 5, rue Santerre, 75012 Paris, France;
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- CEN, 18, rue P. Kergomard, 21000 Dijon, France; (F.H.); (F.R.)
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- CEN, 18, rue P. Kergomard, 21000 Dijon, France; (F.H.); (F.R.)
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Walters RK, Durrant FG, Nguyen SA, Meyer TA, Lambert PR. The Placebo Effect on Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Otol Neurotol 2024; 45:e263-e270. [PMID: 38361332 DOI: 10.1097/mao.0000000000004139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To quantify the placebo effect in randomized clinical trials treating tinnitus with oral or intratympanic placebo treatment. DATA SOURCES CINAHL, PubMed, and Scopus were searched for articles from conception to October 2022. MESH and key terms such as "tinnitus," "placebo," and "medication" were used to find randomized, placebo-controlled trials. The search was limited to articles in English. METHODS Randomized controlled trials with adult subjects evaluating tinnitus pretreatment and posttreatment with an oral or intratympanic medication versus a placebo arm were included. Crossover studies, studies involving middle/inner ear operations or devices, and studies that exclusively included nonidiopathic etiologies of tinnitus were excluded. Mean tinnitus symptom survey scores for the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Tinnitus Severity Index, Tinnitus Functional Index, Tinnitus Handicap Questionnaire, and Visual Analog Scales for tinnitus Intensity/Loudness (VAS-L), Annoyance (VAS-An), and Awareness (VAS-Aw) were extracted for both placebo and experimental groups. RESULTS 953 studies were screened with 23 studies being included in the final analysis. Meta-analysis of mean difference (MD) was calculated using RevMan 5.4. MD between pretreatment and posttreatment THI scores of the placebo arms was 5.6 (95% confidence interval, 3.3-8.0; p < 0.001). MD between pretreatment and posttreatment VAS scores of the placebo groups for Loudness, Annoyance, and Awareness were 0.8 (0.0 to 1.6, p = 0.05), 0.2 (-0.2 to 0.5, p = 0.34), and 0.3 (-0.0 to 0.7, p = 0.08), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Placebo treatment has shown effectiveness in improving patient-reported evaluations of tinnitus when using some standardized metrics such as THI and VAS-L; however, the improvement is not as substantial as nonplacebo treatment.
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, South Carolina
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Balatsouras DG, Papitsi I, Koukoutsis G, Katotomichelakis M. The effect of MemoVigor 2 on recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus: a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1252343. [PMID: 38327985 PMCID: PMC10847223 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1252343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/10/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024] Open
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Background: Tinnitus is a common symptom associated with the conscious perception of sound in the absence of a corresponding external or internal sound source, which can severely impact quality of life. Because of the current limited understanding of the precise pathophysiological mechanism of idiopathic tinnitus, no curable treatment has been attained yet. A food supplement trading as MemoVigor 2, which contains a combination of therapeutic ingredients with mainly antioxidant activity, has been used in the treatment of tinnitus. The objective of our study was to evaluate the effectiveness of MemoVigor 2 in the treatment of recent-onset idiopathic tinnitus. Methods: In a prospective single-centre randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial we studied 204 patients with idiopathic tinnitus divided into two groups: 104 patients who received MemoVigor 2 and 100 patients treated with placebo. To evaluate changes in tinnitus we used (1) audiometry/tympanometry; (2) specific measures of tinnitus perception, including tinnitus pitch, loudness at tinnitus pitch, loudness at 1 kHz, minimum masking level, and residual inhibition; (3) questionnaires of tinnitus handicap inventory, mini tinnitus questionnaire and patients' global impression of change. All patients underwent this test battery at the beginning of the study and in a repeat post-3-month session. Results: All tinnitus measures, including pitch, loudness, minimum masking level and residual inhibition improved significantly in the intervention group. Most of these measures improved in the placebo group too, but in a lesser degree. All questionnaire scores diminished significantly in both groups, but the degree of decrease was greater in the intervention group. The participants' tinnitus outcome reported after treatment using the patients' global impression of change score differed significantly between the two groups, with greater improvement observed in the intervention group. Conclusion: We found that the use of MemoVigor 2 improved recent-onset tinnitus, as proved by a set of tests performed for its evaluation, including audiometric measures, specific measures of tinnitus perception and tinnitus questionnaires. Tinnitus in the placebo group improved too, but to a lesser degree. Clinical Trial Registration: isrctn.com, Identifier ISRCTN16025480.
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tzaneio General Hospital, Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Tzaneio General Hospital, Piraeus, Greece
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, Komotini, Greece
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Sacchetto L, Monzani D, Apa E, Lovato A, Caragli V, Gherpelli C, Palma S, Genovese E, Nocini R. The Effect of Alpha-Lipoic Acid in the Treatment of Chronic Subjective Tinnitus through the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory Scores. Audiol Res 2023; 13:484-494. [PMID: 37489379 PMCID: PMC10366923 DOI: 10.3390/audiolres13040043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/26/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Tinnitus affects millions of adults. Many therapies, including complementary and alternative medicine and tinnitus retraining therapies, have been trialed, but an effective option, particularly for chronic subjective tinnitus (CTS), is still lacking. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study investigated the effects of alpha-lipoic acid (600 mg. per day for two months) on two groups of patients using a questionnaire. One group (A) was affected by tinnitus associated with likely cochlear dysfunction and metabolic syndrome, and the other (B) was composed of subjects with acoustic nerve lesions. All the patients were asked to complete the Italian version of the tinnitus handicap inventory (THI) to determine the overall degree of perceived annoyance at the beginning and end of therapy. Pure tone averages for speech frequencies and for high frequencies were computed, and psychoacoustic pitch and loudness matches were determined for each subject before and after treatment. RESULTS The pure tone audiometry, pitch, loudness, and THI scores of both groups were reported. In group A, statistically significant differences were observed for the "functional" and "emotional" subscales. The total score of THI and the loudness of tinnitus were also significantly reduced. No statistically significant differences were observed in group B. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest a possible contribution of the antioxidant effect to the organ of Corti in subjects with metabolic syndrome and CST.
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- Luca Sacchetto
- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41100 Modena, Italy
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- Otolaryngology Unit, Vicenza Hospital, 36100 Vicenza, Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41100 Modena, Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41100 Modena, Italy
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- Audiology, Primary Care Department, AUSL Modena, 41121 Modena, Italy
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- Otolaryngology and Audiology Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, 41100 Modena, Italy
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- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital of Verona, 37126 Verona, Italy
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Chhaya V, Patel D, Shethia F, Manchaiah V, Khambholja K. Current Therapeutic Trends for Tinnitus Cure and Control: A Scoping Review. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2023:1-9. [PMID: 37362110 PMCID: PMC10237063 DOI: 10.1007/s12070-023-03910-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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The present scoping review assessed knowledge updates in tinnitus management. We included randomized trials, non-randomized studies, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, and observational studies in last 5 years on patients with tinnitus using Population, Concept, and Context mnemonic. We excluded studies on tinnitus epidemiology, technique-specific comparative studies for tinnitus assessment, review articles, or case reports. We used an artificial intelligence-powered tool MaiA for overall workflow management. Data charting elements included study identifiers, study design, population, interventions used, their outcomes on tinnitus scales, and treatment recommendations if any. Charted data from selected sources of evidence was presented using tables and a concept map. We also identified five evidence-based clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) [from the United States, Europe, and Japan regions] in our review of total 506 results, 205 underwent screening based on eligibility criteria and 38 were included for the final charting. We found three major categories of interventions in our review: Medical technology therapies; Behavioural/habituation therapies; and Pharmacological, herbal/complementary, and alternative medicine therapies. Although evidence-based guidelines on tinnitus therapy did not recommend stimulation therapies, majority of the tinnitus research to date is focused on stimulation. It is highly recommended that clinicians consider CPGs when making treatment recommendations and make the distinction between established management approaches with good evidence and emerging treatment approaches for tinnitus management. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s12070-023-03910-2.
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- Genpro Research Pvt Ltd, Baroda, Gujarat India
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO USA
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- Genpro Research Pvt Ltd, Baroda, Gujarat India
- Genpro Research Inc, Boston, USA
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Özbey-Yücel Ü, Uçar A, Aydoğan Z, Tokgoz-Yilmaz S, Beton S. The effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms: An RCT. Auris Nasus Larynx 2023; 50:40-47. [PMID: 35568580 DOI: 10.1016/j.anl.2022.04.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2021] [Revised: 04/20/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Subjective tinnitus is defined as the perception of irregular sound at different frequencies. Although the underlying cause of tinnitus is unclear, increased body weight is known to increase tinnitus symptoms. The present study aimed to determine the effects of dietary and physical activity interventions on tinnitus symptoms. METHODS Sixty-three obese subjects with tinnitus aged 20 to 65 years were divided into diet + physical activity (P.A.) (n = 15), diet (n = 16), P.A. (n = 15), and control (n = 17) groups. Dietary records, anthropometric measurements, Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) of all individuals were recorded and compared at the baseline and at study completion. RESULTS Body weight decreased in the diet + P.A. (-5.9 (3.5) kg), diet (-3.4 (0.9) kg), and P.A. (-2.0 (2.1) kg) groups compared to the baseline (p < 0.05). There was a more significant decrease in tinnitus frequency, tinnitus severity, and VAS scores in individuals with a weight loss of ≥ 5.0% than in those with < 5.0% (p < 0.05). A decrease of 1 kg/m2 in BMI decreased the BDI score by 0.485 units and the THI score by 0.523 units. Step counts were increased in the diet + P.A. (3562.3±739.9) and P.A. (3797.1 ± 1801.1) groups compared to baseline (p < 0.01). Each increase of 1000 steps increased the SF-36 score by 1.592 units and decreased the THI score by 0.750 units (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Dietary and physical activity interventions, alone or in combination, alleviated tinnitus symptoms and increased quality of life in individuals with tinnitus. Due to its contribution to obesity prevention and positive effects on tinnitus, organizing dietary and physical activity programs for obese individuals with tinnitus would improve these individuals' quality of life.
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- Ümüş Özbey-Yücel
- Nutrition and Diet Department, Faculty of Health Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Nutrition and Diet Department, Faculty of Health Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Audiology Department, Faculty of Health Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Audiology Department, Faculty of Health Science, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey; Otorhinolaryngology Department, Medical School, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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- Otorhinolaryngology Department, Medical School, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Chauhan B, Arya S, Chauhan K. Ginkgo biloba Administered Singly and Combined With Antioxidants in Tinnitus Patients. J Audiol Otol 2023; 27:37-44. [PMID: 36710418 PMCID: PMC9884989 DOI: 10.7874/jao.2022.00395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Tinnitus, or ear ringing, involves impulsive and spontaneous activity in the auditory neurons. Its prevalence is high in the elderly, but 10%-15% of adults suffer from tinnitus, affecting their quality of life. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of Ginkgo biloba administered singly and in combination with antioxidants in tinnitus patients. Subjects and. METHODS Patients were randomly allocated to Placebo (T0, n=22), Treatment 1 (T1, n=24), and Treatment 2 (T2, n=23) groups. The patients were educated on the study's methodology and were instructed to visit at 0, 4, 8, 12, and 14 weeks. The placebo group received starch capsule supplements. Conversely, the treatment groups received Ginkgo biloba (60 mg twice a day) singly and in combination with antioxidants. We enrolled 69 patients aged 40-70 years (41 men, 28 women). The Tinnitus Handicap Index (THI), Visual Analogue Score (VAS), and Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Scores were determined pre- and post-treatment at each visit. RESULTS Supplementation of Ginkgo biloba, along with antioxidants, provided marked improvement (p<0.05) in post-treatment THI and VAS scores in the T2 group compared to those in the T1 and T0 groups. The greatest (p<0.05) percent difference was observed in the pre- and post-treatment THI (-36%) and VAS scores (-22.6%) of T2 patients. Likewise, the SF-36 scores improved significantly (p<0.05) in the T2 group in varied parameters. CONCLUSIONS Ginkgo biloba, along with antioxidants, can be a promising therapy for tinnitus patients, providing marked improvement in THI, VAS, and SF-36 scores.
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- Bhushan Chauhan
- Department of ENT, M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India,Address for correspondence Bhushan Chauhan, MS Department of ENT, M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India Tel +91-9357097074 E-mail
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- Department of ENT, M. M. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, MMDU, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India
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- National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli, Sonipat, Haryana, India
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Hearing Function and Nutritional Status in Aviation Pilots from Spain Exposed to High Acoustic Damage. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14204321. [PMID: 36297005 PMCID: PMC9612303 DOI: 10.3390/nu14204321] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Noise-induced hearing loss is the most frequent and preventable occupational disease. Aviation pilots are a vulnerable population, as they spend many hours exposed to noise pollution in their working environment. Different studies suggest that certain dietary compounds may play a key role in the etiology and prevention of this pathology. We aimed to study the relationship linking auditory function, dietary intake, and some serum biomarkers in pilots, exposed to noise in the work environment. A total of 235 pilots, who undergo a periodic medical examination at the Centro de Instrucción de Medicina Aeroespacial (Madrid, SPAIN), were evaluated. Auditory function was assessed by tonal audiometry. Energy and nutrient intakes were estimated by 24 h recall (DIALTM program). Serum homocysteine (Hcy) was determined in a Cobas 6000TM multi-analyzer while folate, vitamin B12, and D were analyzed in a Cobas e411TM. The prevalence of hearing loss (HL) was 64.3%. HL was significantly related to age (r = 0.588, p ≤ 0.001) and flight hours (r = 0.283, p ≤ 0.001). A multiple linear regression model was used to assess the relationship among HL, flight hours, serum folate, and Hcy serum levels. HL was significantly (p < 0.050) associated with flight hours (β = 0.246), serum folate (β = −0.143), and serum Hcy (β = 0.227). Nutritional interventions would be of great interest to monitor and slow down the HL progression in populations exposed to noise pollution in their workplace.
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Chen Y, Lin Q, Wang J, Mu J, Liang Y. Proteins, polysaccharides and their derivatives as macromolecular antioxidant supplements: A review of in vitro screening methods and strategies. Int J Biol Macromol 2022; 224:958-971. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2022.10.181] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2022] [Revised: 10/16/2022] [Accepted: 10/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Gill G, Blakley BW. Does N-acetylcysteine Improve Established Hearing Loss in Guinea Pigs? OTO Open 2022; 6:2473974X221100545. [PMID: 35602237 PMCID: PMC9118440 DOI: 10.1177/2473974x221100545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To assess whether multiple injections of a powerful antioxidant can improve established sensorineural hearing loss in guinea pigs. Study Design Animal study. Setting Animal science laboratory, University of Manitoba. Methods A total of 16 guinea pigs were used in our study: 8 underwent unilateral intracochlear neomycin injection, and 8 underwent unilateral saline to serve as controls. After a period of 3 weeks for hearing loss to stabilize, 4 guinea pigs from each group received weekly intraperitoneal injections of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) for 4 weeks. Click auditory brainstem response (ABR) testing was conducted at baseline, weekly after the start of NAC injections, and after the last injection. Pure tone ABR tests were conducted prior to intracochlear injections and at completion of the study. Results Click ABR thresholds were significantly worse in ears treated with neomycin (P < .001), as expected, but not significantly different when treated with NAC (P = .664). Thresholds for pure tone ABR were also not statistically different in neomycin-treated ears with or without NAC (P > .99). Conclusions The aggressive antioxidant therapy performed in this study was not successful in improving established hearing loss via an antioxidant regimen that is known to change the oxidation-reduction potential in the cochlea.
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- Gia Gill
- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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- Department of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
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Oppitz SJ, Garcia MV, Bruno RS, Zemolin CM, Baptista BO, Turra BO, Barbisan F, da Cruz IBM, da Silveira AF. Supplementation with açaí (Euterpe Oleracea Martius) for the treatment of chronic tinnitus: effects on perception, anxiety levels and oxidative metabolism biomarkers. Codas 2022; 34:e20210076. [PMID: 35107519 PMCID: PMC9886123 DOI: 10.1590/2317-1782/20212021076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/21/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To investigate the effects of antioxidant supplementation with açaí extract on the discomfort with chronic tinnitus and the relationship with the levels of anxiety and oxidative metabolism, not excluding the overlap of diseases. METHODS Randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. 30 individuals participated, with an average of 50.5 years, 14 males and 16 females, with normal hearing thresholds or sensorineural hearing loss up to mild degree, divided into two groups: Placebo Group (without active) and, Açaí Group (100mg of açaí extract). The following procedures were applied before and after three months of treatments: Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), Beck's Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and blood samples for evaluation of oxidative stress biomarkers (Lipid Peroxidation and Protein Carbonylation). RESULTS There was a reduction in the discomfort of tinnitus for the açaí group verified through THI (p = 0.006). Significant differences were found in the score of common symptoms for anxiety disorders in the placebo group (p = 0.016), however, the same was not observed for oxidative metabolism biomarkers, although there was a decrease in post-treatment values for all groups. CONCLUSION Oral antioxidant supplementation, with açaí extract, showed favorable effects on tinnitus, reducing discomfort with the symptom, regardless of the underlying etiology, and can be considered a treatment modality. However, the effect of this supplementation on anxiety symptoms and oxidative stress biomarkers needs further investigation.
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- Sheila Jacques Oppitz
- Programa de Pós-graduação em Distúrbios da Comunicação Humana, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Distúrbios da Comunicação Humana, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Distúrbios da Comunicação Humana, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Gerontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Hospital Universitário de Santa Maria, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Departamento de Morfologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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- Programa de Pós-graduação em Gerontologia, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria – UFSM - Santa Maria (RS), Brasil.
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Nowaczewska M, Osiński S, Marzec M, Wiciński M, Bilicka K, Kaźmierczak W. The role of vitamin D in subjective tinnitus-A case-control study. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0255482. [PMID: 34407088 PMCID: PMC8372974 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0255482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Regarding the high prevalence of vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency in the population and its possible association with ear diseases, we aimed to investigate the 25(OH)Dserum level in patients with subjective, nonpulsating tinnitus and its effect on tinnitus severity. The study included 201 tinnitus patients and 99 controls. Patient clinical information, including tinnitus characteristics and severity according to Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI), loudness assessed by Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), audiometry, and the blood level of vitamin D, was recorded. The level of 25(OH)D in tinnitus patients was significantly decreased compared with the controls (19.86 ± 7.53 and 27.43 ± 8.85 ng/ml, respectively; P value < 0.0001). More patients in the tinnitus group were deficient in vitamin D, compared with the controls (50.7% vs. 22.2% respectively, p < 0.0001). Tinnitus patients with a lower serum level of 25(OH)D (≤15 ng/dl) were significantly younger, had a higher degree of tinnitus severity measured with THI and VAS scales, had higher triglyceride and TSH levels, and a lower HDL level compared with individuals who had higher 25(OH)D level (>15 ng/dl). There was a strong correlation between the 25(OH)D level and THI. Our findings suggest that a large proportion of tinnitus patients suffers from vitamin D deficiency and that the vitamin D level correlates with tinnitus impact. We recommend a vitamin D assessment for all tinnitus patients.
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- Magdalena Nowaczewska
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Ludwik, Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Ludwik, Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Ludwik, Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, and Laryngological Oncology, Ludwik, Rydygier Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Sensory Organs Examination, Faculty of Health Sciences, Collegium Medicum in Bydgoszcz, Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Objective and Measurable Biomarkers in Chronic Subjective Tinnitus. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22126619. [PMID: 34205595 PMCID: PMC8235100 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22126619] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 06/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Tinnitus is associated with increased social costs and reduced quality of life through sleep disorders or psychological distress. The pathophysiology of chronic subjective tinnitus, which accounts for most tinnitus, has not been clearly elucidated. This is because chronic subjective tinnitus is difficult to evaluate objectively, and there are no objective markers that represent the diagnosis or therapeutic effect of tinnitus. Based on the results of studies on patients with chronic subjective tinnitus, objective and measurable biomarkers that help to identify the pathophysiology of tinnitus have been summarized. A total of 271 studies in PubMed, 303 in EMBASE, and 45 in Cochrane Library were found on biomarkers related to chronic subjective tinnitus published until April 2021. Duplicate articles, articles not written in English, review articles, case reports, and articles that did not match our topic were excluded. A total of 49 studies were included. Three specimens, including blood, saliva, and urine, and a total of 58 biomarkers were used as indicators for diagnosis, evaluation, prognosis, and therapeutic effectiveness of tinnitus. Biomarkers were classified into eight categories comprising metabolic, hemostatic, inflammatory, endocrine, immunological, neurologic, and oxidative parameters. Biomarkers can help in the diagnosis, measure the severity, predict prognosis, and treatment outcome of tinnitus.
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