DTB: Tinnitus

Source: DTB Area: Evidence > Disease Focused Reviews This review in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (DTB) on tinnitus discusses assessment and referral, and symptomatic drug and non-drug treatments for subjective in adults.   Non-drug treatment covered include: acupuncture, auditory perceptual training, cognitive behavioural therapy, hearing aids, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, hypnotherapy, information/education, low-power laser therapy, relaxation therapy, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, sound enrichment or masking therapy, tinnitus retraining therapy, ultrasound.   Drug treatments discussed include: acamprosate, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, anxiolytics, ginkgo biloba, and melatonin.
Source: NeLM - Disease Focused Reviews - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: news