Tinnitus is a common condition affecting millions worldwide, including approximately 1 in 6 Australians. It is characterized by persistent or intermittent phantom sounds, such as:
While the exact cause of tinnitus is still being researched, it is often linked to various factors, including:
Tinnitus affects approximately 14-20% of Australians at some point in their lives. Among the Australian workforce:
Tinnitus is more than just an ear condition—it is often associated with:
Unfortunately, effective treatment options remain limited. However, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) offers a promising new approach for tinnitus sufferers.
Tinnitus is believed to stem from two key brain dysfunctions:
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) directly targets these issues by:
Clinical studies suggest that 20-50% of patients experience improvement after TMS therapy. The benefits can last from a few weeks to six months following treatment.
A study by RL Folmer et al. (2015) showed that patients receiving real TMS treatment (solid line) had a greater reduction in tinnitus symptoms over time compared to those receiving a sham or placebo treatment (dashed line). Remarkably, many patients continued to experience relief up to 6 months after their last treatment session.
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