Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear have made a groundbreaking discovery linking tinnitus, a condition that affects over 10% of adults worldwide, to undetectable auditory nerve loss. This challenges previous beliefs and opens up new possibilities for treatments focused on nerve regeneration. Even individuals with normal hearing tests can suffer from hidden hearing loss associated with tinnitus. The study found that tinnitus causes not only a loss of auditory nerve but also hyperactivity in the brainstem. This research provides a better understanding of the origins of tinnitus and brings hope for future treatments that could potentially cure the condition.
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