The DigiCare Multimodal Tinnitus Management Program

Question: Dear Dr. Chartrand: I am 69 years old and have a loud ringing in my ears. I've had so many medical tests, including CAT scans and the doctors can find nothing wrong. Why is it that something so disturbing and disruptive to one's life remains a mystery to the medical profession?--- Mr. R. A. Answer: Dear Mr. R.A.: The…

What is Tinnitus and How Many People Suffer From It? Tinnitus is an abnormal perception of a sound which is reported by patients that is unrelated to an external source of stimulation. Tinnitus is a very common disorder. It may be intermittent, constant or fluctuant, mild or severe, and may vary from a low roaring sensation to a high pitched…

By Cheryl McGinnis, Executive Director of the American Tinnitus Association The American Tinnitus Association: A Resource for Enhancing Tinnitus Patient Services Introduction and History: The American Tinnitus Association (ATA) assists healthcare providers in serving patients who have, or are learning to cope with, tinnitus. An estimated 40-50 million people in the United States experience tinnitus, 10-12 million of these individuals…

By Dr. Max S. Chartrand Ph.D. and Glenys Anne Denyer-Chartrand AdDip, OTR In the U.S. today, more than 50 million Americans experience tinnitus or noises of the ear (ringing, buzzing, roaring, hissing, crickets, etc.) at some time in their lives. About 12 million adults experience tinnitus so bothersome that they seek medical help for it only to be told that…

A lively debate, er, um, discussion, rather, between Dr. C. and Professor Friendly about nutritional claims regarding relief of tinnitus complaints. Professor Friendly: I really don't buy the bogus assumption that nutrition has anything to do with tinnitus, do you? Dr. C: (Picking self off of floor) Well, ummm, I don't believe in bogus assumptions, either. But first tell me…

Robert E. Sandlin, Ph.D.Adjunct Professor of AudiologySan Diego State UniversitySan Diego, California and Robert J. Olsson, M.A.Clinical DirectorCalifornia Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Therapy CenterSan Diego, California Introduction: Fifty million Americans experience some form of tinnitus. Twelve million have sought professional intervention. Tinnitus is a significant and common problem across the USA. For individuals with tinnitus, something is occurring within the auditory…

PARTICIPANT PROSPECTUS by Max S. Chartrand, M.A.,DigiCare Hearing Research & Rehabiliation By enrolling in the Tinnitus & Amplification 2002 Study you've taken the first step of an exciting journey of discovery. Most of all, you're about to discover some things about yourself, and how you may improve your personal, social and communicative well-being while pursuing better management of your tinnitus.…